Posted by donna Homan on January 06, 2002 at 10:39:13:
In Reply to: Re: Oh the Un-joy posted by Margie on January 04, 2002 at 23:40:21:
: When I started into that interesting time, I tried a mild dose of estrogen which made me feel like I'd been run over. After trying many brands, I gave up. Barbara Dugan at the Swank Clinic told me I might try progesterone cream and I did. That is what I am on now for 5 years.
: It helped the sore breasts bit, the migraines and it is supposed to be good for the bones and the Schwann cells which have to do with myelin production. I still got moody though which probably I could have cut down on if I didn't have an affair going with salt and some sugar.
: Dr. Swank told me, MSers often have reactions to medications that don't fit the norm. Such as get wired up on a med that is supposed to make you drowsy.
: Hormones have powerful effects. If you feel really bad on them, maybe you should listen. I am not a big fan of the mentality of keep on taking it and it might get better. I did get a good book called the Wisdom of Menopause by Christianne Northrup. The medical info in there should be read by every woman before hitting Meno. Good luck. Feel free to email me if I can help in any way.