Post by jacksfullofaces on Oct 5, 2012 8:37:27 GMT
When I was 48 I started feeling off form. When raised at the poker table I reacted with dumb helpless rage rather then shoving up the stakes. It cost a fair amount of my bank roll which I'm busy rebuilding. Suddenly I lost my sexual sensations and couldn't feel aroused when husband mmade advances. Vaginal soreness started and I lost interest in clothes and my appearance.
Things began to get worse so husband took me to the doctor who arranged an appointment with the practice gynaecologist. I made my views clear - I didn't want menopause and wanted hormones. This bitch ignored me and told me to use Menopace. Husband hauled me out before I lost my temper and told me I could take my pick of private doctors.
I started to research and wound up on the mother ship where most of the women enjoyed being martyrs.
I wasn't convinced and the symptoms worsened as I developed double incontinence.
I'm always very open about this unpleasant part of menopause because although faecal incontinence only affects a minority of women in menopause - it is a symptom which rarely gets publicity due to shame.
My hair started to fall out and my skin grew pallid. I was referred for bio feedback for the faecal incontinence. The procedure was degrading and the nurse was a disgrace to her profession.
I started to wake in the night and was unable to return to sleep - husband was distraught as I spent the morning in bed crying and feeling suicidal - he begged me to get help.
I saw a Harley Street specialist who prescribed Estrogel and Pro Gest (still having a regular cycle) later I switch to Utrogestan. I was also given testosterone. I started to research and was enraged by the attitude towards women.
The hormones improved the incontinence greatly - they also kicked away the other symptoms - but I started having unpleasant times when I was asleep. I had flashes which felt different and they didn't respond to estrogel.I also have nightmares and sleep apnea. A few hundred pounds later I had the cause diagnosed earlier this year - Hashimoto Disease. This wasn't diagnosed by my NHS doctor as the PCT refuse to test for anti bodies so for a while speculated about my thyroid and nobody could convince me that my symptoms were in my head.Google tried it's level best with theories about unresolved anxiety and neurosis. I clicked out of those sites with very strong language.
I now use estrogel, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, levothyroxine and pregnenolone and I intend to continue these hormones for as long as required because I'm not going to be ruled by a culture which celebrates menopause and neither will I be governed by a fear of keeping my hormones at optimal levels.
I dislike the concept of menopause and have just finished writing a book which my husband is going to tidy up. I'm busy rebuilding my bankroll , learning to outwit Hashimoto Disease and keeping all signs of menopause out of my sight. Aged 52 I still have a monthly cycle and suspect Hashimoto was helping to trigger my symptoms.
I have rattled quite a few cages with my crusade for improved treatments and would never claim to be popular. I have enjoyed confrontations with a few stupid health professionals and am inspired by Beth Rosenshein author of Preventing Menopause. I'm also greatly encouraged by the strength and determination of Lainey - we met on the mother ship and became almost instant friends.
Jacks
Things began to get worse so husband took me to the doctor who arranged an appointment with the practice gynaecologist. I made my views clear - I didn't want menopause and wanted hormones. This bitch ignored me and told me to use Menopace. Husband hauled me out before I lost my temper and told me I could take my pick of private doctors.
I started to research and wound up on the mother ship where most of the women enjoyed being martyrs.
I wasn't convinced and the symptoms worsened as I developed double incontinence.
I'm always very open about this unpleasant part of menopause because although faecal incontinence only affects a minority of women in menopause - it is a symptom which rarely gets publicity due to shame.
My hair started to fall out and my skin grew pallid. I was referred for bio feedback for the faecal incontinence. The procedure was degrading and the nurse was a disgrace to her profession.
I started to wake in the night and was unable to return to sleep - husband was distraught as I spent the morning in bed crying and feeling suicidal - he begged me to get help.
I saw a Harley Street specialist who prescribed Estrogel and Pro Gest (still having a regular cycle) later I switch to Utrogestan. I was also given testosterone. I started to research and was enraged by the attitude towards women.
The hormones improved the incontinence greatly - they also kicked away the other symptoms - but I started having unpleasant times when I was asleep. I had flashes which felt different and they didn't respond to estrogel.I also have nightmares and sleep apnea. A few hundred pounds later I had the cause diagnosed earlier this year - Hashimoto Disease. This wasn't diagnosed by my NHS doctor as the PCT refuse to test for anti bodies so for a while speculated about my thyroid and nobody could convince me that my symptoms were in my head.Google tried it's level best with theories about unresolved anxiety and neurosis. I clicked out of those sites with very strong language.
I now use estrogel, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, levothyroxine and pregnenolone and I intend to continue these hormones for as long as required because I'm not going to be ruled by a culture which celebrates menopause and neither will I be governed by a fear of keeping my hormones at optimal levels.
I dislike the concept of menopause and have just finished writing a book which my husband is going to tidy up. I'm busy rebuilding my bankroll , learning to outwit Hashimoto Disease and keeping all signs of menopause out of my sight. Aged 52 I still have a monthly cycle and suspect Hashimoto was helping to trigger my symptoms.
I have rattled quite a few cages with my crusade for improved treatments and would never claim to be popular. I have enjoyed confrontations with a few stupid health professionals and am inspired by Beth Rosenshein author of Preventing Menopause. I'm also greatly encouraged by the strength and determination of Lainey - we met on the mother ship and became almost instant friends.
Jacks
