Out of Control with Graves' DiseaseI think...no... I know I have always harbored a certain amount of anxiety. I tend to think deeply, putting everything in its...reactionscomments
Thyroid Eye Disease in ChildrenThyroid eye disease (TED) is an autoimmune disease. In TED, the immune system mistakenly attacks tissues near the eye. This results in...reactionscomments
The Rollercoaster Ride That Is TEDOnce I seemingly had my Graves’ disease a little more under control, that’s really when I noticed a significant issue with my...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
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
TED in the FootnotesRecently, I was at the store when I came across this magazine all about thyroid health. I was waiting in line and...reactionscomments
Thyroid Eye Disease and Working 2 JobsLife has been pretty busy lately. I currently work 2 jobs and just recently reduced hours on my second job. I started...reactionscomments
TED in the MainstreamI had never heard of thyroid eye disease (TED) when I was diagnosed with it in the fall of 2018. I was...reactionscomments
Writing on the WallThe first thing I noticed was the swelling under my eyes. I was in a bathroom in a random McDonald’s somewhere in...reactionscomments
Unexpected or Surprising Moments With Thyroid Eye DiseaseIt is likely that many of us have experienced a moment or 2 when someone says or does something about our health...reactionscomments
Wedding ReflectionRecently, my sister got married. I was her maid of honor. Being her maid of honor reminded me just how far I...reactionscomments
What Would You Title Your Documentary About Living with Thyroid Eye Disease?We recently conducted the Inaugural Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) In America survey to better understand the daily experiences of people who live...reactionscomments
Thinking About Going Gluten Free? Do This First.“If I stop eating gluten will it help my thyroid eye disease symptoms?” I have seen this question posed online more times...reactionscomments
Patient Leader Preferences: Sunglasses or Hats?We recently asked our thyroid eye disease (TED) community members to share their preferences with us on a variety of topics. We...reactionscomments
How Has TED Impacted Your Mental Health?Mental health can be affected by anything at any time. Every person is different, and what impacts you and how you take...reactionscomments
Timeline of MigrainesI have my first migraine in the summer of 2018. On a random day in June, my head starts to hurt. It’s...reactionscomments
Finding Support for Thyroid Eye Disease with Fuzzy FriendsI am a cat lover. How much of a cat lover? (Cut to a pile of funny cat socks and last year’s...reactionscomments
Lupus and Thyroid Eye DiseaseGetting a diagnosis of an autoimmune disease like thyroid eye disease (TED) can leave you with some unanswered questions. Your doctor will...reactionscomments
Keeping Your Thyroid Eye Disease Medical Records OrganizedKeeping track of your medical records is essential for your health, especially when you have thyroid eye disease (TED). With organized medical...reactionscomments
Why Are Autoimmune Conditions More Common in Women?Editor's note: In this article, we use "women" to describe people assigned female at birth and "men" to describe people assigned male...reactionscomments
