How nice Chris...if only other doctors did that. I blew out my thyroid with Lithium. The specialist told me that he didn't see a reason the quit Lithium if it was working because of hypothyroid. Synthroid easily controls it but I think it is very important to have it monitored. My blood work always includes it.
Lamictal has worked very well for me and fortunately I am not having much of a side effect. I did have to reduce my dose as I was having problems with blurry eyes and dizzyness. Some days I am more spacy than others but I am very fortunate.
I am sorry this happened to you Juliet. I hope that your doctor gets a clue soon.