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Before anyone starts jumping to conclusions—here we go again, someone pretending to be a woman!!! Please, just read the whole thing first.😂
I believe it’s vital for men, especially today, to understand what their wives are going through. From menstrual issues and menopause... oh boy... all the way to hysterectomies and everything involving Replacement Therapy. A man should stay informed so he can actually be there for his wife.
I’m writing this because my 67-year-old wife just had a DEX scan for Osteoporosis.
To go back a bit, since the early 1970s, I’ve been right there with her at gynecologist appointments because she’s always dealt with health struggles.
In 1974, we had another son... I went ahead and had a vasectomy so she wouldn't have to deal with more hormone pills.
Then in 1982, she had a hysterectomy. It really took a toll on her physically; recovery was a long road.
I stayed by her side through it all, even taking time off work when she came home from the hospital.
She started Replacement Therapy immediately. Back then, we could afford the implants every six months... she also started a regular prescription of Coltrate, 1.200mg daily, along with calcium supplements.
As she aged, she struggled with vaginal issues—even before the hysterectomy—dealing with itching and unbearable pain. She saw about ten different specialists. Eventually, I spoke with a pharmacist who suggested something called Daaf (before Diflucan was as common as it is now), which helped a little.
Over the years, she just learned to live with the discomfort. I couldn't get a doctor to address it properly until I wondered if it might be "dermatitis"... yet none of those specialists ever considered that.
It hasn't been cured, and it likely never will be. She has to mix four different creams four times a day, poor woman... and she has to be careful because one of them is a steroid.
A specialist once mentioned she shouldn't over-clean after using the bathroom because it wipes out all the good bacteria. Fortunately, taking acidophilus yogurt helps with the bacterial balance, but it’s never a permanent fix.
We can't afford the natural versions of Replacement Therapy, but I truly believe there's nothing wrong with the patches—it feels like people just fear them like they do any recent pill. We've spoken with several specialists who confirmed the risks are very low for specific women.
I also read online that Vitamin D is better when taken with calcium, so she’s been doing that for four years now.
Both of us suffer from severe spinal degeneration; I've actually had two surgeries myself.
After talking with my chiropractor, we found out the clinic had been testing Glucosamine & Chondroitin and found it helpful, provided you take at least 1,500 mg a day. You need to give it at least three months to see results. Our bodies produce these things naturally, but the supplement helps most people.
We'll see... this is our last attempt with a natural product, as we've been pretty disappointed with others in the past.
And finally, back to the Osteoporosis... my wife is about 5'7" or 5'8"—depending on how you measure the spine, haha. In 2000, she was 63 and weighed 128 lbs, and her results were fantastic. Today, she's 67, the same height, but weighs 136 lbs. She was told today that her bone density looks like she's a young girl again... maybe those extra few pounds are helping, though she isn't thrilled about it. She'd give anything to be 24 again!
I hope someone finds this helpful.
Wishing you the best in 2005... yours, Jamie Clark74.
Sorry for the long post!
🙂 😉 😎
Before anyone starts jumping to conclusions—here we go again, someone pretending to be a woman!!! Please, just read the whole thing first.😂
I believe it’s vital for men, especially today, to understand what their wives are going through. From menstrual issues and menopause... oh boy... all the way to hysterectomies and everything involving Replacement Therapy. A man should stay informed so he can actually be there for his wife.
I’m writing this because my 67-year-old wife just had a DEX scan for Osteoporosis.
To go back a bit, since the early 1970s, I’ve been right there with her at gynecologist appointments because she’s always dealt with health struggles.
In 1974, we had another son... I went ahead and had a vasectomy so she wouldn't have to deal with more hormone pills.
Then in 1982, she had a hysterectomy. It really took a toll on her physically; recovery was a long road.
I stayed by her side through it all, even taking time off work when she came home from the hospital.
She started Replacement Therapy immediately. Back then, we could afford the implants every six months... she also started a regular prescription of Coltrate, 1.200mg daily, along with calcium supplements.
As she aged, she struggled with vaginal issues—even before the hysterectomy—dealing with itching and unbearable pain. She saw about ten different specialists. Eventually, I spoke with a pharmacist who suggested something called Daaf (before Diflucan was as common as it is now), which helped a little.
Over the years, she just learned to live with the discomfort. I couldn't get a doctor to address it properly until I wondered if it might be "dermatitis"... yet none of those specialists ever considered that.
It hasn't been cured, and it likely never will be. She has to mix four different creams four times a day, poor woman... and she has to be careful because one of them is a steroid.
A specialist once mentioned she shouldn't over-clean after using the bathroom because it wipes out all the good bacteria. Fortunately, taking acidophilus yogurt helps with the bacterial balance, but it’s never a permanent fix.
We can't afford the natural versions of Replacement Therapy, but I truly believe there's nothing wrong with the patches—it feels like people just fear them like they do any recent pill. We've spoken with several specialists who confirmed the risks are very low for specific women.
I also read online that Vitamin D is better when taken with calcium, so she’s been doing that for four years now.
Both of us suffer from severe spinal degeneration; I've actually had two surgeries myself.
After talking with my chiropractor, we found out the clinic had been testing Glucosamine & Chondroitin and found it helpful, provided you take at least 1,500 mg a day. You need to give it at least three months to see results. Our bodies produce these things naturally, but the supplement helps most people.
We'll see... this is our last attempt with a natural product, as we've been pretty disappointed with others in the past.
And finally, back to the Osteoporosis... my wife is about 5'7" or 5'8"—depending on how you measure the spine, haha. In 2000, she was 63 and weighed 128 lbs, and her results were fantastic. Today, she's 67, the same height, but weighs 136 lbs. She was told today that her bone density looks like she's a young girl again... maybe those extra few pounds are helping, though she isn't thrilled about it. She'd give anything to be 24 again!
I hope someone finds this helpful.
Wishing you the best in 2005... yours, Jamie Clark74.
Sorry for the long post!
🙂 😉 😎