Parkinson Progression :: Acupuncture, Hydrotherapy, Osteopathy And Homeopathy

I was diagnosed having Parkinson's Disease in 2002, but symptoms began in 2000. I worked as a Senior Environmental Health Technician at the time, when I was diagnosed, I was so ashamed of myself, apart from my husband and children I did not tell anyone, I carried on working as normal but didn't tell my employers, in 2004 my condition became worse, one morning I woke up and could not walk at all. after being off sick I was referred to occupational health, who recommended early retirement. so I lost my job for sometime I was sad not depressed,, my mobility is impaired quite badly and I lose 50% of the day due to off periods, i.e. when I am unable to walk or function normally.

so I took up hobbies such as painting, embroidery, mosaics, crosswords etc to keep me occupied during my off periods.

My conditions is steadily worsening, I try to find out new treatments or complementary therapy,

I have not given up yet, I had a go at acupuncture, massage, physio and hydrotherapy, chinese massage, chiropractic, osteopathy, homeopathy, acupressure

I attended a pain management course, and recently has a thai yoga massage, the future looks grim and it worries me but I shall fight this disease till end

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Menopause :: Period - One Year Post-menopause

Three weeks ago, to my great surprise, I started to bleed after one year. The 2-3 weeks preceding this, my breasts were so sore, I was bloated and I has the typical "stringy" discharge that I used to get before my period. I was really not expecting another period but the bleeding was heavy and lasted for just over a week.

I saw my doctor a few days ago and she that she is obliged to send me for an ultrasound and possible biopsy if the lining looks thick. She said she is not worried but I am freaking out.

Can anyone share a similar experience? I read on one website that it is actually possible to ovulate and have a period after you stop menstruating for a year. I have not had any spotting - just this one "period". Of course, everything I have read says how abnormal it is to bleed after menopause and now I'm scared that there is something serious going on. My ultrasound is booked for two days from now.

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Peri Menopause/menopause :: Trying To Conceive

I'm 42 and recently had blood work to check my hormones. My GYN said my labs suggested post menopause. I have yet to stop having a monthly. My periods are starting to range from 30-45 days but I've yet to skip a month. My husband and I were considering trying one last time to have another baby. Very confused

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30's And Having My Menopause

I'm 36 and have recently had a blood test at doctors to check for menopause, came back that my estrogen is non existent! I have a very long list of symptoms that made me convinvce the doctor to do the test. She told me if I can cope with the symptoms it would be best as she didn't agree with issuing HRT due to the risks, what are the main risks? Google is a good place to assure yourself your dying (maybe a bit extreme lol) but all I seem to find is contradicting risks and benefits, I was wondering if anyone else has any experience with taking HRT at such a young age and what exactly the "risks" are, I am so depressed at feeling like I do and I just want to "feel myself again" it seams so long since I felt like me

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Menopause :: When Will It All End ?

I'm 52 and been suffering years now with the menopause thought I was just going round the bend but after reading these posts I don't feel like that now, My periods just stopped 3 years ago and never seen or spotted again so in that way I have been lucky but mental health wise anxiety and depression hot sweats vomiting without warning have blighted my life. I've only just bothered going to see a doctor as I just thought I couldn't cope any longer but didn't really get anywhere I take Paroxetine and diazepam and trying to control such negativity and weird thoughts in my mind. I worry about my health and dying and loosing my husband but assume that's the menopause after reading some posts I feel like I'm just waiting to die I have some agoraphobia and can't leave the house alone but will go to the shops in a car with my husband. Can I ask when you use the term peri or pari what does that mean ? Also how long do you think menopause symptoms carry on for ?

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Menopause :: Alcohol After HRT

OMG after my bladder totally settling down after going on HRT and a bladder med I had a few glasses of wine on Saturday for my birthday!!  First drink for weeks and weeks...bladder now upset again.  Nothing like it was but upset none the less.  Why did I do that!!!!! I hope it settles again...anxiety is raging!

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Menopause :: Gas And Bloating

Why do we have this chest pressure discomfort after we eat something as simple as Mac and cheese doesn't make any sense I just want to feel better feel myself again across my breast just is so uncomfortable magnesium bcompkex primrose and vit d any more suggestions on how to feel better

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Menopause :: Bloating?

I have not gotten my period yet for the month of January, only a 2 hour slight brown discharge...never missed before either. Being 49, almost 50 in a few months, I am not surprised that I have missed a period at this age. Really looking into peri menopause, I think I have dealt with it for years, but always chalked it up to something else.

