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| I don't even know how to start. For the last 4-5 months I have not felt good and not at all like myself. I went to my GP a couple of times with no satisfactory results, then went to an endocrinologist who has diagnosed me as anemic and B12 deficient, and elevated cholesterol. She said my thyroid was normal. She started me on a multivitamin, folic acid and B-Complex. After going to the health food store, I also started on a B-12 lozenge, iron, magnesium, and acidophilus for my digestive problems. I’m using black strap molasses, honey and beetroot juice as dietary aids. I am limited as to what I can eat that doesn’t make me nauseated.
My lab results show I’m in menopause (I’ll be 50 in October). I had a partial hysterectomy January 2001. I take 0.3 Premarin 1x daily since October. I had also been put on Welbutrin 150 2x day by my GP for depression, but don’t think it really helps. I also have tried Cymbalta but it didn’t help that much, either. I am so tired of feeling bad, and it has been so long that I don’t even remember what it is to feel good. I can’t be the wife and mother I need and want to be (I know my husband and son are tired of seeing me just sit around and do nothing), nor the employee I should be. I have missed a large amount of work the last 2 months due to being so fatigued This adds to my depression. My symptoms are: Severe fatigue/exhaustion in everything - I take naps every chance I get
Then to top it all off, I had some type of attack Monday afternoon, thought I was having a heart attack, went to the dr. and he admitted me for observation. I was sweating profusely, clammy, cold hands, heart palpitations, short of breath, crying…….then I started feeling better and thought I was stupid for going in. I had all heart tests done and it’s not my heart….the cardiologist said he thought it was major depression. I do have an appointment with a new gynecologist that is supposed to be good at treating all around women’s health, but can’t get in until June 5th. I actually feel like I am going crazy. I’m worried about the effect all this is having on my marriage, though my husband doesn’t say anything. Does anyone else feel THIS bad? WHat have you taken that really helps? TIA |
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| I was feeling like you a few months ago. I had everything you mentioned but the nausea and heart palps. I tried all kinds of herbal remedies to no avail. The solution for me was hormone replacement therapy. You are getting that with the Premarin--but it seems to me it is not working. What is helping me is estradiol skin patches (one kind of estrogen) and prometrium (progesterone). They are bio-identical hormones that are available at a regular pharmacy. Since you had an hysterectomy you wouldn't need to take the prometrium or any kind of progestin. I'm not a doctor--so can't diagnose what is really going on with you--just telling you how our symptoms are similiar and what alleviated my suffering. You may need something else. I'm still not back to my old self--but I feel like I am on my way and I have hope again. The hotflashes went first--the rest seems to be a bit more gradual--but I feel definite improvement. I have been reading this forum for about a year--but joined just now to post to you. I know no one can know exactly what you are going through--but I feel I have a rough idea and I can empathize with you. I hope you find some relief soon. You're not going crazy. Bullsigh |
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- Posted by catherinet (My Page) on Fri, May 18, 07 at 8:08
| Hi cjegger, I don't know what to tell you. This all happened to me about 10 years ago, as I started through perimenopause. I thought it was from my fibromyalgia, but as I came out of perimenopause, I started thinking it was all hormone related. Its important to make sure its nothing else, but I've come to realize that some of us just can't grow older well at all. I sort of feel that I will never be the same again. That every day will be a struggle, and I just have to figure out how to make it as tolerable as I can. One thing I want to mention to you is that I was on Wellbutrin for fatigue and ADD, and it was a very rough drug for me to be on. It really increased my anxiety. So keep that in mind. It also gave me irregular heartbeats. Even though you are on hormones, your body might still be reeling from all the fluctuations. I also discovered that my HRT gave me alot of other problems........like diarrhea, maybe severe headaches, GERD, etc. You might want to try a patch, rather than a pill. I was on Combipatch, and it was supposed to be the smoothest delivery of hormones. The past 10 years for me have been incredibly difficult. I do have fibromyalgia, but I really think most of the insanity is hormone-related. It will improve for you, but you will have to work at figuring out what will work for you in terms of coping and feeling better. Is it possible that you have some infectious disease? I think alot of us end up seeing every single specialty there is to see. I saw an infectious disease doc during the middle of all of this, but he found nothing. If you find no relief through your regular doc or your OB/GYN, I would suggest you see an endocrinologist. My heart goes out to you. I know exactly what you're going through. (((((((((hugs)))))))))))) |
