Hypothyroidism is a condition that makes you feel tired. X There is a gland in your neck called the thyroid gland. It makes thyroid hormone. This hormone controls how the body uses and stores energy. X Hypothyroidism is the medical term for when a person does not make enough thyroid hormone. X Some people with hypothyroidism have no symptoms. But most people feel tired. That can make the condition hard to diagnose, because a lot of conditions can make you tired. X Some of the symptoms are included in the post above X If you have symptoms, talk to your doctor or nurse. You can get tested for hypothyroidism using a simple blood test. X Treatment for hypothyroidism involves taking thyroid hormone pills every day. After you take the pills for a few weeks, your doctor or nurse will test your blood to make sure the levels are where they should be. They might adjust your dose depending on the results. X Most people with hypothyroidism need to be on thyroid pills for the rest of their life. ...