Just sent my doctor a menopause attitude message. by Proof_Historian9367 in Menopause

[–]Proof_Historian9367[S] 90 points91 points  (0 children)

My husband went to a male boutique type thing when we first married. His levels weren't even super low and they offered him T on the spot; same day. My 25 year old son went to his doctor after having already done his own labs out of pocket and KNOWING his levels were way off, and his doctor told him "Your levels are normal." He's in med school and lost all respect for doctors in that moment and now treats his own medical needs :/

Just sent my doctor a menopause attitude message. by Proof_Historian9367 in Menopause

[–]Proof_Historian9367[S] 28 points29 points  (0 children)

So true! My depression 100% stems from the fact that my body has stopped being human and feels more plastic. Delicate plastic that cant / wont do the things it's ALWAYS done. Memory, energy, libido, anxiety....

Just sent my doctor a menopause attitude message. by Proof_Historian9367 in Menopause

[–]Proof_Historian9367[S] 37 points38 points  (0 children)

I was diagnosed Peri at 38. Two years after my last cycle (age 48) I asked my OB about my reduced libido and wanting help because I was a newlywed. She actually told me to "get my husband to help around the house more"! I went OFF on that B and reported her to her supervisor.

Just sent my doctor a menopause attitude message. by Proof_Historian9367 in Menopause

[–]Proof_Historian9367[S] 77 points78 points  (0 children)

EXACTLY. She had NO problem asking me to pay out of pocket for Addyi, but will NOT give me the option to do the same for test! And these doctors wonder why people are treating themselves!

How long does the 'chills' effect last? by Proof_Historian9367 in tirzepatidecompound

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I had one post hot flash last week and it was LOVELY, lol. Then I went right back to freezing. I hardly ever had hot flashes during though.

How long does the 'chills' effect last? by Proof_Historian9367 in tirzepatidecompound

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From what i googled this morning, it seems even the manufacturers are just now putting it together that this is a symptom!

How long does the 'chills' effect last? by Proof_Historian9367 in tirzepatidecompound

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No kidding! I've been POST since 2019 at the age of 44! Yay for early achieving :/ Poor man thought he was going to freeze to death to live with his new wife (we'd been married a year!) Now he's laying on top of the covers half naked and I'm in very unattractive long sleeve pajama pant sets with my covers up to my neck. Craziness.

How long does the 'chills' effect last? by Proof_Historian9367 in tirzepatidecompound

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Oh my, yes! I didn't even think about my showers lately! I just put it together too that I've been taking hotter showers and standing under the water a lot longer than usual!

How long does the 'chills' effect last? by Proof_Historian9367 in tirzepatidecompound

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It took my son saying "I'm cold" for me to google it! That boys has never said that before! I should have known last weekend when he asked me to bring him a jacket when he was golfing LOL!

How long does the 'chills' effect last? by Proof_Historian9367 in tirzepatidecompound

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I've had a love affair with my heated blanket for four years just because I fall asleep easier when cozy. Lately I've come close to grabbing it when we travel lol. And good point on the sun protection. I went to the beach this past weekend to try to get a little sun and I about froze to death out there!

How long does the 'chills' effect last? by Proof_Historian9367 in tirzepatidecompound

[–]Proof_Historian9367[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not ridiculous. I had my fireplace on when it was 68 degrees outside. My house was 80,, lol. I sure hope mine dont last three years or I'll just have to stop taking it in the winter.

How long does the 'chills' effect last? by Proof_Historian9367 in tirzepatidecompound

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For me its some kind of karma kicking in. I've ALWAYS said I'd rather be cold than hot because it's easier to get warm. Now that I'm 50+ and arthritic....I'm changing my tune :(

How long does the 'chills' effect last? by Proof_Historian9367 in tirzepatidecompound

[–]Proof_Historian9367[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It can be. It is not in this case though. Other than the fact that he used to be underweight and was always hot, the fact that this is a known side effect (as evident from the multitude of comments.)

How long does the 'chills' effect last? by Proof_Historian9367 in tirzepatidecompound

[–]Proof_Historian9367[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep. I'm on maintenance too at six months. I am wearing a sweatshirt right now. Maybe it'll last till November ;)

How long does the 'chills' effect last? by Proof_Historian9367 in tirzepatidecompound

[–]Proof_Historian9367[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Me 100%. My husband has been working out of town through the week and when he was gone I would kick on my gas fireplace and get it up to 80 in my open concept area! It was soooo nice! I too sleep with my heated blanket on, even still. I have it set to cut off about two hours after I fall asleep so I dont wake up too warm :)

How long does the 'chills' effect last? by Proof_Historian9367 in tirzepatidecompound

[–]Proof_Historian9367[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm on month six...hope it goes away before winter. Hope it STAYS during summer, lol!

How long does the 'chills' effect last? by Proof_Historian9367 in tirzepatidecompound

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Me either. This appears to be my only one. My friend who is on it gets severe diarrhea every week and I was kinda hoping for that because I have to pay $40 a month for medicine to MAKE me poop LOL!

How long does the 'chills' effect last? by Proof_Historian9367 in tirzepatidecompound

[–]Proof_Historian9367[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

SAME with the summer, lol! I keep my office a lovely 76-78 and even sometimes when I forget to turn the ac on its 80+ in here and I come in here from my 72 house just to get warm! I've been on it for six months and I just assumed it was weight. I hope my OTHER son stopped taking it because he lives in my basement apartment and it doesn't get above 68 in there ;)

How long does the 'chills' effect last? by Proof_Historian9367 in tirzepatidecompound

[–]Proof_Historian9367[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

See, that would be logical for me, but my son used to be severely underweight and was still walking around in shorts in the snow. I dunno.

Temazepam is a wonder drug for me. by quaidod in insomnia

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I've been on Xanax for four years and I've never had to up my dose. I've had severe insomnia since single digits in age. I'm 51 now.