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edelweiss

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Re: Am I missing something?
« Reply #15 on: April 30, 2017, 06:06:06 PM »

Tempest - thanks that sounds great. And I understand re phone. xxx
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Re: Am I missing something?
« Reply #16 on: April 30, 2017, 06:12:11 PM »

 :) We share the same diet, too. Porridge is a must here in Scotland! ;)
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edelweiss

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Re: Am I missing something?
« Reply #17 on: April 30, 2017, 07:18:21 PM »

Porridge is the best ever. Can't really taste anything at moment but I did used to love it xxx
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CLKD

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Re: Am I missing something?
« Reply #18 on: April 30, 2017, 07:19:15 PM »

My sense of taste has altered in recent years.  However, a metallic taste can be associated with certain medications, particularly chemo therapy.  Maybe speak to your Dentist for advice?
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DaisyB

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Re: Am I missing something?
« Reply #19 on: April 30, 2017, 10:28:39 PM »

Edelweiss I too am sending you a great big hug. I recently joined forum and have found it so comforting - to be completely honest it has been the best medicine for my chronic health anxiety. My diet is fairly healthy (just after 4 bags of ready salted crisps covered in extra salt and vinegar :-\ ) mostly organic and small amounts of red meat. I lost part of my taste and smell last summer - bad upper respiratory virus and I now realise a severe menopause episode...... ( I cancelled holiday flights and threatened to runaway >:( ) I have been referred to specialist now but I am not hopeful.... re dry mouth I experienced it for about 2 months couple years back when I had started peri ( although I was unaware at the time ) it was just another health issue and it seemed as one dissipated another raised its head! I found a liquid in chemist that gave me some relief - can't remember name of it??

What I wanted to say was I recently tested positive for underactive thyroid. My recent GP is private and I am guessing that's what was going on alongside peri as these ghastly symptoms arose over last few years. Wondering if hashimotos is connected to you're symptoms?? If you haven't read it look up wellness-mama website for info on hashimotos - I subscribe to thyroid coach Jen Wittman - you can get most of her programme for free as downloads once you sign up.

I haven't read your previous posts so please forgive me if you have already tried - would it be useful to contact Dr Currie by email?? Also if I was paying Harley St prices I certainly wouldn't be giving my money to someone who was dismissive :(  of me. I can only offer you support and encouragement. This is an uphill battle and never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined how hard it could get! Lots of hugs sent to you
DaisyB xx
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edelweiss

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Re: Am I missing something?
« Reply #20 on: April 30, 2017, 10:33:43 PM »

Thanks DaisyB, yes I have Hashi's but it's treated and under control. And I've emailed Dr. Currie. She basically said estrogen sometimes stops working and there's nothing you can do about it. xxx
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DaisyB

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Re: Am I missing something?
« Reply #21 on: April 30, 2017, 10:49:48 PM »

How dreadful for you - yes apologies I'm just reading the other thread. Are you favourable to alternative therapies? I use yoga, reflexology, infra red saunas, lots of herbal supplements ??? and just started with a brilliant chiropractor- not every ones cup of tea but for me it feels like I'm not giving up  :-\  I've also just discovered Doterra essential oils. Been using oils all my life - once upon a time in NI it was like importing drugs ;D they were so difficult to get! These new oils pretty expensive but terrific quality. Life wouldn't be the same without these little crutches - I sincerely wish you well - Take care DaisyB Xx
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edelweiss

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Re: Am I missing something?
« Reply #22 on: April 30, 2017, 10:59:38 PM »

DaisyB yes, like you, alternative therapies feels like I'm not giving up; so for that reason they are helpful. And they might actually help too. xxx
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Susan MacKenzie

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Re: Am I missing something?
« Reply #23 on: May 01, 2017, 10:00:18 AM »

I can empathise  with you as I was in your position a few months ago. Life had no meaning and I had no feelings for or about anyone or anything. I could not see the point in living. I wouldn't take the prescription meds as they all had their own side effects,  and my anxiety and panic attacks rendered me unable to swallow tablets. I had every meno symptom  possible. 
Now, I am able to function  again, and although I still sleep in our spare room as I do get up at least once in the night, and I still have BMS to an extent, I feel more like "me". The insomnia  and anxiety were probably the worst symptoms. Hrt had stopped working  for me, and several different types were prescribed. My GP put me back on an hrt I had been on for years, with no problems.  This then had to be increased,  and my GP finally did hormone  tests and acknowledged that I had been right to insist that it was hormone deficiency  that had caused all the problems.  I now take vit d, vit b12 complex and magnesium,  in cell salts and in a spray before bed. Magnesium  has been an absolute  God send for me. I really hope you feel better soon,  as the place you are in is not a nice place, but when you find the right regime for you, everything will improve. Stay strong,  as this is all a long process,  but try to live each day, one at a time,  and don't have too high expectations. You WILL feel better!
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edelweiss

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Re: Am I missing something?
« Reply #24 on: May 01, 2017, 10:29:18 AM »

Thanks Susan, when you say your GP finally did hormone tests, do you mean they showed your estrogen levels had dropped over recent months? My problem is that I have these awful symptoms DESPITE normal/high hormone levels in my blood xxx
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Re: Am I missing something?
« Reply #25 on: May 01, 2017, 11:10:44 AM »

Susan can I ask which magnesium you use as there are so many out there?
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edelweiss

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Re: Am I missing something?
« Reply #26 on: May 01, 2017, 11:45:03 AM »

Hi Jorainbow, you haven't started on Femiston yet is that right? How long do you have to wait to get the prescription? It's very likely you'll be feeling so much better very soon - here's hoping xxx
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jorainbow

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Re: Am I missing something?
« Reply #27 on: May 01, 2017, 11:54:47 AM »

I'm hoping soon!!! Assume once letter gets to my GP they'll call and let me know. I really hope it helps as I seem to have lost me somewhere!!!!
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Re: Am I missing something?
« Reply #28 on: May 01, 2017, 12:03:18 PM »

I've been thinking Edelweiss and your best bet probably is to treat this as tachyphylaxis  (but then you figured this out anyway)!

Whilst allowing your levels to drop, any support measures to insulate your body against stress are vital. Any and all alternative safe supports would be good. I noted on the BBC documentary with Kirsty Wark that my own Consultant Professor Lumsden said she would never tell any woman that something might not work - to see her explanation why it's worth checking out the documentary if you haven't seen it already. I always worry that women here are sometimes chided for using alternative  remedies but if an internationally renowned expert such as Professor Lumsden doesnt condemn these methods then that's good enough for me. The documentary is a bit lightweight in general but has some useful tidbits. xxxxxx
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edelweiss

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Re: Am I missing something?
« Reply #29 on: May 01, 2017, 12:17:52 PM »

Wow that's brilliant Jorainbow. What a shame you had to wait but hope you'll soon be feeling so great you won't believe it  :)
« Last Edit: May 01, 2017, 12:52:54 PM by edelweiss »
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