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I ended up in the hospital with severe panic attacks and delusional thoughts after being given too little estrogen and way too much progesterone by an N. D. here in the valley. I have had a full hysterectomy and was told by three other doctors that I never should have been given the progesterone. This episode caused a chain reaction in which I was then put on too high of a dose of Lexapro and many other anti-anxiety drugs for the next two years. All of the side effects made me feel horribly worse and I ended up being weened off of everything except some Adivan. I feel better now, but still not right.
Thanks, Debbie O'Donnell
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Hi, Debbie,
What an awful experience. I'm so sorry you've had such trouble dealing with this for the past few years. I am working on some web research for you; can I ask you a few more questions?
How long have you been in menopause? Did it begin before your hysterectomy? What was the cause of your hysterectomy?
Were the bioidentical hormones you were given made by a compounding pharmacist? (That's a pharmacist that takes a doctor's prescription and makes it for each individual).
Had you had anxiety symptoms before menopause?
Did your previous doctor have any expertise with menopause specifically, that you know of?
Let's see if we can get you some answers and some help. Diane
December 2, 2008 - 10:37amThis Comment
Hi! I wondering if you could give me advice too! I've been on bioidentical progesterone for 5 months and want to get off! It's made me feel much worse than before. I take 50mg a day and want to wean! Any advice?? Thanks!
March 4, 2017 - 4:55pmThis Comment