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[Postmeno3]

Hi everyone,
Just to let you know I'm having my first appointment next month. Sadly, it's by phone and late afternoon, both of which are a huge demand of the M.E., but it's a start and I'm so, so grateful for this forum and to those who have informed and encouraged me about this option. My M.E. is definitely worsening as I move through very post-menopause without hormonal support, so there may be gains all round. In fact, I'm starting to question if it ever was M.E., but a severe oestrogen deficiency brought on by a range of factors at the time! It would be immeasurably sad to think I've had to endure what I have and acquire more and more losses than gains over sixteen years if all I needed was hormonal support! However, this is a whole new age, a new era in recognition and awareness and I rejoice in the fact that at least some of my (life-changing) symptoms may be eased over time, even just a little! Sooooooo happy!

[CLKD]

Hi! think about how old you were when the M.E. diagnosis was suggested?  Also, have there been better times during the 16 years? 

Prioritise the list of worries etc. to have to hand by the 'phone.  Try to get an answer to each query to jot down.

Let us know   

[Postmeno3]

Thanks. Diagnosed at 52. 🤔

[CLKD]

So may well have been peri-menopause.  Bugga ...........

But menopause shouldn't be blamed for everything.  It really is Trial and Error!

[Postmeno3]

Yeah, I suppose I'm more curious than blaming really, trying to join the dots and see what can be attributed to what. Interesting times ahead!

[Perinowpost]

Really glad you’re finally going to get some support Postmeno3 and well done for persevering.  I think this is where this forum helps by highlighting choices.  I know at least 2 women both early fifties who were diagnosed with fibromyalgia just because professionals didn’t understand about peri meno x

[Dotty]

I was diagnosed with CFS / ME at the age of 47........ 5 years later I realised it was a misdiagnosis..... my problems were due to peri menopause. X