Rebif messed up my thyroid

[garrysgirl]

I've always had normal thyroid function until this week when I was diagnosed with a problem. Sure enough thyroid problem is a cause of Rebif usage.

I'm so upset and I don't think the rebif is even working. My problems with pain and tingling have done nothing but get worse the past year.

I don't think I should continue a med that is tearing up other parts of my body. Haven't been to neuro since October I have no insurance or job.

[Lendi]

I had been DX'd with hypothyroidism for several years and was on the same dosage with no problems. after starting rebif (but I don't know if it was a coincidence or not) I went hyper. My dosage had to be cut down 3X. IT then stabelized again until recently and now I don't have to take any hormone at all. BTW, I haven't been on rebif for several years.

[BigA]

Thanks. I'm having my tsh checked on Friday. You might try copaxone, since you're already doing an SC injection and it has no issues for your thyroid.

[Beema]

Rebif lists thyroid problems as a possible side affect so don't know that it can be attributed to autoimmune for sure.
I have been on Rebif for 10 years and I can't see that it has helped at all but I do know I have developed numerous health problems I didn't have before since starting it. Example-heart failure, high blood pressure, autonomic dysfuntion, fainting, osteoporosis to name a few. Coincidence? I often wonder. My neurologist says the rebif isn't working so wants me on tysabri. That is something I will never even consider. I just don't think its proven its worth with the dangers its presents but again that is just my opinion.