Light at the end of the tunnel
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Is anyone out there symptom free? I'm 9 years into my last period and still suffer horrendous symptoms or the same as the ladies in the forum, however, no one steps up to the plate and "hallelujah's, I'm done and back to my normal self". Anyone?
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Zigangie joanne05881
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This is one if the reasons I decided to try the HRT. Ladies like you on menopause sites saying that they still have symptoms.
Before that I kept telling myself it was menopause not menostop!
I thought well if I have HRT even if they only let me have it for 5 years and then I have to stop and the symptoms return at least I will have had a bit of a break from them.
If the HRT continues to be agreeable with no problems I will push to be taking it as long as I can.
I don't suppose that this is very helpful to you as you have managed 9 years now. But it may help others reading this if they are worrying like I was about trying it.
I am so glad I did a lot has got better already and I still have 4 weeks to go to get to the 3 month mark and will then maybe try a higher dose for a while to see if it gets rid of some of the symptom that have not changed.
joanne05881 Zigangie
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Can I ask what symptoms you are still experiencing on the low dose HRT? THANKS for responding.
Zigangie joanne05881
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Well firstly I am a bit high risk (cn11 abnormal smear results about 7 years ago).
After doing some research found out that plant derived HRT is much easier on you so that's what I'm on. (Oestrogel and Utrogestan).
I still have some aches and pains particularly my upper arms when reaching to the side and horrible putting coats and cardigans on. I still have insomnia it doesn't seem quite as bad as it was and it's a real joy even if I am awake to cuddle up to my husband who is like a radiator also to not be restless and hot.
I have had a very dry everything. Vaginal is much better but this awful thirst persists (I've been checked several times for diabetes but tests are normal). So I've still got a dry rough feeling tongue and a funny taste in my mouth.
I am hoping maybe these will get better, some, the dry tongue and thirst I've had for about 10 years now so I have my fingers crossed they will go just may take longer.
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THANKS for your advice!
liz53953 joanne05881
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I get them from Holland and Barrett if that helps.
Zigangie joanne05881
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There are 2 types of b12
Cyanocobalamin contains cyanide and your body has to convert it to obtain what you need.
Methycobalmin is superior and remains in the body longer.
Also you obtain more b12 by using a patch (I got mine online, use one once a week for 24 hours) or sublingual via a lozenge as a lot is lost through digestion.
B12 is water soluble so you cannot really overdose on it as any excess is excreted via urine (if you take a lot it turns your urine bright yellow).
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“God puts rainbows in the clouds so that each of us - in the dreariest and most dreaded moments - can see a possibility of hope.”
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