2 years now Hypo and symptoms are getting worse

[updownandallaround]

My dr isn't the greatest, I do my reasearch and I know he isn't treating the full problem, I asked him to do test for Hashimoto's but he shrugs it off. Im on 50mcg of Levothyroxine. I get major headaches and muscle and join pain mostly in my legs but its started in my elbows and shoulders, lower back also. My period can be brutal or 2 days never on time. Im 38 mother of 4 . My kids are 15,14,12,& 10. Im tired but I also get insomnia. this is why i wonder If I have Hashimoto's, I feel like I have symptoms of hypo and Hypo. I need advice. Dr upped my meds to 100mcg and i went into full rage , I asked him for something in the middle of 50 & 100 and he blows me off , time to find new dr. I am such an emotional wreck. and my "husband" (we've been together 18 years never married) and I fight ALL the time.  I try not to get so upset but sometimes its out of my control since my thyroid is out of control, I try to have him read about Hypo and e more empathic but it seems like he doesnt care. its hard, I love him so much, but he cant handle me with this disease. and I have nowhere to turn. no family my mom passed 13 years ago and she was all I had my sister is 20 and in her own world. I dont know what to do , I have state health care so a lot of drs dont take it. I really just need some advice and to feel that im not crazy. I have a job interview on Friday, but I fear that because of what im going through I wont be able to function all the time. I need to provide for the kids, He hasn't found work yet.. He works seasonal but never keeps a job long enough thats another post for a different topic. INO some kind words and advice. im lost..

[Barb135]

Can you post your most recent thyroid hormone levels, with reference ranges?  That will help us determine best how to help you.  If your doctor won't prescribe a different dosage for you, there are ways to get something between 100 mcg and 50 mcg...  

Thyroid issues can turn your life upside down, but you have to work at getting it all worked out.  You'll do fine with interview on Friday and we'll do our best to help you get your levels straightened out and find a decent doctor...

It would be nice to know if you have Hashimoto's, but it won't change your treatment, so don't focus on that... just focus on getting better.