MagnaV45
09-25-2003, 01:15 PM
Well, here goes. Never posted on anything like this before. I hope someone can help.
About3 1/2 to 4 years ago I started having painful, hard periods, and they went from 30-34 day cycles to 16-19 days. Was tired, irritable, no libido, crying jags, dry skin, weight gain, and on and on. I have had migraine headaches since I was 16 yrs old and was taking low dose of antidepressant to raise and maintaine seritonin levels and prevent headaches, tt worked fine. Male G.P. (general physician) ran tests and put me on synthroid due to low levels of T4. Told me early menopause was not the issue, FSH, LH and Estridol was normal and I was to young. After 2 years of dealing with this crap, even with synthroid, I was still having hard, painful, frequent periods so he ordered more tests and an ultra sound. Showed nothing. So he raised my antidepressant dose. Basically telling me that it was just depression and stress. I still hurt constantly, side pain that had me folding in the middle, cramps, and backache were BAD!! Headaches were almost amonthly thing as I started, lasting 2-3 days. I,m waking up all the time at night and basically miserable. Periods were (and still are) a nightmare of worry that I will bleed thru everything I have on. He gave up and wanted to send me to a surgon. I instead asked for a refer to a female OB/GYN in a nearby town. She did exploritory lap and found ovarian cysts. Removed them and things went well for about 6 months. Now I am showing at least 24 of the 35 symptoms of premenopause. My mom and gran went though the change in their mid 40's, and my 3 sisters, one is older and 2 are younger than me, all have "female" problems too. 2 of 3 sisters go to same G.P. I do and he blows us off. When thing were really bad in the spring my G.P. tried other stronger antidepressants and ran more blood test-again they show nothing, OB/GYN had ultrasound done-nothing. I Threw the antidepressants out in June due to side affects, and now the G.P. won't even put me back on maintenance dose of old meds for migraines-told me to see my female doc since some of the headaches are hormonal. I feel like a hampster in a wheel. I am running between 2 doctors that are not doing anything to help. I take pain pills for the headaches and menstual problems but am limited to a 5 day supply evey 30 days. If I call for refills I am made to feel like a druggy. HELP!!!! I hurt and am getting very depressed again. My husband is sick and tired of me not feeling up to anything and is urging me to just have the "d--m hysterectomy" to stop the pain but I am only 43 years old and wonder what is the best thing to do. I think the progesterone depleation theary is interesting due to recent weight gain. Any suggestions?
Boy does this sound disjointed, maybe I am just fighting with the idea of aging. Hell, I don't know.
I love the feeling of support from everyones postings and thought I would try it. Thanks for reading this.
R. :(
About3 1/2 to 4 years ago I started having painful, hard periods, and they went from 30-34 day cycles to 16-19 days. Was tired, irritable, no libido, crying jags, dry skin, weight gain, and on and on. I have had migraine headaches since I was 16 yrs old and was taking low dose of antidepressant to raise and maintaine seritonin levels and prevent headaches, tt worked fine. Male G.P. (general physician) ran tests and put me on synthroid due to low levels of T4. Told me early menopause was not the issue, FSH, LH and Estridol was normal and I was to young. After 2 years of dealing with this crap, even with synthroid, I was still having hard, painful, frequent periods so he ordered more tests and an ultra sound. Showed nothing. So he raised my antidepressant dose. Basically telling me that it was just depression and stress. I still hurt constantly, side pain that had me folding in the middle, cramps, and backache were BAD!! Headaches were almost amonthly thing as I started, lasting 2-3 days. I,m waking up all the time at night and basically miserable. Periods were (and still are) a nightmare of worry that I will bleed thru everything I have on. He gave up and wanted to send me to a surgon. I instead asked for a refer to a female OB/GYN in a nearby town. She did exploritory lap and found ovarian cysts. Removed them and things went well for about 6 months. Now I am showing at least 24 of the 35 symptoms of premenopause. My mom and gran went though the change in their mid 40's, and my 3 sisters, one is older and 2 are younger than me, all have "female" problems too. 2 of 3 sisters go to same G.P. I do and he blows us off. When thing were really bad in the spring my G.P. tried other stronger antidepressants and ran more blood test-again they show nothing, OB/GYN had ultrasound done-nothing. I Threw the antidepressants out in June due to side affects, and now the G.P. won't even put me back on maintenance dose of old meds for migraines-told me to see my female doc since some of the headaches are hormonal. I feel like a hampster in a wheel. I am running between 2 doctors that are not doing anything to help. I take pain pills for the headaches and menstual problems but am limited to a 5 day supply evey 30 days. If I call for refills I am made to feel like a druggy. HELP!!!! I hurt and am getting very depressed again. My husband is sick and tired of me not feeling up to anything and is urging me to just have the "d--m hysterectomy" to stop the pain but I am only 43 years old and wonder what is the best thing to do. I think the progesterone depleation theary is interesting due to recent weight gain. Any suggestions?
