Thyroid Issues and interferon

kareng7 · Post by **kareng7** » Fri May 06, 2005 5:51 pm

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.

http://jcem.endojournals.org/cgi/conten ... 004-2326v1

Have any of you had your doc test you for thyroid issues? If so, any results to share?

carolsue · Post by **carolsue** » Wed May 11, 2005 3:42 pm

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.

carolsue

jazzcat · Post by **jazzcat** » Thu Aug 25, 2005 12:06 pm

Hi all,

I have been on Rebif for about 2 years now. My white cell counts are a little off (low) but other than that, I guess I am okay.

peace,
jazzcat