what a great week so far,got my fingers crossed for you! i've had some thyroid issues the past 2 wks,gained 10 lbs in 3 wks[no reason] super low temp -i'm98.6 always but i was cold and checked temp -it was 96.2. kept checking for 6 days,lost voice, sore lower neck,all indicative of thyroiditis which i've had 3 times now in 3 yrs! drs both said most people only ever get it once! aren't i special!! started on 20mg bid of pred, lost 4 lbs in 1 wk now. very good thing-and now can talk!!they loved it when my voice was gone! can life get anymore exciting?? i read a few things i'll share-i'm ever the optimist set your worries aside for awhile-noone will miss them hit a bump in the road don't worry it will soon be behind you not in front hope everybody has as good a w/e as they can and gets out to enjoy some part of it!!!!