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Post by crimsoncat05 on Jun 9, 2025 14:48:00 GMT
Just my personal experience….but I have never really had “rage.” UNTIL I tried to go off Lexapro. It was awful, and I went back on. Now, I am afraid to ever go off it.  ^^^ I was on it for YEARS... and now that I finally got myself weaned off of it, I don't want to get back on it unless I absolutely have to. The withdrawals were terrible, but I couldn't have an org@sm while I was taking it, and felt just 'flat' all the time. I don't want to go back there if I can help it. (although feeling 'flat' does have its appeal right now, considering the emotional roller coaster I've been on lately.  ) |
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Post by busy on Jun 12, 2025 14:30:53 GMT
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Jun 12, 2025 14:43:14 GMT
Thanks, guys! I had an appt with my primary care doctor yesterday- I was supposed to go for a follow-up last fall, but well-- life got in the way. She was very sympathetic and listened to my list of issues... she gave me a Rx for a different type of anti-anxiety med (Buspar; I still need to look it up), and I'm going to be getting referrals to the affiliated 'Weight and Wellness Clinic' affiliated with that hospital system. It has a weight management / nutrition / exercise (sort of like lifestyle medicine, but not quite) program; I will also be referred to the Menopause specialist who works in that Wellness group. So I feel like I kind of have a plan for moving forward.
When I see the menopause specialist, I will DEFINITELY be asking about HRT and whether it's contra-indicated by my past history with ovarian cancer (but honestly, at this point, I would be willing to risk it).
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Post by gar on Jun 12, 2025 15:02:35 GMT
Thanks, guys! I had an appt with my primary care doctor yesterday- I was supposed to go for a follow-up last fall, but well-- life got in the way. She was very sympathetic and listened to my list of issues... she gave me a Rx for a different type of anti-anxiety med (Buspar; I still need to look it up), and I'm going to be getting referrals to the affiliated 'Weight and Wellness Clinic' affiliated with that hospital system. It has a weight management / nutrition / exercise (sort of like lifestyle medicine, but not quite) program; I will also be referred to the Menopause specialist who works in that Wellness group. So I feel like I kind of have a plan for moving forward. When I see the menopause specialist, I will DEFINITELY be asking about HRT and whether it's contra-indicated by my past history with ovarian cancer (but honestly, at this point, I would be willing to risk it). Glad you're moving forwards, I hope you're feeling much better soon  |
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Post by jeremysgirl on Jun 12, 2025 15:18:10 GMT
I'm glad to hear that crimsoncat05 Hope you are feeling better soon. |
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Post by betsyg on Jun 12, 2025 20:29:07 GMT
Since I haven’t seen anyone else mention it yes, follow Dr Mary Claire Haver on all of the socials. And read her book The New Menopause. It was eye opening how many physical ailments are directly related to menopause and the drop in estrogen, for example, I didn’t know high cholesterol is a symptom in perimenopause. My first high cholesterol reading coincided with my first major drop in estrogen back in January. In the book she gives recommendations on how to mitigate side effects pharmacologically (generally always estrogen/HRT) and naturally through supplements/diet/exercise.
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Post by peace on Jun 13, 2025 13:43:54 GMT
I know people that swear by hormone therapy. I had a childhood friend whose mother had breast cancer from said therapy. AND I had breast cancer 100% from estrogen although I wasn't on HRT. Now I'm on a blocker (that sucks for other reasons). There are risks but like I said, I have friends that say HRT saved their sanity. If you opt for it, make sure you don't miss your mammograms.
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Post by dewryce on Jun 13, 2025 13:47:55 GMT
I am so sorry you’re going through all of this. And I wanted to remind you just how strong you are to have weathered it thus far and I know that’ll help you work your way through this. (((Hugs)))
Definitely recommend seeing a psychiatrist, even if it is just to okay the path your PCP has you on. Can’t speak to the menopause because as of last year’s visit I’m not there. Though, just reading about frozen shoulder being associated with it has me wondering what my next appointment will show.
Here’s to continuing to move forward and feeling better.
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Post by mom on Jun 13, 2025 14:19:54 GMT
Thanks, guys! I had an appt with my primary care doctor yesterday- I was supposed to go for a follow-up last fall, but well-- life got in the way. She was very sympathetic and listened to my list of issues... she gave me a Rx for a different type of anti-anxiety med (Buspar; I still need to look it up), and I'm going to be getting referrals to the affiliated 'Weight and Wellness Clinic' affiliated with that hospital system. It has a weight management / nutrition / exercise (sort of like lifestyle medicine, but not quite) program; I will also be referred to the Menopause specialist who works in that Wellness group. So I feel like I kind of have a plan for moving forward. When I see the menopause specialist, I will DEFINITELY be asking about HRT and whether it's contra-indicated by my past history with ovarian cancer (but honestly, at this point, I would be willing to risk it). I am really glad you went to your appointment AND she listened to you! Thats a huge first step! I wanted to comment on the HRT and 'is it worth it' angle. I have a blood issue that causes me to have blood clots and estrogen can increase those clots. I have also already had a stroke (before I started HRT). For me, the benefits that I get form HRT on a daily basis heavily outweigh any risk of more blood clots or another stroke. I was a raging bitch but also, deeply depressed and could not get out of bed. I had anxiety that had me panicking in the parking lot of the grocery store. I gained 50 lbs and honestly, just wanted to die. At one point, my mom had to come stay with me while DH went to work because she knew I did not want to live and she didn't trust me home alone. My Dr kept pushing depression pills to me and while they worked a tiny bit they didn't get results I should have seen with them. I finally got my Dr to prescribe HRT and it has saved my life. For me, it was a 'quality of life vs quantity of life' issue. Will I get cancer? Maybe. Will I have another stroke? Probably at some point. But HRT has given me my life again so IMHO, the risk was worth it. |
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