New to group, looking for more solutions

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Hello all, My name is Tona and I live outside of Denver, Colorado. I

was diagnosed with hypothyroidism almost two years ago, and my GP

prescribed Armour Thyroid. I have been taking it faithfully since my

diagnoses, but have never felt any different. I have no energy, I'm

tired all the time, and I've gained about 18 pounds that won't go

away no matter what I do with my diet or exercise plan. I was also

diagnosed with depression a few years ago, and after trying a few

meds (wellbutrin, lexapro and prozac), my doc and I settled on Celexa.

I discovered I had Hashimotos Thyroiditis last month. My husband and

I started an agressive health regimen with a meal plan and rigorous

exercise (due to a car accident, I was working out at a much higher

rate than my husband could do). In three weeks, my husband lost 10

pounds and I lost 2. We did everything the same, so I went to my doc

and asked for a complete thryroid checkup. My doc found my antibodies

were sky high and diagnosed the Hashimotos. She recommended that my

Armour Thyroid dosage not be changed at this time, but I needed to

have my thyroid checked every six months.

With my symptoms (low energy, depression, weight gain, intolerance to

heat, no sex drive, fatigue) I am wondering if anyone in the group

has had a similar experience and if they know of anything I can

supplement my current thyroid therapy with. My doc tells me that

exercise is essential but I don't have the energy, the stamina or the

desire to do it. My doc is rather progressive, and is open minded to

many things, but I'm hoping for some answers from people who have

been there and done that!

Thanks everyone, I hope I'll be able to return the favor and help

someone here using my experiences too!

Tona