☼ Junglechicken

[Frogie]

17 minutes ago, Junglechicken said:

Now I think I have cystitis.....AGAIN! 

 

Frequent urination this morning, and lower abdominal pain.

 

And as for jobs...."always the bridesmaid, never the bride".

 

They should sell test kits over the counter for women.......this is a nightmare.

 

I'm so sorry to hear that!

 

Do you have to go back to the dr? More antibiotics, just like me. 

 

As as far as your job goes, you will be a beautiful bride!

 

I agree, they should sell test kits over the counter, they don't even do that here in the US.

 

Keep me up to date.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Junglechicken]

49 minutes ago, Frogie said:

I'm so sorry to hear that!

 

Do you have to go back to the dr? More antibiotics, just like me. 

 

As as far as your job goes, you will be a beautiful bride!

 

I agree, they should sell test kits over the counter, they don't even do that here in the US.

 

Keep me up to date.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

 

Ah thanks Frogie 

 

I cycled to the medical centre (having walked there and back this morning) - I swear this medical BS is keeping me fit (and not in the right way).

 

Tested NEGATIVE, even though all the symptoms are there.  Discussed the possibility of "IC" with the GP.  He said it could be.

 

He advised me to drink the cystitis sachets, etc and come back if it was still bad, but he said that there was NO infection, but my bladder is likely irritated by bacteria.

 

I'm telling you I'm menopausal, because this is doing my nut!

 

TC,

JC xx

[Frogie]

1 minute ago, Junglechicken said:

 

Ah thanks Frogie 

 

I cycled to the medical centre (having walked there and back this morning) - I swear this medical BS is keeping me fit (and not in the right way).

 

Tested NEGATIVE, even though all the symptoms are there.  Discussed the possibility of "IC" with the GP.  He said it could be.

 

He advised me to drink the cystitis sachets, etc and come back if it was still bad, but he said that there was NO infection.

 

I'm telling you I'm menopausal, because this is doing my nut!

 

TC,

JC xx

No infection! Well, that's good, but bad because you feel so lousy.

 

I know how you feel except my symptoms are different.

 

Take the sachets, and I hope you feel better. I went through surgical menopause 20 years ago. Evening Primrose really helped.

 

I'm going to write on my thread, maybe you can jump over there. Don't want to write my problems on yours.

 

Feel better.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Flowers]

Hi JC

 

You poor thing going through this all over again. 

 

I just wanted to mention that before menopause when it was my TOTM I used to suffer with an irritated bladder.  The two seemed to go in hand. I have no idea what caused it but I just used to put up with it so never found anything that gave relief.  It used to feel like a huge pressure and pain in my bladder  and abdomen that eased as my period  finished. 

 

The right job will come along  - you just have to keep trying. I had millions of interviews before I got my last job before leaving UK. Some never even bothered to let me know I hadn't been successful. Unfortunately, I think it is the norm these days.  At least you are getting through  to interview stage so that is a great sign. 

 

Thinking of you and hope the symptoms ease soon.

 

Lots of love and hugs

 

Flowers xxx

[Junglechicken]

9 hours ago, Flowers said:

Hi JC

 

You poor thing going through this all over again. 

 

I just wanted to mention that before menopause when it was my TOTM I used to suffer with an irritated bladder.  The two seemed to go in hand. I have no idea what caused it but I just used to put up with it so never found anything that gave relief.  It used to feel like a huge pressure and pain in my bladder  and abdomen that eased as my period  finished. 

 

The right job will come along  - you just have to keep trying. I had millions of interviews before I got my last job before leaving UK. Some never even bothered to let me know I hadn't been successful. Unfortunately, I think it is the norm these days.  At least you are getting through  to interview stage so that is a great sign. 

 

Thinking of you and hope the symptoms ease soon.

 

Lots of love and hugs

 

Flowers xxx

 

Hi Flowers,

 

And you've told me this before too, I'm just having a hard time accepting/getting my head around the fact that it's the menopause and changes going on in my body.

