[betmore814]

It has taken 9 months at a gradually increasing dose of Synthroid to get my TSH from 38.8 back to 1.18 where it belongs. Last test, last week, shows it back up to 29.9 with correlating lipids also off the charts. Both doctor and pharmacist are very vague, "could be anything" sort of guys. Anybody have a clue?? In the past 3 months I have started taking Plaquenil, glucosamine & chondroitin MSM, and have undergone two big rounds of Prednisone (80 for 5) (60 for 7) etc, decreasing to 10 for 7. I'm inclined to think that's the inhibitor, but cannot find information to back that up. Any information will be most appreciated.

[scogdill]

Iprobably be taking prednisone for giant cell arteritis the rest of my life so am also interested in side effects. Hair has fallen out and changed texture bit thyroid tests are okay. What about cholesterol levels. Mine now fluctuates more than ever. Since prednisone effects so many areas of body function I suspect it is causing the cholesterol problem too. I was able to control it prior to taking pred.
Hope I can keep up with the news here..Have just registered.
Sharon