I completely understand your feeling that there must be something systemic going on there that connects all these things. I think that's a normal reaction when someone deals with different medical conditions for years. We keep thinking we are missing something.
I too had endometriosis in my 20s and 30s, with two laparoscopies and with ovarian cysts. All that of course has gone away since I have been in menopause. I have experienced many perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms and conditions that sometimes seemed isolated but in reality probably weren't.
The key may be hormonal. So many of our body's systems and processes rely on our hormones -- whether they are our reproductive hormones, thyroid hormones, adrenal hormones etc. I am wondering if any of your doctors have checked all your levels to see if there is anything that raises a question?
I am most concerned with your vision issues (suddenly losing your peripheral vision, for instance), your dizziness/vertigo (I too have experienced this, and it's horrid) and your possible heart problems. Can you tell me if you feel these symptoms have been checked out completely by the right doctors?
You might be interested in seeing a naturopathic physician. Naturopathic physicians do have medical education (though not as long as conventional doctors). They specialize in evaluating and treating the body as a whole. They will work with your diet and nutrition, your exercise, your vitamins and supplements if they feel they can help you figure out what's going on. Here's a EmpowHer post about naturopathic physicians:
And here's a link to the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, where you can put in your zip code and find those in your area:
http://www.naturopathic.org/
I hope this helps some. I want you to get evaluated by someone who looks at you top to bottom, whether he or she is a conventional or naturopathic physician. Especially for the more serious of the conditions you're experiencing. OK?
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Anon,
I completely understand your feeling that there must be something systemic going on there that connects all these things. I think that's a normal reaction when someone deals with different medical conditions for years. We keep thinking we are missing something.
I too had endometriosis in my 20s and 30s, with two laparoscopies and with ovarian cysts. All that of course has gone away since I have been in menopause. I have experienced many perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms and conditions that sometimes seemed isolated but in reality probably weren't.
The key may be hormonal. So many of our body's systems and processes rely on our hormones -- whether they are our reproductive hormones, thyroid hormones, adrenal hormones etc. I am wondering if any of your doctors have checked all your levels to see if there is anything that raises a question?
I am most concerned with your vision issues (suddenly losing your peripheral vision, for instance), your dizziness/vertigo (I too have experienced this, and it's horrid) and your possible heart problems. Can you tell me if you feel these symptoms have been checked out completely by the right doctors?
You might be interested in seeing a naturopathic physician. Naturopathic physicians do have medical education (though not as long as conventional doctors). They specialize in evaluating and treating the body as a whole. They will work with your diet and nutrition, your exercise, your vitamins and supplements if they feel they can help you figure out what's going on. Here's a EmpowHer post about naturopathic physicians:
https://www.empowher.com/community/share/how-find-complementary-and-alternative-medical-cam-practitioner-naturopathic-physici
And here's a link to the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, where you can put in your zip code and find those in your area:
http://www.naturopathic.org/
I hope this helps some. I want you to get evaluated by someone who looks at you top to bottom, whether he or she is a conventional or naturopathic physician. Especially for the more serious of the conditions you're experiencing. OK?
June 11, 2010 - 8:54amThis Comment
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