 

I REALLY appreciate your sympathy and support as have been pretty feeling sorry for myself, and the cystitis symptoms that keep popping up really mess with my head.  Is it an infection, or isn't it???

 

Im certain the doctors think I'm nuts....."oh no, it's that middle aged lady dressed in Lycra again, clutching her urine sample".

 

As for the job thing, well that's driving me nuts too, lol!  Fortunately the BA contract that was taken away from me previously (2 months ago) has come back again as a permanent role, and I'm being interviewed for that next week.

 

Flowers, thank you for being there and for your wise words.  My GP has had me tested for FSH, but none of them have mentioned hormones as being the culprit.

 

Lots of love ang hugs,

JC xxx

 

PS. My nausea stopped when my TOTM started!

[apace41]

25 minutes ago, Junglechicken said:

Im certain the doctors think I'm nuts....."oh no, it's that middle aged lady dressed in Lycra again, clutching her urine sample".

 

THIS made me laugh out loud.

 

Glad you are doing a little better, JC.

 

Best,

 

Andy

[Junglechicken]

4 minutes ago, apace41 said:

 

THIS made me laugh out loud.

 

Glad you are doing a little better, JC.

 

Best,

 

Andy

 

Oh good Andy 

 

Also feeling a little more positive this morning, as our shower has been fixed and has some power now.

 

Best,

JC

[Frogie]

Hi JC:

 

Your comment made me kinda chuckle too. I could just see you riding your bike in leggings carrying your urine.

 

I don't ride a bike, I drive so at least people don't see me with my urine until I get out of the car in my leggings carrying it into the dr.

 

I still have a lot of anxiety, but I'm trying to ride it out. No pun intended at all.

 

Hope you are feeling better.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Junglechicken]

1 hour ago, Frogie said:

Hi JC:

 

Your comment made me kinda chuckle too. I could just see you riding your bike in leggings carrying your urine.

 

I don't ride a bike, I drive so at least people don't see me with my urine until I get out of the car in my leggings carrying it into the dr.

 

I still have a lot of anxiety, but I'm trying to ride it out. No pun intended at all.

 

Hope you are feeling better.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

 

Frogie,

 

To be fair, the sample is in my rucksack and not in my hand, lol!

 

Keep on riding Frogie, that's all you can do...and DO buy the supplements I mentioned for your CNS.  I am a LOT better than I was, and I am pretty sure that because of the diet change, exercise, therapy and supplements, I have been able to withstand the AD dose drop.

 

Anyway, we are at my MIL's for a night - woo hoo!

 

TC,

JC xx

[Frogie]

1 minute ago, Junglechicken said:

 

Frogie,

 

To be fair, the sample is in my rucksack and not in my hand, lol!

 

Keep on riding Frogie, that's all you can do...and DO buy the supplements I mentioned for your CNS.  I am a LOT better than I was, and I am pretty sure that because of the diet change, exercise, therapy and supplements, I have been able to withstand the AD dose drop.

 

Anyway, we are at my MIL's for a night - woo hoo!

 

TC,

JC xx

JC:

 

Just kidding. I have to keep some sense of humor or I really will go crazy.

 

I'm going to talk to my fiancé about the supplements. Right now money is kinda tight.

 

Have fun at your MIL's, I'm lucky I love mine.

 

I'm asking everyone I talk to, just keep reassuring me that I'll be ok, and I'll make it. I appreciate that.

 

Hope you are feeling a little better.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Junglechicken]

12 minutes ago, Frogie said:

JC:

 

Just kidding. I have to keep some sense of humor or I really will go crazy.

 

I'm going to talk to my fiancé about the supplements. Right now money is kinda tight.

 

Have fun at your MIL's, I'm lucky I love mine.

 

I'm asking everyone I talk to, just keep reassuring me that I'll be ok, and I'll make it. I appreciate that.

