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 family vacation, it was a vacation with my... By Kelly Severseike3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 features while taking the focus away from others... By Jessica Hanson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
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 some people to go through life changes alone... By Jillian Siegel2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 to do with the head and neck, including... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 team of doctors who help support you in... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How TED Impacted My Mental HealthI have always had anxiety. Since I was a kid, I had always worried about all the big and small details of my life. Overthinking a lot of things on... By Kelly Severseike2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Endocrinologists and Their Role in TEDThyroid eye disease (TED) is an autoimmune disorder. In TED, your body mistakes healthy cells behind your eyes for foreign invader cells and attacks them. Your immune system can attack... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
It’s Okay to Not Feel Strong - Thoughts on Thyroid Eye DiseaseSomething that people tell me quite frequently regarding my journey with Graves’ disease and thyroid eye disease (TED) is, "Wow, you’re so strong to have gone through all that." Honestly... By Jessica Hanson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Telling Your Story May Be Good for Your Health“While writing about my health issues has not cured them, it has helped me develop better coping skills and even contributed to better management of my symptoms...I could argue at... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
TED Awareness Week 2022 Giveaway Terms and ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for the Thyroid Eye Disease Awareness Week 2022 Giveaway. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING... By Editorial Team 10 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Repeat After Me: You Are Not Alone!Finding out about my Graves' disease diagnosis and later my thyroid eye disease (TED) diagnosis, I definitely felt alone. I mean, I did not know anyone else who was diagnosed... By Jillian Siegel2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How TED Changed My EyesMy eyes changed over one summer. It was gradual in the moment but obvious in pictures. I did not notice a difference until fall and even then I was told... By Kelly Severseike2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Keep Calm and Spoon OnHave you ever heard of the term "spoonie?" If you know what a spoonie is, then there is a good chance you may consider yourself a spoonie or relate to... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 eyes. I was sent to an eye doctor... By Jillian Siegel2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Tips to Feel More Like Yourself with Thyroid Eye DiseaseMy experience with thyroid eye disease and Graves’ disease was a constant struggle. Every day was difficult, and I felt like my body was spinning wildly out of control. I... By Jessica Hanson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Keratitis and Thyroid Eye DiseaseKeratitis can impact people with the autoimmune condition known as thyroid eye disease (TED). Both diseases involve inflammation. In keratitis, the cornea (the see-through layer on top of the iris... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
ThyroidEyeDisease.net Giveaway Terms and ConditionsThese Official Rules apply to any giveaway (or “Promotion”) published on ThyroidEyeDisease.net, a Health Union (“Health Union” or “We”) owned and operated website. For conflicts between the Promotional giveaway article... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 than I can recall. And I understand why... By Jessica Hanson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 on the right side of my forehead and... By Kelly Severseike2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 inflammation and damage to the muscles, tissues, and... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments