Re: OT - hormones - lady type stuff.....

[Guest guest]

Corky -

I guess it's either something growing on my ovary (I don't like that option),

a thyroid problem, or something causing my ovaries to not put out the

hormones necessary for normal function. I learned a bit more about the

female anatomy today - I think that kind of stuff just isn't talked about

like it should be.

I went wacko (big time) on Birth control pills, and just couldn't take them

for very long at all. It's odd now - I just plain skipped a period in

December - yet had three in November.... But it's not like I skipped PMS....

I'm thinking of getting a bumper sticker that says " I have a hormonal

disorder - please drive carefully " . Cuz I can be totally explosive over

something really minor!!!

Terri

[Guest guest]

Oh Terri, what do they think is going on? I was on progesterone for four

years, I hated it.

corky

OT - hormones - lady type stuff.....

> Hi guys -

>

>

>

> Went to the OB/Gyn doc today. I've got some sort of hormonal thing going

> on, and the end result is I'm on Progesterone for a while. 5 days now,

and

> then again monthly to get things back where they're supposed to be. I

know

> many of you know the side effects of this - and I just can't weight!!!!

> (pun intended).

>

> They weighed me up at the office (in spite of all my begging) and I was at

> 166!!!!! I was 155 a few weeks ago.... I don't think it's possible to

> acquire all that by eating, especially since I'd been pretty good. (Not

> counting that shake I had for my laryngitis - I was desperate). The ups

> and downs that I've been feeling are a corner of hell - period. I'm

> extremely bloated, retaining water, the usual - and I haven't even started

> the pills yet!

>

> Now - I don't mean to whine - too may of you have more difficult things to

> deal with than me. But this is a pain in the butt.....

>

> I had some blood tests done, and am scheduled for an ultrasound on the 4th

of

> January. Of course, the husband has his own cure (why do they think sex

> cures everything?????).

>

>

> Terri

> 182/who knows?/145

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[Guest guest]

Terri - did they do blood work to determine that you are low on hormones?

[Guest guest]

I was on the patch for 6 weeks and had a horrid pain in my leg so I took it

off and the pain went away . I smoked then too. I did not want to have

periods either so I did not bother with HRT.

NNN

[Guest guest]

Teri,

You have my sympathy. It's not fair that women have to have all

these problems. I hope your ultrasound comes out good and you don't

have to be on Progesterone for too long. I understand the ups and

downs. The holidays are depressing enough for me, but I've been

fortunate this year for it to be TOM for Thanksgiving & Christmas. My

hormones are out of control. I am thinking of going back on

anti-depressents which I quit about a month after going on Atkins.

Don't feel bad, my husband is the same way. I just wish I was

interested. I feel so old!

Hang in there!

Barbara

>Went to the OB/Gyn doc today. I've got some sort of hormonal thing going

>on, and the end result is I'm on Progesterone for a while. 5 days now, and

>then again monthly to get things back where they're supposed to be. I know

>many of you know the side effects of this - and I just can't weight!!!!

>(pun intended).

>

>They weighed me up at the office (in spite of all my begging) and I was at

>166!!!!! I was 155 a few weeks ago.... I don't think it's possible to

>acquire all that by eating, especially since I'd been pretty good. (Not

>counting that shake I had for my laryngitis - I was desperate). The ups

>and downs that I've been feeling are a corner of hell - period. I'm

>extremely bloated, retaining water, the usual - and I haven't even started

>the pills yet!

>

>Now - I don't mean to whine - too may of you have more difficult things to

>deal with than me. But this is a pain in the butt.....

>

>I had some blood tests done, and am scheduled for an ultrasound on the 4th of

>January. Of course, the husband has his own cure (why do they think sex

>cures everything?????).

>

>

>Terri

>182/who knows?/145

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 12/21/2000 1:32:09 AM Pacific Standard Time,

RobinPurtee@... writes:

<< Terri - did they do blood work to determine that you are low on hormones?

>>

Robin -

Yesterday they did a FSH (to see where I am with respect to menopause) and a

TSH to see if my thyroid is acting up.... The guy who drew my blood said

the results would be in last night, but I'm sure it takes some time to get

the results actually in the hands of the doctor. I was hoping to hear

something today, but who knows. I'd like to know what's going on with this

weight thing......

The doctor was just guessing now - without any real results to go by. I

started the Progesterone last night, and I still look like I'm about 5 months

pregnant..... I guess I'm to take it for 5 days, then stop, which should

get a period going.

