S.j with menopause

[Di01]

So trying to control sj & menopause i found a lump under my armpit & i've been very fatigue too i thought why i was so tired because i was going thru both conditions i decided to start hrt but now i'm not so sure i should of put myself on the hrt now because i dont kno if will affect the sj or trigger off anything else so many health issues driving me crazy

[Deniseelk]

Have a look at very trustworthy and current information on HRT on menopause_doctor site. Speak to your GP surgery as some have really great GP’s with specific knowledge of menopause but unfortunately many do not and many GP’s are I’ll informed with out of date and even inaccurate information so do get yourself well informed before going back to your HRT provider. Maybe private menopause advice is an option to you? Also, have you had your lump checked out? Could be totally unrelated but shouldn’t be ignored.

[Di01 in reply to Deniseelk]

Hi deniseelk thanks will get it checked out asap i did mention to my drs but he said he aint got any face to face appointments not untill 3 wks off so had to ring 111 they told me ring 7 day access so will beable to get it check in them 7 days then 🤞 xx

[Di01 in reply to Deniseelk]

Hi have you eva had a common cold with sj i've woke up with terrible headache coughing up flem & coughing feeling crappy what is the best thing to take for it while avin sj can i just take normal medicine ? Ano lot of stuff dry out more with x

[weathervane]

Hi there Di01😀, i get swelling in lymph nodes under arms , particularly when having a flare , do go to your gp , and get it mentioned to your rheumy and you should it checked out. Best wishes

[Di01 in reply to weathervane]

Hi weathervane aw thanks for advice i'l mention it when i see him only just getting my head around s.j as new condition to me & now this lymph node women dont have it easy do we! Xx

[Di01 in reply to weathervane]

Hiweathervane checked out & was just a fatty tissues dr wants me try go on anto depressants as been not coping to well but just read that they dry out even more with people with sj & i'm struggling with my throat atm also nerves so i'm like wot should i do dont want to dry my throat out more but also dont want to cope being stressed & nervous all time 🙄

[weathervane in reply to Di01]

Sorry to hear things are bad . Maybe starting of on a low dose might help and increase to optimum dose ? Has your gp or dentist prescribed anything for dry mouth, i use biotene gel at night . Sending you lots of positive thoughts 🤗

[Di01 in reply to weathervane]

No i'l ave to enquire thanks x

[Di01 in reply to weathervane]

Boots do it not bad price neither i'l get the gel from there! .. i have these thru day really good i recommend them dear tho but brill £6.25

[Di01 in reply to weathervane]

Also use this at night but £10 0dd expensive do aint it lol x

[Di01 in reply to Di01]

Just thought i'd share by posting what ive been using might help someone else x

[Di01 in reply to Di01]

Sorry not taking over the blog just really interested in finding ways of coping!..i Hope others post what they have been using to be good to see what helps with the condition for them too! xx