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[Cwtch]

Thank you ruthae! I will ask GP when I go back (appt in 2 weeks...). I think I asked about alternative therapies a while back and my GP didn't seem clued up on bio identical or gel therapies. I noticed femeston is available in only 1 ml which is a lower dose than the 2ml Estelle conti that I currently take so if i adk to switch I'm not sure how reducing the dose may affect me. I started on HRT a year ago after anxiety attacks started out of the blue along with horrendous sweats & sleeplessness. I rushed to GP and really hoped HRT would be the answer. I have had good spells and towards the end of last year thought moods had balanced out. Things seem to have deteriorated since Jan & switching to Estelle conti though I can't see how switching from sequi to conti could have made my moods worse! I really feel your pain ! I don't think I have a Meno clinic nearby really wish I did.

[ruthae]

Hi Cwtch

Femostan definitely comes in 2mg as well I had that before the gel etc.  I had to educate my Dr 're. Gel  I printedvstuff off the forum and they just followed the instructions.  She was the 5th *Dr I saw in 12mths...

Being able to share the pain on here is good.  Takes the pressure off my OH.

Stick with it.

Rx

[Cwtch]

Thanks ruthae I may just have to take the plunge & try another HRT or go back to the sequi Estelle Duet. I am nervous due to the reaction I had last time when I switched. I think I've got to the point where I have to try something. I haven't experienced euphoric rushed though but I wish I had!

[ruthae]

So difficult to know what to do for the best.  Most people I know off the forum are nervous of hrt, but on here it really seems to help a lot of people so worth persevering.  I just finished the progesterone phase and was definitely more balanced than on the synthtic versions, but as soon as I stopped I have had a very bad low, teary, needy, cant face going to the gym, nausea etc  Feels such a let down as my hopes for this to work were so high. My attitude is also affecting my confidence at work, so feel as if I am in a downward spiral.  Have to give it longer I guess but taking some will power and patience.

Let us kmow how you get on xx

 

[Cwtch]

Just an update since visiting my GP.  I now have a prescription for femoston which I intend to start after I finish my current pack of estelle conti.  My GP suggested that the HRT may not sort out my emotional dips.  I have actually been feeling more like myself this last week with no anxiety so wondering if I am just going to get PMT dips every so often.  I am going for blood tests for thyroid, vit b & diabetes. I will let you know how I get on with femoston! Ruthae how are you getting on with your new regime?

[ruthae]

Hi Catch
Good to hear you have made progress 😃
I'm still riding the rollercoaster!  Work is difficult so that isn't helping, I went back full-time, having been on phased sick leave but it was too much.  They just don't get the hormonal stuff and can't understand why I can't just take a pill and get on with it, which makes me feel like a failure.  Had v bad PMS type symptoms on Weds and Thursday so decided on Friday to take off a couple of weeks and see if anxiety lessens.  Saturday I had a breakthrough bleed and it was as if someone had blown away a big black cloud.  Now unsure what to do...  hence being awake in middle of night.  Think time off is probably the way to go though... need to be kind.
Rx

[Cwtch]

Ruthae I feel for you it is tough when your emotions are all over the place. Sounds like a good idea to take time off you don't need the extra stress! It's definitely harder to deal with situations you'd normally take in your stride & any stress adds to the anxiety. Also lack of sleep doesn't help but it's a vicious circle.  I started taking magnesium supplements no idea if it's a coincidence but been feeling more relaxed. Don't feel like a failure you're not we can't control our hormones - wish we could! Hang in there

[ruthae]