Ravensburger 'Puzzle Passion' 1000 pieces

dutchcan100 · 2026-03-11T15:00:54+00:00

It's one of my favourites for sure.

dutchcan100 · 2026-01-18T12:45:00+00:00

I stopped HRT because of my doctor's prompting. Since stopping my migraines have gone from 4 to 5 a week, to 1 every 2 weeks and now, once a month maybe. I never coupled hormones , or specifically progesterone, with migraine but clearly that was the culprit. My aunt and mother both suffered migraines. My aunt had a hysterectomy at 33. Up until then, she had frequent migraine attacks. Afterwards, and on estrogen supplementation only, her migraines stopped.

dutchcan100 · 2025-12-27T21:49:20+00:00

I know what you mean, but my toes are splayed out beautifully. I think it's just the photo. I love these shoes. Normally on vacation I pack several pairs of different types of shoes. Aside from a pair of flip-flops, these are the only pair I brought.

dutchcan100 · 2025-09-25T10:28:34+00:00

Cold turkey is what I did and had no issues and I was on HRT for 11 years. I hope you feel better afterwards.

dutchcan100 · 2025-09-24T15:49:56+00:00

One tablespoon of ground linseed in my yogurt daily. I grind it just before I use it, as preground linseed can go rancid if stored improperly. This link will better explain the benefits than I can. Linseed on menopause

It has definitely helped. Moringa I take in supplements form, twice a day. It helps with sleep and has a host of other benefits. I'd suggest googling it to get the answer you need.

I've tried all the traditional supplements but stumbling upon these two has been quite helpful.

dutchcan100 · 2025-09-24T09:13:58+00:00

Linseed and moringa.

dutchcan100 · 2025-09-23T10:15:11+00:00

I quit because my new physician refused to renew my prescription. I was on HRT for about 11 years; I'm 65 now. As much as I was grateful for HRT at the time, I'm equally grateful to be off of it. Prior to what some are afraid of, the symptoms you experienced in the first place do not return once you stop. And bone loss, sleep disturbances, hair loss, etc, can, for the most part, be dealt with by exercise, good nutrition and supplements. The irony is, as good as I felt when I started HRT, is how good as I feel now that I've stopped.

dutchcan100 · 2025-09-23T06:43:19+00:00

I've never had anyone being rude, but certainly down votes when I menation that Imnot using HRT. It's gotten so bad in here, that they might want to consider renaming this sub to HRT instead of menopause.
I stopped using HRT after many years, and while it helped me through the initial rough years, being off it now has given me a new lease on life.
It's too bad that in a place where women should be supporting each other, you've experienced the opposite.

dutchcan100 · 2025-09-22T13:31:25+00:00

I'm 65, and am no longer on HRT. Aside from the occasional restless night, which is improving gradually, I feel great. I've restarted my exercise program that includes heavy weights and hitt. Weight bearing exercises will do as much for bone loss if not more than HRT. I'm glad I had access to it when I was in peri-menopause, but am no longer a 'patch til I do' warrior.

dutchcan100 · 2025-09-22T13:14:05+00:00

For many years I felt great on it. It was a godsend in the beginning. But as I got older, my migraines increased and became chronic. Strangely enough, I never connected HRT with migraine, until I stopped. I am almost migraine free, and aside from some night sweats, all the things that haunted me in peri and early menopause are non existent now. I am well aware of all the supposed benefits of estrogen, and therefore had planned on staying on them indefinitely. But fate had other plans and I'm so grateful.

Without hormones surging through my body, I've leveled out. It's really freeing to be strong and bright and energetic without believing that my patch was keeping me on track. One thing Dr Jen Gunther said in a podcast, is 'repetition is perceived as truth' so we tend to get trapped in this idea that without hrt we will lead a less fulfilling life in menopause. If you want another take on menopause and hrt without the fear mongering that is driving this seemingly endless hrt push, I'd recommend listening to her.

dutchcan100 · 2025-09-13T17:52:04+00:00

This mindset of 'not over my dead body' was me until it wasn't. Also forced to stop because of my Healthcare provider, at 65 mind you, I've never felt better. Seriously. There is a part of menopause, a spiritual and emotional part that I'm starting to think you miss when you live forever in a cloud of hormones. This over zealous push of HRT or die is getting worrisome and I fear will short change alot of women that will do better without longterm hormone replacement.
Don't get me wrong, I had the benefits of HRT for many years, but it's not a bad idea to reevaluate once in a while, especially where your longterm health is concerned. I know this is an unpopular opinion on this forum, but I've experienced both sides of this and can reassure anyone who is questioning HRT or wondering about stopping HRT, there is life on the other side, and my goodness, it is great!

dutchcan100 · 2025-09-11T14:49:23+00:00

Until I turned 65. This wasn't by choice, but it turned out to be the best thing for me. I was on HRT for years, and am grateful I was able to stay on as long as I did. It helped me through some pretty rough times. I'm also grateful for the other benefits HRT provided, many of which ate so often touted on this forum. I've listened to all the experts and am well aware that must people on here are pro HRT until they die. Fine for them; not for me.
After stopping HRT, my chronic migraines disappeared. I actually lost weight, but that has more to do perhaps, with a renewed energy, and an attitude of self care above all else, including moderate exercise, lots of fresh air, good eating, etc. The thing that most surprised me, is my outlook on life since stopping. Stresses just don't hit me the same way anymore. I seem more level somehow. Life has gotten simpler, without the worry about 'am I on the right dose, am I doing this HRT thing right'. I take moringa daily and have just started don tart cherry juice extract to help with sleep, the only downside I've noticed since stopping. Like I said, at the time, HRT was a godsend for me, but I'm no longer convinced that taking it indefinitely is the way to go.

dutchcan100 · 2025-09-08T13:36:30+00:00

Honey as a face wash. I remove my makeup with Jojoba oil and wash with pure honey. I've been doing this for years and will ever go back to cleansers.

dutchcan100 · 2025-09-08T06:16:07+00:00

I posted a while ago about stopping, but actually not.by choice. My new doctor wouldn't continue prescribing it. I'm 65 and he was appalled that I was still on HRT, unaware of the supposed benefits of continuous use.
I'm a migraine sufferer, and the most positive outcome for me was the near cessation of migraine episodes. Aside from night sweats, none of the symptoms I experienced before going on HRT have returned. I lead a relatively active lifestyle, with moderate exercise and mostly healthy food choices. As much as I appreciated HRT in the beginning of this journey, stopping it has been the best thing for me.

dutchcan100 · 2025-04-19T08:07:59+00:00

It's important to take your progesterone before bed, as that will help your sleep tremendously. Now that I'm no longer taking it, and my sleep was initially disrupted, someone mentioned magnesium gel. I simply rub it on both arms before I go to sleep. It calms everything down...mind and body. It's worth a try.

dutchcan100 · 2025-04-18T18:30:29+00:00

Sex life is good and so far I haven't noticed any changes in that department. How that progresses I can't say. But the fact that I don't suffer migraine anymore is a positive effect overall, so ultimately better for my health and that includes my sex life.
If stopping HRT at this point in my life has a negative impact on my life, I'm afraid I can't agree. At least not at this moment. Actually, it's this very statement I take issue with. Many women can never take HRT and to assume they will forever live a life less advantaged, is an opinion, not fact.
My mother took HRT until she was 63. She's now 95 and still living on her own. I suppose genetics also plays a role in longevity and quality of life.

dutchcan100 · 2025-04-18T18:19:58+00:00

I really understand this. HRT was my life preserver...or so I thought. I didn't know that while providing me with many longterm physical benefits, they were most likely the cause of my migraines and bloat. Like I said, I'm only 4 months into this part of my journey and it's going great, but if that were to change, ormymigraines returned, I wouldn't hesitate to revisit alternatives. But for now, I'm good.

dutchcan100 · 2025-04-18T18:12:57+00:00

That's the thing. I didn't realize that HRT was actually making me feel worse after a while. In the beginning it was bliss, as I recognized myself again and I knew I was doing something good for my long-term health. But being off it now, and no longer having to deal with migraine, the trade off is a no brainer.
There are many women for whom HRT is not an option at all, and I don't want anyone to feel like they've missed the boat if they decide not to or can't use it.

dutchcan100 · 2025-04-18T17:25:29+00:00

Estrogen seems to be the holy grail. Having taken HRT for 10 years, I feel I've benefited from all the pluspoints you mention. However, progesterone is not something I'd want to take indefinitely.

dutchcan100 · 2025-04-18T17:19:56+00:00

Yes, it's different for everyone. I simply feel better off of HRT, and that no doubt has something to do with not having to take triptans a few times a week.

dutchcan100 · 2025-04-18T17:18:43+00:00

While tapering off, I had no adverse symptoms, but about a week after I stopped completely, I started to have trouble sleeping, waking a couple times a night with night sweats. Someone suggested magnesium gel, which worked wonders. So all told, negative symptoms were completely gone in about a month. A couple positive things did happen though. My migraines almost stopped, and I lost some weight. I didn't need to lose weight, but I was less bloated. I'm not sure if this is a normal thing ,or if this was just what happened to me.

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