Hi All;
I am new to the forum and I gotta say, I never thought that I would find myself in this kind of a forum. I am in full-blown menopause, I think. Have not had a period for about 8 months now. I have been taking herbal supplements: Dong Quai Tiincture and a Female Balance tincture, was doing really well for a long time, then suddenly, BOOM!! We (hubby and I) went on vacation in June, had one of our dogs pass away (got hit by a car) on the trip, had disagreements with in-laws and my menopause symptoms came back full blast. Now, not only do I have hot flashes around the clock but I also have been very depressed certain days, sometimes, the whole day. I am already diagnosed with bipolar and PTSD and take antidepressants for that but they don't seem to be effective at times anymore.
Is anybody else where I am??? Here I was bragging about how well I "had" been doing. Next time, I'll just keep my fat trap shut!!
Today was a pretty decent day, I just added one of those "creams" that I got from the Health Food Store after reading that Madonna and Rosie use them with much success for their own menopause. I thought maybe it might be kicking in??? (I hope so!!!)
Anyway, just wanted to introduce myself and thanks for having such a forum for women like us. Menopause *****!!!!!!
T
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Hi Talleluh:
Welcome to PS! This is the best place in the world for friends, support, and information.
I am sorry that you are struggling right now and sorry for the loss of your pet.
I hope that you come back often.
Jeaninne
Welcome to PS! This is the best place in the world for friends, support, and information.
I am sorry that you are struggling right now and sorry for the loss of your pet.
I hope that you come back often.
Jeaninne
hi Talleluh, .... welcome to PS! You'll love it here, and there is much more info. here for you, than you'll probably get from your dr.! I'm sorry to hear about your poor dog, that is sad. I have two dogs myself, and we've lost a few along the way as well, I know how bad that is. They have always been like members of the family. I'm not surprised that your symptoms have flared up again, you're under a lot of stress! That always makes it worse. I can't address the bi-polar issue, but I'm sure the hormonal changing will throw off your med.s in that dept. too .... so....did the cream work? ... lol
Thanks for the welcomes!!
Hubby and I also have two other dogs, so thank GOD, we miss our one who was killed but at least we have the other two who still love/need us.
Well, maybe something is starting to work. I haven't had any hot flashes in two days now, been feeling good. This is what I am doing:
1. Dong quai tincture
2. Female Balance Tincture
3. "The Cream"
4. Tablet supplement
I think it was the last two on the list that have helped. The others, I was already doing this summer and they seemed to have stopped working. Guess I'll discontinue those and just keep doing the last two...or maybe it is a combo of all four things? Ridiculous, isn't it? It isn't fair that men don't have to deal with any of this stuff.
T.
hi Talleluh, .... welcome to PS! You'll love it here, and there is much more info. here for you, than you'll probably get from your dr.! I'm sorry to hear about your poor dog, that is sad. I have two dogs myself, and we've lost a few along the way as well, I know how bad that is. They have always been like members of the family. I'm not surprised that your symptoms have flared up again, you're under a lot of stress! That always makes it worse. I can't address the bi-polar issue, but I'm sure the hormonal changing will throw off your med.s in that dept. too .... so....did the cream work? ... lol
Hubby and I also have two other dogs, so thank GOD, we miss our one who was killed but at least we have the other two who still love/need us.
Well, maybe something is starting to work. I haven't had any hot flashes in two days now, been feeling good. This is what I am doing:
1. Dong quai tincture
2. Female Balance Tincture
3. "The Cream"
4. Tablet supplement
I think it was the last two on the list that have helped. The others, I was already doing this summer and they seemed to have stopped working. Guess I'll discontinue those and just keep doing the last two...or maybe it is a combo of all four things? Ridiculous, isn't it? It isn't fair that men don't have to deal with any of this stuff.
T.
QUOTE (mydarling @ Sep 20 2009, 02:48 AM) 
hi Talleluh, .... welcome to PS! You'll love it here, and there is much more info. here for you, than you'll probably get from your dr.! I'm sorry to hear about your poor dog, that is sad. I have two dogs myself, and we've lost a few along the way as well, I know how bad that is. They have always been like members of the family. I'm not surprised that your symptoms have flared up again, you're under a lot of stress! That always makes it worse. I can't address the bi-polar issue, but I'm sure the hormonal changing will throw off your med.s in that dept. too .... so....did the cream work? ... lol
welcome Tallulah...
condolences also about your dog..I don't have a dog, but my kitty is my beloved animal and i too would be very upset if she got hurt and died.
What is 'that cream'?.....I'm sure you are allowed to say it here!!
I am post by 2 years and have found that my symptoms are a lot worse because I have been under a lot of stress and anxiety since I began peri, am under that strain magnified right now as my husband is away on a trip and will be gone overseas to work from end of October for a year (back every 3 months for 3 weeks though)....so it definately makes things worse.
I have tried herbal supplements from womentowomen.com which did help a bit - I think - I say that because I stopped taking them about 6 weeks ago and I am finding my hot spells are getting A LOT worse....but that could be also because my husbands trip away long term is only 5 weeks away.
It sure is the pits this menopause stuff..........
Caz
condolences also about your dog..I don't have a dog, but my kitty is my beloved animal and i too would be very upset if she got hurt and died.
What is 'that cream'?.....I'm sure you are allowed to say it here!!
I am post by 2 years and have found that my symptoms are a lot worse because I have been under a lot of stress and anxiety since I began peri, am under that strain magnified right now as my husband is away on a trip and will be gone overseas to work from end of October for a year (back every 3 months for 3 weeks though)....so it definately makes things worse.