Boy does this sound disjointed, maybe I am just fighting with the idea of aging. Hell, I don't know.
I love the feeling of support from everyones postings and thought I would try it. Thanks for reading this.
R. :(
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HoosierBj
09-25-2003, 08:00 PM
I like 'Menopause and the Mind' by Claire Warga, Ph.D. Most of my perimenopausal symptoms are cognitive, emotional, mental, and just plain CRAZY and this is the first book that made me feel like I wasn't ready for the Funny Farm.
Well, I still feel like I'm ready for the Funny Farm, but at least I'll have this helpful book to take with me!!
:D
[This message has been edited by HoosierBj (edited 09-25-2003).]
Well, I still feel like I'm ready for the Funny Farm, but at least I'll have this helpful book to take with me!!
:D
[This message has been edited by HoosierBj (edited 09-25-2003).]
MagnaV45
09-26-2003, 03:38 PM
Thanks Ladies!! Actually I feel better just reading this board.
Yes Rhonda - Male overload is a problem. Sometimes I just want to let loose with a primal scream. But since I am the only "adult" in the house (the kids feel their dad never got past crazy child in some ways-he is playful, I'm not) I think that would scare the hubby and son half to death. :D
Think I will go read some more so I don't repeat questions again. ;(
Thanks for the support.
R.
Yes Rhonda - Male overload is a problem. Sometimes I just want to let loose with a primal scream. But since I am the only "adult" in the house (the kids feel their dad never got past crazy child in some ways-he is playful, I'm not) I think that would scare the hubby and son half to death. :D
Think I will go read some more so I don't repeat questions again. ;(
Thanks for the support.
R.
MagnaV45
09-29-2003, 12:06 PM
DB2
Thanks. Just reading about all the other bull the other women on the board have had to deal with helps me alot.
I have come to the conclusion that Dr.'s are not really very educated for all their schooling. :( Any other profesional that ignored what their clients had to say the way most Dr.'s ignore women would be out of business. ;) Just 'cause they can't explain or feel what we do doesn't mean it isn't real. To women it's very real.
Also thanks for the reassurance about a hysto, I am very undecided. I just know I am tired of being in pain and depressed. I also suffer from panic/anxiety attacks and have for about 4 years. I'm also hypothyroidic so all the menopause symptoms are lumped into this problem.
Anyway, I will close for now
Best to all--R.
Thanks. Just reading about all the other bull the other women on the board have had to deal with helps me alot.
I have come to the conclusion that Dr.'s are not really very educated for all their schooling. :( Any other profesional that ignored what their clients had to say the way most Dr.'s ignore women would be out of business. ;) Just 'cause they can't explain or feel what we do doesn't mean it isn't real. To women it's very real.
Also thanks for the reassurance about a hysto, I am very undecided. I just know I am tired of being in pain and depressed. I also suffer from panic/anxiety attacks and have for about 4 years. I'm also hypothyroidic so all the menopause symptoms are lumped into this problem.
