Hi Cary,
Just an update in case it might be helpful to someone with the same issues as me. :)
I am doing a lot better so thought I give you an update. My wrist pain is gone (for the most part), the inflammation is gone in my vaginal area as well. And except for the night sweats, I'm not as uncomfortable overall. After an incident where my breasts got lumpy and extremely painful, and spotting which was diagnosed/noticed by the Dr. during my exam, (I didn't notice, because it was so slight I didn't even know.), she said I actually was having a very, very light period (so I guess still in peri-menopause). I felt really frustrated, having one more thing to figure out! I had to have a test to check for cancer...just in case (came back negative, BTW). My Gyn suggested that my symptoms were probably caused by too much of the bio-identical progesterone, as you, Cary, had suggested. So, I reluctantly went off the progesterone. Kinda sad because I knew my insomnia would return, which it did.
I think that my insomnia is worse now because of the night sweats? I am still using natural supplements, to help me sleep and to address inflammation. But, I think I need to change the dosages again, so hoping to experience good sleep (without drugs), again soon. I have changed my Thyroid supplements to Levoxyl instead of generic (dosing 100 and 112 every other day), noticeable difference. Feeling more normal, but still a little off. I think because my weight keeps going up and down.
Also, I have been pretty faithful on my Phase 1 diet, which is an anti-candida diet (6 month's now and presently on a maintenance plan). Especially watching the sugar, wheat, corn, yeast, carbs in general. For those who might be interested in this helpful diet, please check out Doug Kaufman's, "Know the Cause" website. It has helped me in so many ways, it's really been amazing. You know what they say..."you are what you eat". I am seeing this in reality in my life. Can't even express how much better I feel.
Thank you so much for your help, Cary. It was so great to have a safe, reliable place to find answers. I'm still riding the menopause roller coaster and hoping that my body will continue to stabilize soon. But thanks to you, for helping to make this journey a little easier.
I'll be in touch :)!
FYI:
Supplements:
Calcium: 1,200 mil with minerals
Magnesium: 400 to 600 mil
Potassium: 200 mil
Vitamin C: 1,000
L-Tryptophan 500 mg.
Soluble Fiber: 1 capsule
Vitamin D: 5,000 IU (per Dr'.s orders, had a deficiency)
D-Mannose: for bladder
Sleep Tonight: by Enzymatic
Co-Q10 and fish oil
Wild Oregano (anti-fungal)
Garlic, odorless (anti-fugal)
Probiotics: the kind that is sealed in gelatin
Phyllium Husks (anti-fungal)
Sometimes Gaba and Glycine: Helps me sleep
I soon will be adding back my B vitamins and upping my Gaba and
Glycine.
When I remember: baking soda and lemon water to keep my system
ph alkaline (to ward of candida and help with joint aches). I eat a
lot of protein and veggies which makes me acidic, so the
above helps (Also, supplements can make you acidic, as well.
This has been very helpful, and helps keep the inflammation in
check.)
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Hi Cary,
Just an update in case it might be helpful to someone with the same issues as me. :)
I am doing a lot better so thought I give you an update. My wrist pain is gone (for the most part), the inflammation is gone in my vaginal area as well. And except for the night sweats, I'm not as uncomfortable overall. After an incident where my breasts got lumpy and extremely painful, and spotting which was diagnosed/noticed by the Dr. during my exam, (I didn't notice, because it was so slight I didn't even know.), she said I actually was having a very, very light period (so I guess still in peri-menopause). I felt really frustrated, having one more thing to figure out! I had to have a test to check for cancer...just in case (came back negative, BTW). My Gyn suggested that my symptoms were probably caused by too much of the bio-identical progesterone, as you, Cary, had suggested. So, I reluctantly went off the progesterone. Kinda sad because I knew my insomnia would return, which it did.
I think that my insomnia is worse now because of the night sweats? I am still using natural supplements, to help me sleep and to address inflammation. But, I think I need to change the dosages again, so hoping to experience good sleep (without drugs), again soon. I have changed my Thyroid supplements to Levoxyl instead of generic (dosing 100 and 112 every other day), noticeable difference. Feeling more normal, but still a little off. I think because my weight keeps going up and down.
Also, I have been pretty faithful on my Phase 1 diet, which is an anti-candida diet (6 month's now and presently on a maintenance plan). Especially watching the sugar, wheat, corn, yeast, carbs in general. For those who might be interested in this helpful diet, please check out Doug Kaufman's, "Know the Cause" website. It has helped me in so many ways, it's really been amazing. You know what they say..."you are what you eat". I am seeing this in reality in my life. Can't even express how much better I feel.
Thank you so much for your help, Cary. It was so great to have a safe, reliable place to find answers. I'm still riding the menopause roller coaster and hoping that my body will continue to stabilize soon. But thanks to you, for helping to make this journey a little easier.
I'll be in touch :)!
FYI:
Supplements:
Calcium: 1,200 mil with minerals
Magnesium: 400 to 600 mil
Potassium: 200 mil
Vitamin C: 1,000
L-Tryptophan 500 mg.
Soluble Fiber: 1 capsule
Vitamin D: 5,000 IU (per Dr'.s orders, had a deficiency)
D-Mannose: for bladder
Sleep Tonight: by Enzymatic
Co-Q10 and fish oil
Wild Oregano (anti-fungal)
Garlic, odorless (anti-fugal)
Probiotics: the kind that is sealed in gelatin
Phyllium Husks (anti-fungal)
Sometimes Gaba and Glycine: Helps me sleep
I soon will be adding back my B vitamins and upping my Gaba and
Glycine.
When I remember: baking soda and lemon water to keep my system
ph alkaline (to ward of candida and help with joint aches). I eat a
lot of protein and veggies which makes me acidic, so the
above helps (Also, supplements can make you acidic, as well.
This has been very helpful, and helps keep the inflammation in
check.)
Blessings,
October 14, 2010 - 1:50pmJoann
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