I've just read Nicky Pelligrino's book Don't Sweat It. It really has some good advice including when your GP won't give you what could potentially help. Why do we have to suffer so long before we can get help? I wish you all the best, I also love the Magnesium spray from Salt & Oil.
Thanks Marie, that book is on my list and I'm drafting up a list of resources and things that people have recommended to me - it's all worth sharing, I reckon!
Absolutely, knowledge is power. I feel that there are so many of us that if we started to share our knowledge and experiences, we can improve other's lives as a result. Even just knowing you are not alone in this makes a huge difference.
Thanks so much for this post - all very relateable and very appreciated!!! I'm sorry you haven't had luck getting HRT from your GP. That sucks. FWIW I was able to get patches at age 45 because my symptoms had become unbearable (all the stuff you mention - insomnia, fatigue, brain fog) and my Dr was clued up on this stuff and happy to prescribe. The patches have helped so much. Maybe it's worth shopping around for someone else to help you through this phase!
Sleep still comes and goes, and I'll be trying some of your recommendations - that spray sounds amazing! X
Thanks Caitlin! I've had a couple of people tell me about the menopause clinic, so that's my next place to try. The sprays are so good. 9.30pm to 6am last night for me - never had that before!
I've just read Nicky Pelligrino's book Don't Sweat It. It really has some good advice including when your GP won't give you what could potentially help. Why do we have to suffer so long before we can get help? I wish you all the best, I also love the Magnesium spray from Salt & Oil.
Thanks Marie, that book is on my list and I'm drafting up a list of resources and things that people have recommended to me - it's all worth sharing, I reckon!
Absolutely, knowledge is power. I feel that there are so many of us that if we started to share our knowledge and experiences, we can improve other's lives as a result. Even just knowing you are not alone in this makes a huge difference.
Thanks so much for this post - all very relateable and very appreciated!!! I'm sorry you haven't had luck getting HRT from your GP. That sucks. FWIW I was able to get patches at age 45 because my symptoms had become unbearable (all the stuff you mention - insomnia, fatigue, brain fog) and my Dr was clued up on this stuff and happy to prescribe. The patches have helped so much. Maybe it's worth shopping around for someone else to help you through this phase!
Sleep still comes and goes, and I'll be trying some of your recommendations - that spray sounds amazing! X
Thanks Caitlin! I've had a couple of people tell me about the menopause clinic, so that's my next place to try. The sprays are so good. 9.30pm to 6am last night for me - never had that before!