OK here comes---Menopause and HRT

[Marci]

You are always you, its just that you are going thru a change that will make you an even better you. Its OK. You are OK even as you are right now this minute. And yeah men would not stand a chance. But have you ever felt testeserone? I had some hormone replacements with it in it..OMG I am now not so surprising with the crazy shit Teen age boys do. It makes you NUTS. Good combo that Horny and Nuts. See hubby went with me to one Dr's appointment and complained a year after my surgery tht I wasn't as um...randy as I used to be. So the Dr put me on these pills and WOW was I ever RANDY. Course that was about the time my brother in law died and hubby had some grief to get thru-he has really never been the same-but on looking back it wasn't that I didn't really want to (although some was HIS fault too) it was because I didn't FEEL anything anymore either-I mean why bother with all of that if it doesn't feel good? But luckily that came back-course now it coincides with hubby getting older and other male problems....sigh. oh well there is more than one way to skin a cat.....LOL
One thing that menopause has taught me is to be more patent, especially with myself. Its gonna be OK, keep repeating that, and even if you never are the old YOU, you will blossom forth like a butterfly into the new and better you. Kinda like puberty. So enjoy your cocoon, it doesn't last long. And don't be afraid to say is it hot in here-there are a lot of us there with you turning the heat off when ts colder than heck outside. And let yourself feel what you are feeling there is nothing wrong with that. Who gives a dam if its proper or not. When you need to cry-cry. Tears are a release. And not to get personal but when was the last time you skinned a cat? LOL Things do not always work the same way, its changing and well sometimes you need help...and don't worry he will too in a few years if not already so do not be afraid. Only one thing steady in our lives and that is change. Everything continues to change no matter how we try to not change.
AS my saggy boobs, crows feet that now hold hands with the chin hairs..as I can no longer see good enough to pluck them. Yep the golden age its just ducky. I really am not sure I wanna see 75, course then you might want to ask me that again near 75....
We will never be what we were, but then we can only strive to be better. You are not alone. And no I won't lie to you you will not be what you were. But you will be stronger in the end. Better able to take on the hardships ahead. Remember we don't get out of this life alive, and there is a goal at the end of the game. Not sure what it is or how to get there but I can see that beam of light all the same......

[deebar]

Marci-- You truly understand what and how I feel.

I have been telling myself for the last 3 days that I can't change anything so get with it and get out of this chair. And its working--- I'm out, I'm smiling and in the past week I've lost 5 lbs.
Life continues, I have a wonderful husband who loves me, 2 fantastic sons and a grandson who I absolutely adore.
Then of course, my horses----- I don't don't have the same feelings about them anymore. I'm having problems with the amount of work and the finances are hitting home, the rescue did hurt (Maryann, you are soooo right)---The elderly (46 yr old) mare is killing us with her grain----- I hate to see her go but gesssshh already. There are days I wish we had just the 3, not 6 plus the mini.
Would make life so much easier but I can't do it
The part that bothers me is my body isn't what it used to be but my brain hasn't aged, I want to be able to do the things I've dreamed of for years but now that I'm able to time wise my body just won't cooperate. I want to show and trailride-----Injections to my back last week and they didn't work very well this time around. My hands are also becoming affected by arthritis----

I see my mom at 77 and the way she has aged so quickly in the past few years. I just can't see her getting old---thats mom. Same here though, I'm going to be that mom in the not so far future, will my kids think the same. You work your whole life to enjoy retirement but look at the age and condition some folks are in by the time that can happen. It stinks~ To bad we can't have all that free time and available funds when we are young and healthy without all of our ailments.


I feel like I broke thru a shell in the past 4 days---(I did start taking Vit. D and magnesium a week ago). I am not going to run away or hide from the changes that are happening to me I am researching holistic ways to treat it. Someway, Somehow!

This last line is for all of you in your 30's and 40's------Don't rush your life, don't say you wish your kids your older. Blink and the years will be gone!

[Sheryl]

I hope you get some symptom relief soon.

I feel a little ripped off because I am only 44 and already going through menopause. I am not taking HRT because I am managing the hot flashes etc etc. Because I have young skin, people often think I am younger then I am, which is nice, but when I have tried to share my menopause woes with other women, I always get "you are too young for that." Well, that is what I think too, but my doctor said she has seen women even younger then me start.

I am doing okay about it, but it is one of life's passages and I guess I thought I would have another 10 years...

[di]

Sorry, all for me it i one word--Prempro. I will take the risk. I have tried everything else, and nothing else worked as well as Prempro. As long as I can I will use it and if and when they find a safe replacement I will use that.

[deebar]

Sheryl--- I hate to share this with you but I started at 38 and at the ripe of age of 44 my monthly completely stopped and I had no symptoms for actually the first 3 years. Then suddenly the hot flashes started, not bad I dealt with it. Its just been the last 6 months, I am now 52, that I have started having problems with quite a few mote things bothering me----Dr. is telling me it took time for the estrogen levels to drop.

I've been on Angeliq for less then a week and I'm feeling a bit better already. I just want something natural instead of something that can and does cause cancer. Heck, I quit smoking to ward off dons of illnesses I don't want something get doing it.

Take care and don't be afraid to share---You ladies have helped me alot this past week!!!

[Marci]

Yeah after 5 years on the Estrodial and being sooo fat I wasn't having hot flashes and stuff...well lost the weight and the hot flashes came roaring right back. Luckily I think its about the only really bad one left. And dang they do come in handy in the winter-although turtle neck sweaters-or really ANY sweater is out.
The estrogen is stored in fat cells, might be why we get a bit fatter as we age.
There is estrogen creams that you rub in and they help too, and some herbal things help too, like Black Cohash. But nothing works as well as the little pills from the Dr. And you know when I quit taking them I weaned myself off by halving them.
Like when I was on blood pressure pills, I only needed half the stuff. (Dr made it that way so I saved money) I find if you can get by with half of what they give you (as long as its doing the job) then why not?
Hey and I 'm finding instead of 15 hot flashes a day I now have maybe 5? There is light at the end of the tunnel-course it might be a train. LOL

[Frostym]

I'm SO glad you are feeling better. I'll bet taking the magnesium had a lot to do with it. It's amazing how it picks my mood up. Please give this website a shot- it really helps you figure out what supplements are missing in your diet. After you record your diet for three or four days you'll get a really clear picture of your nutritional needs. Filling in the supplements you need can make a big difference in your vitality- http//www.mypyramid.gov.

Insomnia: Do you drink caffeinated drinks? As I age I can tolerate less and less caffeine. If I don't get any I go back to sleeping well. I slipped and had one glass of restaurant ice tea last week and didn't sleep well for three nights. Try giving up all caffeine and see if you don't sleep better, but if you ingest lots of caffeine taper off or you'll have withdrawal. Caffeine is a strongly addictive drug.

Cry easily: Me, too. But when I tried HRT it made my crying much worse. Oh well. Maybe just live with it. Being sensitive to life is not such a bad thing. It's good to experience your emotions and crying is actually good for you. It washes out toxins. So stock up on hankies and let 'er rip!!!!

Bloating: As part of the food diary you'll keep on mypyramid.gov keep track of what makes you bloated. You may be allergic to dairy. Beans bloat and so do fatty food like real cream. I'll bet this goes back to food rather than hormones.

There are tons of creams for dryness but don't use ones petroleum based like KYjelly. Vitamin E cream is good.

Good health without drugs to you and keep us posted.

[deebar]

Thanks Frostym~

[Joye]

A side effect of Prozac is that it stops flashing and moods.
My doc, a woman, gave it to me for that very thing!
Instant relief.

[EleoUnpalay]

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