Joined: 30 Dec 2005 Posts: 1 Location: Birmingham, West Mids, UK
Problems Following Hysterectomy Posted: 12-30-05 18:39pm
Hello all, it's nice to be part of this
forum at last.
I am looking for some help/advice.
Happily married (just 50 yr old)
following a full hysterectomy in may this
year, I was immediately prescribed
aquisoya and vagifem.
They have not worked for me. My migraines
have become more severe and I have
developed a weaker bladder. I am unable
to take normal hrt due to a leg thrombosis
a few years ago.
I have suffered with a severe soreness
down below and continued inflamation.
My gp stated that the earlier prescribed
medication was obviously not suitable and
has now prescribed a vaginal estring.
The side effects as laid down by the
information leaflet does not bode well for
past thrombosis patients.
Does this sound familiar to any other
woman?
Regards,
jo
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Kia
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Joined: 23 Jun 2004 Posts: 6594 Location: Planet Tampaxia,
Posted: 12-31-05 10:38am
This sounds like you really really need to
sit down and talk with your doctor.
S/he is going to be the best person to
assess your needs.
However migraines shouldn't be cause by a
lack of hormones (too many hormones yes
but not lack of).
The wek bladder suggests 2 things either
(most common) muscle weakness which can be
remedied by doing kegal exercise properly
- this can be taught by a physio at your
local hospital - note that kegals are
worthless unless done correctly.
Or possible bladder prolapse which may or
may not require surgury.
Some bladder prolapses can be helped by
wearing a prosthesis some severe bladder
prolapses require a bladder sling.
Get an appt with your doc/gyn as soon as
you can to get these matters checked out
and talk to them about your worries with
hrt due to your previous thrombosis.
Also remember many years ago plenty of
women survived without hrt - do you really
need it?
