Hi Suzy

I was diagnosed with an underactive thyroid about 5 years ago and was then suprised to find out many other people I know have it (well, 2 others but....)

Anyway it's treated by taking tablets daily for the rest of your life which is a bit of a bind but in the great scheme of things isn't too bad and the upside is, because it's hormonal (?) all your prescriptions for everything whatever it may be are free (I don't have anything else - fingers crossed - long may that last).

You have to have a blood test once a year to see if the level of tablets needs upping but apart from that the biggest nuisance is remebering to get the repeat prescription!!

I do think I have more energy since I've taken the tablets, or at least I don't get that dreadful lethargy so much, but I still find it really hard to lose weight but that's probably an age (mid life) thing as much as anything.

Anyway, don't worry too much- it's a nuisance but ok. PM me if you want to talk about it more.

Good luck