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Menopause after breast cancer
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Synopsis diagnosed with d c I s one year ago this Oct. Two surgeries Luckily I was stage zero. Prior to Breast.
Cancer was on hrt for 14 yrs. Now having horrible menopause. They Is only offer you anti depressant much I can't take. Also having bladder infections every 3 Since being taken off h r t. Using vagifem . Hopefully getting preparing vag cream this week . Oncologist approved it. I am so tired of feeling depressed and like crying every day.
Started 5htp thru naturopath for depression. Hopefully kicks in soon. Takes a cple weeks. Have used in the past did help.
Tried anti depressants cannot tolerate. 😪
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I’m not sure if it helps, but I haven’t had a UTI since I began taking daily cranberry pills. I’d check with my doctor first though. I don’t know much about meds for depression. Hope you find something that helps.
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I have been taking daily cranberry pills called utiva thru my naturopath they have to be ordered from the pharmacist. They are strong
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1 ReactionI have no experience with antidepressants, but I have talk therapy for my anxiety. It helps me a lot, along with daily exercise.
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My issues are a little more complicated because during my Breast treatment I lost two family members and 2 girlfriends. One being my best friend of 42 yrs who was fighting stage 4 ovarian cancer. I have been in counseling fir a cple mths and starting grief counseling in Jan. Plus having to put my mom in s nursing home
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1 ReactionThat is a lot to deal with. I’m sorry for your losses. I can understand why you are seeking help. I do wish you all the best in the future.
Thanks, this yr has felt like I was in a hurricane.
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1 ReactionEmotional trauma can have a huge impact on your physical health. That’s for sure. Are you still receiving cancer treatments?
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No. I finished radiation april 2/24.
I ended up with anemia from the radiation. I am on iron . It's called easy iron thru my naturopath. My gp agreed to it. It's alot gentler and easily absorbed than the ones the Dr would give you. It does not constipate. Everything has come up except my red cells. They are better but not normal range yet.
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