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      bcbcbc55
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        Hang in there, you're not alone dealing with this aggressive situation.

        bcbcbc55
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          yes my thyroid lab numbers dropped down during  yervoy  treatments, i had 4 before side effects hit and i had to stop,   anyway he prescribed   Levothyroxine  50 mg and TSH number is close to normal range now

          bcbcbc55
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            wow, you have been through so much,  i admire your attitude and toughness,  glad you are making progress

            bcbcbc55
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              Took prednisone for 10 wks  , just tapered off of it this week.  Have had a few joint pains but taking tylenol, hate the moon face and weight gain.  Had same hypophysitis and dealing daily with periperal neuropathy

              bcbcbc55
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                thank you toby for your reply   best of luck to you!!!!

                bcbcbc55
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                  thank you for information

                  bcbcbc55
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                    thank you for the information

                    bcbcbc55
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                      Go in to DERMATOLOGIST who will do a simple test or byopsy, not painful

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