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[Bradenton69]

Bradenton69 aww lovely I really am with you honest.  Listen don't give up hope. Keep us posted on how you get on at your new Docs.  Hopefully you get an understanding one that listens and can relate.  I really do feel for some women who do not get the support or understanding from their GP's it must be so frustrating.  I find it quite inexcusable that in this day and age some GP's continue with the old fashioned methods of grin and bear it attitude... ridiculous!!! I digresss again I'm sorry just having one of my usual daily rants

Let us all know how you get on Bradenton69 xxx

Thanks for comments and sorry for delay in responding.

off to see GP this Friday.  Hospital have advised that HRT isnt a great option for me due to endo and AD would really be the only solution.  Not too sure what to do so alot of thinking to be done.  Problem is you have a good day and you think yeh this is what its like to be normal and you wish every day same
xx

[Shadyglade]

Yes Jari, I used her book for years. 

https://www.menopausematters.co.uk/books.php


Near the bottom of this page.

[Ellen May]

So pleased to have found this thread.
I had awful hot flushes/ sweats. Took hrt which gave me horrendous panic attacks, palpitations etc. Came off it, these symptoms went. But, flushes returned.
I found a book “ natural solutions to menopause” by Marilyn Glenville.
I have a follow up at my gyn next week, as she wanted to give me a month off hrt to see if the palpitations etc were caused by hrt. They were. So, I decided I'd try the suggestions in this book during the month off before I see gyn.
I've been doing it now nearly 3 weeks. Can you believe, my hot flushes/sweats have gone. So have my aching feet. I hope it's not some coincidence but I can honestly say, her hormone balancing diet seems to be working. Definitely worth a try for anyone who doesn't want hrt. X

Are you still following the book now Jari? A friend has just given it to me to read and use. Hoping it will give me info and guidance to manage my symptoms. Health anxiety is my worst one I think as I ricochet from one “in my head” diagnosis to the next! Walking up our stairs one night last week I diagnosed myself with 2 serious illnesses, I kid you not, but then slept all night and fine in the morning 😊.

[Jari]

Hi Ellen May
Sorry for this late reply, somehow I missed it.
I think the book is great to refer to. How are you getting on with it?

I am having hot flushes (about 2 a day) and night sweats, which are not too bad, more just feeling hot.

I feel like I have my symptoms under control quite a bit, because of following the book, diet, supplements, excercise etc... currently trying to lose some weight to see if that helps also. X

[donnarob]

Jules, Have you tried Yes Vaginal moisturisers?  They come in little sealed applicators and have made such a difference to my VA.

Try it, I think you can get it on prescription on the NHS in the UK although I'm based in Norway

Donna

[Chihuahuachick]

Just a quickie, someone recommended the app, action for happiness.

Brilliant as it sends a daily affirmation.

Really is helping me to keep from blowing my top and my abusive partner would get so much satisfaction from me getting upset.

[Jeepers]

thanks  CC,

I'll check that out

[Cathabercaseg]

Hi, I'm new to the forum. I am 10 years post menopausal. I was on oral contraceptive until I was 48. i had a deep vein thrombosis and came off the pill. I was precipitated headlong into the menopause. It's likely the oestrogen in the pill was masking symptoms of peri menopause. So I suffered withdrawal from oestrogen and full menopausal symptoms at the same time. Hideous. I was also told by my doctor that I couldn't get HRT because of the DVT. Ten years on, the symptoms of the menopause continue unabated. Heat, anxiety, loss of confidence, memory problems, insomnia, depression. I was recently prescribed Tibolone and took it for four days. It made all the  symptoms exponentially worse. i tried it again more recently with same results. I have been prescribed Femoston-Conti 0.5mg/2.5mg. Having read the contraindications I dare not take it. It very clearly states that previous DVT is a contraindication. What experience does anyone else have of HRT with previous DVT? Also, is it worth sticking with it, I am aware that 4 days is not enough to settle down with a new drug. But I won't take something that makes me feel worse, that's not the point of it at all. Especially with no guarantees that it will, in the long run, make me feel better. I have Zoplicone for insomnia, which I take half a tablet on nights I am still awake at midnight. It works fab and I don't have the hot sweats or the anxiety. My doctor is unwilling to prescribe much Zoplicone, but it seems to me to be an effective menopause treatment in itself and not contraindicated for DVT. I have to cry to get it. Seems extreme but I understand about the reduction in effectiveness over time. The way I use it draws out its usefulness, i.e. I don't take one every night. I sometimes take codeine 60mg for insomnia. It's not as effective as Zoplicone and has side effects that are undesirable.

