Managing!!

Hi All.  Just thought I woud post this in the hope it may help others.  I am post menapausal and the last 6 months have been very difficult. I have been in peri for years but did not realise; thought it was stress.  However at Christmas I was floored with hot flushes, dizzyness, sickness, shakes and bladder irritation; some leaking also.  I had buzzying in my ears and tingling in my hands!  I also got a UTI!! Sore joints too. I struggled on not knowing what on earth was wrong but then as I had not bleed for ages I kinda wondered and asked Doc for bloods; full meno!!  At least I knew!!!  I then tried some herbals.....no use.  The symptoms continued and after many, many trips to the Docs, many tears, much research I feel maybe now I am beginning to feel better; for now!!!!! I use a mixture of prescription drugs, supplments and alternative therapies. My treatment plan is as follows.  This is obviously very individual to me but it may help some of you or at least give you stuff to consider.

Meds.

Mirabegron for bladder irritation.

HRT Elestte Duet Conti

Propanadol for anxiety

Supplements

Primrose Oil for breast tenderness

Magnesium for bladder, nerves and muscles

Rose hip for joints

Kelp for skin and hair

Joint ace for joint health

Tumeric for inflammation

Probiotic for gut health.

Marshmallow root tea for bladder

I exercise 4 times per week and have tried acupuncture and recently had a mylo fascia release massage which immediately stopped my night sweats.  I also eat a low acid, low carb high protein diet.  I avoid sugar and processed food and don't drink alcohol or tea or coffee.

My bladder is improved after a flare up and possible UTI.  I still get a bit hot in bed but it does not wake me up.  Hands a bit numb in the morning.  Joints can be a bit sore but much better than before.  My anxiety has been terrible but settling down. 

At times I have really felt I was going mad and I may do again but I do feel I am getting a grip on this rather than it controlling me.  I enjoy the immediate present and try not to think about the future in terms of the meno; I don't know what it may bring.  This thing goes up and down....my belief is to try and take control and don't be afraid to try things and to KEEP asking for help!!!  I am not perfect and foolishly had some wine a couple of weeks ago which led to a bladder flare, dreadful anxiety and possible UTI.  You live and learn though.  This site has really helped too and I wanted to give a bit back.  Sorry for long post but there is light at the end of the tunnel.  Here's to us ALL having some peace at least for a while.XXXXX

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