Woman Adopts Two Baby Girls—Then a Terrifying Health Crisis Strikes
Summary
Debby Erney from Ohio adopted two daughters in 2001 but soon after was diagnosed with Graves' disease, an autoimmune condition that makes the thyroid overactive. This led to Thyroid Eye Disease (TED), a rare condition that severely affected her eyesight and daily life. She has since undergone many treatments and continues to manage the disease.Key Facts
- Debby Erney and her husband adopted two baby girls in 2001.
- Soon after, Debby developed symptoms like bulging eyes and swelling.
- Doctors diagnosed her with Graves' disease, causing her thyroid to become overactive.
- She also developed Thyroid Eye Disease (TED), linked to Graves' disease, causing vision problems.
- TED symptoms can range from mild eye issues to severe vision loss needing surgery or medication.
- Debby's eyesight worsened rapidly, and she had to stop driving after an accident.
- Treatments included surgery, steroids, radiation, prism lenses, and the drug Tepezza, approved in 2020.
- The disease had periods of inactivity but returned in 2023, requiring further treatment.
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