Anyway, I'm interested in whether I should give the Femostan-conti a go, having had a contraindicated previous DVT 10 years ago. Thanks.

[Jari]

Just an update since I posted last on this thread in July 2019.

Since then I am still keeping to a healthy balanced diet, good supplements, walking and outdoor activities regularly.

I have the odd hot flush but they are much less intense than before and don't worry me at all now.

So far so good... now 1 yr 7 months post menopause. X

[KarineT]

Hi Everyone,

I am worried that if I start HRT I won't be able to stop fearing that the symptoms will come back.  My main symptoms are lethargy, dizzinness, low, anxiety and the odd night sweat and hot flush. My my concern is the emotional aspect of it and I am looking for a natural alternative to alleviate these horrible feelings. I am going to use Bach flower drops and see if it helps. 

[Kathleen]

Hello ladies

KarineT - good luck with your Bach Flower drops and let us know how you get on. There is a section on alternative treatments and you might find it useful to post there as well.

I am post meno and came off HRT ten months ago. I now have very few physical problems but the emotional symptoms are still troubling me.  I agree that they are horrible feelings and you have my sympathy.

Wishing you well.

K.

[Emm225]

I am  worried that if I start HRT I won't be able to stop fearing that the symptoms will come back.  My main symptoms are lethargy, dizzinness, low, anxiety and the odd night sweat and hot flush. My my concern is the emotional aspect of it and I am looking for a natural alternative to alleviate these horrible feelings. I am going to use Bach flower drops and see if it helps. 

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Did the drops work?  I too worry about that. A lot.  Can anyone give us any after experience of coming off HRT?  Utrogesten , taken orally, is not agreeing with me physically, but when I asked about different HRT the doctor just gave me a prescription for anti depressants.  I tried to come off the HRT this last week but have had a horrid migraine type headache since I started (which I have suffered from for the past couple of years) and from yesterday the hot sweats are starting to kick in as is the sadness and anxiety.  I stood in the kitchen this morning and just cried...no reason.  So, the patch has gone back on and I have taken the utrogesten and made an appointment to see a specialist.   Would still rather not be on HRT but can't see an alternative if I want a happy and "normal" life.

[Southern Girl]

Hi Everyone,

I am worried that if I start HRT I won't be able to stop fearing that the symptoms will come back.  My main symptoms are lethargy, dizzinness, low, anxiety and the odd night sweat and hot flush. My my concern is the emotional aspect of it and I am looking for a natural alternative to alleviate these horrible feelings. I am going to use Bach flower drops and see if it helps.

Hi there,  I'm new here.  I started peri in Oct 2012 and am still going through it (now 52).  I never wanted to go on HRT and have been using different methods to deal with all the DOZENS of issues that have come up.  The one that has helped me with emotional issues (and has done for many years) is Evening Primrose Oil.  It has been a life saver. I don't take it all the time, just when I (or my Husband!) knows I'm going through one of those moments!  You could try it and see if it helps.

Cheers
SG

[Cinders61]

I'm not on hrt and new to all this 60 in jan but I'm so tired! Constantly,  no energy at all is this normal? Thanks 😢

[JoanneF]

Hi where does one get bio identical hormones?