 

Hope you are feeling a little better.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

 

I hear you re: the humour 

 

YOU WILL BE OK Frogie!  

 

You have been experiencing anxiety symptoms for the last few days (e.g shortness of breath), and you're still fine.  You have even kept your sense of humour!

 

This is an "anxiety phase" you're going through which will pass.

 

TC,

JC xx

[Frogie]

5 minutes ago, Junglechicken said:

 

I hear you re: the humour 

 

YOU WILL BE OK Frogie!  

 

You have been experiencing anxiety symptoms for the last few days (e.g shortness of breath), and you're still fine.  You have even kept your sense of humour!

 

This is an "anxiety phase" you're going through which will pass.

 

TC,

JC xx

Thanks JC:

 

I really appreciate the reassurance. I should be ok in a few days.

 

I really appreciate everyone being so caring and telling me I'll be ok. That's what I need the most. It will pass in a few more days. And I'll be back to normal.

 

I'm getting ready to check out the supplements you suggested so I can talk to my fiancé.

 

You really are a good friend even though we have never met. I hope we do someday. I know we would get along with our leggings lol...

 

Have fun at your MIL's. 😝 I love my MIL, my FIL doesn't like me for some reason, so I just leave him alone. Better that way. He doesn't like a lot of people so I don't feel bad.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Junglechicken]

46 minutes ago, Frogie said:

Thanks JC:

 

I really appreciate the reassurance. I should be ok in a few days.

 

I really appreciate everyone being so caring and telling me I'll be ok. That's what I need the most. It will pass in a few more days. And I'll be back to normal.

 

I'm getting ready to check out the supplements you suggested so I can talk to my fiancé.

 

You really are a good friend even though we have never met. I hope we do someday. I know we would get along with our leggings lol...

 

Have fun at your MIL's. 😝 I love my MIL, my FIL doesn't like me for some reason, so I just leave him alone. Better that way. He doesn't like a lot of people so I don't feel bad.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

 

We will meet one day Frogie.

 

Its not difficult organising things overseas with the Internet.

 

We would just have to decide on a location in the US!

 

MIL is being civilised for a change which is refreshing, and the food here is really good, lol!

 

TC,

JC xx

[Frogie]

2 minutes ago, Junglechicken said:

 

We will meet one day Frogie.

 

Its not difficult organising things overseas with the Internet.

 

We would just have to decide on a location in the US!

 

MIL is being civilised for a change which is refreshing, and the food here is really good, lol!

 

TC,

JC xx

I really hope we do get to meet. I can't wait until we are both well enough.

 

I can see us both walking down the street in our leggings and people staring at us. It will be fun.

 

The food is good because they do know how to cook and you don't have too! I'm glad she is being cvilized always makes it much more pleasurable.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Junglechicken]

We just got back from visiting my MILs.  Visit went well on the whole.

 

BUT did not feel strong during my 30min run today 

 

Felt weak through the hips and upper body - I need to start strength training, to get around this.

 

Also, afterwards, experienced IBS and bladder sensitivity/urgency.

 

Getting my FSH test result on Tuesday, but I just WISH a GP would tell me that all these symptoms I'm getting are because I'm in the peri-menopause 

 

Right now my bladder isn't happy because I had to wait a bit too long before I could pee.  Its residual pain from having to wait, and the bladder gets irritated.

 

Just need answers.

 

 

[Frogie]

31 minutes ago, Junglechicken said:

We just got back from visiting my MILs.  Visit went well on the whole.

 

BUT did not feel strong during my 30min run today 

 

Felt weak through the hips and upper body - I need to start strength training, to get around this.

 

Also, afterwards, experienced IBS and bladder sensitivity/urgency.

 

Getting my FSH test result on Tuesday, but I just WISH a GP would tell me that all these symptoms I'm getting are because I'm in the peri-menopause 

 

Right now my bladder isn't happy because I had to wait a bit too long before I could pee.  Its residual pain from having to wait, and the bladder gets irritated.

