I have hypothyroidism and have had it for 15 years. It s been fine until the past 2 years. It s been fluctuating a lot. Recently I have felt hypothyrodic. I have been lethargic, gaining weight, very painful in every joint, and puffy face with dry skin everywhere. I have been sweating, not just exercising, but sweating for 30 min a day 5-6 days per week for the past 6 months. I have not lost weight, but gained. I know it s not just muscle gain because my clothes fit the same, if not a bit tighter. I have been deiting too. I have had recent blood work come back saying my free T3 level is 3.25 but my dr. doesn t want to do anything about it. She agreed it s low, but she d rather leave it. I don t like living like this. I want to set a good example for my kids and lose weight. They are made fun of at school because I am the fat mom. Also I have had difficulty concentrating and remembering my course material. This has been reflected in my marks. What can I do? It s very hard to find a new dr in this city