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ripped the patch off last night!!

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brimbo67
brimbo67

Hi all

If you remember, I'm the one with the list of over 60 symptoms! I have been dead against HRT, and things seemed to be improving. However I started to feel like the depression & bad anxiety was coming back, & slapped on a patch in desperation!

A few days later...uh-oh!! Had been getting migraines and bad nausea, wierd thoughts, anxiety. Then had a horrifically insane epiode last night....the shaking, reflux, panic attack, crazy head back with avengeance! My left arm became incredibly weak & I couldn't get up the stairs for a while, legs were wierd. Diahorrea too. Crying like an idiot. Had to get up eventually as I desperately had to go to the loo!

Anyway ripped the flipping thing off, got to it before my husband did lol!

So HRT..genuinely brilliant for some (including my friends)....unfortunately not for me rolleyes

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  • jayneejay
    jayneejay brimbo67

    Posted

    Hi brimbo

    hope you feel better soon 😫

    i had a few if what you mention on and off in peri, and didnt even take HRT 😃

    take it easy my lovely

    jay x

     

    • brimbo67
      brimbo67 jayneejay

      Posted

      thank you. know any good herbal remedies? i've tried a few....upset my stomach though. 
  • sharcerv52408
    sharcerv52408 brimbo67

    Posted

    Wow that's awful! I'm sorry you had such a horrible time. I'm like that too. People will swear by something and when I go to take it, it either does nothing or I have crazy reactions to it. Hopefully you will find something that works for you soon. Take care.

    xx

    • brimbo67
      brimbo67 sharcerv52408

      Posted

      thank you. yes a friend reccomended the HRT...sh'e a new woman on it! Another suggested I take St John's Wort..again, terrible reaction. I wonder if I should try the Maca again?
  • Beetle1965
    Beetle1965 brimbo67

    Posted

    So sorry you had this reaction, sounds similar to episodes you described when all this started (?)  I have a theory - it is a theory based on zero science, so bear that in mind wink

    When things don't slow down naturally and ovaries stop working, might it mean that hormones are not that low yet?  That the symptoms are caused by wildly fluctuating hormones and a messed up system.  So more like premenopause in a natural decline rather than post menopause where the hormones have got low and begin to level out.

    I say this because I am not certain I am low in estrogen, from looking at various symptoms attributed to this and resonate more with low progesterone or at least an imbalance between the two.  Maybe this is why the patch caused horrible symptoms?  Estrogen isn't needed as such?  It's just a guess really.

    I am yet to employ herbal remedies but plan to see a medical herbalist to get a specific mix made up to cover hormone balance plus sleep, energy etc.  Meanwhile I have read about two products that people have good reviews that you could look up and read about. It can take 3 months for things to really get working.

    Solgar PM PhytoGen Complex: contains Thai Kudzu extract (Pueraria Mirifica) which I am not familiar with

    Femmenessence MacaPause: contains the Maca you mention.

    Hope you feel better

    • brimbo67
      brimbo67 Beetle1965

      Posted

      yes it all started like that. still don't really know what's going on..... missed my last period completely again.... can't wait for it to all settle down. Seeing my gp on friday, had another ECG the other day & bloods for thyroid, so a chance to ask more questions & hopefully get some more ansewrs. xx
    • Beetle1965
      Beetle1965 brimbo67

      Posted

      I really hope that you do get some answers and some support from the medical profession, you must be exhausted and fed up.

      For now, things have calmed down for me - I'm holding my breath though.

  • lol64
    lol64 brimbo67

    Posted

    hi sorry to hear you have such a horrible time I havent tried hrt at all bit scared to to be honest.  Started on milk thistle couple weeks ago and whether it just wishful thinkin do feel lot better. hope you feel better soon xxx
    • jayneejay
      jayneejay brimbo67

      Posted

      Milk thistle (silymarin) is a flowering herb related to the daisy and ragweed family. It is native to Mediterranean countries. Some people also call it Mary thistle and holy thistle.

      What Is Milk Thistle Used For?

      Milk thistle is sometimes used as a natural treatment for liver problems. These liver problems include cirrhosis, jaundice, hepatitis, and gallbladder disorders.

      Some claim milk thistle may also:

      Provide heart benefits by lowering cholesterol levels

      Help diabetes in people who have type 2 diabetes and cirrhosis

        

  • lol64
    lol64 brimbo67

    Posted

    there was a lady on here mentioned she was taking it so i looked it up.   its actually used for detoxing the liver and can be used for menopause and ibs.   from what ive read it detox your liver and this in turn has a knock on affect to your hormones and intestines and bowels.  whether its just mind over matter or not i cannot argue that since taking it i have felt so much better x
    • brimbo67
      brimbo67 lol64

      Posted

      ok thanks smile so glad it works for you x

       

    • susan556
      susan556 lol64

      Posted

      Well im on the milk thistle when i can remember to take it that is as it says in between meals. i am or supposed to be taking it for a fatty liver, i didnt realise it may help with menapausal problems too so its given me more insentive to rememeber to take them now thank you.
  • trudy77450
    trudy77450 brimbo67

    Posted

    Have you heard of  fx nutrition,fx menopuase, its based on mung bean, HRT didnt agree with me. i think my body rejected it, i came out in very bad acne and just felt not right, but thats like alot of things for me.If you google fx nutrition it tells you all about it.
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