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[Maryjane]

Tempest 😊 Reason I mentioned article is because , it is aimed at GPs/medical professionals equally to women , and is very spot for GPs such as yours , I would buy a copy and give one to your GP.

They should realise this magazine is Dr Curries , and the piece had to go through Dr Currie for approval , so it's not a " coffee/chat" from another type of magazine and as Dr Curries said a " powerful piece " and I feel will shame some GPs , for how we are treated. If anything give it as a parting gift.😉

Makes my blood boil , as I say in my piece" have we moved on from   sanatoriums/ hysterectomy to cure " hysteria" no " .

[DaisyB]

Tempest I found a good gynae privately here in NI - but she wouldn't discuss testosterone when I told her I had zero libido!! She was going to that conference in Amsterdam but I'm not seeing her again for 6 months. Will you PM me details of Newson please and cost ? I am still not getting it right - I increased estrogel to 100mg but had dreadful adrenaline surges all night. Still a dead feeling in left hand and leg etc anxiety so bad I started CBD oil this week. I've got referred to nhs meno clinic so I'll see what they say (although god knows how long that will take!!)

I am so glad you are getting somewhere - keep us posted on progress x

DaisyB xx

[babyjane]

Tempest, you were noticeable by your absence and I am glad to see you again, with more positive news.  I hope this will be a turning point for you as you have been struggling greatly.

Your fortitude and tenacity are commendable and thank goodness for your lovely family and your wonderful big brother x

[CLKD]

DaisyB - have you had a recent spinal X-ray or MRI Scan?  Your apparently numbness may well be skeletal rather than hormonal (sorry if you've already said  )

[Menomale]

Dear Tempest,

I'm really glad with these news! I will be thinking of you every day, hoping for the best with this treatment. You go girl!

XXX

[Tempest]

Oh bless you, all of you! I haven't started yet as I need to visit the private pharmacy in Glasgow to have my prescription dispensed.

Daisy, I'll certainly PM you - no worries!

And MJ - great idea! I'm going to pick up a couple of copies of the magazine - it'll  make the PERFECT parting gift to my GP! I think every surgery should subscribe to the magazine. You're an amazing lady for coming forward to speak about VA openly, and this is going to be the start of bringing this 'taboo' out into the open at last.

I was alarmed just last week that my MIL has been 'treating' hers with E45 for years! No wonder she's been constantly trecking  back and forth to the GP with UTI's! Why the HELL don't GP's pick up on this and offer routine examinations? Oh, wait.....I think I already know the answer...... xxxxx

[DaisyB]

CLKD - chiropractor did X-ray - to do another follow up scan on Monday. Problems with neck - he thinks that's the trouble - I just don't know. I started b12 whilst waiting on bloods to come back - think is all symptoms started at same time so to me all related to hormones going haywire. But I'm not a dr   so we'll see.

[CLKD]

Wonder what showed on the X-ray ?  Did he send a report to your GP?  Maybe gentle physio.?

[DaisyB]

C1 & 2 main prob - said would effect and aggravate nerves. Don't know why but I'm not convinced    showed me X-rays etc and I don't disbelieve him - I just feel it's more related to whole endocrine system being out of sync

[CLKD]

But C1/2 is the easiest to treat .......... there can be referred pain and sometimes 'numbness' down the appropriate nerve root/s.  Of course a drop of oestrogen can aggravate an already present condition 

[Tempest]

Indeed, CLKD! I'm waiting for a referral (yes, ANOTHER one) which the AMU consultant made as he was concerned about the level of pain I'm trying to manage from my previous spinal surgery.

It's got a LOT worse since my oopherectomy 2 years ago, and I'm stuck as I can't take opiates or NSAIDS due to allergies (they're on my 'banned drugs' list from the anaphylaxis clinic).

I also previously had a syrinx in the thoracic region of my spine, and he thinks that although it collapsed on its own that there may be a problem there again as I had loss of grip upon his neuro. exam.

I really feel for you, Daisy! I might be wanting to join you on the CBD oil as its good for pain relief too, and I'm running out of options!

The only way you can really diagnose nerve compression is from MRI  of course - the xray will only show bone structure but it can give some idea if there are signs of osteoarthritis etc. I hope you can get some help soon, Daisy! xxxxx

[CLKD]

Nerve compression could be diagnosed prior to MRI technology 

Difficult to control pain and stiffness if various medications cause reactions  - bugga .......

[DaisyB]

Girls something to report ! Very very early days but something happened tonight - a veil lifted literally from my head - i actually feel 'normal' 😮 I am keeping my promise and will report on thread I started. I can't be sure if CBD is doing something or if it's the combo of supplements?? Or if I've been given a temporary reprieve    but boy it feels good 😊

[Hurdity]

It's always good to hear when women feel better for whatever reason

Hurdity x

[Kathleen]

Hello DaisyB.

So pleased that you are feeling better.  The fact that it is possible to feel good in the midst of menopause madness is a good sign and brings hope to us all.

Take care all.

K.