How I Advocate For Myself at the DoctorsGoing to any doctor can be nerve-wracking. Going to a specialty doctor, whether it be an eye doctor or an endocrinologist for...reactionscomments
Thyroid Eye Disease Edition: This OR That?Every person is different, and each may prefer certain things over others. So, let's find out what you prefer! Let's play This...reactionscomments
Tips For Someone Getting Diagnosed: Part 2Editor's Note: This is part 2 of a series. Read part 1 here. One thing I have learned is that Graves' disease...reactionscomments
How Do I Get the Latest Updates on ThyroidEyeDisease.net?The internet is rife with information on thyroid eye disease (TED). Unfortunately, sometimes it can get to be a little too much...reactionscomments
Early Symptoms of TED and My Journey for a DiagnosisI stopped saying, "my eyes hurt," after seeing three optometrists and my general practitioner multiple times, only to get no answers and...reactionscomments
Self-Care and Comfort Items for People With Thyroid Eye DiseaseThyroid eye disease (TED) can affect people through physical symptoms, like eye pain, swelling, and eyelid retraction, as well as mental and...reactionscomments
“The Other Side” of Thyroid Eye DiseaseI suffered from thyroid eye disease for years, and there was little that I could do but wait for treatment. I knew...reactionscomments
The 2024 Social Health Awards ProgramEditorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards...reactionscomments
Getting a Second Opinion for Thyroid Eye DiseaseA diagnosis of any disease or life-altering condition like thyroid eye disease (TED) can be overwhelming. You may have many questions about...reactionscomments
Recovering from Upper Eyelid SurgeryIf you are reading this, perhaps you or a loved one is scheduling upper eyelid surgery for thyroid eye disease (TED) and...reactions4comments
Tips for Someone Just Getting DiagnosedOnce I started becoming very vocal about having Graves’ disease, and writing about my experience on social media, I started getting more...reactionscomments
Why I Don't Google My TED SymptomsGoogle is great for a lot of things; Looking up restaurant reviews, finding directions to someplace new, and reading celebrity gossip. But...reactionscomments
Why I Chose a ThyroidectomyI must have looked like a terrified mouse when I met the endocrinologist who diagnosed me with Graves’ disease. I sat in...reactionscomments
Why Self-Care is So ImportantSelf-care is so important. I feel like it is often something that a lot of people do not put high on their...reactionscomments
Ask the Advocates: Diagnosis and SymptomsA diagnosis of a rare disease like thyroid eye disease (TED) can be difficult to accept. People may feel overwhelmed, sad, frustrated...reactionscomments
Cruising with TEDThe summer after I was diagnosed with thyroid eye disease (TED), I went on vacation with my family. This wasn’t any old...reactionscomments
How Makeup Helped Me Cope With Thyroid Eye DiseaseI’ve always been fascinated by the art of makeup, the way color, shading, and shadow can manipulate shapes. It can highlight some...reactions6comments
Having a Good Support SystemWhen diagnosed with anything, it really always helps to have people around you that you can lean on. It is scary for...reactionscomments
What Is an ENT, and How Can They Help My TED?ENT stands for "ear, nose, and throat" doctor. These doctors are also known more formally as otolaryngologists. They cover anything that has...reactionscomments
Ask the Advocates: What Made You Want to Be a TED Advocate?You are your best advocate. You know your body and your condition better than anyone else. Of course, you likely have a...reactionscomments
