Graves' Disease Support Group

Graves-Basedow disease is a medical disorder that may manifest several different conditions including hyperthyroidism (over activity of thyroid hormone production), infiltrative exophthalmos (protruberance of one or both eyes and associated problems) and infiltrative dermopathy (a skin condition usually of the lower extremities). This disorder is the most common cause of...

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humphrey 07/09/2018

we are summering in MN on lake but live in CO. Is humidity good or bad for this double vision problem

mmztcass 07/09/2018

Hi:

Humidity is good for the eyes.

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humphrey 07/27/2018

Also, is prednisone a treatment option for double vision or does it have to be really severe for this course of treatment?

mmztcass 07/30/2018

Hi:

Prednisone is an option used for eye swelling and such. Flax seed oil (organic) would be good for any eye swelling and issues.

Are your Free T3 level at mid range and the Free T4 at near the upper third range? The double vision would do better when the Free Ts are within the more normal ranges.

Are your TSI high?

Elaine Moore at: elaine-moore.com has good articles and suggestions on TED.

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