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Old 04-15-21, 06:40 PM  
Erica H.
 
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Hi Gals! I came across this thread today and just wanted to share my story with you since I too was experiencing insomnia along with brain fog, depression, and slow recovery after exercise.


I hope everyone here who is suffering gets some answers soon!
Thank you so much for sharing! I am supposed to see a specialist soon due to all of my wonky lab work and I'll definitely mention the testosterone.

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Old 04-15-21, 08:13 PM  
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Jules, I HATE that insurance companies have so much power over what treatment we get and what we don't.
Something that your doctor says is good, something that works for you, but some lacky behind a desk gets to say no.

UGH! Don't get my started.
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Old 04-16-21, 02:14 AM  
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Jules, I HATE that insurance companies have so much power over what treatment we get and what we don't.
Something that your doctor says is good, something that works for you, but some lacky behind a desk gets to say no.

UGH! Don't get my started.
It's dangerous and could mean life or death in some situations. I had that happen once - I almost died due to insurance not allowing something preventative that turned into an emergency. The ER doctor was SO mad when I told him.

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Old 04-17-21, 11:11 AM  
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It's dangerous and could mean life or death in some situations. I had that happen once - I almost died due to insurance not allowing something preventative that turned into an emergency. The ER doctor was SO mad when I told him.

Erica
Dealt with crap like this all the time working as a nurse in the hospital. It is SO annoying. Nothing like risking a person's life cause you want to save a few bucks for the insurance company. UGH.
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Old 04-17-21, 11:20 AM  
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Dealt with crap like this all the time working as a nurse in the hospital. It is SO annoying. Nothing like risking a person's life cause you want to save a few bucks for the insurance company. UGH.
Oh, I bet you saw a lot of that in the hospital.

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Old 04-23-21, 09:18 PM  
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Hi all. I recently started HRT and I am sleeping so much better now. That’s the only positive so far, but that is really helpful.

I’m displaced from my home right now due to a fire so thankful for streaming. I would have thought by cutting way back for the past 2 weeks I would have noticed some weight loss by doing less, but nope, not all. I might have eve gained a couple. Just so frustrating.
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Old 06-04-21, 10:32 AM  
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Hi!

I don't know if this is still an active check in - but I would like to participate.

This year I have felt like I was falling apart. I'm not sure if it the hormones or the effects of the pandemic or upcoming life changes (my DD graduating from HS, moving on to college, pre-empty nest syndrome, etc.) but my sleep has gone south, I gained about 6 pounds (mostly around my middle), I feel unfocused, tired, low energy, low motivation, my back and hips ache all the time...I'm just a wreck.

Workout wise I am sticking mainly w/ moderate/feel good stuff - Pahla B, walking, Ellen, some Pilates, some Yoga, etc. I started back w/ CS a few days ago and that always seems to help my achiness.

Just hard to know where it is all coming from - I love working from home and hope I don't have to return to the office full time ever - but the downsides are being more sedentary than when in the office and the snacking....

I hate counting calories, but I am working on not snacking and eating regular meals and only when hungry. I am not sure if my weight gain was the result of just too much sitting and snacking in the WFH office, or hormones.

It is really hard to figure it all out b/c so many things are happening at once.

Just wanting a place to vent about all this and share experiences...

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Old 06-23-21, 03:21 PM  
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Gosh, Donna, sorry for the *really* late check in reply!

I haven't been coming to check here much lately (obviously) since there wasn't much activity.

I haven't been doing too much lately in terms of exercise so I haven't been really perusing VF lately either.

How's the past month been?

I gave up on Pahla, mostly because the calorie counting thing just got out of control for me. I kind of got a bit obsessed with it, and when I took my calories too low, I would just gain all the weight back that I had lost. And 30 mins a day just wasn't enough for me.

I kind of also stopped walking every day after it really started bothering my knee injury. I kind of stumbled on Debra Atkinson's website and have been reading up on her. She recommends two days of weight training a week and the rest of the days are just either full rest days or kind of light stuff. I found that total body weights are actually better for my knee now instead of walking, so I'm trying to give her schedule a go. Two days a week is a bit easier than all seven with Pahla.

But nothing really works nor makes me feel better, so I'm not really sure why I continue to even try. Must be my personality I guess. I just can't seem to give up at least trying to get somewhat better, even though every attempt has been utter failure and more weight gain. Sigh.

How's everyone sleeping? Mine has actually improved lately since my acupuncturist started doing a different protocol. I also have started really eating more during the day so I'm not ravenous at night. But like everything else, things work briefly and then poof they don't....
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Old 07-26-21, 09:29 AM  
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Hi Everyone -

I know we only check in here and there - but this is what I posted in my check in this morning - can anyone relate?


I have just been feeling blah - no energy, no motivation, tired....sleeping poorly you name it. It is so hard to know what is going on w/ me - is it physical, psychological, perimeno/meno related, stress related, etc.....but I just have no get up and go...even after a week off.

I'm sorry to whine so much. I just want to feel like myself again.

I also don't have a Dr's appointment until December and I feel my symptoms are all so vague I couldn't really even explain it to anyone.


I just feel like I'm a mess of vague symptoms and not sure what to do to feel better?

I did have quite a bit of job stress in June and my daughter decided at the last minute to up-end her college plans which was also stressful. Can all this be from stress?

I also know I need to eat better - better quality food - but when I feel like I have no energy it is hard to not grab the first thing that falls into my lap to eat and I know I'm relying on caffeine way too much which is probaby just contributing to the fatigue.

Help!

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Old 07-30-21, 07:25 AM  
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I've been so spotty on VF lately, so I just noticed this thread. I'm in the same boat. I found a menopause specialist and am going through a bunch of tests. I haven't started HRT yet, but I seriously can't wait.

I also signed up for a medically supervised weight loss program. I'm going this morning for a weigh in. I've been at it for six weeks (out of 12) and so far I've lost about 7lbs. My goal was 20. The doctor still thinks I could reach my goal weight, but I think he's smoking something. The initial weight was just water. We all know it slows down the closer you get to your goal. Harumph!

The diet is very high protein, low fat, low carb.

Has anyone tried the galveston diet?
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