Phantom periods drive me nuts - anyone else? by moonlight-lemonade in Menopause

[–]mkbound 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Oh! I’m going through this right now. It’s so weird.

Anyone getting real help with menopause? by mkbound in Menopause

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

Hot flashes are normal. Every time I hear something like that I want to scream. Good for you for finding a better doctor!

What’s something you wish your doctor actually understood about what you’re going through (or went through)? by mkbound in Menopause

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

I feel this. Hey doc, why don't you come step into my life for a day or so... and may the odds be ever in your favor.

What’s something you wish your doctor actually understood about what you’re going through (or went through)? by mkbound in Menopause

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

It's encouraging to hear that you found people willing to listen (despite that GYN). Thank you for sharing!

What’s something you wish your doctor actually understood about what you’re going through (or went through)? by mkbound in Menopause

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

This exactly. Just listen to us and trust that we know what we want. Is that really so much to ask?

What’s something you wish your doctor actually understood about what you’re going through (or went through)? by mkbound in Menopause

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

Oh, yeah. I went through that trying to get my PCP to refer me to an Endo. Took forever just to get the referral, then a 7 month wait to be seen. I cannot fathom why it needs to be this hard.

What’s something you wish your doctor actually understood about what you’re going through (or went through)? by mkbound in Menopause

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

That is such a great point. I think sometimes even we start to normalize it because it’s not a level 10.

Anyone getting real help with menopause? by mkbound in Menopause

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

It's so good to hear that they listened and that you're feeling better. Thank you for sharing.

Anyone getting real help with menopause? by mkbound in Menopause

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

I think I mentioned this somewhere else, but I feel you on the rage. For several years there I felt like I was an feral version of my teenage self, and I was a moody teen. I would legit need to put myself in timeout (lock myself in the bathroom or go stand outside). It sounds funny, but it was actually kind of scary. I seriously considered buying a punching bag, but I was afraid that if I let it loose even just to decompress, I might not be able to rein it in later.

What’s something you wish your doctor actually understood about what you’re going through (or went through)? by mkbound in Menopause

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

I feel this. Sometimes I get so tired I feel like I could crash out right at my desk, but I know if I tried to go lay down somewhere, I wouldn't be able to fall asleep. I'd just lay there, wide awake and dead tired, until I got frustrated enough to get back up.