Hormone Replacement therapy...

[golfgal]

Thanks everyone... I think I can handle most of the symptoms, but lately I've been a moody you know what and that, well along with the insomnia, achyness, hot flashes and about 20 other symptoms... If I could just get some relief for those biggies for a bit then I think I could handle the rest. I have researched the therapies and I think I may like to try something short term - but will be seeing the Dr. on Monday.


They did take 6 vials of blood today... we'll see...

I agree to make sure they check your thyroid levels since the symptoms are basically the same. The achyness is one that I had before my hypothyroidism was diagnosed along with being tired all the time, dry skin and my hair falling out.

 

[swandiverpatt]

Except with hypothyroidism, you tend to be cold instead of hot.

I thought this *may* even out my hot flashes. Did not. While living in Indiana, I remember sleeping in the winter in a summer nightie with only a sheet and maybe not even that. We kept our "heat" on at 62 in the winter!

I didn't take HRT after menopause nor a complete hysterectomy. Family history of heart problems and blood clots.

 

[Tink rules]

I had a complete blood workup done before I went on them...thyroid was good... thank god for small things because most of my friends have trouble with it.

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

I wish I could use HRT, at 39 I had a complete hysterectomy & have had severe night sweats & migraines for 3 years because of menopause.