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Sobbing, second menopause at 72?
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09-11-2016, 03:52 PM
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Posts: 19,781
Hysterectomy: May 29th, 2013
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Re: Sobbing, second menopause at 72?
I've always had a high metabolism, coupled with a complete lack of interest in food preparation, an appetite that goes wonky when I'm depressed and/or stressed and a tendency to forget to eat when I'm working on something really interesting.
I try to keep fruit around that I can access quickly when my blood sugar bottoms out - fruit, carrots, whole grain bread or crackers. Food that will get some sugar into my system fast and stabilize the jitters so that I can put together something more substantial (if my body will cooperate in eating it).
I know it's fashionable nowadays to denigrate carbs, but if your metabolism's running fast, you need your carbs. Try to get them from reasonably healthy sources, and remember that wheat's not the only grain on the planet.
Having said all that, I've just realized that it's almost 7 PM and I really ought to walk away from the computer and do something about supper!
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09-11-2016, 06:19 PM
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Posts: 108
Hysterectomy: August 11th, 2016
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Re: Sobbing, second menopause at 72?
I totally agree on the issue of not being able to talk about mental health as opposed to physical health. We struggle in silence when our brains are out of balance but if it was anything else we'd be at the doctor in a flash. If it wasn't for me finally going to the doctor over my depression i would never have found out I was severely anemic and that the hysterectomy would help that maybe the depression will end once I recover.
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09-12-2016, 07:17 AM
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Posts: 135
Hysterectomy: August 16th, 2016
Surgery Type: SAH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Sobbing, second menopause at 72?
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Originally Posted by heatherthyme
Hi Purple Bloom,
Thanks for the sympathy, and the thoughts of peace and comfort. I rested yesterday, and ate a lot. I ate some Amy's Tofu Scramble pockets. Lots of tofu. I felt a little less weepy this morning. If tofu will help with estrogen, I intend to eat it.
I think some of my problem is that my metabolism seems to be much higher since surgery, and even though I eat a lot, I'm losing weight. This often leaves me with low blood sugar (hypoglycemic) and that can contribute to the tears.
Although I felt less weepy this morning, I felt more jittery. Every muscle in my body trembles. And my brain just doesn't work right. My balance is off. I felt horrible.
Despite my surgeon telling me before the hysterectomy -- when I asked about the loss of hormones still made by the ovaries at my age, that I would not notice a difference -- I have never felt this terrible in my life. I've now read on this site, and many other locations, that after menopause, 50% of a woman's testosterone is made by her ovaries. Losing that would surely make a huge difference in how one feels! My mind doesn't work. I felt like I wanted to take some medication that would just put me to sleep.
I finally took 1/2 mg of Ativan, and it has taken the edge off. But I'm so sensitive that even that much makes me need to go sleep. I'm going to use Ativan until I can see a doctor and get advice or whatever other help they prescribe. I hope I don't become addicted.
I called the PA on call at the surgeon's office. She said that every woman who has a hysterectomy, whether pre-menopause, in menopause, or post menopause, will go through a hormonal disruption that will last from 4 - 8 weeks. I don't know how I will make it that long without some medication to take the edge off. I'll keep taking ativan, if nothing else. She said I should try to get an urgent apt with surgeon for Tuesday when he's next in.
I've read so many reports about the health dangers of losing testosterone. I'm searching on line for a endocrinologist in my city who might replace testosterone for me.
I found a study that says replacing estrogen in people 70 or older causes greater risk of heart disease, stroke, etc. So I understand the fear to do that. But I've read nothing but good things about replacing testosterone. Losing it completely leads to earlier death.
I never anticipated feeling this terrible.
How are you doing, Purple? I hope you don't feel as horrible as I do. You must be younger than me. I remember reading that you are on some hormone replacement. I wasn't able to use acceptance or surrender to calm myself this morning, while I was up getting breakfast, etc. I hope you might be more successful with that than I've been.
I'm headed back to bed now. Hopefully the Ativan will put me to sleep. What a great escape that would be from feeling so strange and lousy! I see that my foggy brain shows up in my repeating myself and in strange spellings here. I hope this is pretty clear.
Let me know how you're feeling. I hope so much that it is better than I am.
Sending calm, hopeful thoughts.
Heather
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Sorry for the continued struggle, Heather. I do hope you're able to get that urgent appointment for tomorrow! And I hope the Ativan brought on some peaceful sleep.
I'm doing a little better, I think because I've been able to do some acceptance and because it feels more familiar now. When it first hit I was so surprised and disoriented and disappointed in myself.
I'm glad your PA said 4-8 weeks because at least that means there's an end in sight!
Continuing to hold you in light.
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