I have been using the WP for about 7 weeks and I have had nothing but problems. My b/p has soared and had to increase my medication. heart palpitations, anxiety, depression, tension headaches, an enormous amount of weight loss, hair loss with flaking scalp and brittleness, extreme crashing fatigue, leg pains, cold flashes, always feeling cold, no appetitie, nausea, vomiting, stomach pains and with constant gnawing and a whole host of other side effects. I was told to increase the estrogen which I did and it just made matters worse. I was told to take it 4 times a day instead of 2 dividing my doses in quarters, did that, that didn't help matters. have talked to the WP people on numerous occasions and they told me to see Dr. Ridley in Texas which is not financially feasible. I have seen 2 WP doctors who are not that learned with the protocol as they are still learning, and both batches of my creams (the progesterone) were like glue, and I could hardly rub it in without it flaking off. I complained to the pharmacist and he told me that I was the only one complaining about this problem. hey, I know what elmer's glue is like and the progesterone's consistency is just that. I thought this was the answer for me, as I am 55 and in post menopause with lots of anxiety but in the 7+ weeks I have been on this protocol, I think it has just made matters worse. I feel terrible. I have seen an endo which she told me that my testosterone was high and DHEAS too and was consistent with PCOS but how can a menopausal woman with no history of menstrual problems and 3 full term pregnancies have or develop PCOS now?
My thyroid tests always come back normal but I never trust those tests, most people's do come back "normal" I was told to have a full panel thyroid test with reverse included. I know my cortiosl levels are through the roof as my heart is always pounding fast with palpitations and a b/p that has hit well over 170/107 this whole week. I had to resort to taking Prevacid now for my terrible stomach troubles. I was going to stop but too scared to just do it cold turkey, or can you? I have never bled, never had a scant of blood yet. my breasts are NOT sore and just have a bit of cramping. I want to stop this madness...how do I? can I? will I suffer any repercussions at this point? even to have saliva tests, you can't be on hormones to get true readings, but was told I just can't stop for a day or 2 to spit. I have had Non Hodgkins's Lymphoma 2 yrs ago and was concerned about the possibility of blood clots but was cleared by my oncologist as he said the risk was minimal of recurrence as I did have a clot when I developed a tumor in my groin from the cancer. I had to resort to taking valium just to calm my nerves but don't want to get addicted to them. anti depressants do not agree with me and every one of them I have tried have given me terrible side effects. What is going on with me? no one has the answers for me and I feel so lost. I have been told to stop, not to stop, we don't know what is going on with you, you are a complicated case...we can't help you. do this or that, but no definitive answers or help. mostly I am scared....I thought the WP was the answer but it turned out to be a nightmare for me and didn't help at all. now i want to stop and see another gyno who doesn't prescribe the WP but might know what can help me as he has helped my friend and she feels great after only 3 days on whatever hormones he gave her. Can I just stop this protocol without any repercussions? I wasn't going to take any today, but at 3 pm this afternoon I gave in and rubbed them into my legs. Can any help me or advise me? I don't think the WP is for me and I don't think I trust this whole messy and controversial program. I am hearing lots of horror stories. Please advise before I go off my mind totally. Thanks so much.....
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I have been using the WP for about 7 weeks and I have had nothing but problems. My b/p has soared and had to increase my medication. heart palpitations, anxiety, depression, tension headaches, an enormous amount of weight loss, hair loss with flaking scalp and brittleness, extreme crashing fatigue, leg pains, cold flashes, always feeling cold, no appetitie, nausea, vomiting, stomach pains and with constant gnawing and a whole host of other side effects. I was told to increase the estrogen which I did and it just made matters worse. I was told to take it 4 times a day instead of 2 dividing my doses in quarters, did that, that didn't help matters. have talked to the WP people on numerous occasions and they told me to see Dr. Ridley in Texas which is not financially feasible. I have seen 2 WP doctors who are not that learned with the protocol as they are still learning, and both batches of my creams (the progesterone) were like glue, and I could hardly rub it in without it flaking off. I complained to the pharmacist and he told me that I was the only one complaining about this problem. hey, I know what elmer's glue is like and the progesterone's consistency is just that. I thought this was the answer for me, as I am 55 and in post menopause with lots of anxiety but in the 7+ weeks I have been on this protocol, I think it has just made matters worse. I feel terrible. I have seen an endo which she told me that my testosterone was high and DHEAS too and was consistent with PCOS but how can a menopausal woman with no history of menstrual problems and 3 full term pregnancies have or develop PCOS now?
April 24, 2011 - 12:37pmMy thyroid tests always come back normal but I never trust those tests, most people's do come back "normal" I was told to have a full panel thyroid test with reverse included. I know my cortiosl levels are through the roof as my heart is always pounding fast with palpitations and a b/p that has hit well over 170/107 this whole week. I had to resort to taking Prevacid now for my terrible stomach troubles. I was going to stop but too scared to just do it cold turkey, or can you? I have never bled, never had a scant of blood yet. my breasts are NOT sore and just have a bit of cramping. I want to stop this madness...how do I? can I? will I suffer any repercussions at this point? even to have saliva tests, you can't be on hormones to get true readings, but was told I just can't stop for a day or 2 to spit. I have had Non Hodgkins's Lymphoma 2 yrs ago and was concerned about the possibility of blood clots but was cleared by my oncologist as he said the risk was minimal of recurrence as I did have a clot when I developed a tumor in my groin from the cancer. I had to resort to taking valium just to calm my nerves but don't want to get addicted to them. anti depressants do not agree with me and every one of them I have tried have given me terrible side effects. What is going on with me? no one has the answers for me and I feel so lost. I have been told to stop, not to stop, we don't know what is going on with you, you are a complicated case...we can't help you. do this or that, but no definitive answers or help. mostly I am scared....I thought the WP was the answer but it turned out to be a nightmare for me and didn't help at all. now i want to stop and see another gyno who doesn't prescribe the WP but might know what can help me as he has helped my friend and she feels great after only 3 days on whatever hormones he gave her. Can I just stop this protocol without any repercussions? I wasn't going to take any today, but at 3 pm this afternoon I gave in and rubbed them into my legs. Can any help me or advise me? I don't think the WP is for me and I don't think I trust this whole messy and controversial program. I am hearing lots of horror stories. Please advise before I go off my mind totally. Thanks so much.....
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