Menopausal injections/Hormones

[PlentyOfPlants31]

Hello, this is a first for me to write in a forum, but I really cannot continue the way I am anymore. I've been in chronic severe, days missed out pain for 4 years now, with dismissals through to gaslighting from medical professionals. Finally one Dr in A&E decided to allow me to have scans. Obviously nothing showed up apart from a few cysts that they didn't seem to concerned about. I was put on Zoledex and HRT which caused a rapid decline in my mental health. It also caused cluster headaches and migraines and took away none of my symptoms (apart from periods which was nice!) Fast forward to today... I have been taken off all medication and given the combined mini pill. And mentally I have checked out, I either have no emotions, am apathetic or I am crying.

I'm a primary school teacher who jumps around classes, and the stress of work makes it harder to get up in the mornings. I'm a mum of two and have a busy life with volunteering.

I don't want to sound like I'm moaning or want sympathy, rather direction/help to level my hormones so I can smile and not want to stare into space. Is there anything I can do/or has anyone else experienced this feeling after menopausal injections/HRT .. thank you xx

[bearbellabailey]

decapeptly helped my bleeding but I still get pains badly and it's sent me crazy I'm not the same person I use to be I'm angry more emotional the panic attacks are awful have you asked about having a lap because that's the only true way to diagnose xx

[PlentyOfPlants31 in reply to bearbellabailey]

Thank you, I'm glad it's not just me who thinks they are going crazy, what an awful thing to endure for you!Yes I'm waiting for my lap, this was just to hush the symptoms. Xx

[Loveneige]

I have just started on Zoladex while I wait and wait and wait for my op.I havent as yet got any side effects as its only been 2 weeks but I've put it off for a year as I was scared of the mood swings.

It sounds like you have a full on job and life! I'm in childcare so can relate to the hectic/stressful job yet we need to be happy and enthusiastic for the children.

I dont really have any advise but just wanted you to know I feel you and give you a virtual hug!

Could you get any time for yourself? To chill a bit as it sounds like you're run ragged.

[PlentyOfPlants31 in reply to Loveneige]

Thank you for your kindness 💕 I really hope that it doesn't affect you. I was fine for the first 2 months and thought it was a bit of a miracle drug, but then the side effects did set in. However, 2 of my friends have been on a similar journey, and their bodies didn't react like mine has. Hoping yours doesn't, and you get your lap asap!

I'm going to see if I can take a few days off work and rest, thank you again, hope you get answers soon xx

[Loveneige in reply to PlentyOfPlants31]

Thankyou. Im waiting for a total hysterectomy, bowel op and remove all the endo . I had an mri 14 months ago which showed it all. Hope you get sorted soon.

[PlentyOfPlants31 in reply to Loveneige]

Ouch, you must be in so much pain! I'm waiting for a lap on September time and then I guess we will go from there. Just glad I'm not the only one with highs and lows emotionally. X

[Sunset-lady in reply to Loveneige]

I'm on zoladex and it has been great x

[Blondilocks]

Hey. Sorry to hear you're struggling.

Was your HRT tablet form or patches? I was put on the patches as I'm useless at remembering tablets anyway but that helped me. I have been on sertraline for my mental health for many years. But with the combination it certainly helped and felt like a completely different person.

The injections certainly took my pain away but all my problems were with my ovaries. If the endo is elsewhere then it might be worth getting a lap to check for adhesions.

If it helps I am in the recovery process after an elected hysterectomy hence why I was put on the injections in the first place to see how I handled it. They found my ovaries fused to my pelvis with endo which obviously didn't show on scans etc... so that was the right decision for me.

I do hope you get sorted and find a balance. But just know you're not on your own.

[PlentyOfPlants31 in reply to Blondilocks]

It was the pills that I was put on, currently waiting for my Lap so hopefully that will give me some answers. I'm glad that you got sorted, it sounds like you have been through so much!

It's comforting to read those words, thank you x

[1Poppy1234]

Yes yes and yes. The hormone injections whilst not great for you are loads better than the pain. I didn't have any reprieve from the mini pill or anything else. It's just hard getting them as you need to see a consultant to get them. Hope you get some help. X

[Sunset-lady]

I really feel for you. Have you tried taking B Vits a complex and B6 and B12. It sounds simple but can really help mood. Also, your diet. Take a long look at how you eat. Perhaps progesterone therapy would work too? Do a lot of reading x sending a huge hug x

[PlentyOfPlants31 in reply to Sunset-lady]

Thank you so much for the B Vits suggestion, I ordered some so hopefully that will help. And I'm going to look at a more balanced diet. Thank you thank you xx

[Livingdeadgirl]

I'm sorry, I have no solutions. But I just wanted to share that the injections made me feel the same. I was only on them about 5 months and I don't remember a large part of it, literally no recollection other than my mental health was in the gutter. And I put 2 stone on which 3 years later I still can't get off and I now hate my body more than ever xx

[PlentyOfPlants31 in reply to Livingdeadgirl]

I'm so sorry to hear that, our hormones have a lot to answer for! I am glad that I'm not the only one who has been struggling with this mental health and the zolodex. I thought I was going insane and the only one! I'm hoping your pain and mental health are much better now xx