i'm sorry to hear you're going through this. it sounds very frustrating. as you know hashimoto thyroiditis is a genetic condition in which the body's own immune system attacks the thyroid gland. this makes it difficult for the gland to produce enough thyroid hormone to meet the body's needs. although there is no cure for hashimoto's the usual treatment is thyroid hormone pills to keep thyroid levels steady. i'm not positive but i don't believe surgical removal of the thyroid ( thyroidectomy ) or destruction of the gland by radioactive iodine is a typical treatment for hypothyroidism in the absence of some other indication such as thyroid cancer. an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism) that doesn't respond to other treatments may be treated by thyroidectomy. i suggest you work more closely with an endocrinologist to get your medications adjusted. perhaps you need to be monitored every three months for example. also i would not be too quick to blame mood swings lethargy and chronic anger solely on hypothyroidism. many many conditions (physical and psychological) can cause those types of symptoms. perhaps seeing a counselor would be a good idea. he or she could make sure you don't have any underlying depression and could also help you cope emotionally with the ups and downs of hashimoto's. wishing you well!
when is thyroidectomy the answer. . after 5 years of unregulated thyroid counts when would a thyroidectomy be the best alternative. tired of constant mood swings lethargy being angry all the time. it's time for some results. forgot to mention i have hashimoto's disease.