I had a subtotal hysterectomy when I was 34 and was left with one ovary and my cervix. I am now 46 and have been suffering for the past 3 years with horrible symptoms that I finally know are menopause. The Doctor put me on vitamin D 10000 iu every week and 4 pumps of Estrogel 0.06%. I started at 2 pumps a day and now am at 4 pumps because the 2 didn't help. I am scared nothing will help. I also started taking vitamin b6 everyday. Can anyone reccomend something that will work? I know everyone is different but any help would be greatly appreciated.
Hi, Amzngds,
I feel the same way. I had the worst summer of my life! I didn't do anything because of this. I feel this may never end. I think this started late 2013, and its gotten progressively worse. I don't know how much more I can take. I have a few decent days, but not close to my old self. I don't see friends much, except for a few. I've isolated myself and I don't think all coworkers understand. I was prescribed progesterone tabs but didn't take them because I'm reading they cause headaches, and nausea et. I feel lost! I'm starting the progesterone cream again and hear it helps, but may take months. I wish there was a support group
In person. Your not alone! Prayers
Hi Amzngds, what symptoms are you experiencing? Could you be more specific please? Thanks.
Hi Sochima,
Best way to put it is I feel like a deflated balloon. I have zero energy. I have no interest in anything. I can't sleep. My heart speeds up and Palpitates. I eat and I feel bloated and gross and then 2 hours later it's like I need food now or I will pass out. I get hot and cold flashes and my face will break out in a big sweat. I get cranky and my family looks at me like I am crazy. I am losing my hair on my head and I have almost stopped growing hair under my arms, legs and pubic area. I get very dizzy and I drop everything. I have nerve damage in my lower back and that's worse to. There are so many symptoms but these are the ones I can list from the top of my head. Should I list all of them?
Thank you for your post Colleen. I am going through it to. I have come to the conclusion I will take whatever wIll help me and if the estrogen will hurt me I will take the chance because I can't live life like this anymore.
I am glad I found this site and have you and others to talk to 🙂. I find those who haven't gone through this have no idea what it's like and have little patience or sympathy.
I hope the cream works for you.
Amzngds 🙂
Hi Amzngds
I am so sorry to hear that you have been suffering so long. What are the symptoms you are having?
She mentioned them above. This is all so brutal. I look at other women at the store et. And everyone seems so happy and normal! Not me!!!
The only good here is you don't have to shave😁
I have the same feeling that other people seem so happy! ! I wish could feel so happy to! !! I use to have goals, go out often,had more energy! I'm tired of being this way!!
I was thinking the same thing this morning, on my way to work. I look at other women my age and older, they seem to be living their life, going about their business. I wonder if it is only me going through this. Sometimes i feel alone.
That is why this website has been a blessing for me. I am not alone in this transition. It has got to get better eventually for all of us.
Have you considered going on HRT? Maybe it's time you had this discussion with your doctor or gynecologist.
Well, you guys are funny because I was pretending that everything was fine and dandy when I was out shopping even though I wasn't. But HELL I wasn't about to let anyone know I was off balance and going through hormonal changes. Heck no, I was going to act as normal as normal can be.
I feel that way too. That everyone else looks so happy and energetic. What happened to me?
We need to shop at the same stores. Lol
I don't act it, trust me. Nobody would know as I hide it well. Maybe the women I think are OK, hide it also. Lol
It does!
Yes, I'm sure they hide it as well, lol.
I think we have to act that way in public. Can you imagine all the menopausal women running up and down the streets looking stark raving mad
Maybe we should all wear a badge so we can give each other a sympathetic smile? A pink primrose for peri and a gold one for meno?
Sorry we are being silly and not helping you! I'd recommend super strength sage, magnesium, passionflower and a womens multivitamin. Hope you find something to help you soon x