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RE: Been using the Estradiol patch
By Juliesfan18, 2 months ago
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| Sorry, I should have led with that information. I haven’t had breast cancer but I’m considered high risk because of a family history of breast cancer and genetic markers (not BRCA) that put me at a hi... | ||
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RE: Been using the Estradiol patch
By momoftwo, 2 months ago
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| If you don't mind my asking, have you had breast cancer or are you high risk? | ||
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RE: Tips for recovery?
By Helen, 2 months ago |
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| I lived in a recliner for about 2 months until I could sleep comfortably and get up from a flat position in my bed. For showering I found that I could safety pin my drains to an old name tag lanyard ... | ||
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RE: Tips for recovery?
By momoftwo, 2 months ago |
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| Hi, I appreciated having button-up shirts and pajamas. I wasn't able to lift something over my head for a while. I agree with @gwoodhood; it's important to have someone help drain the drain receptacl... | ||
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RE: Living in Abundance
By KCSP4, 2 months ago |
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| Hello, This website based in Kansas will send you a hoodie with pockets for drains. There is also good information here: removed link | ||
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Helpful things to have after a mastectomy
By Gwoodhood, 2 months ago |
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| Hello, After my mastectomy it was helpful to have an bed support system (Axelrod Orthopedic Bed Wedge... removed link ) also loose clothing and mastectomy bras (also on Amazon), and it doesn’t just... | ||
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RE: Been using the Estradiol patch
By Juliesfan18, 2 months ago
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| I started noticing a difference in a couple of weeks and the change in terms of feeling less ‘dried out’ has been consistent over time. | ||
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RE: Been using the Estradiol patch
By jleeh, 2 months ago
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| How quickly did you see improvement in your symptoms? | ||
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Tips for recovery?
By jleeh, 2 months ago |
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| Anyone have any must have items? | ||
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RE: Nutritionist recommendation
By Iamasurvivor, 2 months ago
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| Thank you so much! I’ll look her up. | ||
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RE: Nutritionist recommendation
By momoftwo, 2 months ago
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| I see I can't leave another website on the page. Look her up on Google - Dr. Leigh Wagner. | ||
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RE: Nutritionist recommendation
By momoftwo, 2 months ago
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| Hi! Yes, I love my nutritionist, Leigh Wagner. She has a PhD in nutrition, works with people with chronic diseases, and is kind and compassionate. She used to work at KU in the Functional Med office b... | ||
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Been using the Estradiol patch
By Juliesfan18, 2 months ago
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| After talking with my gynecologist I decided to begin using an Estradiol patch. In addition to the physical benefits (less dry everything! 😉), she told me she believes there may be preventativ... | ||
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RE: Balance the risks and benefits of hormone replacement therapy
By KCSP4, 2 months ago
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| For what it's worth, I did some DNA testing that revealed that my body does not detox estrogen well. You may want to look into that. After a full hysterectomy, doctors put me on an estrogen patch. Fou... | ||
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RE: Anyone had to switch from Tamoxifen to Arimidex?
By Gwoodhood, 2 months ago |
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| Good to know. I've been on Tamoxifen for a year and grappling with side effects (weight gain, erratic periods, aches, etc.) but it's not awful just frustrating. I don't think there is a better alterna... | ||