Any suggestions on HRT?
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I had a subtotal hysterectomy when I was 34 and was left with one ovary and my cervix. I am now 46 and have been suffering for the past 3 years with horrible symptoms that I finally know are menopause. The Doctor put me on vitamin D 10000 iu every week and 4 pumps of Estrogel 0.06%. I started at 2 pumps a day and now am at 4 pumps because the 2 didn't help. I am scared nothing will help. I also started taking vitamin b6 everyday. Can anyone reccomend something that will work? I know everyone is different but any help would be greatly appreciated.
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colleen90305 Amzngds
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Hi, Amzngds,
I feel the same way. I had the worst summer of my life! I didn't do anything because of this. I feel this may never end. I think this started late 2013, and its gotten progressively worse. I don't know how much more I can take. I have a few decent days, but not close to my old self. I don't see friends much, except for a few. I've isolated myself and I don't think all coworkers understand. I was prescribed progesterone tabs but didn't take them because I'm reading they cause headaches, and nausea et. I feel lost! I'm starting the progesterone cream again and hear it helps, but may take months. I wish there was a support group
In person. Your not alone! Prayers
Amzngds colleen90305
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Thank you for your post Colleen. I am going through it to. I have come to the conclusion I will take whatever wIll help me and if the estrogen will hurt me I will take the chance because I can't live life like this anymore.
I am glad I found this site and have you and others to talk to 🙂. I find those who haven't gone through this have no idea what it's like and have little patience or sympathy.
I hope the cream works for you.
Amzngds 🙂
looloo43 colleen90305
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Hi Colleen. I'm so sorry you are feeling so lost. I know how you feel as i felt truly out of control before i started hrt in april. If i remember right did you see an endocrinologist that decided to try you on progesterone tablets? xx
Sochima822 Amzngds
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Amzngds Sochima822
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Hi Sochima,
Best way to put it is I feel like a deflated balloon. I have zero energy. I have no interest in anything. I can't sleep. My heart speeds up and Palpitates. I eat and I feel bloated and gross and then 2 hours later it's like I need food now or I will pass out. I get hot and cold flashes and my face will break out in a big sweat. I get cranky and my family looks at me like I am crazy.I am losing my hair on my head and I have almost stopped growing hair under my arms, legs and pubic area. I get very dizzy and I drop everything. I have nerve damage in my lower back and that's worse to. There are so many symptoms but these are the ones I can list from the top of my head. Should I list all of them?
colleen90305 Amzngds
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The only good here is you don't have to shave😁
Sochima822 Amzngds
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Have you considered going on HRT? Maybe it's time you had this discussion with your doctor or gynecologist.
Sochima822
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oops just noticed you're on HRT. How long have you been on it?
Amzngds Sochima822
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I have been on the Estrogel for 4 months. Faithfully everyday. I was so excited to start it and nothing. I know I have to give it some time but it gets frustrating. That's why I was wondering what else was out there and how it helps others
looloo43 Amzngds
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Amzngds looloo43
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It does thanks a bunch! I wondered about progesterone but thought it wasn't possible, but anything is possible 🙂
maria____a64048 Amzngds
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There is a website called Hystersisters. It is a website for women who had hysterectomies, The women on there do the samething we do here. They support
Each other. Maybe you should check it out. Let me know if it helps you.
maria____a64048 Amzngds
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I am so sorry to hear that you have been suffering so long. What are the symptoms you are having?
colleen90305 maria____a64048
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Kris1012 colleen90305
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I have the same feeling that other people seem so happy! ! I wish could feel so happy to! !! I use to have goals, go out often,had more energy! I'm tired of being this way!!
maria____a64048 colleen90305
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That is why this website has been a blessing for me. I am not alone in this transition. It has got to get better eventually for all of us.
Sochima822 maria____a64048
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Well, you guys are funny because I was pretending that everything was fine and dandy when I was out shopping even though I wasn't. But HELL I wasn't about to let anyone know I was off balance and going through hormonal changes. Heck no, I was going to act as normal as normal can be.
2chr2015 colleen90305
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colleen90305 2chr2015
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colleen90305 Sochima822
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I don't act it, trust me. Nobody would know as I hide it well. Maybe the women I think are OK, hide it also. Lol
colleen90305 maria____a64048
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Sochima822 colleen90305
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Yes, I'm sure they hide it as well, lol.
maria____a64048 colleen90305
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maisie05 maria____a64048
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maria____a64048 maisie05
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2chr2015 colleen90305
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CCinCal maria____a64048
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Maria, if u are on your way to work then I'm looking out my living room window watching ladies like you thinking to myself, " look at them going to work, why can't I be like them and have the energy and be living life and working?" 😉
maria____a64048 CCinCal
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Hi CCinCal,
It's so funny you mention this. I think I appear normal to every woman. Just like other women appear normal and full of life to to me. It's like I said before, imagine all of the women going through the change, running up and down the place like ranting, raving lunatics. That would be a site to see. Even the criminals would take a day off to hide. No matter how bad you feel life goes on regardless.
I believe a lot of women are struggling, just like us.
colleen90305 CCinCal
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Kris1012 CCinCal
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I hear ya! I wish could work I'm so ashamed that unable to work. I have severe lung disease only have 40%capacity. Also have chronic pain because of lung disease. Then started having all sorts of wird symptoms. So I started researching the symptoms came up with menopause. Couldn't believe it. So made appointment with ob doc. That is when she told me I'm in menapause . Everyday have new symptom some really worry me. So go to doc she tells me it's just menapause. I'm so thankful found this website. Though was going crazy lossing my mind.
Thanks for listening
Sochima822 Kris1012
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Kris, you shouldn't be ashame you're unable to work. Anyone with lung disease shouldn't have to work and with 40% lung capacity I believe it would be hard to work. Do you need an oxygen tank?
Kris1012 Sochima822
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Yes I do use home oxygen. I guess it's from my ex husband has drilled into my son's head that useless. That I'm below them because I don't work.
Sochima822 Kris1012
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Sorry my saying this, but how ignorant they are. Don't listen to them. You take care of yourself first.
looloo43 Kris1012
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