Hi There
Menopause question I have just all of sudden started taken flushes but really bad at night not slept in a month so went to the docs yesterday she has given me Elleste dual as I still have a period I have to have the dual, just looking for advice, ie has anyone taken these are they safe do they work…
I havent slept for a month and found I have been very irritable, forgetful stupid words I cant remember and my mood goes from happy to sad very quickly and annoyed very easily, i’m not like this usually a very bubbly person do hope these work but im not very good with tablets either have an underactive thyroid which I forget to take my medication sometimes…
Many thanks in advance
Hi sharon, I been on these for 8 months and doing ok ,I still get periods and week before I start too feel abit tired but not as bad as I used to be ,don’t really get hot flushes just feel like I am burning still feel a little like that be for a period.
I always take my tablet just before my breakfast.
take care x
hi sharon…along with all my other crazy symptoms, the night sweats are starting to take a toll on me too. i haven’t asked for anything yet but my doctor did draw some blood yesterday to check my levels. i have tried a couple of different things for sleep but so far the one that works beat is not something you want to take long term. and prob like you, i am scared of hormones. keep us updated if you decide to try it. i am curious how they will work for you
Hey Sharon, Sorry you are having this trouble. Sounds like the begining of perimenopause for you. Cut out sugar, caffeine & alcohol. Get a pill holder & set a reminder in ur fone to take any medication. You dont want to mess around with thyroid pills, you want to take them faithfully. Have you talked to your pharmacist about that Elleste dual. Pharmacists tell us much more than dr’s about meds, its their field. They can put your mind at ease about any questions you have;) Did ur doc test ur hormones before giving the script? Is that a synthetic hormone? If so I would prefer a natural hormone, compounded from a pharmacist. Does your pharmacist compound? I would have a chat w/ ur pharmacist;) Im curious to see what he says. Melatonin, 5-HTP & L-THEANINE help w/ sleep, but you have to take them every night. Keep me posted. Also don’t eat after 6 PM as you will have more on flashes during sleep if you do that 