Victoria, very interesting. I, too, had been prescribed Ritalin. I am 60 yrs old and have had Hashi’s/hypothyroidism since 1996. Was poorly managed by an endocrinologist for most of those yrs. Changed doctors 10 yrs ago, and they tried me on antidepressants. Paxil and Wellbutrin is what I settled on. Ritalin added on top of that. Was always tired on that mixture. Thyroid labs looked good too. Finally after a couple years and a 20 lb. weight gain (137 lbs – 157 lbs.), my tsh elevated to 4.
My primary doctor said my labs look great! And I thought, “walks like a duck, talks like a duck, it is a duck”. So I decided to increase my Synthroid to see what would happen. Joint pains are going away, I’m not sleeping 9 hours a night with a 3 hour nap in afternoon. I can take my dog for walks and not be exhausted for two days after. sleep is returning to normal. Went from Synthroid 100 mcg to 106 to 112 to 118 to 125mcg. over the course of 3 months. Will get labs in a couple weeks on the 125 dose. I did stop the Ritalin and Wellbutrin, as I felt it was masking symptoms, but may add Wellbutrin back in at some point, as I’m still experiencing brain fog. One change at a time.

I am 27 and was diagnosed at 13 with Hashis. I know exactly how you feel. It’s hard enough as is, but being young with Hashimotos adds an additional layer of difficultly. I would like to say it gets easier, but yikes. Lol. The struggles are real on the daily. I hope you’re doing better over the years. Here if you ever need someone to relate to! It definitely makes me feel good to know someone understands me. ❤️