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General Discussion => New Members => Topic started by: kpatton56 on September 22, 2015, 07:57:30 PM

Title: Hello
Post by: kpatton56 on September 22, 2015, 07:57:30 PM

I am 58 and had a hysterectomy when I was 37. I still have my ovaries. I am on Evorel 75mcg patches. I tried coming off them earlier in the year but the flushes and neck and shoulder pain were threatening to put me out of work!
I feel generally well but still have neck and shoulder pain and a lot of muscle tension. I also have a head tremor which seems to be related to the neck pain. My Dr is happy that it isn't anything more sinister. At times my muscles all feel jelly like and I feel dizzy and foggy headed. It is very reassuring to read some of the posts on this site and realise the the loss of hormones can cause all sorts of bizarre symptoms.

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: CLKD on September 22, 2015, 07:59:29 PM

 :welcomemm:   hormones  >:(  ::)

However: has your GP referred you for a cervical spine X-ray?  Maybe speak with a physio to see if there are gentle exercises that would help?

Do you take pain relief?  Tension can cause tremors.

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: kpatton56 on September 22, 2015, 08:08:02 PM

Hi! I have had some physio and I am doing exercises daily. I take an anti-inflammatory regularly. Haven't been referred for an x-Ray so far 😀

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: kpatton56 on September 22, 2015, 09:24:20 PM

Thanks Sparkle.
I take vitamin d and magnesium. I think things have improved a bit with the magnesium. I have noticed more energy. I seem to need less sleep since I started it 😀

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Suzyq on September 23, 2015, 03:04:12 AM

Neck issues at our age are usually cervical degenerative disc disease - quite normal as we age and not related to hormones. I got a mediflow pillow on the advice of my gp and it worked wonders - no more neck ache!!

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: SadLynda on September 23, 2015, 11:04:59 AM

HI Katie
Welcome to the forum.

I use a McKenzie Roll for my neck at night, cant do without it.  But going to look up the mediflow too, sounds interesting.

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: kpatton56 on September 23, 2015, 02:35:13 PM

Sparkle I take high absorption chelates magnesium 400mgs twice a day and vitamin d 25mcg daily. They are separate.
Suzyq and SadLynda thanks for the tips! Going to source both right away 😀

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: kpatton56 on September 23, 2015, 02:42:42 PM

Both purchased! 😀😀😀

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Kathleen on September 23, 2015, 02:56:32 PM

Hello katiecurrantbun and welcome to the forum.

There is nothing like talking to other people who are going through the same thing and I see you have had some good advice already!

Take care.

K.

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: kpatton56 on September 23, 2015, 03:23:21 PM

Thank you! Wish I had found this years ago 😀

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: kpatton56 on October 06, 2015, 06:46:38 AM

Suzyq
The mediflow pillow is amazing!! Thank you for recommending it. Everyone with neck pain needs to get one!!!

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Hasbean on October 06, 2015, 06:49:05 PM

Hello !!!im new too and most things about me are degenerating ( except the excess tummy ) and not in a good way !!! Interesting to hear others get joint pain too , I get awful pain between my shoulder blades, your pillow sounds amazing, off to check it out xx

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Hurdity on October 06, 2015, 06:59:57 PM

Hi there katiecurrantbun/Suzyq - can you explain the mediflow pillow? I get a lot of neck pain and stiff neck - partly related to exercise but I know other people don't get it doing similar things and similar age or older.

Not sure if I've welcomed you katie so if not  :welcomemm: !

Hurdity x  :)

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: juliedoc on October 06, 2015, 07:11:43 PM

Hello

I'm new.  I am 52 and have been having hot flushes almost every hour.  I've been to the doctor and he prescribed Elleste Duet.  I've taken the first one but I am nervous having read some others experience on these.  I just hope they work.   :)

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: CLKD on October 06, 2015, 07:19:06 PM

Juliedoc  :welcomemm:

Let us know in your own thread, then you won't get 'lost'  ;)

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: kpatton56 on October 07, 2015, 03:03:07 PM

Hi Hasbean
It really has done the trick for me!

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: kpatton56 on October 13, 2015, 12:00:35 PM

Hi Hurdity
Thanks for the welcome 😄
The mediflow pillow has water put in to which ever level you choose. Firm medium or soft. I chose soft as I would normally use a feather pillow and like my head to sink in rather that lie on top. My neck has improved so much that I have been able to stop taking naproxen twice daily. There has been a bit of a flare up over the past 2 days due to having the flu. Overall though it was well worth the money. I bought it from Amazon x