I too am hypothyroid and am on synthroid.

My case began with Graves disease (hyperthyroid) and through radio-active iodine treatment became hypothyroid and have been taking synthroid for 7 years.

I remember at first how devestated I was for having something wrong with me. Then after a bit of research found out that A LOT of women in particular have been through the same thing with very little side effects. Now through the medication, I don't even think of it as something wrong.

I hope all these posts help you in coming to terms with it. Once the synthroid kicks in, I am sure you will feel much better. Good luck.