I was diagnosed with Hashimotos when I was 29 back in the late 1980's. Following protocol, my doctor prescribed Synthroid. Within a couple months, I became so ill I ended up needing a thyroidectomy. Looking back, doctors realized that additives in Synthroid caused my thyroid to balloon in size. Levothyroxine also caused me problems. With compounded thyroid replacement hormone, my immune systems has regained some semblance of calmness. I was able to hold down a job without the need of medications to control my pain. My "brain fog" diminished. I even published several books. Now I can't get my hormone replacement and I'm again experiencing pain, aching joints, emotional swings and brain fog. Please allow compounded hormones to become available again!