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deeforlife
deeforlife

Not really sure where to begin...wasnt at all sure what was wrong with me until I started reading that my symptoms were connected to the menopause...Unfortunately I am experiencing the lot in some form or other...anxiety is extreme and panic attacks regular...moods are erratic..cant focus or think straight and there appears to be a sense of doom follows me around..I aslo suffer from severe heavy periods which take a lot out of me for 2 of the 4 wks of the month so am not in a very good place just now! I am generally NOT this type of person and am really struggling with all this but not sure where to begin

I was given HRT which I only lasted 3wks with as I began to take migraines again which I hadnt suffered from for a lot of yrs

I am really keen to try the alternative/natural route but I dont seem to be improving at all with what I am taking

If anyone hasnt lost the will to live reading this I am also being considered for hysterectomy which to me is a very viable option and would like to hear from anyone who has had the surgery and how it was for them

Many thanks

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  • heathrum
    heathrum deeforlife

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    I'm not sure how old you are....I experienced similar experiences in my late 20s I had lyproscopic done to see what was wrong. With me they saw prolapse uterus and endometriosis. I had no choice because of prolapse uterus to have a partial hysterectomy. Pain and moods (anxiety, panic attacks) are worse. I would not consider hysterectomy if I didn't have prolapse. I only had uterus removed. I was told pain is worse cause it doesn't cure endometriosis and after any surgery it creates lesions. Yes no more bleeding but for me more pain. I am a medical assistant and from what I've learned having ovaries removed you have higher chance of heart disease. I found with warm water physical therapy which is also a good mediation and diet gluten free and probiotics help. The antidepressants for me make me more depressed so I take xanax which helps I do mediation first before I take a xanax. Everybody is different on how treatments work. I hope you have a good Dr that will help. There is hope! Oh and migraines and headaches I've taken prescriptions which I haven't found one that works but with my studies I tried benadryl and it worked.
    • heathrum
      heathrum

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      I forgot to mention with heavy periods you should increase your iron. I read from others magnisum and b12 those will help with your energy levels and may help with your anxiety.
  • marti53167
    marti53167 deeforlife

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    I had a full hysterectomy done this past year. And it was the best decision I made. No more painful periods no more pain and no more endometriosis. So I am doing fantastic. Hope this helps.
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