tired of TED symptoms, thought on thyroid removal?
i've been on methimazole for over a year now. my levels are dropping, but my TED symptoms remain pretty intense... dry eyes, swelling, general vision impact, etc... it's really uncomfortable and i'm pretty tired of it. i've also always been a pretty anxious person but i think graves' is only worsening it.
has anyone just decided to get rid of their thyroid entirely? i'm female and in my 20s, so not sure what repercussions that might cause me down the line. looking for some advice or tips from other people on how to manage TED ... and/or whether or not surgically removing my thyroid is something worth considering
Posted Sep 30, 2026, 3:43 AM UTC
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