[KNS]

I found out I was Hypothyroid about 20 years ago, It showed up on some blood work, I wouldn't have known it otherwise, really no symptoms for me (I've always been slender and still am).

My doc at the time started with 100 mcg which turned out to be too high and bumped it down to 75 mcg which I've been on ever since (I get blood work done every year to check).

I had some issues with Levothyroxine (the generic) causing some palpitations. I co-worker (who happened to be a nurse), was also Hypothyroid suggested to get off the generic and get on the name brand Synthroid. She said Levothyroxine gave her palpitations. I went to Synthroid and palpitations are now rare. Synthroid is a bit more expensive but this has to do with my heart so I just pay the additional. I usually wait an hour before breakfast (I tend to wake up early and take it right out of bed) but I've heard 30 minutes is the minimum.