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[Rosie2]

Hi, just wanted to say hello to everyone. I found this forum when browsing, trying to find information about menopause, cos I thought I was going crazy.
After reading a lot of the posts on here, I now feel that I am not alone!
I had my last period 16 months ago. At first I wasn't  too bad, but about 6 months ago, I just felt like I had been hit with a train! Everything changed, I started having flushes day & night, disturbed sleep, mood swings, can't  concentrate, no interest in things anymore & always very tired.
I am having blood tests this Thursday, to check lots of different things that could be causing the tiredness, thyroid, diabetes, iron etc. I have had Iron deficiency before, but I've never felt like this, so don't  think that will be the problem.
I will book to see my doctor  after the blood results come back, I just hope I can get some answers & some help, I definitely  need something, I can't  go on like this. I need my life back.
I am so glad I found this site x

[Rosie2]

Hi Sparkle,

I will do. Thank you x

[Dancinggirl]

Hi and welcome to MM Rosie2 - Do read up everything on this site - particularly the TREATMENTS section at the top of this page and get really clued up. Print stuff off to take with you to the GP and write down your symptoms and questions so you don't forget anything.  It's so easy to get emotional when visiting the Gp and forget what you wanted to ask and GPs will so often send you away with ADs instead of HRT if the think you are depressed.  Keep us posted.  Dg x

[Lanie66]

hi Rosie

I joined the forum less than a week ago and can honestly say what a help it has been to feel others identify with how I'm feeling and to read other ladies' experiences.  We are not alone, albeit virtually.  I'm in PM but it's hit me hard recently and the support and info on here is fab.  I'm waiting to see the GP, I'm going to write everything down, it's a good idea.  Hopefully it'll help you x

[CLKD]

 

[Mommarv]

Welcome rosy2. I'm just about in same place as you and found this site few weeks ago. Had bloods dome and all ok apart from hormone levels showing menopause so have been prescribed Livial (Tibolone) this afternoon - my hopes are high! Good luck and take care cx

[Mary G]

Rosie2, welcome to MM!

Depending on what comes back in your blood tests results, I would say you are definitely a candidate for HRT.  All the symptoms you describe are classic menopause symptoms as a result of oestrogen deprivation and the only thing that will really help is HRT.  I would suggest you have a look at the treatment options on here to get some ideas before you go back to your doctor.

I use Oestrogel/Utrogestan and have found it to be the best HRT regime my far.  I have tried many others but none are anywhere near as good as this one so I would recommend it. 

Please let us know how you get on.

[Rosie2]

Hello Everyone, Thank you to everyone for your replies to my first post. Also thanks for all the advice it is really helpful. I had my blood tests  today & should get the results tomorrow & see the doctor next week. I have (after reading replies to my post) now wrote a list of all my symptoms & how I am feeling, plus all the questions I have for the doctor ( she's  gonna love me!!! It's a long  list).
I will let you all know how I get on x

[Rosie2]

 Hello,
I've just got blood test results, everything ok, except my Vitamin D is a bit low, so I have to take supplements. I have to wait until next Friday to see the Dr.
I feel terrible today exhausted, aching, stressed, juse can't  be bothered with anything. Mood very low.
I'm just so glad I found this site, because it is such a big help, to hear from other people who are going through the same thing, & who understand you.
x

[Rosie2]

Hi, I have to buy it myself. Going to get some in the morning. Then hopefully next week GP  will decide what to give me to help with all what's happening to me. Thanks for your reply x

[Rosie2]

Hello ladies, I decided to post again, as I am very confused & worried. My last P was Dec 2014, so does that mean I am Post Menopausal?  I have managed to get a GP appt for tomorrow (not my usual GP), but worrying myself silly about everything.  My older sister had Breast Cancer, so should I be concerned about HRT treatment? I know I need some help, I cannot cope with all these symptoms  for much longer. I have read a lot of the information  on this site, which is very interesting & informative, but I am still very mixed up. Can anyone help please x

[Mary G]

Sorry about your sister having had breast cancer.  I don't think this necessarily rules HRT out for you but you will need to see someone who specialises in hormones, the menopause and HRT like Professor John Studd.  I am not sure that anyone else will be able to advise you because it is not a straightforward case. 

It would also be important for you to take the right type of HRT and you would need specialist advice on that. 

[Dancinggirl]

Rosie2 - you haven't given us your age? Discuss your options with the GP and see if there is a NHS meno clinic in your area to get more specialist advice.  If it is only a sister in your family who has had BC then this may not be genetic - I think there needs to be  a stronger family history for there to be a real issue and as others have said it depends on the type of BC. 5 years of HRT in your 50s may be fine. Quality of life is very important and if HRT is really not an option then there are other treatments that could help.  Good luck  Dg x

[Rosie2]

Hello again,
I am 51, 52 in July. I'm seeing the GP this afternoon. I've read lots of information on this site, & really appreciate  all the advice & suggestions you have all given me.
I just hope I get a good response from the GP today, I can't  carry on feeling this way, just general day to day chores are a struggle. So fingers crossed for my appt. x

[Hurdity]

Hi Rosie 2

 

Hurdity x