At least 10 years ago I had my Thyroid removed, and spent another 7 years feeling terrible, hardly able to get out of bed with no energy. Then I was diagnosed with Addison's Disease and things got worse. I then found a Doctor to work with me and was able to put me on compound hormones. It was LIFE CHANGING. I finally felt good with lots of energy and for the first time in years, I felt like myself. Without compounded hormones, none of this would have been possible for me and I would still be in bed and feeling terrible. Compounded Hormones cannot be taken away.