That’s an interesting idea. I may need to try it.
I am currently struggling with two doctors and some lab results. An explanation: I have Crohn’s disease along with being in peri. My GI doctor did lab work earlier this year and said my Vitamin D was low. His nurse called and told me to take a supplement. I was already taking a multivitamin and separate B complex because I heard these were good for peri but added D at recommended level. I got dry mouth. I went to my gyn instead of GI. She tested thyroid, A1C, Vitamin B12, and hormones. All were normal except B12 was too high, but this result (the B12) was misreported to me 3 times by different nurses - I was told it was normal by one of them, in fact. I went back for a recheck, having stopped taking any vitamin supplements. She checked thyroid again, and vitamins B12 and D, with no changes in results. The dry mouth went away way back when I stopped taking any supplements. I read about issues related to high B12 and have no symptoms of any of them. However, it can be related to obesity. She never says anything about my weight, always has nurses call who can’t answer my questions, and, when I went for the recheck, had not made a record of why we had done the testing in the first place! She even questioned me about it. I am totally serious. I even read that the range used by the lab for the B12 test was not necessarily an accurate range. One of the nurses who called told me I shouldn’t worry since A1C and thyroid were normal (A1C was not even in prediabetic range, thank goodness), but the doctor and nurses have been so scattered about reporting and keeping track that I don’t know what’s going on anymore. All I know to do is work on diet and exercise to get to a healthy weight and see GI doctor about a follow-up since this mess began with him.
There’s got to be a better way to get care from a good doctor.
Liz,
Totally understand how you are feeling. I agree with Sochima aside from avoiding Paxil or Zoloft. Everyone is different and what may cause one to have side effects doesn't affect another quite the same. I did use Zoloft for roughly 9-12 months a few years ago during a particularly rough patch (lost a loved one) and it did help me very well. So keep an open mind and know that while this is really an ugly phase, it does pass. You have to try different things to see what is right for you. Be kind to your self.
Anniex
Thank you, Pink. We have some things in common. I’ve had lifelong anxiety having been raised by a mother who admits to having an anxiety disorder but refuses to seek help for it. When I was a teenager, I had constant health anxiety due to left-side chest pains and lower right side pains. I always was afraid that I had a heart problem and appendicitis but had neither of course. Interesting tidbit, though - when I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at age 25, the diseased area was on the right side where I always had those pains. I rarely feel good about myself these days but am working hard on diet and exercise. Thank you for reassuring that there is light at the end of the tunnel. The last two years have been extremely difficult.
Hi Louise... we have so much in common that I could have written your post. I feel like everyone around me is able to enjoy things while I’m looking in from the outside, almost like I’m not here - like the “lost non person” you describe - that’s exactly it. Day after day, it gets so old, another bad day here, too. Thanks for reminding us that we’re not alone and I hope you feel better soon. 💕
Thanks, Annie. I’m glad to hear that the Zoloft helped you. Definitely need to remember to be kind to myself, too. I am very hard on myself. It’s how I was raised and so difficult to overcome. 💕
Thank you Liz - yeah it is very difficult isn’t it? My mind is a constant health worry too - it’s exhausting isn’t it 😢
I hope you feel more positive soon and wish you all the best for happy new year going ahead xxx
Take care
Lou
Dear Elaine
With me it was time, due to family history I couldn't take hrt, I just take a good multi vit and watched the caffeine and try to swim a few times a week and try not to beat myself up about feeling bad at times and accept it is a life transition we go through x
Me too on all that stuff on tv. It seems like every other commercial.
Thanks, Lou... here’s to better new year!
Hi Sochima. How many units of vit D do you take? I am taking 4000 right now, but I wonder if that's enough
Hi pinkcat. Wow that is exactly how all this health anxiety mess started for me too. Endless spotting. Started googling, and also lost a lot of weight. I was really under weight. I have turned the corner now and gained about 15 lbs back. I feel better in that regard, as my no stays up and i don't feel like the walking dead. I still have the anxiety with every ache and pain
Hi Louise. I could have wrote that. Exactly how I feel right now
Hi Liz. I am really thankful for your post and all the responses. Sounds like we are all I. The same place. Maybe they should lock us all up together until we get through this! Lol. I'm sorry you are feeling like this but you are in good company here. And your doctor's office sounds terribly managed! Like we don't have enough to worry about than to deal with that. Hope you feel better. And keep reaching out
((Hugs))
It really makes me crazy! Ok, crazier than usual! Ugh...it’s just so overwhelming. I cannot stop googling things and it’s awful. At least I found this site that lets me know I’m not alone, because it is honestly scary, the whole perimenopause issue. It’s hard to believe that SO many women go through this and there’s nothing that really helps. I just have to go day by day now, it’s all I can do. Please take care and stay in touch! 😊
I take 6,000 IU of vitamin d3, but not every day just like 3 times a week. Other days I take 2,000 IU's. Thus so far everyone around me can be sick but me. Not catching anyone's cold or flu is great. Happy New Year to you 2chr!
Maria- I’ve never heard of it referred to as Peri monster and boy is that the truth!! Something that lingers about, especially at night, to steal our joy and give us worries.👎☹️ Take care and know you are not alone!
Hi Louise- I feel like you very often and also don’t want to let People know how anxious and worried I am about everything. I just seems like everyone else is going along just fine so what’s my problem?? I just keep saying it’s the hormones and try to get through each day, that’s pretty much all I can do. Please know we are here and take care keep in touch.
Yep one day at a time. I want to go on fb to look at pics of my new grandbaby, but its very risky. Ugh.
Thank you! I am overwhelmed by the response. These last two years have been a nightmare. I could say a lot more about that doctor’s office and have in some previous posts - the doctor is reasonably friendly, but as my mom says, she is “scattered” (she came with me to a pre-op consultation before I had an ovary and uterine and cervical polyps removed last year). The staff is unfriendly for the most part. As you said, as if we don’t have enough to worry about! If we all could be locked up together, it should be at a resort with a spa and all the amenities so we could enjoy the good life! Take care and thanks again for reaching out. It means a lot to me.