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Posted: Fri May 06, 2005 7:51 pm Post subject: Thyroid Issues and interferon
Just followed an interesting line of research about thyroid problems and MS--since thryoid runs in my family. I found a study that says up to 24% of the people on interferon 1-a and 1-b develop hypothyroidism within the first year of treatment. Hypothyroidism can cause hair loss.
This study suggests you get tested if you're using interferon.
Joined: Jul 26, 2004 Posts: 118 Location: Sunnydale, USA
Posted: Wed May 11, 2005 5:42 pm Post subject:
Karen,
Thanks for the link. My doc asks me to get my blood tested every 3 months to monitor interferon effects on liver, thyroid, etc. After one year, I haven't had any problems with the thyroid.
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