hypothyroidism - tell me about your experience

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Anyone had any disputes about this and getting a diagnosis?

Recently found out 4 immediate family members have this condition and my grandma had it too. I fit a lot of the symptoms - extreme fatigue, weight gain, poor memory was always great before, heavier periods than used to be - but I have heard that it can be an issue getting a diagnosis. I am not one for reading every other website on medical conditions or trying to get things diagnosed which I do not have but there does seem to be some controversy about this so I am not sure I want to take a receptionist's breezy "it's normal" as the last word. I think I might go back to my GP and ask for a bit more detail.

I'm also 39 but been tested on and off for several years. I'm only on 25mcg daily and was told to take it one hour before cereal and milk. Thankfully I've had no obvious symptoms but hoping that improved fertility will be a bonus of taking the levothyroxine. :)

Captain - apparently the calcium and iron in fortified cereals and milk can hinder the absorbtion of the thyroxine. I take iron supplements, and have to take them 12hrs after my tablets.