SOS - Emotional mess

I had a LAVH on August 8th, 2005. I'm doing quite well physically. All in all I can't believe how easy the recovery process has been for me. However, I've been on a emotional rollercoaster that is driving me crazy. I went from low dose prempro before the surgery to straight estrogen due my ovaries being removed. Initially i was prescribed a dose of 1 mg. estrodoil, but after experiencing several emotional "meltdowns" where I wept uncontrollably, my dosage was increased to 2 mg. I no longer cry now but "blow up" at the littlest things, and have become irritable and grouchy. I am also experiencing memory problems and can't maintain my concentration. I am desperate to get my emotions in control as I am returning to work September 5th. When I experience these intense emotions I start the unpleasant hotflashing. I don't go for check-up until September 27th. It was suggested on the post-op message board that posting here may provide me with some insightful feedback. Any and all input is appreciated. I just want off this rollercoaster now!!!!
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Boomer Lady, A heart felt hug goes straight to you. What you are experiencing sounds awful.

Did you keep your ovaries?

Have you considered going back on the low dose prempro since you were doing well on that and making a slower transition to something else?

I'm sorry for your ups and downs..With ovary removal your body went into total shock..I'm wondering if you may need to balance your estradiol with a bit of progesterone at some point. You're still pretty early post op and will go through some changes for awhile. If things don't get better, you may want to ask your doc on the 27th if adding bio-progesterone would help.

Boomer,

I wish I had some advice for you, but unfortunately I am going thru the same thing.

I was just telling one of my friends that I can't seem to get out of my own way these days.

I can't even stand myself and the way I am acting so I pretty much have disassociated my self from as much as I possibly can, as my "shut up filter" between my brain and my mouth is no longer functioning :eyes:
Nor can I finish a complete sentence.

I have an appt Thurs. hopefully this will be the light at the end of the tunnel.

You will be in my thoughts.

Thanks to everyone who responded. I am in a calmer emotional state today. Unfortunately, I don't know how long that will last. I know I am still early in my recovery so I am holding out hope that things will stabilize. Neeny it does sound like you're going through exactly the same thing. Have you been going through this ever since your hysterectomy in 2004? Are you on estrogen only? According to my doctor I no longer need progesterone. This is the first time in my life that I truly felt I wanted to jump out of my skin. Neeny please keep me posted on your progress as you see your doctor.

Boomer,

I had no problems until the 1st oopharectomy in 10/04, then I began the hot flashes and night sweats.
Apparantly, the remaining ovary wasn't doing a very good job.I was tested and all hormone levels were ok?? But Dr put me on estradiol along with the prozac I had been already been taking.
After a few months with no changes, I stopped taking everything. I noticed no difference on or off the meds.
Once I had the 2nd ovary removed this past June, it's like I've hit a wall ,hot flashes, night sweats and insomina (which I think is the absolute worst!). Dr. put me on .625 of Premarin only to be taken off in 4weeks because of severe leg cramps and swelling.
Since I've been OFF the Premarin, no more hot flashes, few night sweats, but I can SLEEP
The only thing is this awful moodiness! I have 3 children, the oldest is only 11, and I feel absolutely horrible knowing what I put them through
My 4yo was running around the house, arms flailing "Call 911, Mommy's freaking out again!"
I have been reading alot, and am so confused
I think I want to try Effexor maybe for the moods ?
Hopefully when I see Dr. (he is my GP) one of the few Drs that actually sits down and REALLY listens.
We can figure something out I can't go on living like this.
I will keep you posted, and please do the same.