So today, for my 10min with my GP, I have written down clearly my problems/symptoms and I am praying she will listen and help, as I am at the end of my tether.
I originally went to another GP in July, due to insomnia,nausea,headaches,wheezy chest,sweats and chronic fatigue.
After chest xrays and blood tests were all clear, he started me on Evorel Conti patches.
I was then 2 and 1/2 yrs post-meno with a history of migraine,endometriosis,diverticulitis and IBS.
Cut a long story short, the patches had to stop due to severe period-type cramps, blood bruises and chest pressure.
I also started experiencing anxiety.
However since I stopped the patches things never got better. The cramps seemed to develop into my IBS type, as opposed to period-type. I can now barely eat without pain. I am also now riddled with anxiety and the past week have sat here sobbing every day.
I have read that HRT can trigger existing conditions....so I dont know if it triggered endometriosis-pain and then a flare-up of IBS. So now I dont know what to do.
Whether to try a different HRT or not. I also dont know why it brought on depression and anxiety? So again....should I try a different HRT and hope it takes that away.
I know there is evidence that anti-depressants can help IBS, so I have a feeling the GP may decide to go down that route instead. Maybe thats an idea?
All I know is I am much worse now than when I originally went to the GP, but at a loss what to do next.
So I am praying this GP will help. In 10 mins!! I've never seen her before, so I dont know.
Wish me luck.