Thanks for the information. It definitely points away from the effect I am looking for from pred.

I do have thyroid disease, but it is treated and well managed, so I doubt that it is the source of my problems. As long as a person keeps their thyroid levels within range, the symptoms or hypo- and hyperthyroidism won't occur.

Karen

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