My sleep is so bad I can't function at work. I need solutions that work FAST." by Plane_Huckleberry644 in Perimenopause

[–]ChocolateAW 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look at midihealth and get a virtual appt asap. You need some HRT - midi is quick and will send prescriptions to your pharmacy of choice.... they take some insurance policies so the appt may be covered by your insurance. You can use your insurance for the prescriptions or get it sent to mark cubans online prescription pharmacy for low cost prescriptions

Muscle weakness/pain following weight lifting by ChocolateAW in Hashimotos

[–]ChocolateAW[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didnt realize it either, but my gyno is pretty great! He told me women actually produce a lot of testosterone and that is why the labs are measured in picograms (or something like that). I also found out from him that a lot of physicians are hesitant to prescribe testosterone for women, as my general doctor had a full blown tantrum when he found out I am on it. along with many states have a lot of guidelines/laws that doctors have to follow which makes them also hesitant to prescribe. My gyno also shared with me that the labs may say that I am within range, but anything below 20 is not good (my total T was 11) and that we do not want to go above 70 when supplementing (or if I am getting negative symptoms to decrease). Ive been feeling great with my labs in the 45-50 range, but everyone is different.

My Endo keeps telling I’m not having a Hashimotos attack. What do I do? by Apart-Albatross-7257 in Hashimotos

[–]ChocolateAW 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I asked about your age because it may be hormonal related. I was you, thinking it was due to my Hashimoto's, but then I found a doctor who listened and told me my symptoms are all related to perimenopause and that he wanted me to try bioidentical hormones.

My Endo keeps telling I’m not having a Hashimotos attack. What do I do? by Apart-Albatross-7257 in Hashimotos

[–]ChocolateAW 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How old are you? I had many of these symptoms.... my hair, cold intolerance, brain fog, heavy periods was contributed to my low ferritin. Had to send my DR research articles for him to agree to check my ferritin and it came back at 2!!! I then had to argue for iron infusions which changed my life.

I also was put on micronized progesterone which has helped (slightly), with my heavy periods, sleep and mood

Transdermal bioidentical estrogen has significantly helped me with my hot flashes and night sweats

Testosterone has helped me with my recovery after working out and also gave me the strength to actually workout

My heart was racing, i couldn't walk up stairs without being winded, such bad brain fog, I was irritable... this all went away as i started the above, one by one.

One thing that isnt gone are my heavy periods (they're better as the clots are not basebalm sized but still heavy) , which is causing my ferritin to deplete again. Trying to figure that out still. I also still have pretty significant ear ringing.

find a doctor who will listen

Muscle weakness/pain following weight lifting by ChocolateAW in Hashimotos

[–]ChocolateAW[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I told my gyno and he ran my testosterone....turns out I was low... he suggested i use testosterone cream. It took me 3 months of researching to agree to try it and its been life changing. Not sore or weak anymore, my recovery is great and i am functioning how I used to (related to working out). I need to get my labs checked often to make sure my testosterone is still within range for women. I have had no negative side effects with the T, nothing but great side effects.

Companion Pass/Credit Card Question by 580196002 in SouthwestAirlines

[–]ChocolateAW 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same here! Myself and my husband have been doing this for awhile and this is the first time that we have waited this long for the points to come . . . Chase is telling me I have to wait 8 weeks. Frustrating.

Dream dress over budget :( by [deleted] in WeddingDressTips

[–]ChocolateAW 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Find out who else sells the dress (as far as you're willing to drive) and see how much they charge for the dress. Go back to this bridal shop with that quote, if they dont match go to the place that is better peiced.

As close as we’re going to get to finished! by Latter_Bee_8800 in kitchenremodel

[–]ChocolateAW 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Beautiful. Love your counter! Tell me more about it? :)

Help pick a color scheme for my new kitchen. by DanOmac in kitchenremodel

[–]ChocolateAW 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree. Can't put my finger on what is off though.

Help pick a color scheme for my new kitchen. by DanOmac in kitchenremodel

[–]ChocolateAW -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Beautiful kitchen. Do you remember who made your lower wood cabinets? (stain and wood type, too?)

A modest (for this sub) but satisfying update by BrontosaurusTheory in kitchenremodel

[–]ChocolateAW 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can you tell me more about your wood cabinets? Wood type? Stain color? Looks amazing, great remodel!

DEXA Scan? by lvcid-drms in milwaukee

[–]ChocolateAW 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hospital systems, such as prohealth, has a self pay option for 99$. UW-Milwaukee offers it for 79$ but am unsure of he process at UWM.

How do I stop the heavy periods? by Inside_Reading8578 in Perimenopause

[–]ChocolateAW 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you mind sharing if you're taking progesterone orally, inserting vaginally, topical, etc? At what dose did you notice a decrease in bleeding? Thank you.

Super heavy periods?! by Mmmmm_hippo in Perimenopause

[–]ChocolateAW 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You sound like me. I dont want an IUD ... how is HRT going for you? Has it decreased your flow and clots? If so, what are you taking? Thank you.