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[CLKD]

Let us know!  I had vertigo several years ago and it was AWFUL, couldn't lift my head from the pillow  which made bathroom visits difficult.

[Maria_stoff]

Hi Everyone 

An update on my poor old mum. I took her to the menopause clinic today and all I can say is what a fantastic lady this Doctor was. She explained everything so clearly, how mum's symptoms were normal and what she could do to change things. It turns out that the progesterone in the HRT Evorel Sequi that mum has been on for a few months is nasty stuff and makes about 40% of women that are on it feel really rubbish, which makes perfect sense as when she has been on the oestrogen she's been much perkier. Also interestingly her sleep disturbances are mainly to do with diet and too little oestrogen. Apparently eating too many carbohydrates and starch for dinner spikes the body's insulin levels, which in turn disturbs the body's slow wave sleep - therefore making her wake up feeling yucky and unrefreshed. I remember learning about this is psychology at college - I just didn't put the two and two together! I learnt so much today it really was fascinating and it's nice to know that I have this knowledge for when I'm older too  She's now been given double strength oestrogen patches and now only has to have pure progesterone every three months (hurray!) which will apparently be a much purer version than the synthetic version of progesterone in the Evorel combi patches. She's also been given some oestrogen gel so that if she's feeling a bit ropey she can rub it on her arm and it absorbs really quickly  I'd just like to thank you all once again for your lovely replies. I feel sad that I won't be posting on here as much, it's been quite therapeutic for me!

Thanks guys 

Maria x   

[Kathleen]

Hello Maria.

Thank you so much for updating us. It sounds as if your mum is being well looked after and I wish I could visit her menopause clinic as they sound great!

Maybe we'll meet her on the forum one day, if not I guess we'll see you in about thirty years lol. Just kidding, you can come and talk to us old ladies anytime!

Take care.

K.

[Dorothy]

Brilliant news!  So glad your mum has been able to get some really good help.  Best wishes to both of you.

[BrightLight]

Great news Maria - so happy for you and your mum that you have had some great care and feel more positive about things x

[SadLynda]

That is great news, so glad Mum has help now - well done to you too for being such a fantastic daughter

[CLKD]

   hopefully you will both be able to relax and enjoy the Festive Season etc. 

Let us know how she gets on.

[maerdy63]

hi marie. firstly i want to tell you that you are a very caring daughter and your mum is lucky to have you. when i read your mums story it reminded me so much of how i used to be to the tee. im post menopausal and up to august last year i as a happy, confidence person with not a worry in the world. i was on holiday ith my husband and daughter when i started to shake uncontrollable in bed. the next morning i was catching my breath,and so afraid of everything. my confidence was rock bottom. it was scary i didn't know what was wrong with me. over the next couple of months i deteriorated. i also couldn't work drive and didn't want to be left alone. someone had to be with me all the time. i had lots of physical anxiety symptoms too. and suffered depression like your mam due to the symptoms of the anxiety. this went on for an year. until they found an antidepresant that suited me and also my gp decided to start me on hrt 10mg of femeston. my life has changed im back to myself,happy,enjoying life again. im back in work,driving again and all my confidence has returned. tell your mam she will get better and will get back to her old self. also walking,swimming going to the gym will her too. keeping busy, seeing friend and family also help,s. i really really feel for your mam because ive been there, and it not a nice place to be. i was also very lucky my husband and my children were amazing. my mum also. im glad your mam has you and your brothers. tell your mam to hang in there and take every day at a time. she will be writing a post one day letting us know of her recovery. please let me know how your mam is doing. and there are so many kind women on this site that will give you support and advise. this site helped me alot, knowing i wasn't alone and like your mam i didn't know anyone either that was suffering the same way as i was. hugs and kisses to your mam xxxxxxxx