Terri

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 12/21/2000 3:58:19 AM Pacific Standard Time, beez@...

writes:

<< I am thinking of going back on

anti-depressents which I quit about a month after going on Atkins. >>

Barbara -

The doctor did suggest these too - but I was on those many years ago for

" post-concussion headaches " . I found I hated that fuzzy feeling, and quit

them - thinking I could handle the headaches on my own.

For this purpose, I didn't like using those pills. They're a god-send for

people in the pits of depression, and they work for PMS - but I didn't want

to try that just yet - at least until I see just what the physical problem is

(if there is one).....

I feel old too - but I feel blessed too - I have actually lived long enough

to be talking about menopause!

I was listening to Venus this morning on the " Today " show - sheesh.

She just signed a 40 million dollar deal with Reebok, and her comment was

" I've worked hard all my life, and I deserve everything I'm getting " .

That's another plus of middle age - we've got the experience to act like real

human beings!!!

Terri

[Guest guest]

Oh you have my sympathies. I am perimenopausal so I understand. How old

are you again?

corky

Re: OT - hormones - lady type stuff.....

> Corky -

>

>

> I guess it's either something growing on my ovary (I don't like that

option),

> a thyroid problem, or something causing my ovaries to not put out the

> hormones necessary for normal function. I learned a bit more about the

> female anatomy today - I think that kind of stuff just isn't talked about

> like it should be.

>

> I went wacko (big time) on Birth control pills, and just couldn't take

them

> for very long at all. It's odd now - I just plain skipped a period in

> December - yet had three in November.... But it's not like I skipped

PMS....

>

> I'm thinking of getting a bumper sticker that says " I have a hormonal

> disorder - please drive carefully " . Cuz I can be totally explosive over

> something really minor!!!

>

>

>

> Terri

>

> Please visit our homepage at http://members.xoom.com/AChallengers

> You will find information, recipes, before and after pictures.

> To contact the list owner please send mail to lindag@...

> Visit our 2000 Train Tour Site -

http://www.brunnet.net/k & l/web_site_train_tour/actraintour.htm

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 12/21/2000 9:44:46 AM Pacific Standard Time,

bocock@... writes:

<< Did the dr tell you that the FSH test is not always a true reading? Mine

won't even do it. >>

Joya -

I'd heard that before, but not from her - from WebMD. I know - I'll keep

that in mind when I hear the results. haven't heard anything yet,

though.....

Terri

[Guest guest]

> Yesterday they did a FSH (to see where I am with respect to menopause) and

a

> TSH to see if my thyroid is acting up

Did the dr tell you that the FSH test is not always a true reading? Mine

won't even do it.

Joya

[Guest guest]

Boy, oh Boy Terri - Do I ever know what you mean. I have been an A1,

Number One Bitch for the past 2 months. I know it is hormonal, but I don't

want to go on any hormone therapy. I have friends that LIVE on the patch.

My DH has been wonderful, but he finally came to his breaking point this

morning. We sat in a freezing car and had a long heart-to-heart. So, for

the past 5 hours we have gotten a long very well (we'll see how long it

lasts).

I have told my doctor for 3 years that I am going through menopause and

can tell exactly when I ovulate. He basically laughed and said I was too

young. I have had 2 ovarian sonograms and neither showed any problems.

Good luck and keep us posted.

Susie

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[Guest guest]

In a message dated 12/21/00 12:42:12 PM Eastern Standard Time,

bocock@... writes:

<< Yesterday they did a FSH (to see where I am with respect to menopause) and

>>

Is this anything like the " rabbit test " ?????? LOL

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 12/21/2000 5:54:37 PM Pacific Standard Time,

persi52@... writes:

<< Is this anything like the " rabbit test " ?????? LOL >>

My husband asked the same thing - especially since I'm so bloated I *look*

pregnant.... I told him I'd welcome pregnancy - this is harder.....

Terri

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 12/21/2000 5:54:37 PM Pacific Standard Time,

persi52@... writes:

<< Is this anything like the " rabbit test " ?????? LOL >>

My husband asked the same thing - especially since I'm so bloated I *look*

pregnant.... I told him I'd welcome pregnancy - this is harder.....

Terri

[Guest guest]

a - how old are you? I thought you were alot younger than

perimenopausal?

[Guest guest]

You know, even in real life they think I am quite a bit younger than I am.

Must be because I don't have kids, or am childish or something. I have a

BIG birthday coming up and it isn't 40.

corky

Re: OT - hormones - lady type stuff.....

> a - how old are you? I thought you were alot younger than

> perimenopausal?

>

>

>

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>

>

>

[Guest guest]

You know, even in real life they think I am quite a bit younger than I am.

Must be because I don't have kids, or am childish or something. I have a

BIG birthday coming up and it isn't 40.

corky

Re: OT - hormones - lady type stuff.....

