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[Nas]

Me again!
Apparently venlafaxine is now a first line of treatment for BC survivors ( according to the Bms)

That means if mirtazapine doesn’t work, they could then offer me this ( I am a Bc survivor taking HRT )

Interesting.

[Gnatty]

Isn't that though because it reduces hot flushes for women who don't take HRT? I know that Sertraline and Citalopram is often prescribed for the same reason.

[Nas]

Yes Gnatty, that is correct.
But anti depressants aren’t going to address other symptoms ( I’m guessing) such as joint pain for example?

 I’m a member of a menopause FB group and there’s a lady who was referred to a menopause clinic, to be told that she must prove that Hrt is required, by trialling 3 different anti depressants.

Hrt is not the first line of treatment for BC survivors. I could find myself in a position whereby  anti depressants are the ONLY drug I can take, under guidance from the BMS.

[Suzysheep]

I was on citalopram, now on venlafaxine… I still get hot flushes!

I would highly recommend the venlafaxine. It has made me feel like my old self, and I was in such a state after stopping HRT. So… even though it was hormones causing my anxiety, the venlafaxine has worked perfectly.

[CherrySG]

I was on citalopram, now on venlafaxine… I still get hot flushes!

I would highly recommend the venlafaxine. It has made me feel like my old self, and I was in such a state after stopping HRT. So… even though it was hormones causing my anxiety, the venlafaxine has worked perfectly.

Oh, I'm really glad it's working for you!

[Suzysheep]

Nas… did you take the martazepine? X

[CherrySG]

Nas… did you take the martazepine? X

I'm also wondering how Nas is doing. Maybe she is off living her life and having a great time - hope so.

[Nas]

Hey everyone !
How are you all getting on?

Well, I didn’t take the mirtazapine for too long as I find the Amitriptyline I take for nerve pain doesn’t do too bad a job of helping me sleep. My anxiety is a little less, but I don’t know if that’s down to the Amitriptyline,  cbd oil I take or the Hrt..

I don’t feel 100%, but my difficult teenage son is largely contributing to that!!

It’s a difficult journey to navigate for sure and I won’t  hesitate to turn to the mirtazapine again if I take a nose dive !

Xxxxx

[CherrySG]

Oh, you do sound like you are doing a bit better. Glad the amitriptyline is doing the job. Of course it does depend on what's happening in our lives, and teenagers can be a handful 

Aa for me, I'm desperately giving citalopram another try, in the hope that it will work better now that I've been off the HRT for a while. Only day 4, but am less crackers already. 

[Nas]

  hey Cherry,
Let’s hope the citalopram does the trick then. What dose do you take? What Hrt were you on before? X

[CherrySG]

I'm taking 10mg at the moment, Nas. The HRT was gel, mostly with Provera, also Utrogestan (shudder). Have also tried patches.

I can sleep on citalopram now, which I always could until combining it with HRT, whereupon I'd wake up every 2 or three hours. The drugged feeling never entirely wears off, but next to the original problem, it's a relief. Was too tired to function on both together. 😴

I'm glad you can sleep too, makes all the difference, doesn't it?

[Nas]

Oh my god, back to square one again!
10mg of amitriptyline no longer works for the insomnia.
20 mg doesn’t work either.
Do I try 30 mg??


Anxiety is wretched all over again.
I cannot drive a car properly!
My Oestrogen levels are 465 on the 75 patch.
The 100 makes me feel ill. Testosterone levels appear reasonable.

What the hell do i do? 
Why can’t I drive any longer?
Seriously, roads with no white lines are a big no no ! I’m all over the place.


My thyroid is well controlled.
B12 and vitamin D are good.

I am at a loss! 😢😢😢😢

[Gnatty]

What about trying the mirtazapine again?

[Nas]

I’m going to have to try the mirtazapine again Gnatty, what choice is there?

[Gnatty]

I think the last time you didn't really give it long enough to do it's work properly. Try and keep going with it and hopefully you will notice a good difference.