by Alta B.
Member since:
March 1, 2007

Hormones and such

January 09, 2009 04:08 PM EST
views: 77 | rating: 10/10 (20 votes) | comments: 36

I have to admit that I really am surprised that my husband and my 3 boys are still here.  I would have packed my little suitcase and headed out the door by now.  Why?  Oh golly gee mo netties!  My hormones have just taken over and an evil woman lives inside me.  I'm a monster! 

Well...

I was a monster.

I went to the doctor on Monday (finally).  I am now on Permarin and my body is freaking out.  Now it's just my body instead of that monster living inside me.  I am getting more sleep, however; I can't for the life of me sleep through the night.  Today is the first day that I have actually wanted to take a nap.  I seem to be getting back the energy that I used to have.  Some of it anyway.  LOL  I sure am laughing again!  I know that my husband understands.  But my poor little boys...One day they will understand (I hope).  LOL

I think that Permarin is gonna work.  Keep your fingers crossed.  My whores have got to stop moaning.

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Comments: 36

Bridget ♥ Jan 9, 2009, 4:10pm EST
I know the feeling!
ChrisJerri S. Jan 9, 2009, 4:11pm EST
I take long walks. Hope you adjust to your medicine.
Angela <:3---}~~~~ M. Jan 9, 2009, 4:13pm EST
Permarin you know what this is right..?
Teresa A. Jan 9, 2009, 4:15pm EST
Have you tried anything natural?
DiAnA D. Jan 9, 2009, 4:16pm EST
been there done that!! give it time.. Evening Primose works great too!!
Alta B. Jan 9, 2009, 4:18pm EST
Angela M - am I missing something here? It is estrogene and I am in menopause.

Teresa A - natural - I haven't tried anything but really I get so bad that I can hardly live with myself.
tammie p. Jan 9, 2009, 4:19pm EST
i hope it works for you
Teresa A. Jan 9, 2009, 4:20pm EST
I use progestrene cream that is all natural and it keeps me from killing people =)
But wild yam cream works too. Depends on whether you are estrogen deficient or not.
Teresa A. Jan 9, 2009, 4:20pm EST
Oh and usually without the side effects of the meds... that's why I mentioned it.
Alta B. Jan 9, 2009, 4:22pm EST
My husband suggested natural too. I considered the side effects too. Thank you so much for thinking of me.
Angela <:3---}~~~~ M. Jan 9, 2009, 4:23pm EST
Alta sent you an email to let you know a bit more about the drug
Carol B Jan 9, 2009, 4:24pm EST
Be careful on that. My mother in law took that and something else. She ended up with estrogen induced breast cancer. She had a mammogram, nothing showed up and 8 months later a mastectomy.
I put up with the monster and so did my kids and husband. I used valerian root to calm down and get some sleep. I used Black cohosh to control the hot flashes and night sweats. All over with now. I would do some research on it.
Marsha S. Jan 9, 2009, 4:24pm EST
~Paying it Forward~
Nellie (The Bad Santa of Gather) Jan 9, 2009, 4:25pm EST
I been in menopause since I was 35, had overian cancer and had full hysteroctomy, so been menopausal for over ten years. I dn't take anything, had allergic reaction to estrogen, and just decided if peeps can't handle me being a bit** they can lump it...lol...actually my only real problem ever has been is the hot attacks....argh
Angela <:3---}~~~~ M. Jan 9, 2009, 4:27pm EST
well sent you two emails cause i left out some info in the first one
**AngelEyez** a. Jan 9, 2009, 4:34pm EST
I hope it works for you hun,and glad to here your at least feeling a little better
Laurie R. Jan 9, 2009, 5:14pm EST
I hope things turn around for you.
Alison H. Jan 9, 2009, 5:15pm EST
I was doing okay with menopause until I started using a vitamin with gluten in it (I have to eat gluten-free as I have celiac disease, which is an intolerance to gluten, the protein in wheat, rye and barley). I felt like I was constantly on edge. When I went to my doctor he asked, "are you eating gluten?" to which I replied, "no." Yet it got me thinking. I looked at the vitamin bottle, and though it was supposed to be gluten-free, it had barley GRASS in it. There is no way they can guarantee that barley grass does not have gluten in it. The chopping machines are just not that picky! So I got off that vitamin and got better within a few weeks.

So, why not check out your health symptoms on www.celiac.com?
Alison H. Jan 9, 2009, 5:18pm EST
Gluten intolerance and celiac disease (which is exacerbated gluten intolerance) are WAY,WAY under-diagnosed in this country. 1 in 133 have celiac disease, and something like 30% of everybody is having a negative reaction to gluten that could be causing a number of health problems and lead to celiac disease. Doctors are often not up-to-date on this.
Nana to Seven Cutiepies Jan 9, 2009, 5:26pm EST
I hope you feel better soon.
.* Sandi * Jan 9, 2009, 5:28pm EST
im glad things are getting better
Marianne R. Jan 9, 2009, 6:10pm EST
Hope it all works out for you. Many of those drugs are thought to cause cancer. Might want to look into some natural remedies for your symptoms and moods.
Elle L. Jan 9, 2009, 6:18pm EST
I hope you get it all worked out.
Alta B. Jan 9, 2009, 7:28pm EST
WOW
Thank you all for the great info!
Alta B. Jan 9, 2009, 7:37pm EST
I just read an article about it and it really isn't for me. I'm glad I am feeling better but dang - it just isn't worth that.
I will call my doctor!
C C. Jan 9, 2009, 8:14pm EST
i hope you are felling better soon!
shelly f. Jan 9, 2009, 8:17pm EST
i understand what your going through. i will be 36 in 20 days and i think i may be starting. i am a monster all day. good luck to you.
DJ B. Jan 9, 2009, 8:49pm EST
I have family who has rescued PMU (Pregnant Mare Urine) Mares and foals, so I know first hand the conditions they exist in for virtually their whole lives, and what happenes to their foals if no one adopts them. :'o(
I will never take Premarin.
I hope the Black Cohosh, WIld Yam, and Valerian works when I need it!
Karen M. Jan 9, 2009, 10:01pm EST
That is the good thing about families, they stick with us....
CyberGwen ! Jan 9, 2009, 11:32pm EST
After the two weeks of PMS that I have had, I think that menopause sounds like a blessing right now. I am sorry that it is getting you and I hope that the premarin works!
Robin G. Jan 10, 2009, 8:38am EST
Thank You for sharing with us on All the Points
Monica H. Jan 10, 2009, 1:02pm EST
I am not into the menopause thing yet, but there are days with PMS that I think I might kill someone. During those times it's like an evil witch has come into my body and taken over.
Sassy ... the calm and cool Cat Jan 10, 2009, 7:22pm EST
wow, I was going to say I hope it works out for you, but after reading the comments, maybe you'd better get off the stuff.
Sandra L. Jan 10, 2009, 9:01pm EST
Alison, I am gluten intolerant too and I have found good vitamins that are totally gluten free. Problem is they stink so bad, I can barely gag them down. LOL
Sandra L. Jan 10, 2009, 9:08pm EST
So far behind I'm almost ahead,
I still want to post on the pieces I've read.
I'll get caught up but I don't know when,
until I do, here's a wink ;-) and a 10!

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