Posted by hildi on July 18, 2002, at 11:46:51
In reply to estrogen is helping (and I'm only 31), posted by katekite on July 17, 2002, at 11:32:27
Hi Kate. I'm so glad to read your post. Not only am I glad to hear someone doing so well, but it also offers me hope. I suspect a hormonal problem in myself (I'm 41) and I also really wonder if I have thyroid problems and low cortisol, as well.
I have just found out about zoloft and other SSRI's causing hypothyroidism in some people-
I find this amazing that I have had to find this out myself. . . I have been complaining about physical symptoms to my dr. for so long, and I just recently learned of this thyroid info and my symptoms match this, and adrenal malfunction, too.
Hormones definately seem off wack, also- I seem to be all wacked out emotionally as well as physically these days.
I have been trying different AD's and they all just make me more skaky, nervious, moody, and depressed. I seem to be getting bipolar, or manic lately, too. This is something new.
Kate, it sounds like your Dr indicated menopause and they prescribed bc pills just on symptoms alone. I wish my dr.'s were so responsive. I am sceduled for blood tests next week. In your opinion, will these tests pick-up (accurately) if estrogen/progesterone is low and an option for me???
I am so sick of this-feeling this way. I really think people are thinking I'm nuts and no one can understand how bad I'm really feeling. It seems I'm going to have to find out as much as I can, myself, and demand treatment.
I welcome your opinions on these blood tests- will they be enough for the dr. to go on??
Hildi
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