Overview

• Moriarty revealed on Instagram that she was diagnosed with Graves’ disease in May after initially attributing symptoms to stress and fatigue
• Graves’ disease is an autoimmune disorder causing hyperthyroidism with symptoms such as heart palpitations, tremors, unintended weight loss and anxiety
• Diagnosis typically involves blood tests measuring TSH and thyroid hormones along with a physical exam, with radioactive iodine scans used when needed
• She began methimazole therapy last month and experienced significant relief within 24 hours of starting treatment
• Untreated Graves’ disease can lead to serious complications like thyroid storm and thyroid eye disease, prompting her to encourage early medical evaluation