underactive thyroid
"I was diagnosed several years ago with hypothyroidism. My doctor started me on levothyroxine and after several months of gradual increases, we reached a point where my TSH levels showed "normal". But, while I felt better than I had at the start, I still did not feel 'normal'. I discussed this with my doctor and we raised the dosage to where I was taking 175 mcg and my TSH was just above what is labeled "normal". It was a slow process but I finally felt better than I had in years. I had energy and no longer dragged out of bed in the morning. My dosage was fairly high. But you know better than anyone how you feel. And, if you still don't feel right, talk to your doctor."