I have tried herbal supplements from womentowomen.com which did help a bit - I think - I say that because I stopped taking them about 6 weeks ago and I am finding my hot spells are getting A LOT worse....but that could be also because my husbands trip away long term is only 5 weeks away.
It sure is the pits this menopause stuff..........
Caz
Welcome to PS. I am curious about "the cream" and "the tablet supplement", lol.... Hope to see you around the boards.
Feel better.
Take care,
Mich
Feel better.
Take care,
Mich
QUOTE (Tallulah57 @ Sep 21 2009, 06:26 PM)
Thanks for the welcomes!!
Hubby and I also have two other dogs, so thank GOD, we miss our one who was killed but at least we have the other two who still love/need us.
Well, maybe something is starting to work. I haven't had any hot flashes in two days now, been feeling good. This is what I am doing:
1. Dong quai tincture
2. Female Balance Tincture
3. "The Cream"
4. Tablet supplement
I think it was the last two on the list that have helped. The others, I was already doing this summer and they seemed to have stopped working. Guess I'll discontinue those and just keep doing the last two...or maybe it is a combo of all four things? Ridiculous, isn't it? It isn't fair that men don't have to deal with any of this stuff.
T.
Hubby and I also have two other dogs, so thank GOD, we miss our one who was killed but at least we have the other two who still love/need us.
Well, maybe something is starting to work. I haven't had any hot flashes in two days now, been feeling good. This is what I am doing:
1. Dong quai tincture
2. Female Balance Tincture
3. "The Cream"
4. Tablet supplement
I think it was the last two on the list that have helped. The others, I was already doing this summer and they seemed to have stopped working. Guess I'll discontinue those and just keep doing the last two...or maybe it is a combo of all four things? Ridiculous, isn't it? It isn't fair that men don't have to deal with any of this stuff.
T.
No, the men just have to deal with US, dealing with this!! I don't suppose it is much fun for them either!! LOL!!
QUOTE (Floater @ Sep 22 2009, 01:31 AM)
No, the men just have to deal with US, dealing with this!! I don't suppose it is much fun for them either!! LOL!!
The cream I mentioned is called "Stay in Balance." I got it at a health food store. I'd read somewhere that Madonna and Rosie used one of those "natural creams" and it helped them. I'm not sure what is helping me right now, if it is the cream, the pills, the tinctures, the Vitamin E or the combo of all four???!! The "Stay in Balance" is made by M.S. Laboratories. I've seen it on Ebay too. Kinda expensive - well, for me it was - $34.
Hope that this helps.
QUOTE (Tallulah57 @ Sep 19 2009, 07:48 PM)
Hi All;
I am new to the forum and I gotta say, I never thought that I would find myself in this kind of a forum. I am in full-blown menopause, I think. Have not had a period for about 8 months now. I have been taking herbal supplements: Dong Quai Tiincture and a Female Balance tincture, was doing really well for a long time, then suddenly, BOOM!! We (hubby and I) went on vacation in June, had one of our dogs pass away (got hit by a car) on the trip, had disagreements with in-laws and my menopause symptoms came back full blast. Now, not only do I have hot flashes around the clock but I also have been very depressed certain days, sometimes, the whole day. I am already diagnosed with bipolar and PTSD and take antidepressants for that but they don't seem to be effective at times anymore.
Is anybody else where I am??? Here I was bragging about how well I "had" been doing. Next time, I'll just keep my fat trap shut!!
Today was a pretty decent day, I just added one of those "creams" that I got from the Health Food Store after reading that Madonna and Rosie use them with much success for their own menopause. I thought maybe it might be kicking in??? (I hope so!!!)
Anyway, just wanted to introduce myself and thanks for having such a forum for women like us. Menopause *****!!!!!!
T
I am new to the forum and I gotta say, I never thought that I would find myself in this kind of a forum. I am in full-blown menopause, I think. Have not had a period for about 8 months now. I have been taking herbal supplements: Dong Quai Tiincture and a Female Balance tincture, was doing really well for a long time, then suddenly, BOOM!! We (hubby and I) went on vacation in June, had one of our dogs pass away (got hit by a car) on the trip, had disagreements with in-laws and my menopause symptoms came back full blast. Now, not only do I have hot flashes around the clock but I also have been very depressed certain days, sometimes, the whole day. I am already diagnosed with bipolar and PTSD and take antidepressants for that but they don't seem to be effective at times anymore.
Is anybody else where I am??? Here I was bragging about how well I "had" been doing. Next time, I'll just keep my fat trap shut!!
Today was a pretty decent day, I just added one of those "creams" that I got from the Health Food Store after reading that Madonna and Rosie use them with much success for their own menopause. I thought maybe it might be kicking in??? (I hope so!!!)
Anyway, just wanted to introduce myself and thanks for having such a forum for women like us. Menopause *****!!!!!!
T
Hi T,
I also am new and i am having one heck of a day i sleep all day and up almost all night ( sometimes i sleep all night also here lately ) and those feelings i know where your coming from....I have found some help just from reading from other post here but as i get older i'm 50 almost 51 tat it will all just stop....in the meantime i cant make my Dr understand its Menopause and not mental.
men DR's sheesh!
i too need help with these feelings its terrable....my friend breezed through hjers and she dont undrsand why i am having all these problems and mom had a histor...at a early age and went on the hormone patches so i have no one who understands.
glad to meet another nice p/m lady
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