Don't read this next part of you are a boy. On Wednesday my husband and I went to see, "Singing in the Rain". I enjoyed it but I would have enjoyed it more if Aunt Flo wasn't visiting. Lately my periods have been so heavy. As I was sitting there in the dark I could feel that I was leaking. You don't just get up and walk out of live theatre. Sure enough, when I got home there was blood everywhere. It was awful and embarrassing. Just to keep my cramps manageable I have to take 3 Ibuprofen and 2 extra strength Tylenol at the same time. I am waiting to see my gynecologist again to have more testing. Right now I am at the point of just wanting a hysterectomy. I am tired of periods. I am tired of "women problems". I did go see a Naturopath last week and am going to be getting a total hormonal panel done. Fortunately for me, my GP believes in the benefit of Naturopathic medicine and will order and tests that the Naturopath deems necessary. What that means for me is I do not have to pay for the blood work that would probably cost me hundreds of dollars. I have to wait until Day 20 of my cycle then go back for the results.
Tonight it is blessedly cool. A wonderful 14 Celcius (57 F.) ! I even brought my warm-up jacket to work tonight. Love it!
Ooh, 14 degrees -- that does sound lovely. But o dear, AF can be a bit of a bother sometimes can't she! Your story reminds me of the time I felt it on a PUBLIC BUS; when I glanced back after getting up at my stop, I saw that I'd actually stained the seat! O well. And yes, your picture does make that place look very creepy!
ReplyDeleteJust curious what your job is. My mother tells me horror stories of menopausal periods just like this one. For years she had to sit on cardboard boxes in the car because of leakage. I'm in my late 30s... oh the joys of what is to come!
ReplyDeleteThat is a creepy stairwell. I have a very vivid imagination, and I would conjure up all kinds of spooky things in my head!
ReplyDeleteMy mama would be so mad to know I put this on the net, it's so taboo, and I have deleated this at least 3 times, but here goes: if you want me to share a couple of suggestions for dealing with your "visitor" situation I'll do it by e-mail (oldnolacreole@yahoo.com).
ReplyDeleteOuch, I hope that gets better. Hang in!
ReplyDeleteLol mine is 2 weeks late, thank you perimenopause for making life interesting! Take iron.
ReplyDeleteOur family doctor told (a very young) me that 'women like to get their periods. It reassures them that they are women'... Hiss and spit. I do hope you get some relief. Soon.
ReplyDeleteOoh, creepy staircase!
ReplyDeleteOh yeah.. that place would creep me out too.
ReplyDeleteAs for the periods, that's not at all uncommon in the time preceding menopause There are often swings between heavy periods and missing periods - just like in my last sentence. ;) This too shall pass.
Like Hilary said: this too shall pass.
ReplyDeleteEverything does. The beastly thing about it is that thus passeth life an’ all.
A bit of a kvetch never did nobody no harm, kvetch on, dear girl.
You might want to look into endometrial ablation. Both my sisters had horribly heavy periods and got the ablation done and it really helped a lot, without the intrusive operation. Good luck with that.
ReplyDeleteAwww, I am sorry to hear that happened to you! But don't be embarrassed! It happens to all of us at some point! (okay fine, it's a little embarrassing, but so what??!! :P )
ReplyDeleteI am glad you are seeing a Naturopath....hopefully it helps!