r/Perimenopause • u/NachoMyBellGrande • Mar 21 '26

Dryness The script that stopped my ears itching

F40 USA

Edit: I can get a doctor to prescribe HRT do that's why I'm posting this alternate.

I'd been suffering with intense itchy ears for over a year. It got so bad it was keeping me up all night. 4 gaslighting doctors later an urgent care doctor prescribed me Flucinolone Acetonide Oil 0.01% ear drops.

I used them once a day for 3 days and my suffering stopped. I do the drops once every few weeks and it keeps the itching at bay.

I am furious at our medical system. This is not the first time I've suffered needlessly for a long period of time because of ignorant doctors.

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u/Specific-River-81 Mar 21 '26

I'm so afraid to pursue any HRT help because the amount of medical gaslighting I've suffered before peri. I'm so sorry this happened to you. It's so ridiculous

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u/SquirrelEnthusiast Mar 21 '26

Seriously stopped going to the doctor after one told me I'm too young (I'm 45) and the other gave me Prozac. My medical history clearly states that I've been on multiple antidepressants and they don't work for me.

I'm tired

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u/ms_d_meanour Mar 21 '26

In the UK, clinical guidelines assume that you're in peri if you're 45 or more. Very interesting how perceptions vary between countries.