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I Was Diagnosed With Hyperthyroidism & Grave's In 1992. Eyelid Lowering Surgery In'93. Never Told It Was An Autoimmune Issue, Or Treated.

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Muncie, IN

I'm 55yo and It's been 32 years since my thyroid was "nuked" and I had the surgery to lower my eyelid over my bulging left eye. I've only ever been on thyroid hormone replacement (Levothyroxine)
Since, I've had to live with fatigue, declining mental focus, memory loss, dental issues, pressure/pain behind my eyes, situational sensitivity to light (light behind focas area, or multiple sources of light) that can sometimes cause almost instant migrain-like headaches and vomiting from pain. These… read more

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