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[loonarider]

Hi all,

Finally had enough of waiting to find out whether I can go on HRT or not via the NHS, and sick of seeing doctors only to feel rushed, that I forget to mention all my symtpoms and subsequently, I end up leaving the GP feeling underwhelmed. I understand the docs have lots of patients to see and times are unprecedented, but I need a clam, tailored approach and I'm only going to get this if I seek a specialist privately.

I've come across a doctor who specialises in menopause and has amazing reviews in my area. Had been sort of delaying doing this for a while, but I feel things have come to a head now, and my symtpoms havee made my life unbearable to the point of contemplating the most horrible things.

Last night was the last straw, with the racing heart waking me up at 3;30 am where I've had to get out of bed, go downstairs and wait it out, only to return to bed a few hours later when the symptoms subside - it's ruining how I operate during the day, probably not helping my cortisol levels and hampering my health in general all this lack of sleep.

In saying that's no two days are the same, it's mental. So I've had enough. It's quite expensive, but I feel this is worth it and has to be done.

Never understood why my heart decides it wants to go have a boogie woogie in the early hours of the morning as opposed to during the day (sometimes happens during the day, but rare),it's so confusing and frustrating. 

Anyway, that's my update, hopefully HRT might be helpful for these symptoms

Anyone find HRT has helped their heart issues, anxiety and other unusual menopausal symptoms?

I still think I'm having a heart attack for the most part, but then need to rationalise that if for all these months it was a sign of a heart attack I would've keeled over by now...Oh I dunno

[Dotty]

Hi yes HRT stopped all of my menopausal symptoms ( which were pretty horrendous and widespread . ) x

[Flo2020]

I had a private consultation as well, last month. Whereabouts are you? Wonder if you are going to see who I saw?

[sheila99]

More than likely meno but have they ruled out a heart problem? Perhaps write all your symptoms down and questions you have  before your next appointment so you don't forget anything.
No heart issues for me but hrt cured my anxiety and insomnia though it did take 3 months.

[menopausalalways]

Can I ask who you are seeing as I am thinking of going privately. There is someone at our Drs who sees Menopausal Birds but she is part time!

[loonarider]

I had a private consultation as well, last month. Whereabouts are you? Wonder if you are going to see who I saw?

Hey Flo,

I'm in Wells, Somerset, and ti's called the Wells Menopause Clinic. https://wellsmenopauseclinic.co.uk/

Hope all went well with the consultation

[loonarider]

Hi yes HRT stopped all of my menopausal symptoms ( which were pretty horrendous and widespread . ) x

Thanks Dotty! x

[loonarider]

More than likely meno but have they ruled out a heart problem? Perhaps write all your symptoms down and questions you have  before your next appointment so you don't forget anything.
No heart issues for me but hrt cured my anxiety and insomnia though it did take 3 months.

It defniitely isn't heart issues. I've had ECG's, bloods, chest scans, all coming bac normal - then the nurses chalk it up to anxiety, unsurprisingly. :/

[loonarider]

Can I ask who you are seeing as I am thinking of going privately. There is someone at our Drs who sees Menopausal Birds but she is part time!

Hi there,

I will be seeing someone in Wells, Somerset. This is their website - https://wellsmenopauseclinic.co.uk

[Toothfairy]

Hi

I went to Dr Newson's clinic. I highly recommend them.

https://www.menopausedoctor.co.uk/

In my opinion, it really is a centre of excellence, its a great reminder of how great medicine actually is in the UK,  but they are very busy.
It takes a while to get an appointment.

If you are lucky enough to be able to afford it, take matters into your own hands. Naturally you are going to have a lot of questions etc, and GP's don't have time for an issue, which they don't classify or see as an illness.

I had heart issues, palpatations, etc saw a Cardiologist, who did not not put two and two together with my age, my GP offered Beta Blockers which I refused. I now realise it was down to perimenopause, I found yoga and mediation really helped. The heart issues have subsided with time, but they where very debilitating, and frightening at the time. Insist you are seen by a Cardiologist if you have concerns.