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[TillyD]

Taz I had hot flushes, no sleep, no energy, no concentration, no short term memory, vaginal dryness, bladder the size of a pea, low mood, hair loss and a cycle that was sort of regular but not quite. And some horrific heavy bleeding at times but not all the time. At the age of 41.

It was actually 3 years ago I think when this whole thing started. I've only had HRT for just over a year. The GPs wouldn't prescribe it. I fought and fought and eventually was prescribed a tablet form which I managed for 10 days before it made me sick and the GP wouldn't prescribe anything else.

[TillyD]

I forgot to say, yes I did have a biopsy. I don't know the results of that yet

[rosie c]

Hi TillyD.... why dont you have a chat with Dr. Heather Currie ?  Have a look at the home page for info. I have been in your situation regarding Doctors, but not about the meno, but about another health issues regarding my children. I cannot put into words how angry I was at the time for not being listened to properly, and now a couple of years  my concerns were right. But its something that doesnt leave you ... that feeling of no control over what is SO important ......to get a quality of life. Maybe if you could email Dr Currie and explain thouroughly what you are going through.... Good Luck. X

[TillyD]

Oh thanks Rosie.
Does she run this page? Does she respond to emails? Surely she must be over run with them?

[honeybun]

Tilly

If you have a look at the home page you will see the details. You can email her and I think it costs fifteen pounds.

She is the founder of the website and an expert in her field.

Hope this helps.

Honeyb
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[TillyD]

Thank you. That might be a good idea. If I could just get some Questions answered. I feel like the doctor I have seen has kept all the knowledge to herself and not shared it with me. Perhaps there are some good reasons for everything but I haven't been told what they are.

[Hurdity]

Hi there just to say the £15 e-mail facility isn't there any more - I expect she's overrun with them.  I had such a helpful response which meant I took it to the doc, got a referral and didn't have to stop HRT!

However the telephone facility is there but just means you can't print it off. You phone the number and then you get a message on your mobile saying when she is free. If you miss it you have to try again.

Sometimes it shows on the website when she is available - last time I saw it there it was early on a Tues morning at around 7.30 or 8 am - but it's probably different every day/week depending on her schedule

Hurdity x

[CLKD]

You rant Girl!  That's what this Forum is for, to share feelings and experiences. yes I did mean progesterone ......... some ladies do well, others find it aggravates their feelings.

I get annoyed if I am not listened to.  But Drs have other patients/issues that we don't know about, if I am un-certain I go back a few days later and say "I wasn't quite listening last time, could you explain this/that again ....... "  it opens up ways of communication without confrontation.  When I am angry I don't go back 'cos I would blast out what I am feeling