Posted by florence on April 21, 2005, at 17:21:57
In reply to No interest or comments at all !, posted by WeeWilly on April 21, 2005, at 15:24:59
I can fully appreciate the research you have done.
I suffered from menstrual migraines for over 25 yrs. One of the top rated headache specialists in the country started me on Prozac: he said I was one of the first people in the country to take it. The research showed a serotonin connection with migraines.
Ten years of trying all ADs- I couldn't take it any more so I went to another toprated gyno. She put me on Lupron shots- approved at the time for prostate cancer patients. It stopped my periods and after 3 months I had no migraines. I went on Lupron another time for 2 yrs and was never the same after I stopped them.
So, I researched tons of info about the hypothalamus-pituitary-axis. Not much luck except for some women who experienced severe problems after taking Lupron.
For me, it was extreme fatigue. After more ADs, menopause specialist, pdocs, etc, ad nauseum. I found this site and info about thyroid medicines and mental disorders.
I am CONVINCED that the Lupron triggered a thyroid disruption. After 10 yrs (last July 2004) I was finally diagnosed with Hashimoto's autoimmune thryoid disease. I was always told that my levels were fine. I have since learned to demand a copy of my labs.
Well, the fatigue used to be my only problem but now I have depression big time and I hate the thought of trying another AD- I already did that before being diagnosed with Hashi's.
Since I felt better on the Lupron, I have been trying to find out what is different now...I vaguely remember reading that FSH levels are NOT as high on Lupron as in true menopause.
I transitioned into menopause after my third round of Lupron shots..I feel worse than ever cuz altho my migraines are gone I have fatigue and depression SO bad......
I would love to know more. I am a creative person but I also suffer a lack of motivation...I belong to a thyroid group that would be interested in your Inhibin...and I will post there when I get the strength.
Again, thanks for your research. You seem like me: unwilling to accept the status quo. I don't NEED to be right- but I refuse to accept what I read 25 yrs ago: women will get relief from migraines when they enter menopause.....Well, I refused to wait 25 yrs for an answer.
Sorry to ramble on so.....I'll let you know if my thyroid group has any info
Have you ever had your FREE T3 FREE T4, and THYROID ANTIBODIES tested? Most endos think the TSH is enough and it is NOT. Mine was always within the lab range but no one checked my antibodies for 10 yrs.
Hope you get this post..Florence
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