His and Her Health

Hi
I am 39 years old and 6 months post op. Had everything removed but my cervix.
I have been getting Hart Palps, dizzyness, lightheadedness, problems with consitration, feeling faint.
I went to my GP last week for an antibiotic for a sinus problem and she heard the hart palps. She did an EKG and it was normal. My BP was 140/80. She did send me to a Cardiologist and I had an Echo and had to where a hart monitor for 24 hrs. Still waiting on those results.
My GP thinks this is all due to Menopause. I do have an appointment with my OB next week.
Has anyone else dealt with this??
I am on HRT 0.05mg of Estroderm. I know it isnt strong enough. I still suffer on and off with the hot flashes and night sweats. Oh and insomnia too.
Has anyone have any suggestions to make this easire?? My GP said that my body had such a major blow from the hyst that everything is just messed up.
Thanks for any imput !!
Debbie

I am sorry now I see you had this where it should be. I had the full procedure done years ago and so many of what you are saying I can remember. Particularly the heart palpitations. Real bad. I can recall it really messed up my mind for a long time and thinking back the horrible pain that I felt for such a long time. I remember I had to call the doctor quite a few times as it seemed like they had tore everything apart inside of me. I am sure someone will be able to help you on this and it will get much better. Karen Giblin is an expert in this field.

I was just recalling how I came home and would just sit in the chair looking out for a long time. It seemed like they had taken out part of me. Then your family expects you to act like nothing has happened and you really do not know how to act. I told them I was dizzy but they said it was my blood pressure. I had this done when I was 48 and what a shock to your system. They did start me on premarin right away but it took me a long while to come out of it. Mine, too was a full with fibrous tumors, endometriosis and whatever. Ovaries out really was hard. This is the first time I have gone back and thought of this in years. I was so moody. People did not dare say the wrong thing or I would cry. I hope this helps but it was a rough time for me too.

Dear Brighteyedsassy- Thanks for joining our board. I actually can relate to the way you are feeling. My hysterectomy was performed before my 40th birthday and I did not know what menopause was all about. And, suddenly I was thrown into it full force - having symptoms galore and not knowing how to deal with them. It certainly was a turning point in my life! It was at that time that I recognized that I had not asked the right questions of my doctor, nor did he explain to me how I would be feeling, for how long I would be feeling the symptoms, and even what the symptoms were. That is why I started Red Hot Mamas, in 1991, so that many women, like myself, could get answers to their menopausal concerns. So I will explain a few things in relation to healing after hysterectomy. There are specific things you should do to ensure your health after hysterectomy/menopause. First and formost, learn to recognize menopause-related changes which happen immediately following a hysterectomy if your ovaries are removed. When the ovaries are removed, many women have more intense hot flashes and other discomforts. Hot flashes can occur at night and can disrupt sleep. When this occurs, women become irritable and tired. Also, hot flashes can intensify our stress levels and may be associated with heart palpitations which may cause anxiety. Some women even claim they have panic attacks after hot flashes occur. There are a few things you can do which should help control hot flashes. For instance, avoid spicy foods, alcohol, caffeine and cigarette smoking. Exercise regularly, to reduce stress and it helps you to sleep. Reduce your stress levels by taking a yoga class or having a massage. And, sleep in a cool room. The most effective way in treating hot flashes is prescription estrogen which it seems like your doctor has prescribed. There are other prescription drugs your doctor may discuss with you as well. Also, you mention sleep problems. You should focus on avoiding heavy meals before bedtime as well as alcohol, caffeine, and nicotine. Your doctor may refer you to a sleep center or discuss prescribed medications that are available to help you get adequate sleep. It's good that you are having a follow-up visit with your doctor. Write all your questions down before your visit and bring a pad and pen to write down what your doctor told you. Your doctor should discuss your symptoms and make recommendations accordingly. It is not unusual that he/she will make modifications in your treatment plan. Be kind to yourself while you are healing, and have a Happy Thanksgiving Day. Good health to you!!

Hi
Thank you so much for your replies !!
I got my test results back, and everything is normal. Thank God !!
I did see my OB and he said I could take my HRT 3x a week instead of 2x a week since it is such a low dosage. He also put me on Xanax. I have stared taking it when needed and I do feel better. Hopefuly it will last. I go back to my OB in 3 months.
We also have been discussing about weening me off of HRT.
The HRT is the only concern I have about this situation. I know I needed the Hyst, and believe me I have NO REGRETS !! My family was VERY supportive, yet concerned due to my age and so on. There concern was having my ovaries removed due to HRT. Yet they were also concerned about Ovarian Cancer exspecialy since my Great Grandmother died of it and I was dealing with SO MANY OVARIN CYSTS !!
So, hopefuly I can work something out with my doc with the HRT.
I was also thinking about taking Yoga. That is supposed to calm you down. That is a good idea.
I thank you again for your imput and help, and I hope you enjoyed your Holiday !!

Thank you all so much.