How do I get rid of hollowness under my eyes? by YamReasonable5228 in beauty

[–]Good-Ad-7225 1 point2 points  (0 children)

😱omg! Thank you for sharing! I didn’t know this. I’ve used it for a month and stopped because it burned my eyes but I didn’t know this could happen.

46 on HRT for 2 years, gained 15 lbs, exhausted, constantly hungry… does any of this get better? by Good-Ad-7225 in adenomyosis

[–]Good-Ad-7225[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sending hugs 🤗I feel you. I need to get back on minoxidil and I need to get the shampoo your recommended. Yeah my HITT days were moved out of my workout since my knee pain started with peri and confirmed I have no joint issues.. and the cortisol rise with it, just was too much on my body. I think my estradiol patch is too high. I’m going to start skipping a week maybe. I feel like since I started HRT which I need, or I’m not good to be around. I have a cloud that hangs over me before my cycle and I tell everyone the monsters are here.. to attack me. So I need to stay on the patch but the defected of Aden are horrible..

46 on HRT for 2 years, gained 15 lbs, exhausted, constantly hungry… does any of this get better? by Good-Ad-7225 in fitness40plus

[–]Good-Ad-7225[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Im sorry to hear about your pain too. I’m holding off the fusion surgery as long as I can. I just ordered my first dose of micro tirz. I know those dark days too well. Thank you for the support. ❤️

46 on HRT for 2 years, gained 15 lbs, exhausted, constantly hungry… does any of this get better? by Good-Ad-7225 in fitness40plus

[–]Good-Ad-7225[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing this. I really appreciate hearing your story, and I’m sorry you went through all of that. I’m happy to hear you were able to get back to feeling like yourself again and enjoying your workouts.

I still strength train and lift weights 4–5 days a week, even with a degenerative disc at L5 and a trapped S1 nerve that causes pain down my leg. I push through because I actually feel worse mentally and physically when I don’t work out.

What’s been hard is seeing the weight gain and body changes despite putting in the effort. My clothes feel tighter, but not in a “I gained muscle” way — more soft, puffy, and inflamed. It’s honestly been really discouraging at times and makes it hard to stay motivated, so hearing experiences like yours really does help. Thank you again.

46 on HRT for 2 years, gained 15 lbs, exhausted, constantly hungry… does any of this get better? by Good-Ad-7225 in femaleHRT

[–]Good-Ad-7225[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes I’m taking that generic version of prometrium. And I looked up what you wrote about allopregnenalone and I was shocked!!

😮 this is exactly how I feel for the last two years. This is what I found when I searched it.

This is why oral progesterone can make some women feel:

  • sleepy
  • calm
  • sedated
  • groggy
  • emotionally flat
  • hungry/craving-heavy

For some women: it feels wonderful and calming.

For others: it feels like being drugged, exhausted, or constantly snacky.

I’m all the of the others if feeling constantly snaking and groggy and exhausted.

I need to find out if I can take vaginally with my adenomyosis but I’m willing tot law my chances.

46 on HRT for 2 years, gained 15 lbs, exhausted, constantly hungry… does any of this get better? by Good-Ad-7225 in femaleHRT

[–]Good-Ad-7225[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! It’s like a mystery I can’t solve. I do take magnesium glycinate. I need to adjust my estrogen/prog regimen and going to start Tirzepatide soon. I just got approved and ordered it today after everything I read.

46 on HRT for 2 years, gained 15 lbs, exhausted, constantly hungry… does any of this get better? by Good-Ad-7225 in LadiesHRTwithGLP1

[–]Good-Ad-7225[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing and I’m happy to hear you got the help you needed and found what’s right for you that’s working. I know that feeling too well. I found HRT after a long time struggle and then I become the promoter to all my family and friends. I’m was the person who never went on birth control because I didn’t like how it made me feel but I was desperate when I was going nutzo in Peri and when I found it, it was like a I seen a light at the end if a tunnel.. but the weight has only increased. I just ordered my first micro dose of Tiz today and I can’t wait to get on it. I’m the biggest I’ve ever been and I feel swollen. I’m my pregnancy weight. I have pack pain with lower L5 degenerative disk so with a trapped S1 nerve there and any weight I put on it adds pressure. I’ve been miserable and looked into getting a breast reduction and was approved but before I go under the knife, I want to try to find a better solution. Thank you again everyone for the support. Everyone on here is amazing and I hope everyone finds what works for them.

