Post by Sam on Jun 1, 2016 23:52:12 GMT
Today I learned something new. In England the term for my disorder is actually severe PMS and not PMDD. No idea why I received this diagnosis all those years ago if the term isn't accurate for my place of residence. Maybe because it was still a new thing, maybe because in a lot of places it is still un-recognised or maybe because they had no idea as to what it was I was suffering with and so asked Google!?
Either way, not only have I learned that but also that I should not try Evening primrose oil. The lovely Gynaecologist said, and I quote...'it doesn't do a thing' I had a very in-depth discussion with her (over an hour long) she said that I need to cut down on my caffeine intake-I have managed to do so over the years but it seems it's still not enough. I also need to reduce the stresses in my life but tell me something I don't know, don't we all.
I walked out feeling quite happy as the good news is.......I am getting HRT patches!!! Yeah! (Sigh of relief) These will stop me ovulating whilst replacing the hormones my body needs and hopefully stop the symptoms I dread each and every month. I received a lot of bumpf to read through (I will share what I find) and generally felt listened to. She totally understood where I was coming from, didn't make me feel like it was all blown out of proportion or make me feel bad for not taking SSRI'S daily. I stopped taking them ages ago (again) as I always do. I don't remember to do so on my good weeks nor do I like taking medication but she said that it was fine and not to worry. That's actually how American's take them sometimes....maybe I could try again soon if I feel the need.
So now, I have to send my treatment advice note to the G.P and wait for my script to be signed. As I have promised I will talk you all through what happens and exactly what I experience. Check back soon for an update.
I'm going to leave it here for now as I feel maybe I'm rambling.
Happy days.
~S
Either way, not only have I learned that but also that I should not try Evening primrose oil. The lovely Gynaecologist said, and I quote...'it doesn't do a thing' I had a very in-depth discussion with her (over an hour long) she said that I need to cut down on my caffeine intake-I have managed to do so over the years but it seems it's still not enough. I also need to reduce the stresses in my life but tell me something I don't know, don't we all.
I walked out feeling quite happy as the good news is.......I am getting HRT patches!!! Yeah! (Sigh of relief) These will stop me ovulating whilst replacing the hormones my body needs and hopefully stop the symptoms I dread each and every month. I received a lot of bumpf to read through (I will share what I find) and generally felt listened to. She totally understood where I was coming from, didn't make me feel like it was all blown out of proportion or make me feel bad for not taking SSRI'S daily. I stopped taking them ages ago (again) as I always do. I don't remember to do so on my good weeks nor do I like taking medication but she said that it was fine and not to worry. That's actually how American's take them sometimes....maybe I could try again soon if I feel the need.
So now, I have to send my treatment advice note to the G.P and wait for my script to be signed. As I have promised I will talk you all through what happens and exactly what I experience. Check back soon for an update.
I'm going to leave it here for now as I feel maybe I'm rambling.
Happy days.
~S
but I never give up.