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Light at the end of the tunnel

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joanne05881
joanne05881

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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  • sue73
    sue73 joanne05881

    Posted

    I am now 70 and still "menopausal" 15 years on - I think it's for life. I get the occasional hot flush (I did take HRT for three years which stopped it but of course as soon as you go off HRT they start again, it's not a cure). But worse are the anxiety, crawling skin, disturbed sleep, and complete loss of sex life due to severe vaginal atrophy. I am a completely different person now and can't get used to it.
    • joanne05881
      joanne05881 sue73

      Posted

      Hi Sue!  Thanks for sharing.  This a rough road and I do agree.  I've been trying to change the dialogue in my head to positive affirmations and they better work!!
    • sue73
      sue73 joanne05881

      Posted

      Fortunately most women aren't as unlucky as me, and I really hope you won't be! Good luck with the positive internal dialogue... you could be back to the "real you" soon!
    • joanne05881
      joanne05881 sue73

      Posted

      are you at least getting around outdoors, work, shopping, movies?  I'm going to keep that internal dialogue for you too!  
    • sue73
      sue73 joanne05881

      Posted

      Thank you, that's really sweet! Yes, I keep myself really busy, working, volunteering, walking, exhibitions, pilates, art classes... got to keep myself distracted – in the most enjoyable ways!
    • joanne05881
      joanne05881 sue73

      Posted

      You go girl!  You are doing better then me, just got sleepy reading your reply.  smile
    • monique_93857
      monique_93857 sue73

      Posted

      I'm having problems with my tongue teeth nasty taste in my mouth and teeth ache tongue burns at times anxiety you name it I think I have experience it especially the teeth thing its weird
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