Which one of your medications has changed your life?

I take Levothyroxine for an under active thyroid. I have never found that it has corrected the original symptoms I complained of to my GP.

I sometimes choose not to take my medication because it seems pointless to take a oharmaceutical product that does not appear to be effective.

When my GP reviews my blood results, they can see that I have not been taking my medication and have persuaded me that it is necessary for me to take them.

It is a peculiar situation to be in, I cannot feel the benefits but the GP's say that they can assess the benefits and that my energy levels would be lower, my weight gain would increase and my need for sleep would further increase. I had hoped that the medication would reduce these symptoms or reverse them once my metabolism became balanced but this is not the case.

I take my medication because of the fear that my symptoms would get worse - if there is an alternative effective treatment - dietary or lifestyle change - I would prefer to follow that course.

Thanks,

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