 

Just need answers.

 

 

JC:

 

I'm so sorry you are going through this again. It's not fun at all.

 

My ear hurts again. I don't want to go on another antibiotic, I've been on enough. I told my fiancé maybe it was because of the wind,. but he didn't buy it.

 

I'm glad you had a decent time at your MIL's. Could have been much worse.

 

You are lucky to be able to run 30 minutes. I used to run, but stopped when I started getting Lexapro fat lol... I couldn't run 30 seconds now. I really need to exercise. I should have never stopped running, but I can't now with my foot. I have nerve damage in it from a fall through concrete steps.

 

Hopefully the dr will have answers for you and the FSH test. But I bet it is menopausal. But I'm not a dr.

 

Keep your chin up.

 

My anxiety is almost gone!

 

Take care my friend,

Frogie xx

[Junglechicken]

1 minute ago, Frogie said:

JC:

 

I'm so sorry you are going through this again. It's not fun at all.

 

My ear hurts again. I don't want to go on another antibiotic, I've been on enough. I told my fiancé maybe it was because of the wind,. but he didn't buy it.

 

I'm glad you had a decent time at your MIL's. Could have been much worse.

 

You are lucky to be able to run 30 minutes. I used to run, but stopped when I started getting Lexapro fat lol... I couldn't run 30 seconds now. I really need to exercise. I should have never stopped running, but I can't now with my foot. I have nerve damage in it from a fall through concrete steps.

 

Hopefully the dr will have answers for you and the FSH test. But I bet it is menopausal. But I'm not a dr.

 

Keep your chin up.

 

My anxiety is almost gone!

 

Take care my friend,

Frogie xx

 

Thanks Frogie,  I really appreciate it 

 

I REALLY, REALLY hope that you and Flowers are right.......I mean don't most women remember what it was like to go through those changes?

 

Sorry to hear that your ear is hurting again, it could be your sinuses as they effect the ears and as you just dropped your dose....well that can just "stir things up" in general.

 

If I don't get an answer from the FSH test, then I'm going to have to get other tests done.  There is a website which lists the "66 Peri menopause - menopause symptoms" women can experience, and I can tick off a whole load.  Doctors just don't help at all.  Earlier this year I had "Full Blood Count" checked which was normal, blood sugar was normal, and so it goes on.

 

I know what you mean about getting "Lexapro fat"......that was me too, especially last year when I went on a binge because my weight was dropping.  I was lucky I didn't end up diabetic because of that, but my cholesterol increased.  Despite dropping my dose a month ago, the weight isn't shifting at all.

 

Ughhh! feeling frustrated this evening. 

 

Last night we watched the movie "Bucket list", I woke up with anxiety in the middle of the night and realised this morning that I had dreamt that my PAP test had shown up positive!

 

Glad your anxiety has almost gone, that's great Frogie - you see it was "just a phase".

 

TC,

JC xx

 

 

 

[Frogie]

15 minutes ago, Junglechicken said:

 

Thanks Frogie,  I really appreciate it 

 

I REALLY, REALLY hope that you and Flowers are right.......I mean don't most women remember what it was like to go through those changes?

 

Sorry to hear that your ear is hurting again, it could be your sinuses as they effect the ears and as you just dropped your dose....well that can just "stir things up" in general.

 

If I don't get an answer from the FSH test, then I'm going to have to get other tests done.  There is a website which lists the "66 Peri menopause - menopause symptoms" women can experience, and I can tick off a whole load.  Doctors just don't help at all.  Earlier this year I had "Full Blood Count" checked which was normal, blood sugar was normal, and so it goes on.

 

I know what you mean about getting "Lexapro fat"......that was me too, especially last year when I went on a binge because my weight was dropping.  I was lucky I didn't end up diabetic because of that, but my cholesterol increased.  Despite dropping my dose a month ago, the weight isn't shifting at all.