Right now this is what concerns me.....I have had feelings of the "phantom period", but than again, the month isn't over just yet, so maybe I still will get a period this month. I have some PMS symptoms, but the irrablitlity which was always a huge thing for me has not surfaced, that to me just does'nt seem normal since so many women make that their number one complaint. Oh trust me, I had it all the time, just not this month....yet...lol...

Now, my newest thing is extreme bloat! Holy Cow, I feel like I am cramming myself into my pants, yet my weight has not fluctuated only by 1/2 pound!

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Menopause :: HRT And Antidepressant

My menopause nurse has changed hrt from everol to levial I started first pill today but my gp gave me fluoxetine last week cause I was depressed.I am wondering what is one of drugs don't agree with me I will not know what one is causing the prob so am I better of not taking fluoxetine just to see if levial helps with my depression.

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Menopause :: Hot Flashes Gone At 58

I'm not sure what happened but the hot flashes that have been relentless for about four years and up to three an hour have gone! It's been about a week now, I noticed one day that they diminished and today not one! I'm sleeping much better and I am in a great mood. No more feelings of doom . I have my 58 th birthday coming soon. Do you think I'm done? Is the nightmare over? I hope so . I am having sore breasts and I'm not sure why. I haven't had a period for about two years. Fingers crossed that they don't come back . I like this feeling, it's like the old me is back.

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Menopause :: Lightheadedness

After my down day the other day I have started to pick up again until my next period is due!! It's feels good to have some better days in between cycles. However I am sick of feeling light/fuzzy headed. I feel as if I'm in dream state sometimes but awake if you get my meaning. It is like you have a cloud in your head.

Is this connected to the hrt or anxiety or the combination of meds I'm on?

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Menopause :: When Does It End? Off Switch?

I am so tired of all these symptoms! When does it end? Have any of you felt like me and wished you could reach inside yourself and find the "off" switch to turn these crazy symptoms off? Sorry, feeling a little frustrated.

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Menopause :: Uterus Lining 9 And 5

Worried.  Going in next week for D&C and hysteroscopy. (Whatever that is)

Had a biopsy 2 years ago and came out ok.  I am 60 years old with prolapse

level 3 cystocele.  Was getting bladder infections every 3 months and seems like I was always on antibiotics which I am starting to get immune to. Not sure if I should be getting a D&C or just another biopsy.  No bleeding at all. Also they are giving me General ANESthesia  which don't know if this is the right choice. Also how long do you need to stay home after before returning to work?  REally appreciate your help.  Scared!!! May need repair lift or hysterectomy. Not sure which one or if should take out ovaries of leave in and just do lift.  Just don't know what to do.  Don't like pessaries

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Menopause :: Thirsty - Can't Seem To Get Enough To Drink

This is going to sound weird, but is anyone else really really thirsty? I can't seem to get enough to drink. Of course I've been short of breath so maybe that has something to do with it? So tired of this.

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Menopause :: Normal To Have Bad Dreams?

Is it normal to have bad dreams, ie I dream I can't breath and am gasping for breath!!

quick bio.....I'm 48 no periods for 9/10 months, a plethora of symptoms, also have inflammatory arthritis (inject MTX weekly)  fibromyalgia  asthma blood pressure anxiety.

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Menopause :: Premarin .03 Mg Can Be Cut Into Half .015 Mg?

I have been reading up on Premarin and I see the lowest dose is .03 mg is it possible to cut that in half .15mg and will it help hot flashes? I need help with menopause symptoms I am in full menopause have not had a period since age of 45 and am now 52 and in full menopause. Not sleeping, hot flashes...... Am kinda of scared of taking this but need help I also have Graves' disease.

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Menopause :: Sick And Tired All Day

I have to believe that all of my worries and illnesses right now are somewhat peri related and I'm at my wit's end. I have a nasty sinus infection that I can't kick..I think I'm allergic to my cat and I'll have to give him up. I'm waiting on my period..it should be here..my head feels like it's going to pop off my body and I'm so anxious and all I can do is focus on the negative. I feel sick now all the time and I really am tired of it. So tired. I think my peri just makes everything else worse. This would be something I could handle years ago...now it's like every little thing is the end of the world. I want this to go away...I'm done with this change stuff.

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Menopause :: Getting Lots Of Nausea?

I'm only 40 so hadn't really thought menopause was on the way but I'm getting lots of nausea especially around time of my period - thought I was pregnant but not - I read a few things about nausea and perimenopause just wondered if anyone had this experience?

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