Save My Thyroid: Healing Tips for Hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto's The Pros and Cons of Tepezza for Thyroid Eye Disease
Imagine a treatment that could reduce bulging eyes and double vision from thyroid eye disease but comes with serious risks. Is it worth it?
Tepezza offers hope, promising relief from inflammation and vision issues in TED. But with side effects and staggering costs (often denied by insurance), many patients and doctors are torn. In this episode, Dr. Eric takes a deeper look at how Tepezza works and explores why its risks leave some questioning if it’s the right choice. Through real patient stories and expert insights, we unpack the tough trade-offs.
Straight talk, real stories, and expert insights—everything you need to weigh the risks and benefits.Tune in now!
Episode Timeline:
0:04 – When is Tepezza the right choice for thyroid eye disease?
0:20 – Tepezza as a New Medication
0:41 – How does Tepezza actually work?
0:53 – The symptoms Tepezza can target and help
1:13 – Stopping disease progression with Tepezza
1:34 – Dr. Eric’s initial skepticism on Tepezza
1:39 – What do patients actually think of Tepezza?
2:08 – The big issue: High costs and insurance roadblocks
3:30 – A patient’s temporary hearing loss experience
4:14 – Other side effects to keep in mind
6:36 – How do you weigh the risks against the benefits?
7:10 – Tepezza’s impact on autoimmune disease
8:31 – Extra infusions and battling insurance approval
8:12 – Dr. Eric’s stance on Tepezza
8:41 – The challenge of making treatment decisions
9:43 – Severe TED and exploring natural treatments
10:06 – Tackling both autoimmune and eye symptoms
10:44 – Final thoughts on Tepezza
12:01 – Wrapping up the podcast
Mentioned in the Episode:
- Thyroid Eye Disease Cause | A New Treatment For Thyroid Eye Disease
- My Thoughts on Tepezza and Thyroid Eye Disease - Save My Thyroid Podcast
- Thyroid Eye Disease Chat with Dr. Rani Banik - Save My Thyroid Podcast
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