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[Elizabethrose]

Thanks ladies.

Oh I feel sorry for you both, pesky frigging migraines are such a pain. Without a shadow of a doubt the rise and fall of oestrogen can trigger them in those susceptible. Mine are triggered with every rise and fall now and each time will continue for a while before they stabilise. If the mucus is stopping and starting Machair it's probably because the FSH can't stimulate a viable follicle: it just carries on trying!

I'm still on a low, though the flushes and night sweats really aren't too bad and certainly bearable. The problem wakefulness (adrenaline surge?) that sweeps in suddenly just before a night flush seems to be helped by a before bed snack. The porridge is just too heavy and causes acid reflux but I've eaten a banana for the past two nights and that has not only not caused acid reflux but seems to have better helped the surges(?). I didn't wake at all either night so if I had the night flushes they didn't wake me. I don't sweat with them like some poor women, so if I don't wake I don't know they've happened.

We've had every weather bar snow here, it's hilarious! Our daughter returned to Paris today and in four days experienced; hot sun with blue skies, 65 mile an hour gusts with wild heavy seas, torrential flooding rain, dense quick descending fog that blanked out all views. She flew away this evening through blue skies again. Hah, I love Cornwall, it really is my favourite place on the planet!!

Hope you both feel better soon and the pesky migs disappear. xx

[Elizabethrose]

Oh Sparkle, I really feel for you.

I haven't been on the forum much this week as there's no signal here, (though every so often if I climb high enough or am climbing a random stile, all hell lets loose and my phone becomes manic for 30 seconds!). I have noticed that you are struggling though. Oh why oh why can they not help you? It must drive you absolutely bonkers! My diet is never brilliant when I'm here, there are too many sneaky naughties that create havoc with my digestive system. I only very infrequently suffer with acid reflux but it's always after a naughty diet; fish and chips on the harbour wall, huge pasties on the cliff edge. I'm a gal who loves veggies and needs to eat tons of them. When I don't it makes me feel heavy and uncomfortable. Hubby is struggling this last couple of days too so I'm going to up the veggie intake now as we've quick fixed enough!

You have clearly had a bit of a surge going on thus the mucus increase and changes, and the migraine, but still no bleed so that's really looking promising. Could it be that the recent hormone changes have irritated your gut?

Oh I wish you better: go back and see your GP and see if you can find a solution. I've just eaten my nighttime banana (which I very begrudgingly stuffed in I might add!) and my stomach feels as if I shouldn't have tonight. Where are the Rennie? How you live like this constantly is beyond me! I really really feel for you!! xx

[Elizabethrose]

Whoa, you go girl! That's what I like to hear, fighting spirit!!

Sometimes we just have to take the bull by the horns. I think we all get to the point where we have to fight back and you've clearly had enough. I think we get too used to just putting up with things: trouble is of course that there are just too many things that are hitting us at this stage in our lives. My list seems endless sometimes but I muddle on through and then along comes something that just has to be attended to. It's such a bore!

Maryjane seems like a very sensible switched on woman, I'm glad she's inspired you to take action!

Good luck Sparkle, put your insistent hat on. I've seen a number of poor junior doctors over the years, who have looked somewhat peakier by the end of the sessions! In at the deep end! Good luck, do let us know how you get on. xx

[Elizabethrose]

Write it down, everything; lists of symptoms, tests done, meds taken etc. Tell them that you realise that you only have ten mins so you've written it down for them, hand it over adding that you'd find it acceptable if they need to take your notes away, read up on what they'd like to recommend and then call you back. Perfectly polite, very in control, exhibiting assertiveness: you mean business! 

[Elizabethrose]

Good luck!!

Woke twice last night before the flushes swept in but able to go straight back to sleep afterwards. This snack malarkey def seems to reduce the intensity of this 'surge' before the flush so I'm going to continue. I may look like Billy Bunter soon with all this bedtime snacking but at least I'll be better rested. x

[Machair]

Good luck Sparkle and I really hope you get some answers soon. ER you seem to be coping better with the flushes with your late night snacks! Headache less today so feeling more human! Hebrides soon so looking forward to that- I might have a bit of trouble posting there as signal is very hit and miss, but I will try as I love to keep in contact to see how you are all doing.xx

[Elizabethrose]

Hi Machair

Glad to hear the head is calming for you. Have a wonderful time in the Hebrides, love these wild places!  xx

[Elizabethrose]

Hi Menomale, oh it's a pain isn't it!

I've read your HRT journey but I'm not an expert there I'm afraid. I had a couple of specialists try to manage my migraines with HRT for about 18 months but it was disastrous for me I'm afraid and it had to be stopped. Our hormone fluctuations can continue for a few years after our last menstrual period, could it be your hormones kicking in and making you spot or change your mucus patterns? No matter what was tried the docs were unable to suppress my own cycles with HRT, if you're having a hormonal surge could that be upsetting your HRT pattern?

