Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Backagain on August 25, 2015, 08:04:06 AM
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Hello
I am back on here again having been well for 2 years.
Had a hysterectomy 4 years ago and spent 2 years trying to balance myself hormonally. Had an implant that took me too high, which gave me symptoms and now I have dropped my levels to 353 and was feeling ok. Take 2mg of Climaval.
Over the last 3 weeks I have had all my horrid symptoms back, insomnia, anxiety, poor concentration just not myself. I have upped my Climaval to 2.5 tablets but getting no relief at all.
Anxiety totally crippling me.
GPs not much help but I do see Nick Panay and am trying to get in touch with him.
Just don't feel better when I up my HRT and then I start to panic that I will never be well again.
Need some reassurance from you all.
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Hi backagain,
So sorry that it has all started again for you. It is hideous isn't it and rather frightening when nothing seems to work.
Your best bet is to see Pany ASAP and get some expert advice.
I was fine for months and am experiencing a Blip, and it seems worse as now I know what well is like !!
The best thing you can do is make sure you have good support from family and friends, and avoid stress if you can.
It will get better, it is just a matter of finding the right dosage and combination.
Keep us informed ,
I am sure others will be along soon to support you .
Peppermintyxx
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I felt for several years that I would never be well again :-\ but with support from my GP and a loving Husband, eventually I stopped wading through treacle. The help I had was to sort out the IBS, I now take a beta-blocka and anti-depressant and try not to plan too far ahead.
:bighug:
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Thank you.
Does anyone get such bad adrenaline surges that their body feels on fire?
How do you calm your body down?
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When adrenaline hits me it's like boiling water coursing through my veins. Relaxation therapy can help slow down anxiety surges.
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Hi backagain,
Are you taking anything for your anxiety? Maybe you need to discuss taking a SSRI such as Citalopram until you have your anxiety under control. You can then be clearer about which if any symptoms remain.
My anxiety feels like I'm fizzing or over charged and does come in surges. It can start at the top of my arms but centres in my chest. I often need to breath deeply. Guided meditation helps as does emergency meds. I take 2 mg diazepam at the worst times but haven't needed to for a while. I have a stash ready in case! Hugs to you, anxiety is debilitating and can affect your whole body in many ways.
jedigirl xxx
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Hi Backagain.
Sorry to hear you are suffering.
Have you been with us before...the name says you have....
Nice to have you with us anyway.
Anxiety has always been the worse thing for me and the sad thing is HRT has never made any difference at all. I have had to try and help myself with relaxation and books.
I'm improving but it's so very slow.
Honeybun
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Hi Backagain
Did you keep your ovaries after your hysterectomy? This would affect your symptoms and when you get them.
Also - tablet HRT can give less consistent estradiol levels and therefore less consistent symptom control due to digestion/absorption/liver metabolism. It may be that now is the time to change to a transdermal oestrogen ie patch (or gel) which should deliver a more constant dose of homrones.
Personally I would look to this first before considering ADs as your problem is hormonal and not psychological (unless you think there is a reason for your sudden anxiety?)
Good luck with Nick Panay - at least he knows what he's talking about if your GP is not much help.
Hurdity x
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Thank you all for your support.
Yes I was here before as SleeplessD a couple of years ago.
I have been fine for 2 years on 2mg of Climaval tablets but have had an implant wearing off gradually and have been using the Climaval to top that up.
I don't absorb the patches but not sure about the gel. I know what you mean about tablets causing fluctuations. It's so hard to know what to do. I am not getting much relief from just upping my Climaval to 2.5 mg but just not sure what to do. Speak to Nick Panay on Friday next week.
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No I have no ovaries so rely only on HRT.
Just thought upping my dose would reduce symptoms again.
I guess it just takes time to settle again.
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Do you take or have you been offered testosterone? Some women find they are especially sensitive to the drop in T after ovary removal and I gather from a gynae that often women are prescribed higher oestrogen when it's a little T that is needed.
You didn't have to tell us your former name - but I do remember you now you mention it!
Good luck with Nick Panay :)
Hurdity x
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Hi
I did have a T implant at one point.
It was quite a high one though, I have been fine without T for a couple of years but who knows?
Wish I could just mix the right cocktail.
Thank you for your support again.
This place is a haven when it all goes wrong again.