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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Liz on July 24, 2013, 01:03:23 PM

Title: Am I mad??
Post by: Liz on July 24, 2013, 01:03:23 PM
Just wondering if any other ladies have a "noise intolerance"?  As from my previous post, it's sudden come back today (after dropping of Utrogestan phase).  I heard some neighbour's music and it almost sent me over the edge......  ???
Title: Re: Am I mad??
Post by: Clovie on July 24, 2013, 01:07:28 PM
Awwwww, no, you're not mad. (hug)
it's obviously the symptoms of stopping the utrogestan.
Ask yourself - have I heard music/noises whilst I've been on the utrogestan?
If yes and the noises haven't bothered you (as much - because ANYONE would find someone else's choice of music blaring out annoying  ;)) then you have your answer!! xxxxxx
Title: Re: Am I mad??
Post by: Liz on July 24, 2013, 01:09:34 PM
Not really heard too much noise (as neighbours are off work and at home this week) before today, but I seem to be developing a "paranoia" about it now and listening out for it...... so blinkin' annoying!
Title: Re: Am I mad??
Post by: Clovie on July 24, 2013, 01:17:32 PM
Can you get out of the house (to try to "reset" your mood?) 
when you come back you might be fine?

Hopefully this effect might wear off soon xxxx
Title: Re: Am I mad??
Post by: Liz on July 24, 2013, 01:20:20 PM
I did that.  Just got back from Tesco and all is quiet.

We're in a semi-detached and although the neighbours are nice enough, they are quite "loud" sometimes.  Of course, them being off on holiday this week doesn't help.  Normally they are all out during the day.

x
Title: Re: Am I mad??
Post by: Limpy on July 24, 2013, 02:33:33 PM
Liz, You are not mad.
Noise from neighbours has always sent me over the edge, even before meno.
Luckily, no neighbours now.
Title: Re: Am I mad??
Post by: Joyce on July 24, 2013, 02:53:11 PM
Noise & excessive light have me running for some peace & quiet. But never thought it was meno related.  My neighbour seldom makes a sound. It's repetitive sounds that drive me crackers. Hubby's computer chair makes some awful sounds, despite me oiling. Hubby works at home quite a lot and he sits rocking on it. Noise drives me round the bend, he on the other hand claims he "doesn't hear it."
Title: Re: Am I mad??
Post by: Liz on July 24, 2013, 02:54:07 PM
I think it's a case of  "invading my space", perhaps..... it really gets to me. x
Title: Re: Am I mad??
Post by: Liz on July 24, 2013, 02:55:34 PM
I reckon it's this drop in Progesterone that's set me off..... was feeling really good on the Utrogestan.  Very chirpy, in fact!
Title: Re: Am I mad??
Post by: Liz on July 24, 2013, 04:09:25 PM
I've just realised..... I've had my patch on too long.  I should have changed it two days ago...... would this make me feel like this, do you think?
Title: Re: Am I mad??
Post by: Taz2 on July 24, 2013, 04:16:17 PM
It could be the drop in oestrogen then! No way of knowing really. See how you feel once the new patch gets going?

Taz x
Title: Re: Am I mad??
Post by: Liz on July 24, 2013, 04:19:04 PM
Thanks Taz - it's scary if that's it......... that your body could be so reliant on this HRT, I mean! x
Title: Re: Am I mad??
Post by: Taz2 on July 24, 2013, 04:27:25 PM
If you think about it though - your body has been reliant on the mix of hormones for all of your life. Have you ever had PMT for instance? That was purely because your natural "patch" was changing levels. We are just adding them back in so when we stop we will feel the difference?

Taz x
Title: Re: Am I mad??
Post by: Liz on July 24, 2013, 07:37:19 PM
Thanks Taz - that makes sense.  I'm gutted I've had this blip today, tbh.  I thought I was sorted with the new Utrogestan and Estradot regime.
Title: Re: Am I mad??
Post by: Hurdity on July 24, 2013, 08:51:45 PM
Hi Liz

Just to add - first - of course Taz is right - the best you can hope for with HRT is really not to feel worse than you did on your natural cycle!!

Do not worry at all about the blip because as Taz and clovie says the progesterone withdrawal will in many women cause pmt symptoms just like immediately before your period. The main thing is that you feel OK on the progesterone itself - which you probably didn't on the synthetic stuff. You may not have noticed the withdrawal before because you felt bad anyway!

re the noise - I just wanted to say I do get this sometimes - in fact for me it is part of a migraine - which is sometimes mild, but always associated with the progesterone withdrawal. Even putting plates away sets me on edge. Now and again I get it on the prog itself - but usually if I have alcohol late at night or something. Once I worked out what it was I could cope with it and usually took a few painkillers if necessary until it passed (if it was associated with tense/bad head) - usually a couple of days - and then I was back to my perky self!

If you feel fine on the prog completely then this bodes well for when you are post-meno as you can then take it all the time. Personally though - despite the odd problems on withdrawal I do prefer a cycle because that is what we are designed to have, and I do worry sometimes about the progesterone interfering with the beneficial effects of the oestrogen when taken at the same time all the time.

Hope this helps and don't be despondent - you will feel better soon!!

Hurdity x
Title: Re: Am I mad??
Post by: wombat62 on July 24, 2013, 09:00:11 PM
I think everyone gets less tolerant to noise as they get older. Screaming babies, noisy toddlers and teens talking at 100 decibles on planes has been my experience recently. However, my Dad is very intolerant to noisy kids in public places these days and.....doesn't hold back in telling them!
Title: Re: Am I mad??
Post by: CLKD on July 25, 2013, 08:54:08 AM
I bumped my original thread on this, written when the houses were being built opposite - the 4 builders had 3 different radios on in their vans, but were working inside .......... then they would shout above the noise of the music ...... Environment sorted that one!
Title: Re: Am I mad??
Post by: JeanneA on July 25, 2013, 12:17:29 PM
I totally agree, I feel as we get older we are less tolerant to noise, myself included.  For over a year now there has been builders on and off at a house opposite to where I live making lots of noise and having a radio on loud whilst working outside and also working some night till very late indeed.  It really has got me down.  :(
Title: Re: Am I mad??
Post by: CLKD on July 25, 2013, 06:49:13 PM
If the builders are working late then have a word with your local Planning Dept., commercial companies are limited to certain hours and should be finished each day by 4.30.

It is the inconsideration that gets to me; if they had asked whether I minded the radios beingon then I would have explained how I felt about it all     >:(  :cuss:
Title: Re: Am I mad??
Post by: JeanneA on July 25, 2013, 07:02:50 PM
Hi, unfortunately these are not employed builders, they are friends of the people that will eventually be moving in otherwise I would have complained by now, so that's nothing I can do about it.  :(  Some people have no thought whatsoever of anyone else's feelings, especially when they don't care about working very late at night and working all over a weekend with the radio blaring out.
Title: Re: Am I mad??
Post by: CLKD on July 25, 2013, 07:04:25 PM
Our builder used to work here into the evenings but there were never any radios on.  If he were doing 'professional ' work then he stuck to work hours.  Have a word with your Planning Office anyway!

IN answer to the question: No you are not mad  ..........   ;)

well: all the World is mad except you and me; and even you are a little bit   :whist: