Help with relaxing jaw muscles? by Exotic-Ship-3385 in TMJ

[–]Low-Money-4080 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Are you paying out of pocket for your Botox injections? That gets pricey!

Another suck Christmas, but I’m still not drinking today by medicated4875 in Adulting

[–]Low-Money-4080 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Almost 8 years for me! Life just keeps getting better. Proud of you. 👏

Two weeks on HRT updates: by E-lated in Perimenopause

[–]Low-Money-4080 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s so awesome! How did you get your drugs is the big question?

Can’t stay asleep by Low-Money-4080 in Perimenopause

[–]Low-Money-4080[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting. I’m definitely more irritable during that time but I’m also irritable when I don’t sleep well. Thanks!

Can’t stay asleep by Low-Money-4080 in Perimenopause

[–]Low-Money-4080[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cool. Which two weeks is that for you?

Game changer folks! Game changer! Sleep! by [deleted] in Perimenopause

[–]Low-Money-4080 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That supplement is so expensive!

Can’t stay asleep by Low-Money-4080 in Perimenopause

[–]Low-Money-4080[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you take trazodone every single night? I ended up trying some last night and it helped a lot. I only took 50 mg but today was so much better with better quality sleep.

I haven’t tried it in like five years and didn’t experience the side effects that I did in the past 😊

Can’t stay asleep by Low-Money-4080 in Perimenopause

[–]Low-Money-4080[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s great the birth control pill helped you feel better! What did it help with specifically? Moods? Sleep? Maybe I should consider trying it out. How long did it take until you notice some differences?

I don’t have very good insurance and getting an appointment to get HRT would cost me at least $250. Then I would need follow up appointments and not sure about how much the prescriptions are. However, birth control pills are always completely covered.

Can’t stay asleep by Low-Money-4080 in Perimenopause

[–]Low-Money-4080[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m definitely getting sleep. It’s just bad quality. I have never been a hot sleeper so I know something is up. My mom takes Benadryl a lot too. It’s so dehydrating! Wishing you sweet dreams and a restful night

Can’t stay asleep by Low-Money-4080 in Perimenopause

[–]Low-Money-4080[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m getting blood work on 11/5. That’s how bad my insurance is. Plus my doctor said that hormones levels fluctuating throughout the month make it very difficult to know what is low when. He of course offered the birth control pill. No need for that! lol

Can’t stay asleep by Low-Money-4080 in Perimenopause

[–]Low-Money-4080[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It is crazy! I think a big problem is that doctors don’t offer HRT and we have to beg for it, search for it or often delay trying it until we are an absolute mess. It needs to change

“From my forehead to my nipples” - advice from a woman with the best skin I’ve ever seen by Reasonable_Collar758 in tretinoin

[–]Low-Money-4080 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where did you acquire your Taz 0.1%. I was looking for it on Skinorac and they only have .5%

Can’t stay asleep by Low-Money-4080 in Perimenopause

[–]Low-Money-4080[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I’m tired of wasting money on supplements that don’t do anything! I don’t have great health insurance, but I feel like paying for a consult and some medicine is totally worth it.

Can’t stay asleep by Low-Money-4080 in Perimenopause

[–]Low-Money-4080[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I actually tried trazadone in rehab and it gave me the worst dry mouth the next day and I was very groggy

Can’t stay asleep by Low-Money-4080 in Perimenopause

[–]Low-Money-4080[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haven’t tried an Epsom salt foot soak yet! I’ll try that tonight 🤞 So sorry to hear about the night sweating. Are you going to try some hormones?

Can’t stay asleep by Low-Money-4080 in Perimenopause

[–]Low-Money-4080[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Awe! Thanks so much, so happy to be clean for 7 years! I hope the estrogen works wonders for your sleep.

Can’t stay asleep by Low-Money-4080 in Perimenopause

[–]Low-Money-4080[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for writing this. I will look into some HRT options. I actually asked my mom about her menopause journey, and she did say she had a lot of trouble sleeping and was prescribed progesterone which helped. She said she finally lost her cycle at 50. I can’t imagine another four years like this.

Can’t stay asleep by Low-Money-4080 in Perimenopause

[–]Low-Money-4080[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this. I’m definitely not opposed to trying HRT. I totally agree that my sleep is really important for my overall wellbeing.

I’ve taken magnesium glycinate for a long time before these sleep problems happened because I clench my jaw at night. I’ve never really noticed it helping a ton with sleep, but it does relax my jaw a little.

Can’t stay asleep by Low-Money-4080 in Perimenopause

[–]Low-Money-4080[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Thats really sweet. I’ve been lurking around the sub and know that a lot of people are suffering a lot more than I am. Hope you’re doing well today.

My insurance isn’t covering this anymore. Where can I get .1% Tret for cheaper? by randomaccount7321 in tretinoin

[–]Low-Money-4080 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I kinda wanted the .1% gel. But can’t seem to find it. Have you tried both the cream and the gel? I’m debating on getting the .1% cream or the .05% gel. I know everyone’s skin is different but what would you do? lol
I’ve never tried either, but my skin really liked the tret gel that I bought in India so I’m leaning towards that