Menopause Matters Forum
General Discussion => New Members => Topic started by: CovChronMum on October 12, 2024, 07:19:52 PM
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New member here, waving hello to everyone 👋 As the title suggests, I'm perimenopausal and I have chronic health conditions (diabetes and a gut disorder) and I've been struggling with ... Well, everything really. I'm a carer for 2 family members and not working so I'm stuck on Universal Credit.
I can't take HRT because of a history of blood clots so my GP has just prescribed Prozac, I only started taking it a couple of days ago so it's going to take a while to kick in, fingers crossed it will help the low mood and insomnia 🤞
Sorry my first post has been a bit rambly, but I hope I can find some new friends on here.
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U ramble away. :welcomemm: and 2 the World of Confusion.
Who has suggested that you can't take HRT? Hopefully some1 with knowledge will be along. MayB ask for a referral to a dedicated menopause clinic, there are waiting lists, when the appt arrives if you don't need it when it arrives.
Some find that keeping a mood/food/symptom diary of use. What support do you get for your caring responsibilities? R U entitled to carers' allowance? There mayB allowances that you may be able to access, AgeUK have lots of leaflets about various issues in their charity shops.
Are U on insulin or do you manage your diabetes with a diet? MayB it's time to overall your diet, perhaps make a note of what you eat/drink for 3-5 days/nights. Since cutting out ultra processed foods I've felt a lot better. Whereas I could eat do-nuts, croissants etc. until recent years ::) now my guts rebel. :o
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Welcome. Plenty if info depending on what you want/need. Some days will be good, some will be hard. Remember to share the good days with us so you can have a memory to look back on when the rubbish days come again.