 

Ughhh! feeling frustrated this evening. 

 

Last night we watched the movie "Bucket list", I woke up with anxiety in the middle of the night and realised this morning that I had dreamt that my PAP test had shown up positive!

 

Glad your anxiety has almost gone, that's great Frogie - you see it was "just a phase".

 

TC,

JC xx

 

 

 

JC:

 

I've never seen that movie. Don't think I want to if you woke up with anxiety in the middle of the night.

 

I used to be skinny until I started taking Lexapro. Now, like I've said, people have asked me when I'm due. I look pregnant. That's why I wear leggings and t-shirts. To hide my fat.

 

I can't tell you what menopause is like because I had surgical menopause. But I do remember I was hot and cold, felt weak, wanted to eat anything that remotely acted like sugar. I took Evening Primrose and it helped a lot.

 

If your complete blood work came out fine and this FSH is ok, just relax, it's menopause. You will me fine.

 

I had a frustrating evening last night. It was nice to talk with you. My weight hasn't shifted for over a year!

 

Just relax, it's just a phase like my anxiety.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[manymoretodays]

Yes.......it's peri menopause!!! 

 

Sure we remember.  I hit menopause at age 44.......on the early end of normal, but okay..........possibly, quite probably from hormonal dis regulation that the psych meds caused in my case.  I was on a lot of them over a long period of time.  So.........theoretically I was in peri menopause probably from age 35 on.  I'm not sure when my unmedicated older sisters paused but I think it was probably closer to age 50.  

 

Unfortunately the peri part can go on for quite awhile, but at least you know what you are dealing with.  Fluctuating hormones.  Hopefully your FSH confirms.........follicle stimulating hormone............if not, it may just be because the level fluctuates throughout the day and the timing of your blood draw didn't pick up a low.  Are you considering hormone treatment or are you on the pill?  Just wondering........I have no advice in this regard.  I've stayed on some bioidenticals(hormones) since menopause or maybe slightly before.  I cut the dose in half after I got here.......I don't know why.........I guess to stay on the safe side of things really.

 

Glad you got some travel in and it all went good enough. 

 

Happy peri menopause.  Menopause itself rocks!   I mean compared to having periods.   We don't get medals for this stuff but yah........I remember!

 

Best,

mmt

 

 

[Junglechicken]

12 hours ago, manymoretodays said:

Yes.......it's peri menopause!!! 

 

Sure we remember.  I hit menopause at age 44.......on the early end of normal, but okay..........possibly, quite probably from hormonal dis regulation that the psych meds caused in my case.  I was on a lot of them over a long period of time.  So.........theoretically I was in peri menopause probably from age 35 on.  I'm not sure when my unmedicated older sisters paused but I think it was probably closer to age 50.  

 

Unfortunately the peri part can go on for quite awhile, but at least you know what you are dealing with.  Fluctuating hormones.  Hopefully your FSH confirms.........follicle stimulating hormone............if not, it may just be because the level fluctuates throughout the day and the timing of your blood draw didn't pick up a low.  Are you considering hormone treatment or are you on the pill?  Just wondering........I have no advice in this regard.  I've stayed on some bioidenticals(hormones) since menopause or maybe slightly before.  I cut the dose in half after I got here.......I don't know why.........I guess to stay on the safe side of things really.

 

Glad you got some travel in and it all went good enough. 

 

Happy peri menopause.  Menopause itself rocks!   I mean compared to having periods.   We don't get medals for this stuff but yah........I remember!

 

Best,

mmt

 

 

 

Thanks MMT,

 

Really appreciate your input on this, as its doing my nut - literally!  I'm 43 so considering some health professionals have said "you're too young to be going through THE CHANGE", they're SO wrong.

 

I'm going crazy with all these physical symptoms, and they don't seem to have anything to do with WD either.  However, I also think that the effect of Lexapro on my hormones has been such that it has induced the peri-menopause.

