Behold My…I’m sorry, I wouldn’t say that bad word even if I had a mouth full of it. My favorite medical breakthrough is the CPap—noisy, yes, but less noisy than SNORING—and metoprolol, which calms down the arrhythmia and has the side effect of easing the bad temper I try not to display at the job. (I put up a picture of Nimoy as Spock to remind me how to conduct myself when answering stupid questions on the phone.) Good piece, Susie!
Susie, this has got to be your best medical advice piece yet. I can’t believe it. I cried when I read this. I have felt so exhausted after menopause now and I can’t get anyone to listen. I’ve changed doctors twice because no one will help. I am definitely going to do my research and try these suggestions, THANK YOU, ONCE AGAIN, for being the cool big sister teaching us all how to do this. 😭💕
Oh honey! Yes, that is why I wrote this, in the Big Sis mind. I am so grateful to the folks who helped me when I thought I was truly at the end of my rope.
Oh, wow. I could have written most of this (not really, I'm not that good, but in spirit). I was an early adopter of hearing aids and cataract surgery. It took a couple of years of nasty antibiotics and bad advice before I started using estradiol 'as a last resort' and it should have been the very FIRST resort, ahhh. I could go on. But where I haven't gone is GLP-1s. I so detest the multi-billion dollar wellness/weightloss industrial complex that I scorned them before they even hit the market. I'm going to have to do some research. But also, aren't they very expensive and not covered? Anyway, I'll check it out. I do have a reasonable alternative -- duloxetine (Cymbalta). It's an anti-depressant, but a smaller dose is recommended for 'chronic musculoskeletal pain. It's been a miracle for me. It has a high number of (mostly minor) side effects but luckily I don't experience them. And it's coverable. I loved this piece. Your writing makes me want to hug you.
Another hack -- if you're not happy with your medical provider, find a good *geriatric* doctor/pa/np. You might need to do some research, so many of them are embedded in nursing homes and not used to alert, inquisitive patients with high expectations. Mine is a PA, and one of the best 'providers' I've had in decades. He *knows* what I'm talking about and helps connect all the dots and is *never* dismissive. I want him to move in next door.
Good point. I wouldn’t have said this a year or two ago, but today, if your doc/PA doesn’t know about estrogen therapy, or GLP-1s, and heartily recommend them— they are living in a cave. A very bad cave. Dump’em. Anyone treating the middle aged, the menopausal, the elders, has to know this stuff or they’re a joke.
Yes, the “first resort.” This is why I wrote this story, so that people will know WTF is at stake!
There’s ways to get around the ‘expensive’ baloney. Really. Don’t let the hype deter you. It’s a game changer, just like what we now understand about estrogen. Hormones! They’re real! LOL.
We do possess the same regimen for dealing with arthritis; I get as many complaints about Tiger Balm as I did about Ben-Gay albeit the former works better pour moi.
I received my first pair of corrective lenses shortly before my 8th birthday, and shortly after a rather significant event: almost dying from falling off a rock formation in Kingdom Come State Park, Kentucky.
I could say something regarding "penile atrophy," albeit I don't want to be accused of TMI.
I also can relate to Mr. Von Busack in that I've used a CPAP for well-nigh-on 20+ years.
The view from my study window includes our lavender shrub. I don't know if it's too late in the season to...well, then again, they look somewhat dry and definitely in bulk.
What is this "ravish" of which you speak? Strange words...
I was out in the woods in a wall tent peeling logs and my period didn't come. I rubbed my forgotten pregnancy points and it still didn't come, so I took my vitamin c and it still didn't come. That's never happened before. It was 3 weeks late! I made an appointment for an abortion and went to town and can you believe they told me I'm not pregnant, I'm just old? 🤣 Anyways, I will be putting your tips to good use probably soon. Maybe the hearing bit really soon. Do you think this is the time to start taking T tho?
That is so funny… finally out of the abortion woods. It happens like that. One day you’ll find a tampon or Kotex in drawer and laugh.
Go to Costco, get free hearing test, now you have baseline and this really cool record. Just don’t worry about it, do it.
As for T, no. As it turns out, no. Believe me, I wandered down that bunny path too. If you’re not transitioning, it’s not the point, and it just converts to an estrogen you don’t need. Go for the BIG E, my friend.
You know so much medicine I don’t, but if I can help on the synthetic hormone side, ask me. The grey market is yoru friend.
Behold My…I’m sorry, I wouldn’t say that bad word even if I had a mouth full of it. My favorite medical breakthrough is the CPap—noisy, yes, but less noisy than SNORING—and metoprolol, which calms down the arrhythmia and has the side effect of easing the bad temper I try not to display at the job. (I put up a picture of Nimoy as Spock to remind me how to conduct myself when answering stupid questions on the phone.) Good piece, Susie!
