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I was wondering if anyone could help me with this dilemia. I have recurrent cervical cancer..so they will not put me on estrogen. Afraid it will cause another cancer. any suggestions for herbal/natural meds that might help. I am EXTREMELY tired all the time along with major concerntration issues...side effects of really low estrogen levels. I am having a real hard time dealing with this. Thanks
Cancer HPV Estrogens Depression Acupuncture Stress Breast cancer
One of the oncologists I have seen says soy is full of phyto estrogens. I used soy for hot flashes when I had my breast cancer removed and was taken off hrt. If worked for me. But, I have had other oncologists tell me "no soy". I can only tell you what worked for me.
Hi ...
I found a lot of info for maca root. Im going to start taking it and it has no phyto estrogens in it , instead it balances hormones. I think you should try it and it has no side effects.
I also have recurrent cerv ca. They didn't have any problem putting me on the meds though. Wonder why. I refused to take them. I take a variety of chinese herbals, as well as acupuncture every two weeks. Helps balance my hormones, increase energy and concentration. I also do yoga (I get horrible hot flashes). Try and reduce your stress as much as possible. Doesn't work for everyone, but worth a shot. I completely understand how you feel, and know how frustrating it is.
Talk to a naturopath, they can help with what to take, combinations etc. I have also heard things about maca root, it's worth checking into.
Good luck. I hope you find something that works well for you :)
sr5er,
Although I am not a cancer patient I recently was taken off of HRT. Due to a recent diagnosis of vaginal atrophy and complications of HPV and herpes. I am 61 I was also suffering from low energy and depression with severe hot flashes. An herbalist suggested a product by Biotics Research Corp. It is called: Nephra-Zyme. The energy is somewhat better, depression is intermittent and the hot flashes have decreased impressively.
Talk to a trusted professional to insure this would be of no harm and of some help for you. I hope in some way that this will work for you and I send you healing hugs.
Sunwoman-48
sr5er,
Although I am not a cancer patient I recently was taken off of HRT. Due to a recent diagnosis of vaginal atrophy and complications of HPV and herpes. I am 61 I was also suffering from low energy and depression with severe hot flashes. An herbalist suggested a product by Biotics Research Corp. It is called: Nephra-Zyme. The energy is somewhat better, depression is intermittent and the hot flashes have decreased impressively.
Talk to a trusted professional to insure this would be of no harm and of some help for you. I hope in some way that this will work for you and I send you healing hugs.
Sunwoman-48
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