 

At the moment my appetite has gone - vanished, which is completely unlike me, then its IBS, then its bladder sensitivity, my hair keeps falling out from the roots, and I have also started having weird and disturbing dreams.

 

I've never been on the pill, and as for hormone treatment, well I haven't got to that discussion yet with my GP.

 

All I can say is, "watch this space", as this ain't pretty.

 

Best,

JC

[Junglechicken]

12 hours ago, Frogie said:

JC:

 

I've never seen that movie. Don't think I want to if you woke up with anxiety in the middle of the night.

 

I used to be skinny until I started taking Lexapro. Now, like I've said, people have asked me when I'm due. I look pregnant. That's why I wear leggings and t-shirts. To hide my fat.

 

I can't tell you what menopause is like because I had surgical menopause. But I do remember I was hot and cold, felt weak, wanted to eat anything that remotely acted like sugar. I took Evening Primrose and it helped a lot.

 

If your complete blood work came out fine and this FSH is ok, just relax, it's menopause. You will me fine.

 

I had a frustrating evening last night. It was nice to talk with you. My weight hasn't shifted for over a year!

 

Just relax, it's just a phase like my anxiety.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

 

Frogie,

 

I'm really struggling to relax with all this going on!

 

So far, I have attended interviews with full blown cystitis, and last week a heavy TOTM!  Seriously, if the interviewers knew what was going on with me, they would run a mile - having said that, I didn't get the job, so ..........

 

Hey ho, I'm hanging in there.

 

TC,

JC xxxx

[Frogie]

3 hours ago, Junglechicken said:

 

Frogie,

 

I'm really struggling to relax with all this going on!

 

So far, I have attended interviews with full blown cystitis, and last week a heavy TOTM!  Seriously, if the interviewers knew what was going on with me, they would run a mile - having said that, I didn't get the job, so ..........

 

Hey ho, I'm hanging in there.

 

TC,

JC xxxx

JC:

 

The right job will come along, even with the bladder problems you are having!

 

Just hang in there.

 

You will be fine. That's what I keep telling myself.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Flowers]

Hi JC

 

Glad the visit with the MIL went OK.

 

You are having another busy week of it with interviews and test results etc.  I hope this week will be good for you.

 

Getting back to this menopause stuff I believe that sometimes the hormone level test is not accurate due to fluctuating hormone levels as MMT says. Maybe ask your Dr about this?

 

Sorry you are having so many disturbing symptoms. Are you sure that some of them are not related to WD? You have just done a drop so that may be the answer.

 

Love from Flowers xxx

[Junglechicken]

That's another interview done.........

 

And relax.......................!

 

They rang half an hour earlier than I was scheduled for.

[Frogie]

17 minutes ago, Junglechicken said:

That's another interview done.........

 

And relax.......................!

 

They rang half an hour earlier than I was scheduled for.

JC:

 

Good luck!

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Junglechicken]

Just now, Frogie said:

JC:

 

Good luck!

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

 

Thanks Frogie!

 

I have another interview on Wednesday as well with another company, and maybe a face to face with this company if I did well at this one.

 

I've been keeping track of the on-going chit chat between you, Flowers et al., 

 

Got some stuff to do, and will be back "online" a bit later.

 

TC,

JC xx

[Frogie]

7 minutes ago, Junglechicken said:

 

Thanks Frogie!

 

I have another interview on Wednesday as well with another company, and maybe a face to face with this company if I did well at this one.

 

I've been keeping track of the on-going chit chat between you, Flowers et al., 

 

Got some stuff to do, and will be back "online" a bit later.

 

TC,

JC xx

JC:

 

I look forward to talking to you.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Junglechicken]

Folks,

 

Having come back down to earth after the interview earlier.....

 

So this morning I had no appetite, my bladder has been better today (I had to take Ibuprofen last night before bed) but I have been jittery, anxious etc.,  Feel "out of sorts"?

