Sorry everyone - I just need to sound off and this is the only place I can do that safely.
I'm struggling with my menopause symptoms now and they seem to be intensifying rather than getting better. I'm getting flushes more frequently and they are lasting for longer and they feel mush more intense. I've had a few nights of insomnia, and have been getting banging headaches almost every day. Joint ache is persistent but bearable apart from my right ankle - some days I can't get up staitrs because it hurts so much.
My menopause details are: I turned 50 last October. I haven't had a period since last September but that was because I stopped taking the pill (my GP thinks they would have stopped a lot earlier if I hadn't been on the pill). I'd also been contributing things like night sweats, hot flushes, and insomnia to the ADs I'm taking so it wasn't until my periods stopped that the penny dropped. I had blood tests to confirm FSH levels etc and I have been taking HRT (femoston conti) since January, so about 6 weeks now. Blood tests also confirmed that I have hypoparathyroidism, hypocalcaemia, and osteopenia. I'm also taking glucosamine, calcium & vitamin D supplement, cod liver oil, menopause supplement with magnesium etc as well as complete vitamin & minerals. I've also started eating a slice of menopause cake every day!
I was really hoping to see an improvement by now but in fact, my symptoms seem to be getting worse. The past couple of days have been horrendous. If anyone can encourage me with their own experiences and stories of how it all does get better eventually, that would be marvellous!