menopause - Menopause Message Board

vicki123 · 04-03-2009, 05:09 PM

Just wondered if there was anyone suffering with the menopause like me? I can't believe how intense the "hot flushes" are. They seem to be coming in waves and I find them very draining. I don't take HRT as I am on medication for high blood pressure but I do take Ymea, any recommendations?

mod-anon · 04-03-2009, 11:09 PM

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TEdds83 · 04-04-2009, 07:03 PM

Hi Vicki! You are not suffering alone. Believe me! I have tons of symptoms. I am 44 and would be considered Perimenopausal, I guess. Because I do still have a period but its real short now. Just a couple of days. Weird. But I don't mind that part. But the night sweats, itching, panic and anxiety, acid reflux, insomnia, depression and tons of other things are getting to me. Somedays are almost normal during the month but there is a good portion of my month where I am in sheer misery. I am just a different person. I just can't handle this.

I just did the saliva test where it is sent to a lab to check my hormones and adrenal function. Then I am going to get some biodentical hormones made and see if I will feel better soon. The pharmacist said I would be shocked how much better I would feel in about 3 months. Have you considered that?
Here to chat anytime you want.

vicki123 · 04-06-2009, 12:19 PM

Thanks for the info - very interesting and will discuss it with my GP on my next visit, it's good to know that I can chat on line about this problem. Thanks again

Titchou · 04-06-2009, 02:24 PM

I'm on blood pressure meds and take HRT. There is no warning on that for the meds I am on. Is this some particular warning for a particular drug or just something oyu want to avoid?