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Post by simone on Nov 5, 2009 17:44:52 GMT 10
Anyone else have this problem while going through menopause.Four perfectly good teeth have just snapped off in 2years.The latest, one of my front teeth yesterday just snapped off whilst eating a sandwich.Dentist appointment tomorrow then doctors next week.Been trying to hold off the HRT because I think at 36 I am too young,but it is a worry when teeth just break can't imagine what it is doing to my bones.Going for a bone scan also.OH the joys. It is such a joy to be a woman.ha ha Sx
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Post by doris on Nov 5, 2009 18:06:30 GMT 10
Hi Simone I know exactly where your coming from. i was on HRT straight after my hysterectomy. I went through a hell of a time while on them. so i am totally off them now, what i do take is calcium tablets vitamin b and d and have a bone density test every year. so far so good. i had my op in 2001 was on HRT for 3 years been off them and controlling it myself and my GP for the past 5 years and all is good so far.
Doris
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Post by doris on Nov 5, 2009 18:07:02 GMT 10
Oh yeah i was 31 when i had my op.
Doris
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Post by simone on Nov 5, 2009 18:56:49 GMT 10
Hi Doris,I was 32 when I had my surgery and I have been trying to manage for the last few years with natural therapies.Think I might have to stop being so stubborn,especially when my beautiful teeth are just crumbling. Sx
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Post by flossyinoz on Nov 6, 2009 12:47:23 GMT 10
Well guess I am one of the lucky ones, did not have a hysterectomy, but have entered menopause in early 40ties. Bone Density test a couple of years ago showed osteopena (pre osteoporosis) in the hip, have not had one since, probably should. I am refusing traditional HRT with estrogen which almost every GP or women's health center has recommended , far too cancer dangerous. Am now on bioidentical hormones, progesterone cream and DHEA (precursor to testosterone and estrogen), no estrogen (the one that causes cancer) and lots of herbal remedies eg Remifemin a phyto estrogen, Calcium Vitamin D etc. I have no menopausal symptoms at all any more, so it definitely works. Bioidentical progesterone cream is said to actually build up bone density, not only maintain it. I recommend finding a GP who has a holistic view, I am seeing www.yourhealth.com.au/index.phpThey are expensive, but it is definitely worth it. Good luck Flossyinoz
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Post by simone on Nov 6, 2009 16:27:11 GMT 10
Hey,Flossyinoz thanks for your imput.I'm a bit like you when it comes to HRT,will try anything and everything before having to go on that.I have all the symptoms you can think of,but I have been able to cope ok on herbal remedies.I will wait and see what my bone scan reveals. Every woman is different my mum is going through menopause at the same time and she is just breezing through it.Not fair but great bonding experience. Keep well SX
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Post by waiting on Nov 14, 2009 21:50:51 GMT 10
I am sorry to hear that early menopause is causing such a problem for you. I had no idea that your teeth may be affected. I guess I always thought that menopause really meant just being hot and cold and all over the place and just being irritable??. Can someone tell me the sort of symptoms they have been experiencing? I thought I may warn my husband that the bitchiness will get worse..... Waiting
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Post by simone on Dec 17, 2009 19:14:54 GMT 10
Been on HRT now for nearly a month.No side effects as of yet YEHHHH.I did have a bit of reaction from the patch on a certain part of my body(my butt hehehe)So now know not to put the patch there,other than that nothing.Have actually never felt better and to actually sleep through the night is wonderful.Why was I sooooo stubborn for so long?
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Post by waiting on Dec 17, 2009 20:47:07 GMT 10
I guess we hear so many stories of bad reactions we are afraid to try them. I don't know much about HRT but no doubt I will be finding out soon.
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Post by simone on Dec 17, 2009 21:41:36 GMT 10
We hear about bad side effects about everything from coffee to flu injections.We can't live our lives not doing something "just in case" For me HRT is working ,for some it may not.I think it is up to the individual and they need to make up their own mind regarding their own body.Sx
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