Gayle
Not such a big deal a thyroid condition so go and be tested so that it can be regulated. Left untreated it can cause damage to other organs (like the heart). Simple test - little poke for some blood and they can tell you in a few days. The treatment is simple and inexpensive- it is a pill which I believe is a natural solution with no chemicals and yes you may have to take it for the rest of your life but hey it's better than the alternative! Go see the doctor before you do yourself more damage. Another dead give away of thyroid condition is that your periods become irregular.. Good luck