Hi
It's been a few months now since my treatment - a radical hysterectomy.
The surgery went very well, should have cured my cancer and had no complications. I'm not expecting things to be back to 'normal' post-treatment but I am still finding things a struggle. I have two young children and started back at work 25 hours a week part-time after Christmas.
I generally feel positive for the future but I feel so tired, exhausted and generally grumpy at the moment. I'm struggling to focus or concentrate on anything and work is already really stressing me out. I had an entire week of migraines last week, already I can feel one starting ahead of going to work tomorrow :o( My leg is stiff and I can't find the time or energy to exercise. The initial recovery from surgery was quick but it seems to be taking a long time to fully recover and bounce back.
I feel lucky and don't mean to moan. I just wondered if anyone has any advice or can share their stories? Am I expecting too much?
Best wishes
Kirsty x
Hi Kirsty
sorry to hear you're not recovering as you would like. Just wondered if you have started HRT?
Louise xx
Hello
Yes I started getting menopausal symptoms (hot flushes etc) within a couple of weeks of the surgery and went straight onto HRT. I am on a low dose of Elleste - the doc didn't want to put me on a high dose because of my migraine history.
How did you find things after your RH?
Best wishes
Kirsty x
Hi there khal92l, so sorry that you are struggling, i had an RH in June so i have and idea what you are going through, you've been through a awful lot your hormones are probally all over the shop but you could also be suffering from reactive depression, speak to your GP and see what he/she thinks. Hope things look brighter soon. take care.
julieix
Hi Julie/Louise
Thank you both for your replies. I have seen my GP who has suggested that my HRT dose may be too low, so we are increasing it and will review in a few weeks. I am only on a low dose of HRT because my original GP didn't want to over do it so that may not be helping matters. I'm aware that I've been through quite a lot in the past 6 months and won't necessarily bounce back just yet... but I'm keen to try! I'm already on other medication for anxiety/depression as a result of diagnosis (I was a bit of a mess between diagnosis and surgery I'm afraid!) but am looking positively to the future and enjoying life again. I just need a bit more energy to do it!
Best wishes
Kirsty
