I had my stroke on the 6th February 2022. I went to bed and woke up to find I couldn’t use my right arm. I thought I had just slept on it funny and blamed the mattress. I went to the toilet and then went back to bed. I woke up again to find not only my arm wouldn’t work my foot wouldn’t work properly.
After speaking to my husband and doing the smile test we decided to call 111. (My smile was fine)
After a few questions the operator said she was passing my call to 999 and an ambulance would be coming ASAP she said she thought I was having a stroke. I thought no I have just trapped a nerve.
So after getting to hospital and having tests yes it was confirmed I had had a stroke. I still have balance issues as well as some cognitive issue.
My question is, is there anyone going through the menopause and what do they do to cope? I had the worst week ever last week. I was overwhelmed, kept crying and my after the stroke symptoms were so bad. I have spoken to my doctor and he said I couldn’t have any HRT. I have no idea what to do. Any help or advice would be much appreciated.
@VickyG welcome to the forum. Really sorry you had a stroke. I was on HRT when i had my stroke & they quickly took me off it. I was already 9 years into my menopause so coming off HRT didn’t have a massive effect.
Some of your symptoms (emotionsl for example) could be your stroke. I get very emotional since my stroke.
As @Loshy says i wonder if you are feeling fatigued as that can make things worse.
Speak to your GP as they can do a blood test to see if you are menopausal. If you are there may be some options for you…not necessarily HRT.
Wishing you all the best.
Morning @VickyG. Just wanted to post to let you know you are not the only one. I had my stroke at 50, 51 now. I was aware I was perimenopausal before it happened. The truth is I don’t know where my stroke symptoms end and menopausal ones start. Things I’ve attributed to the stroke could be hormonal- emotional, tearful, brain fog, forgetfulness and the only positive I can take from that is at least they will improve as my hormones find balance.
I’m not on any medication as my stroke was due to trauma and I’m just trying to pick my way through it avoiding HRT as I just want a level playing field that at least once done will not have to change again. So sorry you are feeling how you are, but if you can find a sympathetic, preferably female GP to talk about your options, they need to know you are struggling. Heartfelt best wishes, Julia x
Thank you so much. I think find a doctor that’s sympathetic would be helpful. I spoke to a doctor and his 1st word were what do you expect from this appointment. Only I could say was help
Being a man, I have not had to suffer the menopause, the emotion side is a by-product of the stroke, hope you get some answers off of here. it’s a great forum for advice