> a - how old are you? I thought you were alot younger than

> perimenopausal?

>

>

>

> Please visit our homepage at http://members.xoom.com/AChallengers

> You will find information, recipes, before and after pictures.

> To contact the list owner please send mail to lindag@...

> Visit our 2000 Train Tour Site -

http://www.brunnet.net/k & l/web_site_train_tour/actraintour.htm

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Susie I started having hot flashes when I was about 40 . I am 53 now and

through periods so I know a hot flash when I have them. The doctors told me

too that I was not going through the change but I knew I was. Towards 50 I

would not have as many periods in winter and as I have said before just like

an old hen who gets light, in the summer I started laying eggs. And this is

when I would have my blood tested and of course it said I was menopausal.

And the worst part about those moods was I would be so crabby and then

realize why. I only took the patch for 6 weeks. I suffered but it was worth

it . I saw what they do here in Canada to those poor pregnant mares.

Glad that you were able to discuss this with your DH .

NNN

[Guest guest]

Susie I started having hot flashes when I was about 40 . I am 53 now and

through periods so I know a hot flash when I have them. The doctors told me

too that I was not going through the change but I knew I was. Towards 50 I

would not have as many periods in winter and as I have said before just like

an old hen who gets light, in the summer I started laying eggs. And this is

when I would have my blood tested and of course it said I was menopausal.

And the worst part about those moods was I would be so crabby and then

realize why. I only took the patch for 6 weeks. I suffered but it was worth

it . I saw what they do here in Canada to those poor pregnant mares.

Glad that you were able to discuss this with your DH .

NNN

[Guest guest]

I'm on HRT - but I take a Prempro pill each morning. No days off. I

spotted one morning - the second week I was on it. Took a second pill and

it stopped and I haven't had it since. I can't use patches of any kind.

I'm allergic to the adhesive in them. I feel much better, and not depressed

anymore (well - unless I think about my Mom) and that's probably normal.

Before the HRT, I really had gotten to the point that I didn't really care

about anything except my job. And I've NEVER been depressed pre-menopause.

Just since I zeroed out on hormones. I refuse to have periods, though. My

doc said that if I start getting them, he will just up the dosage of

prempro. So far, so good.

[Guest guest]

I'm on HRT - but I take a Prempro pill each morning. No days off. I

spotted one morning - the second week I was on it. Took a second pill and

it stopped and I haven't had it since. I can't use patches of any kind.

I'm allergic to the adhesive in them. I feel much better, and not depressed

anymore (well - unless I think about my Mom) and that's probably normal.

Before the HRT, I really had gotten to the point that I didn't really care

about anything except my job. And I've NEVER been depressed pre-menopause.

Just since I zeroed out on hormones. I refuse to have periods, though. My

doc said that if I start getting them, he will just up the dosage of

prempro. So far, so good.

[Guest guest]

Yeah Robin , That is one of the main reasons why I did not go for the HRT as

I did not want periods and the DR said I would have them. Yesterday at work

I think most of the women were complaining of TOM, aches and pains etc. I

AM FREE ! FREE AT LAST!

NNN

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 12/22/2000 2:25:09 AM Pacific Standard Time,

RobinPurtee@... writes:

<< I feel much better, and not depressed

anymore (well - unless I think about my Mom) and that's probably normal. >>

Robin -

Bingo. On January 16th, my Mom will have been in heaven for 6 years. I

still have troubles with that. I sat at my kids' Advent Program, with an

empty spot in the chair next to me, and imagined that my parents were there

with me.... If I really pushed it, I could hear my Dad singing along with

the kids..... Pretty wierd, huh?

Terri

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 12/22/2000 2:25:09 AM Pacific Standard Time,

RobinPurtee@... writes:

<< I feel much better, and not depressed

anymore (well - unless I think about my Mom) and that's probably normal. >>

Robin -

Bingo. On January 16th, my Mom will have been in heaven for 6 years. I

still have troubles with that. I sat at my kids' Advent Program, with an

empty spot in the chair next to me, and imagined that my parents were there

with me.... If I really pushed it, I could hear my Dad singing along with

the kids..... Pretty wierd, huh?

Terri

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 12/22/2000 2:25:09 AM Pacific Standard Time,

RobinPurtee@... writes:

<< I feel much better, and not depressed

anymore (well - unless I think about my Mom) and that's probably normal. >>

Robin -

Bingo. On January 16th, my Mom will have been in heaven for 6 years. I

still have troubles with that. I sat at my kids' Advent Program, with an

empty spot in the chair next to me, and imagined that my parents were there

with me.... If I really pushed it, I could hear my Dad singing along with

the kids..... Pretty wierd, huh?

Terri