I’m new to the BB, and grateful to all who take the time to share your experience and advice. I was diagnosed with Graves last July and have been on PTU/Inderol ever since. I started to have eye involvement in Sept. and have experienced swollen eyelids, deep puffy circles inder my eyes and extremely dry eyes ever since. My eyes are bulging slightly, and I’m so afraid they will get worse before the burnout occurs in 2 years. Eye drops and gel help the dryness, but I am very self-conscious about the puffiness, which ice in the morning and extra pillows at night don’t seem to help at all. Can anyone tell me if this swelling is a permanent part of my face or if after 2 years it may go away? Does having thyroid surgery ever improve GED, or am I better off to stay on ATDs? Thanks for listening.
Erica