Like you said, thyroid problems are certainly not the worst health problem someone can have---especially since it is treatable with simple medication...but,
it is rather scary when you are told not to EVER miss a pill, or else...
I carry mine in my purse, just in case I get stuck away from home for any reason...
Goodness, I was never told that. However, I've found from talking to people with thyroid problems that everyone has their own version of the disease. The symptoms, treatments and problems seem to be unique to each individual, even when there are similarities.