Please share a tip in the form of a haiku on living with hypothyroidism.

Ignore: If you feel tired, constipated, have changes in hairs, skin or nails, get your levels checked!

Ignore: TSH is high...take a pill like Synthroid (thyroxine)...check lab in 6 weeks.

Ignore: Exercise daily. Take your meds as directed. Fatigue may persist.

Ignore: Take same brand thyroid replacement if possible each month. Take on empty stomach. Don't miss doses.

Ignore: Thyroid hormone should be taken daily 1 hour before any food or other medicine.

Ignore: Hypothyroidism rarely leads to significant weight gain, and if- then only a few pounds ( 2-5 lbs).