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[Yammy1]

Yeah Tracey I'll leave it until the morning, just in case I have a reaction, at least day time it won't seem so bad. I'll let you know how It goes. Fingers crossed it works and sooner rather than later .

[paisley]

When you start any type of HRT it does take a little while to settle into it. I always felt worse before better. I am sure you will feel better soon

[Tracey]

Thanks Paisley, its good to know that its going to take a while before things settle down and that things may get a bit worse to start with. I felt so terrible yesterday that I thought maybe I was slipping back into one of my lows. I don't feel as bad today thank goodness.

Tracey

[DaisyB]

Glad you're feeling a wee bit better Tracey x it's a bit of a knock back when you think you're on the right track and you find yourself knocked back - but hopefully it's just the hormones settling. Keep in touch xx

[Tracey]

Hi DaisyB,

  I certainly hope so and will keep updating how this magic mystery tour is going!

Tracey x

[paisley]

Also I think the trouble with hormones is that they don't always stay the same so just because you have a bad day it doesn't automatically mean the next day will be, it could be much better. Xx

[Tracey]

Morning Ladies,

So the last week has been very up and down, good days and bad days. Im struggling with hip and shoulder aching all the time and the last 3 days I have seen an increase in hives. They are single and appear randomly over my body, and itch like absolute crazy. I have been getting these for the last year, rarely having a break from them. They are quite small and I am surprise how much something so little can itch. I get two or three at a time and they last for 3/4 days then go away, but as soon as they go another one or two will appear. I take antihistamine but they do not get rid of them, just dulls the itch. I also have hydrocortisone cream to help with the itching.

What I am wondering is, now that I am using Oestrogel, will this be making the hives worse? (just increased to 2 pumps per day)  I am a little confused about these hives, is it hormones that is causing them in the first place. I have never suffered from any kind of allergy before. These only started when Perimenpause symptoms got progressively worse. Do hormone related hives go away once you are post menopause? Are they caused by Oestrogen or Progesterone. Just to clarify I have had a partial hysterectomy, still have my ovaries.

My Gp has tried prescription antihistamine but they didn't do much either.

They are really getting to me, and just wondering if anyone else has had problems with hives that have cleared up eventually.

Tracey.

[DaisyB]

Tracey - just a thought.... my mum has been troubled with hives for months - she tested low on vitamin D but also has underactive thyroid. Even dermatologist couldn't explain it - no one seemed to relate it to a deficiency though?- I posted yesterday a link regarding rashes and vitamin deficiencies- maybe worth looking at if you haven't already ruled out?? I developed rash on my face ( rosacea ) and small cuts appeared and when one healed another popped up. Has stopped now - my B12 was normal according to GP but iron was low. I'm on complex B anyway. Hope that helps a little.


DaisyB xx

[Zara69]

Hi Tracey, I got hives when I had the mirena coil...doctors said it could be from the synthetic progesterone, a strange reaction to my own progestogen mixed with the synthetic ( hives every month even though I had no bleed) or an immune reaction to the actual coil itself in my womb.  No one ever really had an answer - all I know is that I had it removed and the hives disappeared with it!  I would add I am now using Evorel sequi hrt patches and so far I've not had hives with this progesterone- if indeed they were caused by hormones x

[Tracey]

Morning,

I've been trying to figure them out for such a long time. Its not food related as I've tried elimination diet (well as best I can) GP gave me a course of anti-biotics after antihistamine didn't do much, no luck there, just gave me thrush 

Had bloods done regularly as my liver enzymes had been elevated for a while, which seem to be settling now. Checked for vitamin deficiency - nothing obvious. I don't take any form on contraceptive as have had a hysterectomy. I actually think I am allergic to my own hormones though, its the only thing that could be causing it, along with the other symptoms of meno. No sure how to go about finding out.

One good bit of news, hot flushes have just about gone -  since using Oestrogel. I would rather put up the aches than I would hives!

Tracey x

[paisley]

Glad the flushes are better & hopefully you will continue to feel better. Getting rid of the flushes & the mental things will help you to cope with the hives. When we don't feel anxious & down we can cope with a lot more

[CLKD]

You can't be 'allergic' to your hormones ;-).  However, a body can become sensitive to the slightest adjustment so if you're hormones are present progesterone can be problematic! 

As oestrogen levels drop off so muscles may become lax = aches and pains which can be controlled with over-the-counter pain relief, get advice from the Pharmacist.  Then 30 mins. B4 attempting exercise, housework, gardening etc., take a tablet which will give some relief.

The body can become dry which causes itchiness, aggravated by hormones - bugga ...........