Just hoping that someone maybe able to help me. Having terrible PMT all the time which is beginning to make life unbearable for not only me but for those that have to share a house with me.
Had my hormone levels measure in Jan and they were normal ie not at a menopausal level. Has anyone else had this? Spoke to lovely BCN yesterday who has suggested counselling and anti depressants and has made me an appointment to see onc. If this is the menopause then I’m cool with that but no-one seems able to tell me if it is or not which I’m fining really frustrating.
Hi Becks
You don’t say if you’re on hormone treatment or having chemo - both of these can affect your periods and give menopausal symptoms, although perversely you may not actually be going through the menopause at all.
I had chronic PMT all last year before the dx - and I’m sure there was a connection between that and the BC. There was no treatment on offer for me then either. I did resort to a very low dose of antidepressant, but was never convinced that it worked.
Since chemo my periods have stopped and while I have hot flush problems, they’re nothing like as bad as the PMT was - so I sympathise with how you’re feeling.
Suggest you tell onc how frustrating this is for you - they don’t realise how much it gets you down unless you tell them.
Sarah
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