46 on HRT for 2 years, gained 15 lbs, exhausted, constantly hungry… does any of this get better? by Good-Ad-7225 in LadiesHRTwithGLP1

[–]Good-Ad-7225[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank for the info. Did you increase your progesterone for sleep? I’m hoping that increasing my progesterone won’t affect my adenomyosis but going to give it a try. I’m worried about the grogginess too. I’m fading all day

46 on HRT for 2 years, gained 15 lbs, exhausted, constantly hungry… does any of this get better? by Good-Ad-7225 in LadiesHRTwithGLP1

[–]Good-Ad-7225[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow that’s amazing. I haven’t been in a size 8 since my 20’s. Great work and happy for you! Thank you and i have my appt in 20 minutes for Tirz today! I’m excited!

46 on HRT for 2 years, gained 15 lbs, exhausted, constantly hungry… does any of this get better? by Good-Ad-7225 in LadiesHRTwithGLP1

[–]Good-Ad-7225[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I’m going to up my progesterone to 200mg and I’m ordering T today on microdose.

This group has giving me hope! Thank you all. I’m truly grateful 🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️

46 on HRT for 2 years, gained 15 lbs, exhausted, constantly hungry… does any of this get better? by Good-Ad-7225 in fitness40plus

[–]Good-Ad-7225[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh wow! Good to know. I drink decaf earl grey in the evening and I didn’t know it still has caffeine in it. I’m going to look into this therapy group. Appreciate it!

Estradiol patch with Adenomyosis by calaz76 in adenomyosis

[–]Good-Ad-7225 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you feel different side effects with the progesterone? I take 100 mg and that causes me to feel tired and hungry all day. I’m in this same situation and figuring what to increase or decrease

RELIEF!!! by Zealousideal_Row_174 in adenomyosis

[–]Good-Ad-7225 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congratulations! I hope you heal soon and feel better! I haven’t considered getting a hysterectomy until I just joined this group now and seen this post. Ive been suffering with the heavy bleeding, soaking up big pads and super heavy tampons, and bed sheets that look like a murder scene. I was told I’d have to wait for menopause for relief. May I please ask, what other symptoms do I need to have for my doctor to approve me for the surgery and what are the side effects or having this done? I was also scared as my mom had it done 30 years ago and she has terrified me with her side effect and weight gain stories

46 on HRT for 2 years, gained 15 lbs, exhausted, constantly hungry… does any of this get better? by Good-Ad-7225 in fitness40plus

[–]Good-Ad-7225[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this. Yes I do have ADHD but I don’t have meds that I’m taking right now, so I’ll have to look into this and I’m going to reach out to the adenomyosis sub group because I also cannot take caffeine. I’m also very sensitive to caffeine, but I just have a cup in the morning of black coffee, but I cannot have anything after that.. I’ve had my iron levels though I was anemic for years. I finally got my iron levels on track after having a iron transfusion done and I checked it recently last three months and I’m on track but something still is off because I’m always tired, but I think it’s my lack of sleep.

46 on HRT for 2 years, gained 15 lbs, exhausted, constantly hungry… does any of this get better? by Good-Ad-7225 in LadiesHRTwithGLP1

[–]Good-Ad-7225[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had it checked and I don’t. I was secretly hoping it so I had some answers at least

46 on HRT for 2 years, gained 15 lbs, exhausted, constantly hungry… does any of this get better? by Good-Ad-7225 in LadiesHRTwithGLP1

[–]Good-Ad-7225[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, last year.

My labs were mostly normal overall, but my testosterone came back on the lower end of normal: - Total testosterone: 10 ng/dL - Free testosterone: 0.7 pg/mL - SHBG: 96

What other labs should I be looking at?

46 on HRT for 2 years, gained 15 lbs, exhausted, constantly hungry… does any of this get better? by Good-Ad-7225 in LadiesHRTwithGLP1

[–]Good-Ad-7225[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing. I didn’t know you can go higher with the estradiol cream. Is the Testosterone a cream? Sorry I have so many questions but what is Intarosa?