B.W.
Hi E.!
I also have hypothyroidism, and I cannot stress enough how important it is that you continue to take your medicine regularly. The symptoms you describe are typical of the condition.
When the doctor says that your TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) is high it is because your body is pumping this hormone into your system trying to get your thyroid to produce more hormone to keep you in balance. I can't speak for all doctors but MY doctor checks my TSH level every 3-4 months to be sure the medicine is working and to see if it needs adjusting. I take Synthroid and it works well when taken regularly. (I did go through a phase of not taking it and ended up worse... silly from a nurse huh? lol)
I hope this helps but if you have more questions I'd be happy to so what I can. I always recommend that people be their own advocate in their health care. There are a lot of great websites to research your condition. Doctors are great, but they are humans too.. sometimes they forget to tell us something. If need be, make a list of questions to talk with your doctor about the next time you see him.
Have a great day!
Bev