Posted by nk on September 6, 2003, at 16:06:25
In reply to Re: pmdd » Edgefield, posted by Tuck on September 4, 2003, at 12:58:28
Tuck,
Ever since having my third child 18 months ago, I have had mood swings throughout the month, with the depression and intense anxiety worsening during the luteal phase of my cycle. It started with severe postpartum depression four months after the birth (when I weaned) and it has been an ongoing battle since. I have tried zoloft, lexapro, effexor, strattera, and now my pdoc has me on 50 mg of zoloft and 200 of Lamictal to counteract the mood swings. The Lamictal has done wonders for the depression and the cycling throughout the month but I can't shake this constant anxiety. I don't want to throw in the towel with the Lamictal but like you, I am considering asking my pdoc about estrogen.
A few questions.....do you take estrogen throughout the month or only during the last half of your cycle? Also, everything I have read indicates that you also need progesterone if you are taking estrogen. My problem is that I have tried synthetic progesterone (in Yasmin) and have even tried natural progesterone cream but both sent me back into a depression.
If you can give me the run-down on what you are taking, dosages, etc., I would greatly appreciate it. I am glad you are feeling better and I hope I can get to the same place someday since I also have three kids and a full-time career to contend with. My focus needs to be on them, not on my raging hormones.
Thanks,
Nicole :)
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