Tests and Tests but no answers yet.

[jay1x]

Hi All,

I posted several months back due to the fast speed of facial hair, fatigue. We are talking full facial hair like a mans. I returned to the doctors to be told all blood tests showed nothing and the GP told me to get electrolysis as I am fair. I returned to see a male GP who did more detailed bloods to be told I have high testosterone- now there's a surprise, not, and very low estrogen. I explained how fatigued I have been feeling and yet still nothing was given me for the symptoms. He offered to send me to see a Gynaecologist but I requested an endocrinologist instead. Could not wait the 4 months appointment so paid to see Endocrinologist. Running more bloods to see if the testosterone result was a one off, and 24 hr urine test. Possible going on to have an ovaries scan. Not sure where this is going to lead to but I am feeling dreadful. Have to shower at 2am as the flushes are like a river front and back, now I am getting beads of sweat on the forehead and top lip. I have bouts of tearfulness. I have no confidence which does not help when trying to find a job. It seems there is no end to it. Help! anyone please.

[Kelvkell83]

You poor thing I do hope they sort you out soon.I hope you get some answers.When you feel so down you can't see an end to it.Hope fully soon you will get some help.Have they not said what it could be.Some of your symptoms sound like menopause. Keep your chin up.x

[jay1x in reply to Kelvkell83]

Thank You. Bloods said post menopausal. I knew that anyway and doc said I should be through it. Well I am in the thick of it I would say and as we all know it can go on for years. But feeling dreadful is not fun. I get the last lot of bloods and urine test in two weeks. Going private is not cheap, £200.00 for consultation, yet to be build for the tests. That is how desperate I am getting. Thank you for your support. X

[Kelvkell83 in reply to jay1x]

Well I wasn't much help but feel for you I've been menopausal since I was 45 ish I'm now 56 and still get the odd hot flush.You should of got help from you GP,Think it's a matter of time before we find we all have to pay for our tests.I found juice plus which helps me with all my symptoms apart from hot sweats there is things out there that help you just have to find what's right for you.Always here if you need chat.x

[jay1x]

Hi, Thanks for your support. Yes the NHS does not seem to be much help with the menopause and what goes with it. I have had the bloods back and they say the same, high testosterone and high oestrogen. I knew that, I have yet to get the urine results, see the consultant on 2nd May. The hot flushes are just non stop. Approx 20 a day. Nights are the worse. Will let you know how I get on. Feel completely exhausted all the time too. I am sure this is what most people feel. I think I will be heading for a scan of my ovaries as he mentioned this last time. Hope you are coping too. Oh to be a woman. x

[jay1x]

HI, so I finally have the results and apparently they are inconclusive. So I am now being tested for Cushing Syndrome. Took the tablet at midnight last night and the blood test was done at 9.00am this morning. If this comes back inconclusive then the consultant said I need to go back to my GP and get on HRT. He told me to get laser treatment or Electrolysis. I am surprised a consultant who deals with Hirsutism does not know that laser does not work on blondes. I am beginning to wonder what I am actually paying him for. I thought going private would be more helpful but not so sure now. The flushes are ridiculous and the fatigue is increasing. Just wondering where I go from here.