In a message dated 97-05-06 19:52:23 EDT, you write:

<< started with .05 last August and went through the same up and down. It
 felt as though my thyroid was happy to have the meds and then began to
 realize it was not enoug >>

I had/amhaving same experience exactly.  I think they should aim high with
initial dose, and  lower it  if necessary!