Hi girls
Sorry popped over to see daughter for the weekend so not dropped by.
Sparkle I'm really sorry but don't panic sweetie, it'll pass you can be sure of that. No flushes still but what's happening with the cervical mucus, anything? The Vagifem will give you a little but not like the copious amounts when the oestrogen is surging. If you remember I had loads of what I called roll-over cycles where the oestrogen remained high despite having 'proper' anovulatory bleeds. It was like being caught in limbo land and the flushes would only return when the oestrogen dropped.
As far as the migraine is concerned I'm really hoping it's passing now. What an absolute nightmare for you, I'm so sorry. This is the second in a short while, remind me, what meds do you take? Have you a proper prescribed medicine at the ready for emergencies? This wretched heat doesn't help, especially as it interrupts/prevents sleep. I'm really hoping you're feeling better today. Bet you never thought you'd like the flushes back! These are for you
Machair. I'm so sorry to hear about your mother: ageing is utterly wicked sometimes. I hope that all has eased since I've been away, it must be such a strain on you. Hope your hormones are behaving themselves and allowing you some respite. This is for you
So glad your holiday was fab nearly50. I know what you mean about the oddness of celebrating the flushes but I was exactly the same, positively celebrating the next step. They only set in when my oestrogen was on a low flatline but you're right, it's exchanging one set of symptoms for another. Hope the Horlicks works for you. I didn't drink it whilst away and found I woke more frequently. Hell, I'm going to continue with it, it's not going to do me any harm and the vitamins and minerals can only be an extra boost for the bones. Oh and it contains sugar, so go shoot me! Really can't be doing with the purists who spout the propaganda of any food stuff being the enemy, I honestly believe anything is fine in moderation! My back was the absolute pits after the osteo last week, he did something that was a step too far and it wouldn't calm. Back later for another session. Feel like I take two steps forward and one step back! Hope you're feeling good in yourself despite the flushes. Talking to a sleep therapist doc in France (not easy in French!!) when at dinner with friends. She reiterated what I was saying about sleep 'hygiene' as she put it. Everything cotton, no manmade fibres. Mattress topper in 100% cotton and all bedding, and wear very light cotton lawn pjs or better still, moisture wicking fabrics. Hopefully, you'll get some of this up there soon!
Honestly Tapnut, nothing is unusual in peri and every woman is different. I cannot stress too highly the benefits of keeping a daily diary, just a few scratched lines detailing what is happening: it's amazing how quickly you start to see patterns emerge. Cervical mucus gives us so much info. Call me a control freak but I always feel so much better if I can recognise what is happening and therefore be able to work out why. It's an illusion of control!!
Well lovely ladies, I'm hoping today finds you all feeling so much better than you were over the weekend. Sending lots of love to you all xx
PS Just about to press post and just seen your message Claireylou. I'm sorry sweetie, you'd been doing so brilliantly well too. Hopefully it's just a blip, blimey that surgery must wreck havoc with your hormones as well as both physically and mentally. No-one gets a medal in this life for coping stoically, if the docs can help go see them. You may find just talking it through with them will be reassuring and we all need that when we are struggling. Otherwise they may be able to proffer a magic potion to see you through this rough patch. I really wish you well and send you a hug and healing vibes across the net!
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