I used to have a button that said, “You’re Standing on my Dick” and I simply must find it or replace it.
If you like CPAP and metoprolol, you may truly love GLP-1’s. Jes sayin’. Ask me anything, Richard.
I think our bad tempers are CHARMING.
Susie, this has got to be your best medical advice piece yet. I can’t believe it. I cried when I read this. I have felt so exhausted after menopause now and I can’t get anyone to listen. I’ve changed doctors twice because no one will help. I am definitely going to do my research and try these suggestions, THANK YOU, ONCE AGAIN, for being the cool big sister teaching us all how to do this. 😭💕
Oh honey! Yes, that is why I wrote this, in the Big Sis mind. I am so grateful to the folks who helped me when I thought I was truly at the end of my rope.
Feel free to write me about any details.
Gracias Hermosa, I appreciate that. 🌺
Oh, wow. I could have written most of this (not really, I'm not that good, but in spirit). I was an early adopter of hearing aids and cataract surgery. It took a couple of years of nasty antibiotics and bad advice before I started using estradiol 'as a last resort' and it should have been the very FIRST resort, ahhh. I could go on. But where I haven't gone is GLP-1s. I so detest the multi-billion dollar wellness/weightloss industrial complex that I scorned them before they even hit the market. I'm going to have to do some research. But also, aren't they very expensive and not covered? Anyway, I'll check it out. I do have a reasonable alternative -- duloxetine (Cymbalta). It's an anti-depressant, but a smaller dose is recommended for 'chronic musculoskeletal pain. It's been a miracle for me. It has a high number of (mostly minor) side effects but luckily I don't experience them. And it's coverable. I loved this piece. Your writing makes me want to hug you.
Another hack -- if you're not happy with your medical provider, find a good *geriatric* doctor/pa/np. You might need to do some research, so many of them are embedded in nursing homes and not used to alert, inquisitive patients with high expectations. Mine is a PA, and one of the best 'providers' I've had in decades. He *knows* what I'm talking about and helps connect all the dots and is *never* dismissive. I want him to move in next door.
Good point. I wouldn’t have said this a year or two ago, but today, if your doc/PA doesn’t know about estrogen therapy, or GLP-1s, and heartily recommend them— they are living in a cave. A very bad cave. Dump’em. Anyone treating the middle aged, the menopausal, the elders, has to know this stuff or they’re a joke.
Yes, the “first resort.” This is why I wrote this story, so that people will know WTF is at stake!
There’s ways to get around the ‘expensive’ baloney. Really. Don’t let the hype deter you. It’s a game changer, just like what we now understand about estrogen. Hormones! They’re real! LOL.
Love ya sister, always . . .
Where to begin...because I surely relate.
We do possess the same regimen for dealing with arthritis; I get as many complaints about Tiger Balm as I did about Ben-Gay albeit the former works better pour moi.
I received my first pair of corrective lenses shortly before my 8th birthday, and shortly after a rather significant event: almost dying from falling off a rock formation in Kingdom Come State Park, Kentucky.
I could say something regarding "penile atrophy," albeit I don't want to be accused of TMI.
I also can relate to Mr. Von Busack in that I've used a CPAP for well-nigh-on 20+ years.
The view from my study window includes our lavender shrub. I don't know if it's too late in the season to...well, then again, they look somewhat dry and definitely in bulk.
What is this "ravish" of which you speak? Strange words...
Until next we correspond, I remain
A Journeyman Anomaly,
Richard
I’m so glad you survived the fall! Eight year olds with glasses for the win.
Awww...thanks...another reason why I can't stop loving yooooo.
Susie! Thank you! This is so timely for me.
I was out in the woods in a wall tent peeling logs and my period didn't come. I rubbed my forgotten pregnancy points and it still didn't come, so I took my vitamin c and it still didn't come. That's never happened before. It was 3 weeks late! I made an appointment for an abortion and went to town and can you believe they told me I'm not pregnant, I'm just old? 🤣 Anyways, I will be putting your tips to good use probably soon. Maybe the hearing bit really soon. Do you think this is the time to start taking T tho?
That is so funny… finally out of the abortion woods. It happens like that. One day you’ll find a tampon or Kotex in drawer and laugh.
Go to Costco, get free hearing test, now you have baseline and this really cool record. Just don’t worry about it, do it.
As for T, no. As it turns out, no. Believe me, I wandered down that bunny path too. If you’re not transitioning, it’s not the point, and it just converts to an estrogen you don’t need. Go for the BIG E, my friend.
You know so much medicine I don’t, but if I can help on the synthetic hormone side, ask me. The grey market is yoru friend.