Guest guest Posted August 14, 2005 Report Share Posted August 14, 2005 ----- Original Message ----- From: Sam Rocci > I wanted to pose a few female issue questions... After my last pregnancy two years ago I had some heavy bleeding, very normal. My RA came out of remission and proceeded to kick my butt. Now I am still continuing to experience very heavy periods with very large clots. I am just wondering if this may somehow be related to meds, inflammation etc... Has anyone else had this type of experience while taking the usual rounds of prednisone, mtx, or Humira? I wasn't diagnosed with any diseases at age 25 (I'm 54 now), but went through the heavy periods and clots. Ended up having a total hysterectomy. Keep your ovaries if at all possible. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2005 Report Share Posted August 14, 2005 Nina prior to being pregnant I was on the pill and only had my period once every third month. After my son was born I experienced exactly what you are describing and it continued on until just recently. (the last few years) I am thinking it was hormonal and now that I seem to have my hormones balanced my cycle is regular, without the incredibly heavy days with clots or PMS. Dorey www.LivingWithRheumatoidArthritis.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Nina Rheumatoid Arthritis Sent: Sunday, August 14, 2005 11:10 AM Subject: Re: Female Issues ----- Original Message ----- From: Sam Rocci > I wanted to pose a few female issue questions... After my last pregnancy two years ago I had some heavy bleeding, very normal. My RA came out of remission and proceeded to kick my butt. Now I am still continuing to experience very heavy periods with very large clots. I am just wondering if this may somehow be related to meds, inflammation etc... Has anyone else had this type of experience while taking the usual rounds of prednisone, mtx, or Humira? I wasn't diagnosed with any diseases at age 25 (I'm 54 now), but went through the heavy periods and clots. Ended up having a total hysterectomy. Keep your ovaries if at all possible. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2005 Report Share Posted August 14, 2005 Sorry Sam I replied to Nina's reply. Since I had the same symptoms and by using methods to reduce hormonal imbalances have cleared them up, I suspect it's hormonal. Was for me and I went through that heavy period for 10 years before getting it figured out. It's nice to have my life back, on the heavy days (1 1/2 - 2 days) I couldn't even allow myself to sleep more than an hour or two, it was that heavy. Dorey ----- Original Message ----- From: " Sam Rocci " <samrocci@...> <Rheumatoid Arthritis > Sent: Sunday, August 14, 2005 9:27 AM Subject: Female Issues >I wanted to pose a few female issue questions... After my last > pregnancy two years ago I had some heavy bleeding, very normal. My RA > came out of remission and proceeded to kick my butt. Now I am still > continuing to experience very heavy periods with very large clots. I > am just wondering if this may somehow be related to meds, > inflammation etc... Has anyone else had this type of experience while > taking the usual rounds of prednisone, mtx, or Humira? I had a DNC > last week to check somethings out and am now considering options... > one of those being a hysterectomy (leaving the ovaries since I am > under 40). Is there a hormone/RA link of some sort? I cannot get a > clear answer from either the rheumy or my primary care.... > I'm just wondering if anyone else is experiencing anything like this... > Thanks for sharing on this very private topic, > Sam > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2005 Report Share Posted August 15, 2005 If I may ask, what types of methods did you use to clear up the hormonal imbalances? I too am homebound 2 days a month, which I can work around being a stay at home mama, still not pleasant getting up every hour at night. I am always open to options...Thanks for the input,SamOn Aug 14, 2005, at 12:15 PM, Dorey wrote: Sorry Sam I replied to Nina's reply. Since I had the same symptoms and by using methods to reduce hormonal imbalances have cleared them up, I suspect it's hormonal. Was for me and I went through that heavy period for 10 years before getting it figured out. It's nice to have my life back, on the heavy days (1 1/2 - 2 days) I couldn't even allow myself to sleep more than an hour or two, it was that heavy. Dorey ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sam Rocci" <samrocci@...> <Rheumatoid Arthritis > Sent: Sunday, August 14, 2005 9:27 AM Subject: Female Issues >I wanted to pose a few female issue questions... After my last > pregnancy two years ago I had some heavy bleeding, very normal. My RA > came out of remission and proceeded to kick my butt. Now I am still > continuing to experience very heavy periods with very large clots. I > am just wondering if this may somehow be related to meds, > inflammation etc... Has anyone else had this type of experience while > taking the usual rounds of prednisone, mtx, or Humira? I had a DNC > last week to check somethings out and am now considering options... > one of those being a hysterectomy (leaving the ovaries since I am > under 40). Is there a hormone/RA link of some sort? I cannot get a > clear answer from either the rheumy or my primary care.... > I'm just wondering if anyone else is experiencing anything like this... > Thanks for sharing on this very private topic, > Sam > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2005 Report Share Posted August 15, 2005 I am 44 and was told by my PCP that I am peri menopausal. Having