Sorry to hear about your struggle! I am on 200 mcg of levothyroid currently. I had unexplained weight gain I started getting tired all the time. I thought my levels were off again. I was tested and they were "normal." My doctor suggested that I go on anti-depressants. I knew that this was not the best choice for me. I started seeing a Naturopathic doctor (recommended by a fellow daily strength member) & I did a ton of reading and research on my own.
My Naturopathic doctor told me that adrenal exhaustion (which is common in those people who have low thyroid) causes similar thyroid like imbalances - fatigue, depression, weight gain etc. The issue is that traditional doctors do not treat "tired" adrenal glands.
She started treating me with some natural herbs.... let me tell you I feel amazing! It has been just 5 days and I am already noticing a huge change in my moods and my energy levels.
Alternative medicines sound sketchy to some people (I use to be one of them).. but look into your options. I hope you feel better!!

i have worked in alternative medicine for a couple of years. but i am still a skeptic. some of it worked, some of it i called hoodoo voodoo, but people kept coming and paying for it. some of it i came to believe that it depended on how much the patient believed it would work. but i do think i will research adrenal exhaustion. thanks

Luckily I found someone I really connected with and she is nothing like I thought an alternative doctor would be. Believe me I was skeptical too! Plus it can be expensive.
I think connecting with your doctor is so critical. You have to feel like they are truly listening to how you are feeling.
Good luck with your research!

How do you find a naturopath? I've searched the yellow pages. Where else shall I look??

I looked on the web. I didn't have any in my area. I travel about 2 hours to mine. (that is how despirate I was to find another solution to the way I was feeling!!) I suggest doing a google search and see if you can find anything.

Thank you! I'll try that.

I'll just add that I take 50mg of levothyroid and also Effexor 75. The combination of the two really have done me wonders in my attitude and energy levels. I also take herbs and supplements and a natural colon cleanse. It could be that you'll have to try a different anti-depressant ... if you don't find a naturopathic doctor.

I'd like to refer you to a book I just ordered..."What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Hypothyroidism"...you may find lots of answers.

Beckeroo

I take a mood stabilizer with my levothyroxine. What the docs don't always know and don't always tell you is that it can influence your emotions and mental functioning. I found out that I had Hashimotos by going to a psychiatrist that was very thorough in checking for physical reasons for psychological problems. Thank God for it!! I had gotten so depressed I was passive suicidal. The difference between before my diagnosis and after starting treatment has been night and day!!! It's nice to be back in the sunshine!! If any one has more info on the interaction between antidepressants and levothyroxine I'd love to hear about it!!

I've been on 100mcg of levothyroxine and i have the same issues of weight gain, chronic fatigue, etc. I have also been on 40mg of prozac. I also feel like the doctors do not care to help with the fatigue and weight gain. I have seen them shrug it off like it's not a big deal. If you hear of anything i'd love to know also!

I tried Prozac once but it made me tired so I switched to Effexor. I feel so much better although currently, I'm fatigued most of the time but I don't think it's the Effexor.