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Hormonal imbalance years after menopause??

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I am 72 and something went really cuckoo with me about three months ago. I started having night sweats, palpitations, anxiety, inability to eat…. I took estrogen and progesterone for about 10 years and then stopped at age 65 as we’re all told to do I didn’t actually have any problem stopping, but then all of a sudden. Wow I have gotten different advice from PCP’s but they both suggested restarting the patch and progesterone. I went to a hormone specialist and they put me on all sorts of things, including Estradiol cream, progesterone, testosterone, vitamin D, and the cortisol Supplements Based on the lab results which were not not surprising… been crying and nauseated ever since. I think it was just too much so I backed off on the testosterone, vitamin D And cortisol supplements. I also have taken antidepressants all my life, which at about this time also seem to quit working The only thing saving me right now from jumping off a bridge is lorazepam, which I take every so often. Still exercising hard, but eating is almost impossible. I just thank God that I don’t have to go into an office anymore, but I sure would love to have my wonderful life back

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I am so sorry to hear what you are going through. It sounds like ur docs have decided all your issues related to hormone deficiency. I think some women get it worse than others.
I never had children and sometimes wonder if it's worse because of that.
I agree it all may have been too much for you. That's a lot of medication. Keep exercising that's supposed to help at least somewhat and good for stress levels.
Several of my symptoms have suddenly subsided..the skipping heart and the extreme hot flashes are so much better. I still have the irritation below both vaginally and my urethra which is sore but I think it's either hormonal or pelvic floor issues. Interesting enough I stopped my magnesium and feeling better. I plan to start it up again to rule out if that is a contributing factor.
I don't see vitamin D being a problem to take. Not sure about the rest. That is some cocktail they put you on.
It's all so odd. How these things just crop up suddenly. Sounds like you need a doc who will try and problem solve with you.