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[Limpy]

I'me a bit surprised that oestrogen being "a bit high" would cause a flare up of ME.

With MS, a drop in oestrogen is what causes flare ups!
Pregnant women with MS rarely get relapses, however, once they've given birth, MS recurs with a vengeance.

[oldsheep]

yes, me too. When I wasn't yet on HRT, my M.E was terrible and I had total insomnia. I remember the doc (male) telling me that he probably had a higher oestrogen level! I imagine it's something that varies from day to day though, maybe even time of day?
Although I know Evorel is supposed to give you an even dose. I'm on the 75mg patches.
Can't say I felt any of the supposed boost from oestrogen either!

the sunshine certainly helped this afternoon though. Think I need to live in a warmer climate! My health was a lot better when I spent 2 years in France.

[CLKD]

Talking of France we haven't heard from Meggie recently 

I think sunshine brightens up most Souls ……. especially if we can get into it for a while. 

[oldsheep]

had to go for a smear test today and the nurse took b.p. It's very low compared to normal. 110/63. She seemed delighted, but I know it's usually nearer 140/75. I'm so tired and a bit woozy.
Possibly still part of the M.E story, don't know. I assume the GP would've noticed if my thyroid test was hypo. I'm usually on the border line of normal (just above so they don't treat). I'll have to get out the sexy support stockings I think 

[CLKD]

The support stockings won't be seen by anyone else will they 

[Limpy]

I assume the GP would've noticed if my thyroid test was hypok 

That would be nice
However, Oldsheep, please don't assume GPs (or any other Drs for that matter) always think or pay attention to what they're doing

[oldsheep]

well, that depends CLKD  . I hope they give me some of my missing va va voom 

No, Limpy, I agree. If this goes on, I'm going to go back to ask just about thyroid. He did read the results on his screen as I'd been called back to discuss allegedly high oestradiol. It was 223 or something. He said don't worry. I rang the meno clinic, and the nurse told me that that no is entirely normal and why didn't they know that....sigh.
I do still have enormous fatigue, might just all be M.E of course.

[CLKD]

Could be the M.E..  With lots of meno rubbish thrown in 

[oldsheep]

went for my first proper swim yesterday, despite the damn bit of spotting (it's there, just not much touch wood).
Towards the end I got cramp. This time in my foot. I did my last 50m length with just my arms as my left foot was stuck at right angles to my body    This despite drinking half a glass of lite energy drink before swimming.
Still, the sun came out and when I swim (freestyle) I can see the light playing on the bottom of the pool. I had a whole lane to myself, which doesn't happen often as unfortunately they keep letting other people into MY pool  . Bliss.

[CLKD]

BBRRRR ………. can't be doing with the getting there, undressing, swimming, drying etc. 
Cramp can be caused by a lack of salt