a hyperactive thyroid doesnt help. I went through a bout of it, hotflashes and severe body changes. At that time I was flaring badly also. I had been started on arava around that time and I think that actually set it off. I noticed that caffiene made my symptoms worse, and I found that taking lemon balm, made into a tea from the leaves helped. The symptoms stopped about two weeks ago. I am drinking alot of water, eating alot of fruit and green veggies, my favorite are field greens and spinach. I had to switch from hot chocolate to chai tea because the chocolate seems to bother me. I found that trying to balance your body with natural herbs can be beneficial if made into a tea. If you want to explore that option, here is a link that might be useful. http://www.holistic-online.com/Herbal-Med/Hol_Herb_for_diseases.htm Be well all, Deborah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2005 Report Share Posted August 15, 2005 I spent some time with a lady who went through menopause at 30. This isn't a great thing because of all the side effects of menopause and she was challenged. Out of this she learned how to cope and correct the hormonal imbalances women suffer during menopause. Some of the most important things she stated were having a healthy diet, meaning staying away from the items listed as "white death". Ensuring that when the body suffers stress and equal period of rest is allowed to recover because stress causes hormonal imbalances. The adrenal glands (stress glands) must be in good working order and the body must be eliminating waste very regular. As she put it, 3 trains go in the tunnel, 3 trains come out otherwise there is a crash inside the tunnel. When we are not eliminating the waste our bodies begin to absorb nutrients from the waste products. The body absorbs estrogen from the waste remaining in the body. The body must be receiving enough quality nutrition each day to support healthy hormone balance. Since I have detoxified my body, done a parasite cleanse (this is ongoing) to assist the adrenal glands because they can not function normally if the body is filled with parasites and ensure that I have regular (2 - 3 bowel movements per day) I have not suffered any hormonal imbalances. My cycle is what I would consider normal, still 2 days are heavy but not clotting and not keeping me almost housebound. I have no symptoms of PMS and in fact have no signs that my cycle is about to start, it's wonderful. I was "almost crazy" for 2 days of the month where I would suffer from anything from depression and weepiness to total claustrophobia (and I am not in any way claustrophobic) for those 2 days. My kids and I just called it the wacko days, or mom's having a calmocazy (spelling) moment. I hated it because I was out of control, I would lash out at people I loved and shake with anger about the littlest things. That is all behind me and I know this because friends are asking me what has changed. I'm so relieved, at times I thought I was going crazy. I deal with stress, both through the nutritional product I choose to take and with meditation everyday. I eat well, and I will share in private the detox diet and food program that I use if you are interested. I ensure that my body is eliminating the waste even if occasionally I need to support my body with herbal treatments. I make sure I rest, knowing that we need a certain amount of deep sleep each day to optimize our health. I ensure that my body is receiving ample nutrition each day.......and I give extra on days of high stress, meaning if I work physically very hard or come across a mentally stressful situation. The last thing I do is learn everyday more ways to ensure my mind is growing and I'm positive and proud of who I am. These are all the things this lady taught me when we spoke and they have worked for me. Dorey www.LivingWithRheumatoidArthritis.com ----- Original Message ----- From: dbargad@... Rheumatoid Arthritis Sent: Monday, August 15, 2005 12:24 AM Subject: Re: Female Issues I am 44 and was told by my PCP that I am peri menopausal. Having a hyperactive thyroid doesnt help. I went through a bout of it, hotflashes and severe body changes. At that time I was flaring badly also. I had been started on arava around that time and I think that actually set it off. I noticed that caffiene made my symptoms worse, and I found that taking lemon balm, made into a tea from the leaves helped. The symptoms stopped about two weeks ago. I am drinking alot of water, eating alot of fruit and green veggies, my favorite are field greens and spinach. I had to switch from hot chocolate to chai tea because the chocolate seems to bother me. I found that trying to balance your body with natural herbs can be beneficial if made into a tea. If you want to explore that option, here is a link that might be useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2005 Report Share Posted August 15, 2005 ----- Original Message ----- On Aug 14, 2005, at 12:15 PM, Dorey wrote: > Sorry Sam I replied to Nina's reply.Since I had the same symptoms and by using methods to reduce hormonal imbalances have cleared them up, I suspect it's hormonal. Was for me and I went through that heavy period for 10 years before getting it figured out. It's nice to have my life back, on the heavy days (1 1/2 - 2 days) I couldn't even allow myself to sleep more than an hour or two, it was that heavy. Mine was caused by cysts on my ovaries. I lost both. I took hormones for 15 years, then quit. