Please could someone explain to me why diagnosing a Thyroid problem - in particular Hypothyroidism - is so difficult. An educated reply would be so appreciated. Thank you.

I agree with the lat post. I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia over 11 years ago and so I can sympathise with your present state. I was diagnosed with Hashimotos - auto-immune disease of the thyroid in 2005 and once treatment started the Fibro instantly became comfortable and calm enabling me to enjoy...

Having been diagnosed with Crohns disease in 1973 and much later Fibromyalgia and CFS - about 11 years ago.... I was told at the age of 55 that I needed to exercise more to lose weight. I ran my own business ...played tennis twice a week and went distance swimming about 3 times a week...also walking...