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[bb]

Ive been on hrt since june. To start with I felt a lift in my energy but now it seems my energy levels have started dipping . Is this usual?

[Anjia]

Yes this happens to me I have been on hrt for six months some days I have loads of energy the next none see how you go its still early days I think for you.

[Hurdity]

What HRT are you taking bb and where are you in meno? Maybe you need to increase the dose?

Hurdity x

[bb]

Premarin 1.25mg also just been diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome.  Double battle of little energy x

[bb]

Think im coming up to menopause last 20months my energy has been on limited amount and when it was "period" time I had none I could barely get out of bed. I say "period" as I had just my womb taken out 9 years ago. I still have ovaries.  Also im having no hot sweats at all I suppose the hrt would cancel that when the time comes ?

[Hurdity]

Hi bb

Sorry to hear about the fatigue - but have you been tested for all other conditions that can lead to chronic fatigue, as well as low oestrogen eg diabetes, thyroid, low tesosterone, iron, (as well as depression) etc? There are multiple causes and many can be treated, so if you are still suffering even with the oestrogen maybe you need something else too? I am sure you will have read about CFS but here is a link to someinformation and at the bottom it gives some of the cuase which should be investigated ( although testosterone is not mentioned)
http://www.patient.co.uk/doctor/Chronic-Fatigue-Syndrome.htm

That is already quite a high dose. If you switched to a bio-identical estrogen (ie estradiol - all the other preparations available - see menu on left) - especially patch or gel you would be able to increase the dose, but if you are still having regular periods and no other menopausal symptoms than fatigue I wonder if you actually need something else investigated rather than more oestrogen at this point? Agree you would be unlikely to get hot flushes if you are already on a high dose of oestrogen but the body is a funny thing - it may be you will react (by getting hot flushes) to the fall in oestrogen in your own body even if your levels are higher than most of us at a similar stage! We are all different...

Hurdity x

[bb]

I had a hysterectomy 9 years ago. But I still ovulate and have the energy dip near the end of the month. I only had my womb removed. I had meningitis when I was a child and my energy has always been low. Ive had numerous tests everything else came back as normal.  Ive had 20 months of hell. Ive been warned the menopause will come 5 years earlier.  But with no periods its hard to know.  Im 38. Cfs cant be diagnosed via blood tests either.  Ive been diagnosed via a specialist.

[bb]

Also like to add the chronic fatigue diagnosis isnt something ive made up like I said ive had loads of tests. It sounds like you dont believe me. And im not an attention seeking person so im one that tends to suffer in silence and dont tell anyone.  by looking at me people wouldn't know that im suffering.  Just saying.

[Limpy]

Hi bb

Extreme fatigue is a pain. You feel knackered but look ok - "you look so well" is what people normally say.
I've got MS and fatigue is a big issue with that.

As Hurdity says, it makes sense to check for other conditions, which could be treated and reduce the fatigue. Though it looks as if this has been done.

Sounds as if it would be worth discussing your HRT to see if an increased dose could help with the fatigue issue. HRT really helped my fatigue problems.

[bb]

Im on a high dose of hrt. This fatigue is more than a pain its debilitating and is effecting my day to day living as im sure you will understand.  Working is extremely difficult its really hard finding anything positive.  Dont know where id be without my very supportive husband and mum.

[honeybun]

It's great that you have support and understanding at home. It makes such a difference.
I can't remember who said it on the forum before but this kind of exhaustion was described as walking through treacle.

It very hard to remain positive when everything is such an effort.

Honeyb
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[Limpy]

I know exactly what you mean.

I had to take early retirement from work because the fatigue was such that I just couldn't concentrate or think straight. It meant leaving a job that I enjoyed and was good at.

It's really good that you have a supportive family, it helps a lot.

Honeyb's comment re walking through treacle is so true

[Rowan]

Think it was me HB, its how I have described it countless times, also when I have been going through psychological stress too.

It can be caused by not feeling you are in control of your life too, I have found letting rip once in a while can clear the feeling.

Caused by illness or menopause its harder to deal with.

[honeybun]

I thought it was you SL, just did not want to quote you if I was wrong.

Being physically tired can make you mentally tired too....so difficult to break the cycle. For me going for a brisk walk helps. I might not feel like it but a blow along the shore clears my mind and really helps.

I don't let rip anymore as I know I can't cope with the fallout. Quiet life if I can. Any confrontation upsets me now.

Honeyb
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[Rowan]

HB I really envy you your sea shore