I initially posted my issues back in May and am pleased to report fantastic improvement. I found Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (http://www.scnm.edu/index.php) which has a teaching clinic located in Scottsdale, AZ and I went there in June. First you see 2nd & 3rd yr students then their supervising physician; the exam is detailed and thorough.
My flashes and sweats were diagnosed as severe and my hormone levels non-existent. I was prescribed very low doses of compounded bioidentical estrogen and progesterone, tincture of sage, and pharmaceutical grade black cohosh. I was told to be patient for results and come back in 5 weeks. At 4 weeks I noticed little change but in the 5th week miraculously my symptoms began to decrease. At my appt. the doc said my improvement was terrific since I was so severe. Dr. Marchese also said I would continue to improve.
Now in my 6th week, my symptoms are 50-75% improved and decreasing rapidly. I'm at around 5 flashes a day (down from 15-20) and most are mild to moderate w/ flashes of heat but little sweats and no more chills. This is fantastic!!!! My life is nearly back to normal and I am no longer sleep deprived.
Dr. Marchese (mar-kay-zee) explained (my interpretation) that the estrogen receptors in the blood vessels searched for estrogen when I stopped HRT (after >20 yrs) and when not found the flashes takes place. Then the thyroid says WOW! your are too hot and tries to cool the body rapidly through sweat. By introducing the low level of bioidentical estrogen my body has calmed down. Now over time, she explained demand by the receptors will decrease and I will slowly lose need to take hormones.
All I can say is God Bless SCNM! It is VERY affordable and they know their business. If you live in the area, do not hesitate to use this clinic. Meanwhile, thank you to all who answered my plea. I hope the above info will assist someone else to get back on the road to feeling better.
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I initially posted my issues back in May and am pleased to report fantastic improvement. I found Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (http://www.scnm.edu/index.php) which has a teaching clinic located in Scottsdale, AZ and I went there in June. First you see 2nd & 3rd yr students then their supervising physician; the exam is detailed and thorough.
My flashes and sweats were diagnosed as severe and my hormone levels non-existent. I was prescribed very low doses of compounded bioidentical estrogen and progesterone, tincture of sage, and pharmaceutical grade black cohosh. I was told to be patient for results and come back in 5 weeks. At 4 weeks I noticed little change but in the 5th week miraculously my symptoms began to decrease. At my appt. the doc said my improvement was terrific since I was so severe. Dr. Marchese also said I would continue to improve.
Now in my 6th week, my symptoms are 50-75% improved and decreasing rapidly. I'm at around 5 flashes a day (down from 15-20) and most are mild to moderate w/ flashes of heat but little sweats and no more chills. This is fantastic!!!! My life is nearly back to normal and I am no longer sleep deprived.
Dr. Marchese (mar-kay-zee) explained (my interpretation) that the estrogen receptors in the blood vessels searched for estrogen when I stopped HRT (after >20 yrs) and when not found the flashes takes place. Then the thyroid says WOW! your are too hot and tries to cool the body rapidly through sweat. By introducing the low level of bioidentical estrogen my body has calmed down. Now over time, she explained demand by the receptors will decrease and I will slowly lose need to take hormones.
All I can say is God Bless SCNM! It is VERY affordable and they know their business. If you live in the area, do not hesitate to use this clinic. Meanwhile, thank you to all who answered my plea. I hope the above info will assist someone else to get back on the road to feeling better.
Peace!
July 20, 2008 - 12:53pmKatharine
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