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[CLKD]

Bath done.
Where exactly is the bladder situated in relation to the belly button?  I have that heavy feeling again - have taken a Nurofen 10 mins ago hoping to relieve those feelings.  Might ask for Vagifem is I can get it GP did say she would alter the prescription; then I can try both preps and see which suits best

I have 4 Orthogynest left.  Wonder if they sell it in mainland Europe 

[honeybun]

Much lower down than the belly button CLKD. Is it an ache or a pain or a dragging feeling.
Could you have an infection. Maybe put a urine sample in to get it checked.


Honeyb
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[CLKD]

 

It's the same feelings I had before for several years but recent urine samples came back clear and symptoms went away when I began the Orthogynest.  I have now been without that for 2 weeks.  Have had 2 nights of Ovestin 

[Taz2]

I have bladder problems to, always have the urge, more so if I have just been, as soon as I stand up feel the need again, and could sit there dribbling for ages, infact I read 2 autobiographies in a week while sat dribbling    I do a have a slight prolapse of the front vaginal wall, which GP said pelvic floor excerices will sort out the problem, admittedly I have been quite slack (no pun intended) at doing them, and TBH not sure they will work now after all this time.  I was told i was being referred to Gynae so was surprised to get a letter from the Physio clinic, when I called I said please don't tell me I have to come to be taught pelvic floor exercises, the nurse said well yes, but the physios are specially trained for this, heard it all now!  Judith like you I am worried about 'accidents' and if out I always have to know where there is a toilet.  I was prescribed pills (I will be rattling soon) for overactive bladder but took one and it really aggravated my acid pain, so haven't taken any since.

Cheekygal - they are specialist physios - you will be taught how to do the exercises properly but  may be given urodynamics testing first. You will probably be offered bio-feedback where sensors are attached to you so that as you pull up your pelvic floor you can see on a graph on a computer how well you are doing. It's the first step in trying to sort your bladder problems out and will give the physios a good idea as to what is causing your problem. I attended a clinic once a month for a year and my pelvic floor improved no end. Didn't improve the prolapse though which I have just had repaired.

Taz x

[CLKD]

It's been better 2day.  Treated it last night so will C how it goes this week ……. whether that dragging feeling returns  ………. so many nerves down there, so many muscles pushing against bladder, bowel etc. 

[CLKD]

I am wondering whether ladies would consider mastectomy in order to continue using HRT ? 

It's been OK thank goodness but I have a very sore R breast ……… suddenly on Momday evening like a splinter in there 

[honeybun]

Very strange thought and question


NO


Honeyb
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[Linsey44]

CLKD, i don't find that a strange question its something I have given some thought to recently..


I have BRCA 2 mutation, recently had ovaries removed and on tibolone hrt. Was advised I can be on it around 5 years which takes me to age 50.

Ive started process for risk reducing double masectomy which after surgerywill then put my risk to around 4% which is considerably less than a lot of women.

From a personal perspective  i would consider continuing to take hrt till mid to late 50's if I wasnt having a quality of life due to menopausal symtoms. Potentially is a choice of quality over quantity, which is why I never delay doing anything I want to do now rather than wait until retirement.

[Limpy]

Very strange thought and question


NO

Why is it strange Honeyb?
Someone might want to use HRT but be concerned about potential breast cancer risk.
Angelina Jolie had a double mastectomy because of high breast cancer risk.

[honeybun]

I read CLKD s post as asking whether you would consider having a mastectomy just to continue on HRT.
If there was no other reason ie....No cancer, or strong genetic risk of cancer, then I think it's a strange concept.

I have probably misunderstood the question ......



Honeyb
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[CLKD]

That was the basis of my question Honeybun.  I had breast disease in 1995 and all the HRT says that I shouldn't be using it.  But I would not be able to tolerate the VA which is ? probably likely to continue ……… without treatment  something I need to discuss with my GP. 

Quality of Life is important for me.  Having had a slight return of symptoms last week it soon reminded me of how awful it can be and without treatment 

[honeybun]

The amount of HRT that you absorb after the initial loading period is minimal and quite safe CLKD. It stays where it goes if you see what I mean.

In answer to your question. No, I would never consider such radical surgery just to control menopause symptoms. I would just try and make the best of what I had flushes and all. For me it would be a step too far.


Honeyb
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[CLKD]

  ……. however, as the treated breast has been extremely painful this week I do wonder how much abosrobtion does happen.  So I must ask the question.

I had a good relationship with my breasts following surgery so it would be difficult to decide without a lot of discussion.

Treatment of bladder due this evening  so far so good!

[Limpy]

If there was no other reason ie....No cancer, or strong genetic risk of cancer, then I think it's a strange concept.

Ah - Now I see what you're getting at.
Sorry - heat addling brain more than usual 

[CLKD]

Not at all.  I knew what I meant