 

Sorry for the detail, but I also seem to experience about 4 bowel movements a day.

 

Probably a combination of WD and peri-meno?

 

JC x

[apace41]

1 minute ago, Junglechicken said:

Sorry for the detail, but I also seem to experience about 4 bowel movements a day.

 

JC, 

 

I believe this to be part of the withdrawal and autonomic dysregulation process for many people.  I know that I can go 3,4 even 5 times a day and (pardon me if you think YOU were too detailed) each one is productive so it's not just like an IBS/constipation kind of thing.  It is hard to fathom but I think most of what you are feeling is withdrawal and NOT menopause (all due respect to the ladies going through it).  Given the large cut you recently made and the onset of all of this, I would opt for that as the primary cause.

 

Hang in there.  Impressed you handled the interview feeling like that.

 

Best,

 

Andy

[Frogie]

 

6 minutes ago, Junglechicken said:

Folks,

 

Having come back down to earth after the interview earlier.....

 

So this morning I had no appetite, my bladder has been better today (I had to take Ibuprofen last night before bed) but I have been jittery, anxious etc.,  Feel "out of sorts"?

 

Sorry for the detail, but I also seem to experience about 4 bowel movements a day.

 

Probably a combination of WD and peri-meno?

 

JC x

JC:

 

That's my day except for the interview lol... Mine is WD

 

Sorry you feel like that it's no fun.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Junglechicken]

14 minutes ago, apace41 said:

 

JC, 

 

I believe this to be part of the withdrawal and autonomic dysregulation process for many people.  I know that I can go 3,4 even 5 times a day and (pardon me if you think YOU were too detailed) each one is productive so it's not just like an IBS/constipation kind of thing.  It is hard to fathom but I think most of what you are feeling is withdrawal and NOT menopause (all due respect to the ladies going through it).  Given the large cut you recently made and the onset of all of this, I would opt for that as the primary cause.

 

Hang in there.  Impressed you handled the interview feeling like that.

 

Best,

 

Andy

 

Hi Andy,

 

Thank you for mentioning that you're going through the same bowel movement issues (LOL ).  Its comforting to know I'm not going crazy here!  Gotta laugh.

 

I hear you, its all probably due to the big dose drop a month ago exactly.

 

My FSH test result will be revealed tomorrow.  As the ladies have been saying, hormones fluctuate throughout the day, daily, weekly etc.,  so its difficult to get any accuracy with the FSH results.

 

I'm still at the right age for the peri-meno, and so its also possible that I'm experiencing a combination of both WD and peri-meno symptoms.

 

Hey ho, I'm hanging in there and pacing myself.

 

Best,

JC

 

 

[Flowers]

HI JC

 

Just wanted to chip in here.  Poor Andy having to sort all us women out but he does do  a wonderful job!

 

As you already know I did experience irritable bladder when peri and going through the menopause but I didn't experience anxiety, lack of appetite or bowel problems.  I get all of that in WD instead!!  

 

So I think Andy is right - our systems go into overdrive in WD which affects our bowels and probably bladder too.

 

Its horrible  and I hope you feel better soon.

 

Love from Flowers xxx

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Junglechicken]

1 hour ago, Flowers said:

HI JC

 

Just wanted to chip in here.  Poor Andy having to sort all us women out but he does do  a wonderful job!

 

As you already know I did experience irritable bladder when peri and going through the menopause but I didn't experience anxiety, lack of appetite or bowel problems.  I get all of that in WD instead!!  

 

So I think Andy is right - our systems go into overdrive in WD which affects our bowels and probably bladder too.

 

Its horrible  and I hope you feel better soon.

 

Love from Flowers xxx

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hi Flowers, Frogie, Andy and MMT,

 

Thank you all for being there, and for not judging me.

 

I knew there would be consequences to the 50% drop and there have been.  But they are nothing like what I experienced over 2 yrs ago when I thought I was dying.

