Insensitive Reactions to People with Thyroid Eye DiseaseSymptoms of thyroid eye disease (TED) can be impossible to hide. The effects are often right there on the most visible part...reactionscomments
Choosing Not to DrinkAfter I was diagnosed with thyroid eye disease (TED), I made a conscious decision not to drink. I was not a big...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
To Go or Not To GoI am the planner. Do you have a band aid? A tissue? An aspirin? A tape measure? Yes, I do, I am...reactionscomments
Reflecting on My Autoimmune Diseases and the Long TermI feel like I have had a ton of time to reflect on everything, from my Graves' disease diagnosis to my thyroid...reactionscomments
How TED Decided My HairI needed a change with my hair. I had the same hairstyle for over 5 years. What started as a bob just...reactionscomments
That Little Voice in My Head and TEDWhen you are dealing with a disease as complicated and individualized as thyroid eye disease (TED), the facts can be a bit...reactions2comments
TED Is Here To StayAfter 3 years of my thyroid eye disease (TED) being active, my eyes stabilized! I celebrated finally making it to the inactive...reactionscomments
Questions I Had About TED a Year Into the DiseaseEditor's Note:This is part three of a series. Read the first and second article from this series by clicking the following titles:...reactions4comments
Pretibial Myxedema and Thyroid Eye DiseaseThere are many health conditions linked with thyroid eye disease (TED), an autoimmune disease that affects the tissue around the eyes. These...reactionscomments
How TED Impacted My Stress LevelsAs I look back on the 3 years of being in the active phase of thyroid eye disease (TED), I realize that...reactionscomments
Why I'm Not Worried About My TED Coming BackFor so many years, thyroid eye disease (TED) took over all my thoughts. It was my main source of worry and concern...reactionscomments
What Was the Most Unexpected Symptom of TED?Your journey with thyroid eye disease (TED) is not exactly the same as anyone else's. People with TED may experience the different...reactionscomments
The Wall is OffI was walking down the hallway with my mom towards my eye doctor’s office. I had walked down this hallway many times...reactionscomments
Wearing Makeup AgainI have not worn makeup consistently in over 5 years. I was not that much of a makeup girl to begin with...reactionscomments
My Graves' AntibodiesI recently had an appointment with my endocrinologist. Every time I get my thyroid labs done, I have my Graves' antibody numbers...reactionscomments
Selenium DeficiencyResearchers have found that low levels of the mineral selenium may contribute to someone developing thyroid eye disease (TED). According to a...reactionscomments
Vitamin D Deficiency and Thyroid Eye DiseaseA vitamin D deficiency means you are not getting enough of the vitamin D your body needs to stay healthy. A 2020...reactionscomments
7 Tips for Parents with a Chronic IllnessNavigating life with a chronic condition like thyroid eye disease (TED) can be challenging. Adding children and parenting stress into the mix...reactionscomments
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
