Seeking Advice on Hysterectomy

H., I had a hyster when I was 26 due to Endometriosis and I am now 67...I am and have been all these years, on Premarin, the generic did not work for me so I have to take the straight stuff...I am also on a low dose of Paxil.
So with both of these I am able to lead a very normal life. I am very busy (retired) and have a store on Ebay and Esty (just working on this one)and I am doing fine. You might want to talk with DR but this does OK for me. Know I am much older than you, but this did the trick for me. Course you have little ones to cope with on a daily basis, so you have an additional situation.

Good Luck...N. (website (Yesterday/Todays Market on Ebay)

I also recommend the progesterone cream and looking and Dr. John lee's books, It has helped me with my endometriosis, so much that I did not have to have a hystorectomy and other surgeries. My mom uses it too after having a full hystorectomy at 35 years old.
Hugs,
D.

When I had my hysterectomy, I thought I was losing my mind. Night sweats, hot flashes during the day, insomnia, mood swings, headaches, feelings of depression....try driving your kids to school and going to work on 2 hours sleep. I went to my gynecologist, who prescribed me a few Ambien. That helped with the insomnia for about 2-3 days, then, back to the cycle of where I thought I was losing it. I went to my Primary Care Physician, who referred me to a Neurologist for the headaches. I now take a low dose of Nortriptyline for the headaches and it is also an anti-depressant. This got me out of that hysterectomy funk. For the hot flashes, I tried Black Cohosh, Premarin, Evening Primrose, Estroven, Soy, Progesterone Lotion, etc...nothing worked. I decided to try my Birth Control pills which contain a small amount of estrogen. I did discuss the pros/cons of this with my gynecologist. I haven't had a hot flash since. For me, it backed off the hot flashes, which allows me to sleep better, which in turn has rid me of the insomnia and the anxiety that comes with it. Good Luck!

See Brittney at Desert Sage Herbs in Chandler or Kita at Chakra 4 in Phoenix. They are both herbalists who should be able to help you.

I also had a hyster for Endometriosis and Adenomyosis, however, they left my ovaries. Therefore, I know nothing about your menopause symptoms. However, I know a lot about depression. Go see your doc again. Not all meds work for everyone, or they work for awhile, and then quit. Keep pushing for a med and dose that works for you. Maybe even go see a Psychologist for a little talk therapy. If your doc isn't taking you seriously, find a different doc. Good luck!

H.,
I have just started seeing a naturopathic doctor who is fabulous! He is the first doctor in 17 years to get to the root of my problem--not just throw more prescriptions at me. His name is Brendan McCarthy, Protea Medical Center ph. # ###-###-####. He's in Tempe. Takes me about 15-20 mins from south Chandler. Hope it helps! He really takes a lot of time with you!
Good luck!
K.

I know a lot of people have had some luck with natural remedies. There is a topical cream that is made from yams I think and has natural estrogen in it. You can get it at Whole Foods and possibly Sunflower Market. Ask the vitamin people about it. The one I knew about was mail order from Florida and was called Serenity Cream. The only other relief I know of is Evening Primrose, also available at natural food stores.

Good luck!

There are plenty of natural options for you! Have you considered seeing a naturopathic doctor? Check out www.naturopathic.org or www.lifesculpting.biz if you're in the East Valley.

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It breaks my heart...I'm so sorry. I'd love to help you with a herbal program. Shaklee has natural herbs and vitamins that can help you with the hot flashes and the depression. I've been taking the product Moodlift for depression and it has helped me more than anything else. Please check out my website and e-mail me with any questions you may have.
I wish you health and wellness!
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I had my complete hysterectomy over 2 years ago and have had great luck with an estrogen patch. I opted for that since I only have to change it once a week and it goes directly into my system and bypasses the liver.