Anyway, I will close for now
Best to all--R.
bubbly
09-30-2003, 08:51 PM
You poor thing...I can relate...I'm 41 & had been in great health until this spring when I began those perimen. symptoms:
heavy periods
night hot flashes
heart palpitations
weird "pressure" in my head
feelings of dread/anxiety nervousness
jitters in hands upon waking from sleep
sore breasts (horrible)
nausea (like morning sickness) & I feel I always have bad breath
horrible concentration
lethargy
weakness in muscles & cracking bones
sore joints sometimes
breathlessness
(gosh is their anything else???)
losing more hair in my hairbrush
gaining more on my upper lip
I'm telling you it's as though an alien is taking over me.
I had blood tests galore, mri, ekg, ultrasound & urine tests & the docs all say I'm healthy!...but I feel like #@*!
I've never felt this way before...
I made a gyn appt. after finding out I wasn't dying after seeing the fam. doc & a neurologist, and the gyn says he thinks it's all hormones & put me on ALEESE birth control pills...I just began them Sunday & believe it or not, I haven't had any breast soreness/night sweats/jitters upon waking/or that weird head pressure. Is that helping?...I don't know, but I'm going to continue on with them...I never took bcp's in my life, so this hormone stuff is all new to me.
I tell you though, I was going mad & I'll take those hormones if they'll help any day regardless of the risk...
Hope this helps in some way & GET A NEW gyn (ask your friends for one), & get some hormones :)
Good to you & may you find good health, Bubbly
p.s., I just read the following statement on another site re: menopause stuff: the hormones in birth control pills are about 10 times more potent than those in HRT.
I didn't know that & found that interesting...may you be well...bubbly in Georgia
heavy periods
night hot flashes
heart palpitations
weird "pressure" in my head
feelings of dread/anxiety nervousness
jitters in hands upon waking from sleep
sore breasts (horrible)
nausea (like morning sickness) & I feel I always have bad breath
horrible concentration
lethargy
weakness in muscles & cracking bones
sore joints sometimes
breathlessness
(gosh is their anything else???)
losing more hair in my hairbrush
gaining more on my upper lip
I'm telling you it's as though an alien is taking over me.
I had blood tests galore, mri, ekg, ultrasound & urine tests & the docs all say I'm healthy!...but I feel like #@*!
I've never felt this way before...
I made a gyn appt. after finding out I wasn't dying after seeing the fam. doc & a neurologist, and the gyn says he thinks it's all hormones & put me on ALEESE birth control pills...I just began them Sunday & believe it or not, I haven't had any breast soreness/night sweats/jitters upon waking/or that weird head pressure. Is that helping?...I don't know, but I'm going to continue on with them...I never took bcp's in my life, so this hormone stuff is all new to me.
I tell you though, I was going mad & I'll take those hormones if they'll help any day regardless of the risk...
Hope this helps in some way & GET A NEW gyn (ask your friends for one), & get some hormones :)
Good to you & may you find good health, Bubbly
p.s., I just read the following statement on another site re: menopause stuff: the hormones in birth control pills are about 10 times more potent than those in HRT.
I didn't know that & found that interesting...may you be well...bubbly in Georgia
MagnaV45
10-01-2003, 01:17 PM
Bubbly
Thanks. I can not take bcp due to being a smoker. :( I know shame on me. I would love to find new Dr. and Gyno but living in rural Michigan my selection is limited without having to travel 100 miles. I will get thru this, have no fear! My battle cry has become Hi-Ho hormones! and this to shall pass. Not to say I won;t look at all the options and choices, cause I will and then I will badger the Dr. or Gyno into getting my own way :D I am persistant. and it seems the further into meno I go the more stubborn I get. (imagine that!?)
Best to you-R
Thanks. I can not take bcp due to being a smoker. :( I know shame on me. I would love to find new Dr. and Gyno but living in rural Michigan my selection is limited without having to travel 100 miles. I will get thru this, have no fear! My battle cry has become Hi-Ho hormones! and this to shall pass. Not to say I won;t look at all the options and choices, cause I will and then I will badger the Dr. or Gyno into getting my own way :D I am persistant. and it seems the further into meno I go the more stubborn I get. (imagine that!?)
Best to you-R