[Anonymous December 1, 1996 at 11:27 pm Post count: 93172]

#1057976

Try the old cosmetic standby….cucumber slices on closed eyes. Also RAI is painless but I had it 4 1/2 years ago and not even close to normal. Sorry!!!

[Anonymous March 27, 1997 at 3:17 pm Post count: 93172]

#1167424

Does it ever go away? Is surgery required? Any info will help. thanks

[Anonymous March 29, 1997 at 3:57 pm Post count: 93172]

#1167425

Yes some of the puffiness does subside but when the eye muscles swell and
the eyeball bulges some of the orbital fat is pushed out as there is no room
in the eye socket. I just had blepharoplasty surgery 2 weeks ago to remove
the fat pockets around my eyes. The results are excellent, however this is
a cosmetic procedure and does not relieve the dry sore eyes but it does
make one feel better about themselves when they look somewhat normal.

The fat has to be soft which usually happens after the eye disease has sub-
sided. I had the surgery about 22 months after I first had the eye problems.

Hope this helps.

[Anonymous March 31, 1997 at 10:09 pm Post count: 93172]

#1167426

Diane, hi, I just found this group. I have GD, was diagnosed in Nov 94 and had RAI in Dec 94. My eyes also seem puffy and I hate it. I’m so self conscience even though people tell me they can’t tell. I know they can, I can. Can you tell me more about your surgery? I just moved to NC and had to find a new thyroid eye dr. I finally found one and have an appt on 4/17. My old doctor where I used to live had suggested some type of surgery to make me feel better about myself, but he didn’t elaborate and then I moved. What do you suggest? I just can’t believe how self conscience I really am. What did your lids look like before and after. You can respond via my e mail if you wish. I will be gone until Sat., but will be on later tonight also. Thanks in advance for any advice you might offer, I appreciate any input. Kathie

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