I actually have hyperthyroidism, exact opposite of you.  The doctors never figured it out until I actually requested a thyroid panel myself, and they were more than happy to run it for me.  I was offered the choice of surgery, radioactive iodine, or just ignore it.  I chose to just ignore it to avoid the possible complications that come with the other two options.  Other than not being able to sleep (and slightly thinning hair and always being hot...) it's not that bad.  I just did what you were told to do originally.  I exercised more, took vitamins and started eating healthier than I did before.  It actually helps a lot.  If the natural approach works, it should always be used before medication.  I will never understand how these Crisco tankers can just sit on their butts and whine rather than doing something to actually fix the problem. I love people like you.  An actual medical condition but you're not blaming it for everything wrong with your life.  Even better, you actually listened to the doctors and tried to do what they recommended.  The quick fix mentality of fatties drives me insane.