The long description of illness is very disturbing.  What kind of tests
have been done along the way to determine what you need?  Do they only test
TSH?  It sounds like for awhile they only tested you once per year despite
the fact that your medication had to be changed.  This seems
inappropriate.  Usually, retesting is done after about 6-8 weeks.

If you are only having TSH tests, then you are likely underdosed on either
T3 or T4 or both.  Doctors often assume that everyone given appropriate
amount of T4 drugs (thyroxine) will be able to convert the right amount
into T3.  This is simply not true and especially not true while anyone is
on Amiodarone.  I suspect that you have needed some T3 for a long time. Can
you possibly get a free T3 level tested?

You should not be this sick.  Sounds like severe hypothyroidism and
probably adrenal insufficiency.  Try to find a better doctor.  Where in the
world are you-general location?  Maybe someone can suggest a doctor.
Nancy




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