 

This time round I am a lot more emotionally stable, physically healthier, and more settled than I was back then.  Back then I was still headed for the bottom of the "black hole".

 

My plan? I'll be holding for several months before the next drop.

 

Anyway, its bed time for me this side of the pond.

 

Thinking of you all, and thanks again.

 

TC,

JC xx

 

 

 

 

[Frogie]

3 minutes ago, Junglechicken said:

 

Hi Flowers, Frogie, Andy and MMT,

 

Thank you all for being there, and for not judging me.

 

I knew there would be consequences to the 50% drop and there have been.  But they are nothing like what I experienced over 2 yrs ago when I thought I was dying.

 

This time round I am a lot more emotionally stable, physically healthier, and more settled than I was back then.  Back then I was still headed for the bottom of the "black hole".

 

My plan? I'll be holding for several months before the next drop.

 

Anyway, its bed time for me this side of the pond.

 

Thinking of you all, and thanks again.

 

TC,

JC xx

 

 

 

 

Hi JC:

 

I'm are not here to judge you at all.

 

I want to support my friends, just as I hope they don't judge me and are willing to help.

 

You are doing great!

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Flowers]

Dear JC

 

We are all doing the best we can and learning a lot along the way and it feels like a very long way somedays!!

 

This journey is hard enough without being judgemental.

 

Like Frogie says we are here to support each other in any way that we can. 

 

It is good news that you don't feel as bad as you did a couple of years ago.  You got through those terrible times and that will help you get through the days ahead.

 

I am sure you will be fine and we will be here beside you.

 

Love from Flowers xxx

 

 

[manymoretodays]

7 hours ago, apace41 said:

It is hard to fathom but I think most of what you are feeling is withdrawal and NOT menopause (all due respect to the ladies going through it).  Given the large cut you recently made and the onset of all of this, I would opt for that as the primary cause.

 

I somewhat agree apace.  It most definitely, probably, is perimenopausal, or hormonal stuff  to some degree.  To some degree.   I mean I think hormones really can be responsible for a lot of mood fluctuation and obsessions and a lot of what gets labeled mental illness.  And certainly W/D throws off the normal balance to some degree too.  It's complicated.......how all the systems in the body do interact and signal each other.   Anyway......I agree.

 

Yes JC......."peri" menopause could be part of what you are seeking to be assured of.......you said you want answers.  If or if not the FSH "suggests" "peri"menopause doesn't really matter does it........as long as you know, intuitively, that sure, you will pause one of these years........maybe not for 5 or 10.   You may work on finding out how others cope, which may help somewhat.  That's no solution though.......getting fixated on another normal process for women.  I mean you can possibly be kinder to yourself, and use more coping that works for you.......... being more patient with yourself perhaps, and less of a patient for others.   Being your own healer in a sense.  That's what so many of us have had to do after investing $$$$$ in stuff that, at least for me, frankly made me sicker.  

 

It sounds like you are doing great with getting on off the couch and the exercise.  That's huge.  And WILL DEFINITELY help.  Who cares if you are not as fit as you once were.  This isn't a race.

 

And sure, don't write off W/D.......of course that's a factor.  You are going through SOME withdrawal.......not as bad as before though..........I am happy about that, truly am.

 

The "itis" part of cystitis just means inflammation.  I'm glad it's not infection.  When I get a little anxious or especially if I am running late for something.......I always feel like I have to wee.  So......maybe it's just anxiey/fears.......obsession.........that causes the inflammation?  I mean Idk.  This isn't professional medical advice.  Not that I trust that anymore anyway.

 

And definitely W/D is going on.  Hey........you haven't checked in the looney bin or anything like I did...........you are doing great!!!  Breathe, relax, slow down, and pay attention.  It's going to be just fine.  You are doing great.  

 

Sleeping well I hope.

 

Love, peace,

manymoretodays