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2005 Report Share Posted August 15, 2005 Sam: I had this problem after having my two kids (now 11 and 12.5), and prior to being diagnosed with RA. Keep in mind, I wasn't on any RA meds (other than minocycline for non-RA related reason). I too was told I needed a hysterectomy, but thought it was too drastic of a surgery. I found a new doc who suggest having an ablasion done. It was day surgery, had it done a year ago....and there is virtually no recovery time. I haven't had any problems ever since. Maybe research the procedure and discuss it with your surgeon. It may be an option for you. Best of luck, > I wanted to pose a few female issue questions... After my last > pregnancy two years ago I had some heavy bleeding, very normal. My RA > came out of remission and proceeded to kick my butt. Now I am still > continuing to experience very heavy periods with very large clots. I > am just wondering if this may somehow be related to meds, > inflammation etc... Has anyone else had this type of experience while > taking the usual rounds of prednisone, mtx, or Humira? I had a DNC > last week to check somethings out and am now considering options... > one of those being a hysterectomy (leaving the ovaries since I am > under 40). Is there a hormone/RA link of some sort? I cannot get a > clear answer from either the rheumy or my primary care.... > I'm just wondering if anyone else is experiencing anything like this... > Thanks for sharing on this very private topic, > Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2006 Report Share Posted April 28, 2006 No, but I did get more regular as I lost the weight. I am every 28 days now, whereas before I may miss a month, or be 2 weeks late. M DOB 3/1/05 280/168/160 http://www.tracyslapband.com Female Issues >I was wondering for those of you that have had the lapband for some > time now, did you experience more periods as you lost the weight? It > seems my periods now are coming back with a vengeance. I just had my > period about 2wks ago and now I going through it again...am I catching > up for lost time? Auntie Flo needs to go.... > > Kelli > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2006 Report Share Posted April 29, 2006 Hi Kelli, I hadn't had a " period " in over a year (I'm a bit older than you...) and after surgery I started getting them regularly again for 6 months. Now Anutie Flo has gone to visit with you!!! Thanks for taking her in!!! Hugs, Liz > > I was wondering for those of you that have had the lapband for some > time now, did you experience more periods as you lost the weight? It > seems my periods now are coming back with a vengeance. I just had my > period about 2wks ago and now I going through it again...am I catching > up for lost time? Auntie Flo needs to go.... > > Kelli > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2006 Report Share Posted April 29, 2006 Hey Kelli, Wanted to add my 2 cents... I know the heavier you are the more chances you will not have a "normal" cycle.. The more weight I lose the better my cycles get. It's a good thing that your having a cycle, I don't think your body is "playing catch-up" it's more likely than not that your body is trying to find the right rythym. I once had an OB/GYN tell me when I was larger than "most women would love NOT to have a cycle" I told him he was FULL of it and never went back. Your cycle is the bodys way of "taking care" of itself or "cleaning house" so to speak-sorry for the details.... I worked as a midwife in Texas and we would hear/see women who were concerned about their cycles.. Give your body a chance to find it's own pace.. You are losing weight and it may take sometime for your womenly parts to know whats going on. If it happens next month/cycle then I'd go and get checked out to make sure everything is ok.. Hugs, Kelli <psichikel@...> wrote: I was wondering for those of you that have had the lapband for some time now, did you experience more periods as you lost the weight? It seems my periods now are coming back with a vengeance. I just had my period about 2wks ago and now I going through it again...am I catching up for lost time? Auntie Flo needs to go....KelliDonna D.O.B -2/17/06 224/171/135 Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 Oh Gee Thanks Liz for sharing Auntie Flo with me....lol. Hey I am trying to see about meeting Virginia next weekend in Monterey, you think you'd be up for a visit? We are thinking Saturday around 11am for like a light lunch...let me know if think it would be possible...give me a holler in the email Kelli > > > > I was wondering for those of you that have had the lapband for some > > time now, did you experience more periods as you lost the weight? It > > seems my periods now are coming back with a vengeance. I just had my > > period about 2wks ago and now I going through it again...am I catching > > up for lost time? Auntie Flo needs to go.... > > > > Kelli > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 Thanks Donna, that helps me out quite a bit. I am going through the cramps right now...ugh, they were horrible today, so I did take one Aleve...I know we need to be careful of the Napraxon but it works wonders on cramps that Tylenol doesnt. Anywho..thanks for the info I appreciate it. > I was wondering for those of you that have had the lapband for some > time now, did you experience more periods as you lost the weight? It > seems my periods now are coming back with a vengeance. I just had my > period about 2wks ago and now I going through it again...am I catching > up for lost time? Auntie Flo needs to go.... > > Kelli > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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