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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: edelweiss on May 14, 2017, 06:43:21 PM

Title: Have you lost your appetite?
Post by: edelweiss on May 14, 2017, 06:43:21 PM
Hello ladies,

I haven't felt hungry or thirsty since late 2016. There's nothing wrong with me apart from meno. Please see my profile below for timeline and tests.

Has anyone had this?
Did it ever come back?
Did anything other than HRT help? (I know one lady whose came back, but any other advice v welcome)

Thank you xxx
Title: Re: Have you lost your appetite?
Post by: jorainbow on May 14, 2017, 07:36:14 PM
Hi edelweiss -  mine has diminished too and I've also lost all interest in cooking  (not that I was Mary Berry!!) My mood is lower though so I was putting it down to that. I just nibble all day but a full meal overfaces me xx
Title: Re: Have you lost your appetite?
Post by: edelweiss on May 14, 2017, 07:46:54 PM
Hi Jo, sorry to hear that. Yours will come back when you get on that HRT once your consultant and GP connect properly!

I used to love cooking too. Now I keep messing it up because I can't taste things properly. Can't even tell if something's gone off.

Thanks for replying.
Loads of love xxx
Title: Re: Have you lost your appetite?
Post by: jorainbow on May 14, 2017, 08:01:12 PM
I'm calling them at some point tomorrow to see if they've managed to get it together! Can't imagine losing taste to that extent - it must be difficult. Im very tired and anxious today and that knocks my appetite too. Managed to pull my back a bit painting fences which is not good 😡😡 much love xxx
Title: Re: Have you lost your appetite?
Post by: edelweiss on May 15, 2017, 04:58:03 AM
Good luck with the docs - I guess they can't/won't just give it to you anyway?! They know the consultant's letter is on it's way (can't the get email copy?) there are probably lots of reasons why not and I should stop suggesting such obvious solutions!!!

I know the system can work in mysterious ways but hope it's soon sorted for you, and you are back to good health in no time. Much love xxx
Title: Re: Have you lost your appetite?
Post by: Butterfly22 on May 15, 2017, 06:52:59 AM
My taste has gone weird over the last year, I would rather nibble then eat healthy meals I use to make. Not really sure why never thought it could be to do with menopause I thought may be antideprents I'm on. It's hard to figure it all out. Xxx
Title: Re: Have you lost your appetite?
Post by: twoodie on May 15, 2017, 07:26:23 AM
yep! After weeks of nausea I am left with no appetite/mild nausea . I make myself eat but I just want my good appetite back -its a worry (which doesnt help!).
Oh my goodness - what a nightmare xxxxx
Title: Re: Have you lost your appetite?
Post by: edelweiss on May 15, 2017, 07:45:16 AM
Twoodie there's another lady on here who had same and has got hers back. i'm in touch with the person who helped her and will report back. xxx
Title: Re: Have you lost your appetite?
Post by: Bane on May 15, 2017, 10:02:34 AM
Hi Edelweiss, I have the same case of diet loss, mood swings. I am a foodie and struggling to get back to the appetite
Title: Re: Have you lost your appetite?
Post by: babyjane on May 15, 2017, 10:16:00 AM
my tastes have changed.  I prefer savoury to sweet nowadays.  I did lose my appetite when my hormones were fluctuating and I ate smaller portions and didn't feel particularly hungry.  I dropped 2 kg 3 years ago but my appetite has improved now and my weight has stabilised at the lower level.  I still don't crave carbs like I did and don't get as hungry as often which is not a bad thing really.  I am still 2kg down which is good for me  :)
Title: Re: Have you lost your appetite?
Post by: jorainbow on May 15, 2017, 03:45:30 PM
And I was thinking it was just me!!!! Still no letter at the GP and the private secretaey finished witk at 2!!!!  Edelweiss I'll be calling tomorrow and asking for a scanned copy sent. Unimpressed!
Title: Re: Have you lost your appetite?
Post by: edelweiss on May 15, 2017, 03:47:14 PM
Go Jo!
The consultant would usually send you a cc too, so I'm guessing you didn't receive?
Hope you get what you need soon xxx
Title: Re: Have you lost your appetite?
Post by: jorainbow on May 15, 2017, 03:56:26 PM
She's just called. No I received no letter either! Apparently Femiston 1/10 has been prescribed but tablets as patches not available. I hate swallowing tablets so hoping I can crush them into yoghurt or smoothie as I usually do 😂😂😂
Title: Re: Have you lost your appetite?
Post by: edelweiss on May 15, 2017, 04:37:37 PM
At least that's some progress. Good luck with them Jo - when can you get them? xxx
Title: Re: Have you lost your appetite?
Post by: jorainbow on May 15, 2017, 04:52:00 PM
When the letter gets there .......🐌🐌🐌 she said to start at next period though so no massive rush but still a poor service!!!
Title: Re: Have you lost your appetite?
Post by: edelweiss on May 15, 2017, 05:53:46 PM
Sheesh! Hope that letter arrives soon. Good luck and wishing sweet and blessed relief for you soon xxx
Title: Re: Have you lost your appetite?
Post by: jorainbow on May 18, 2017, 03:46:30 PM
Wow! Letter still hasn't arrived so I called the secretary who accused me of saying she hasn't sent it!! No but it's not arrived with me or the GP yet a second letter sent separately arrived with me the day after posted.  Letter emailed at last but really unimpressed seen as though I paid!!!!!
Title: Re: Have you lost your appetite?
Post by: edelweiss on May 18, 2017, 04:07:19 PM
Hi Jo, so you have it now by email? That's good. At long last, eh? xxx
Title: Re: Have you lost your appetite?
Post by: jorainbow on May 18, 2017, 04:09:28 PM
Hi edelweiss! Yes and I've emailed it to the surgery. At last 😉😉 how are you doing?. I've been awfully spaced out this week though mood has been better. If it's not one thing.......