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[EllaM]

Hi everyone, please accept my apologies for leaving the forum for a while but things became really quite settled for me and I was able to return to work, take my first holiday in 4 years and get back to a reasonable quality of life.
I am now 51 1/2 and on estradot 75 and utrogestan 200 for 14 days every 2 months.
In November everything came crashing down and I had to be signed off work again as I am simply unable to function normally and feel dreadful. I honestly believe that, having felt good for 4 months, it is my own hormones kicking in that are causing the problems. I tried taking the utro early to bring on a bleed in the hope that this would reset things but unfortunately it didn't!
I feel at rock bottom, depressed, sometimes very anxious, tearful,sore eyes, dry mouth, exhausted, excessive post nasal drip terrible tinnitus.... It all feels so hopeless and I'm terrified I'll never be well again.
I am sure that this is the result of a big dip in estrogen as had swollen painful boobs then had a big crash accompanied by egg white mucus.
It feels as though the estrogen I am currently using I simply having no effect and I'm frantically trying to find an answer. You ladies are so knowledgeable I thought I would see what you suggest as at the moment I am barely existing.
I was offered Zoladex earlier this year by my consultant but after being told to stop hrt 'cold turkey' which sent my body into shock, made me feel really ill and gave me really bad anxiety I stuck a patch back on! I was also told I would be without hrt for 3 months to prove that it was my hormones , which terrified me. Since then I have been so much better so didn't think about it any more.
Do any ladies out there have similar experiences and can reassure me? Surely I should be getting some benefit from the estrogen or is it wiped out by my fluctuating hormones? I know I'm rambling now but am just desperate to get some suggestions on how to move forward as I am in a really dark place at the moment. Surely there has to be something better for me?
Thank you so much xx

[samweller161]

Hi there, I read this but didn't want to scroll past when you sounded so much in need of reassurance.  There are lots of ladies on here who are much more knowledgeable than me and who I hope can advise you.  I do think though, going "cold turkey" is never good for anybody.

There are some great professionals recommended on this site and the name of their clinics - I have used them myself and they know much more than the GP - note GP is "general practitioner" and not specialist, you need to speak to somebody who can provide more detailed info.

Although, am sure somebody else will also have good ideas.

Hang in there, you are not alone!

xx

[warwick01]

Hi EllaM

I have found for me and some other ladies that if we use the same HRT for a long time it becomes ineffective. I find after using Oestrogel for several months it doesn't have the same effect.If I take a break and use a patch (which not the best for me) then go back on the gel it starts to work again.

Currently trialling Tibolone as at 57 would like a no bleed preparation and heard good reports on this.

Good luck Wxx

[EllaM]

Thank you so much for your replies, it helps to know that there are others who understand.
I feel so terrible but simply don't know which way to turn. I am arranging to email Dr Currie again and will also arrange to see my own consultant again. I feel like giving up and can't believe this is how my life is going to be after already having approx 5 years of this. I have months of feeling relatively normal then wham it comes crashing down and i have a few months feeling totally debilitated that I cannot work. Praying for some answers.
Kind regards to you all xx