Sorry - no help!! x

[Elizabethrose]

Join the club Menomale!! Don't let it get you down, we'll all get there in the end! Start your counting again and just think how young and gorgeous you look! x

[Elizabethrose]

Sparkle, how's your tummy, any better? I've had constant acid reflux for all the time we've been away, think I'm coming out in sympathy! I'm sure mine's because we've been indulging in lots of naughty food types so I'm going to have to be really strict when I get home. The Rennie are just not touching the spot!

Still doing the banana before bed and it still seems to be alleviating the terrible wakefulness surge before the flush kicks in. I'm going to continue with it, though it is definitely not helping the acid reflux. Hope you're well x

[Jenna]

Hi Elizabethrose - just to say Gaviscon Advance (you have to ask the pharmacist for that one) is really helpful for acid reflux.

[Elizabethrose]

Oh blimey, what a nightmare! I really do admire you Sparkle, you try so hard.

I absolutely adore veggies but simply cannot cope with them in smoothies. I've been persuaded on occasions to drink wheat grass and kale etc but if I'm honest they make me feel thoroughly icky. I don't find the experience an enjoyable one at all!! I think you're right, diet is key here. I am not a regular sufferer of acid reflux but if my diet changes, even for a short while, I definitely notice the difference.

I love cooking, eat really well with tons of veg and fruit etc. but when away I don't want to be slaving in the kitchen after a lovely day out and that's when our diet deteriorates. I'm eating lots of fruit but not so many veggies. We've eaten out a lot and despite ordering extra veg the portions are never enough. What's weird is that hubby suffers usually with this but a change in diet doesn't upset him. I know I need lots of green veggies: when travelling I never get enough. The other thing I find is that I can go months without getting acid reflux but once I get it it stays with me for days before disappearing again. This bout has been a constant since I've been here, I hope it's not the banana at bedtime because that has made a massive difference to how much sleep I've been getting. I will launch an attack upon my return!!

When do you see your dietician, have you seen them before? Oh I honestly feel really sorry for you: eating is one of life's pleasures but it must be a nightmare for you. I had gluten free pasta once and found it really heavy. I've been buying De Cecco pasta for about thirty five years after an Italian friend recommended it. She said aside from it tasting and cooking better, you should only eat pasta made from high quality durum wheat as it's much more nutritious and better for the gut. You can buy it everywhere now but it was only available in little Italian specialist delis then. Oh who knows, you just have to find what works for you! I'm sorry you struggle with this.

We're driving home tomorrow,  have masses to do on our return. Carpets are being laid throughout the house next week so everything has to be stripped out etc. It's not a good thing to return to but hopefully will be lovely when done.

Have a lovely day Sparkle! xx

Oooh, was just about to press the post button when I saw your comment Jenna. Thank you lovely lady, just need to find a pharmacy down here that will sell it. (Actually it would be good to find a pharmacy full stop!!). xx

[Elizabethrose]

OOOOOOOh! Sounds like you're ovulating, especially with the pain - be warned, remember Machair's lovely granny! 

On a serious note, I'm sorry! Just when you think you're getting there. I've never had cysts Sparkle, do they cause spotting too? The combination of ovulation type pain, mucus and spotting certainly sounds like the FSH has found a rogue viable follicle. Such a pain in the ____!! Well, don't let it get you down, remember you're not alone, just start counting again if you get a bleed. It may be you won't, which will certainly be a good sign.

I arrived home and opened the front door to an overwhelming smell of paint, it really hit us! I subsequently woke today with a rumbling head. I've slung open doors and windows, have bowls of lemons in water and burning candles in every room (following googled advice!)and I'm hoping it will disperse it. It's a horrible return because we still have rooms stripped back knowing that carpets are coming and we have the horrible task of stripping out even more. My son is coming home at the weekend to help hubby lift and move furniture etc, my back can't hack it! Oh moan, moan, moan!! On a good note, that Gaviscon Advance is absolutely brilliant, taste and texture was sent by the devil himself BUT it does the job. Thanks to you and Jenna for that brilliant advice.

These are for you Sparkly girl      xx

Don't be despondent, this may just be a blip

[Machair]

So sorry ladies for the gap in posts- signal is weak out here! Sparkle you have a lot happening again. I have had a quiet 2 weeks but have a sense of something about to happen- not sure what but feel hormonal again. Have you had any more discharge and do you feel hormonal?

ER- hope your carpet fitting goes well and the headaches stay away.

Thinking of you all- returning home on 13th so a few more days to be by the sea.x

[Machair]

How are you doing Sparkle? Has the discharge and mucus stopped or turned into a period?
ER hope your Migraine stays away. How are you doing hormonally?