I’m new here, my first post

[Nellie69]

I’ve recently had a total hysterectomy, and have hypothyroidism. In the last week I’ve started experiencing dizziness, numb upper lip, fatigue, ear ringing and general unwell ness. I’m guessing my hormones are colliding with a surgicallly induced menopause?

Anyone experienced this and know of any good specialists who might be able to help? Or any tips to feeling better? Thanks.

[greygoose]

Hi Nellie69, welcome to the forum.

It will be easier for people to give you helpful tips if they know more about you. For example, how long ago were you diagnosed?

Are you on thyroid hormone replacement? If so, which one and how much?

Do you have copies of your blood tests results you can share with us?

Have you had any nutrients tested? Vit D, vit B12, folate, ferritin? Experiencing dizziness after a general anesthetic could be due to low B12, so you really do need that one tested. But, they're all important for thyroid hormones to work optimally. So, that would be my first tip for you: get your nutrients tested.

[Buddyluna in reply to greygoose]

it will take a while for you to get use of the medicine. You need to give your body time to recover from the hysterectomy. It can take 3 months. Take care

[Beverleyb]

Hi I had a hysterectomy 23 years ago when I was 42 at Chelsea and Westminster hospital , brilliant care..they gave me HRT implant's every 6 months..apart from menopause symptoms I became hypothyroid straight away , didn't realise at the time and was left untreated for 10 horrible years...I can sympathise with how you are feeling , I think you need both hormones balanced to feel well....The hospital I mentioned have a menopause clinic , they have helped my daughter after she had a hysterectomy , it is worth the all day trip for their expertise .

[Nellie69 in reply to Beverleyb]

Thanks Beverlyb, where was the menopause clinic?

[Beverleyb in reply to Nellie69]

At Chelsea and Westminster hospital.London.your GP can refer you..do you live far from London?

[BadHare]

Have you been offered HRT?

It might be good to ask there's a local menopause clinic nearby, or a good female GP that you could have a chat with about hormone replacement options. Make sure you ask about bio-identical hormones & you don't let them fob you off with dodgy horse hormones. I prefer a synthetic type that's as expensive as bioidentical, but wish I'd tried that first.

Another thing to consider, with regard to tinnitus & fatigue, is that your B12 might be low. I read, after my son was ill following surgery, that general anaesthetics deplete our B12. If this is the case no or low B12 with inhibit your thyroid hormones from working, so a double whammy. Maybe try a sublingual supplement to see if that will help you feel better.

it's good to read through the posts & replies regarding the cofactors & supplements we all need to make our bodies & added hormones work best for us. Micronutrients like vitamins C, D, B's, K's etc, & minerals iron (& ferritin), magnesium, boron, zinc, selenium, etc, are essential things we might not be getting from our diets.

[Gingersnap202]

Are you taking estrogen and progesterone, as hormone replacement after your hysterectomy? If not, you likely should be. I had a hysterectomy at age 26 (long story) and have been taking hormone replacement therapy ever since. When I tried to get off it, I was so mean no one could stand to be around me, so I asked my Gyno to put me back on it. She did and allows me to stay on it still I am am 79 and still physically and mentally active. Also, I'm not mean! :~)

[magsyh]

A major op like that depletes your T3. This is a normal body reaction to make you slow down and give your body a chance to heal. Have everything checked out hormones, vitamins and minerals and loads of rest! Make sure you get natural hormones and insist on natural progesterone. They will try to tell you without a womb you don't need it which is absolute rubbish.

[K80t]

Big op. That puts your whole body into shock. It takes time to recover. I had a full hysterectomy at age 42. I was put on HRT. Premarin & was allergic to it! Also do not take HRT with your thyroxine medication! I wish someone had told me this as HRT interferes with Thyroxine. I experienced hypo symptoms for years due to taking meds together. Take them hours apart. I found a plant based HRT and that has worked well for many years now. All the Best! Take your time and let your body heal.