Hashimoto's disease
"I&#039;ve been on Synthroid for over 15 years due to Hashimoto&#039;s Disease and also partial thyroidectomy due to a nodule.   For anyone who is on the medication and says they are feeling depressed, tired, etc. check into the symptoms of hypothyroidism/Hashimoto&#039;s disease as it may be that your medication is not at the right dose.  My doctor considers &#039;normal&#039; TSH to be between 1 and 3 while the AMA lists it as between 1 and 5.  When I am at a 4, I do not feel well and have all the symptoms.  DON&#039;T just STOP taking this medication on your own as you can have severe side effects, GO back to your doctor and discuss how you feel.  I cannot take the generics as they do not work for me.  Only SYNTHROID for me!  (I&#039;m on 225 a day!)"