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| Bless you!!! I think it is menopausal!! I have had some of the same symptoms you have had...some I am still having, but they do get better, mine got better when I went on hormone replacement therapy, but then I chose to get off of all HRT and had to go through all that again. Herbal treatment did help somewhat. You will have alot of decisions to make with your Dr. and yourself. I chose to just go through the menopause and get it over with instead of prolonging it, but that is me, you have to do what is right for you. I did choose to get on a medication for depression and that helped me, tremendously. |
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| Hi cjegger, I can relate: I'm 52, and have a lot of the symptoms you have: You are not going crazy, and you are not alone. This is a good forum for people like us. |
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- Posted by mtnwomanbc (My Page) on Wed, May 23, 07 at 3:21
| Thanks, all...at least we know we're not alone in this thing. As I noted above, I recently started patch/pill HRT and things have been improving somewhat. But last week I was emotionally nuts for a day or two, with tender titties too boot. Today I get a pseudo period again...I guess the thing a few days ago was a pseudo PMS. I too am on Wellbutrin and have been for several years. I don't know if the hormones and WB can shortcircuit or work at cross purposes? Anyway, just rambling here...thanks for listening. |
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- Posted by celticgirl (My Page) on Fri, May 25, 07 at 8:04
| I thoroughly agree with cheerful, 'iam sick and tired of being sick and tired'exactly how I feel. Will it get easier? I'd hate to think of feeling this way idefinitely. You are so right, this is a great forum for us. |
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| Don't worry... ALL familiar stuff! You'll find loads of women going through the same experiences. Personally, I've found stinging nettle infusions help with energy and nausea. (recommended by Susun Weed, google her, she's very helpful). Many women having the same problems are discussing them over at www.power-surge.com, which I've found really helps my sanity. Also, we may find we have to change the way we eat to get through this. I've been trying to follow Diana Schwarzbein's ideas: we need healthy fats and proteins to produce hormones. (Eggs, butter, cream, whole fat cottage cheese!) Also very much worth looking into!!! |
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| Doesn't seem to be getting any better. Wish my husband understood, instead of saying I'm using menopause as an excuse. I don't think I'm doing that; I just want to be happy again. It's been going on long enough. |
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- Posted by Tina(bmyoung1012@yahoo.com) onMon, Apr 11, 11 at 15:42
| I will be 50 in October, and the heart palpitations, anxiety, weight gain and all the rest of those symptoms mentioned above began about 8 months ago. What has helped me is taking Oceans3 Healthy Hormones that I found at my neighborhood health food store. I hear you can get them cheaper on amazon.com. This herbal medicine has helped me to relax and sleep better too. I hope it will help others. |
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- Posted by Melissa Stewart(zone_chatty@hotmail.com) onThu, May 5, 11 at 17:13
| HI I AM 50 YRS OLD AND BEEN GOING THRU MENO-PAUSE OH ABOUT 3 YRS NOW "ITS HORRIBLE" I HAVE BEEN TO EVERY DR YOU CAN THINK OF TRYING TO GET HELP.....FINALLY HAD COMPLETE BREAKDOWN WENT TO A MENTAL WARD NOT ONE NOT TWICE BUT 3 TIMES....THEY TRIED ALL KINDS OF MEDS NOTHING HELPED WELL MAYBE THE ATIVAN FOR ANXIETY AND HORRIBLE PANIC ATTACKS...THANK GOD I HAVE SUCH A GOOD HUSBAND HE HAS BEEN BY MY SIDE THRU ALL OF THIS WE WENT TO LOCAL PHARMACIST AND SHE MADE ME SOME DHE/PROGESTRONE AND MY REG DR GAVE ME ESTRIDOL I BELIEVE IT IS HELPING SOME,BECAUSE I TREID GETTING OFF AND IT ALL CAME BACK I ALSO TAKE PAXIL FOR DEPRESSION I TAKE A TRUCKLOAD OF VITAMINS TOO B12,B6,OMEGA 3,MAGNESIUM,CALCIUM,VIT D,VIT C I HAVE CHANGED MY DIET ALSO NO SUGARS,NO WHITE FLOUR,DRINK ALOT OF WATER,LAY IN SUN FOR LEAST 30 MINS A DAY IF POSSIBLE |
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