A rare vision disorder known as thyroid eye disease (TED) has been increasingly linked to Graves’ disease, a condition that leads to hyperthyroidism. Graves’ disease is an autoimmune condition occurring when the body’s immune cells produce too much thyroid hormone. This hormone is responsible for…
A new medication for thyroid eye disease, widely hailed as a wonder drug upon its release, has been linked to serious hearing problems, including tinnitus and permanent hearing loss. Thyroid eye disease (TED), although rare, is a progressive and often excruciating condition that can lead…
Millions of Americans suffer from tinnitus – the perception of sound without an external source, so others cannot hear it. Sounds such as ringing, roaring, or buzzing are not usually severe enough to significantly affect daily life but can worsen sleep, concentration, and mood. An…
When Tepezza was introduced to the marketplace, medical professionals and those with thyroid eye disease (TED) were hopeful that this medication could effectively treat the rare condition. Instead, those with TED face serious and life-altering side effects. Cases of permanent tinnitus and hearing loss have…
The manufacturer of Tepezza (teprotumumab-trbw), an intravenous treatment for thyroid eye disease (TED), has been under fire since its introduction. A link between the drug and serious hearing issues has been seen among many users, which has led to Tepezza lawsuits being filed nationwide. In…