Hi! I'm also a newbie to the site, but I've been diagnosed with Hashimoto's since last spring. From the research I've done so far, Synthroid seems to be the most prescribed drug from doctors. Currently, I'm on a combination of Syntroid and Cytomel (T3 Hormone). You have to be patient with your meds, because it is a trial and error process until you find the right dosage. I've lost about ten pounds since last year and I'm an active chic. It is a frustrating process, but you have to stick with it. One of the books that I read, The Thyroid Solution by Ridha Arem recommended the Sugar Busters diet. That is what brought me to this site today. Have any Hashimoto sufferers had success with Sugar Busters? W/B