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[Juneo]

I was on the Elleste solo me 40 but had awful breast pain so my go told me to stop using it be then put me on ovestin vaginal cream i have been using it for two weeks in having awful headaches and have been feeling sick the last few days has anyone else has the same thing x

[Dancinggirl]

Ovestin is such a low dose and virtually none will be absorbed systemically so I doubt the headaches are as a result of the Overton.
Digestive issues often arise when meno hits and it's worth looking at diet to see if a few changes could help. Try smaller meals more regularly through the day. Headaches can often occur when blood sugar levels drop or you perhaps eat something sugary that gives an instant high but then a subsequent rapid drop in blood sugar can cause a headache.
Try eating a few cashew nuts or a banana in between meals but have smaller meals 3 times a day that are highly nutritious. Cut right down on sugar and big amounts of carbohydrates. Cut out coffee and reduce tea - try drinking peppermint tea.
For a treat try Nairn's ginger oat biscuits to nibble is you do feel nauseous. Don't take aspirin or ibuprofen for a headache as these will make you feel sick - just stick with paracetamol.  DG x

[Juneo]

Hi dancing girl i do crave sweet things especially jelly babies i do have a couple of packets a week otherwise my dies consists of bananas grapes porridge, meats, potatoes,rice,decaff tea and coffee and 3 pints of water a day carrots, cabage,small amount of chess and white bread rice crisps and low fat cholesterol friendly spread blueberries, and that's about i t i have acid reflux so my diet is restricted i take fish oil, vitamin c vitamin d and adcal, I have in a so I'm constantly bloated, it's just the sickness feeling has been for about five days now headaches on and off the last few days, xx

[Dancinggirl]

Try some peppermint tea and a ginger oat biscuit when you're feel nauseous. Sadly more headaches are a typical meno symptom - your hormones levels may be fluctuating or could have done a further drop. Don't forest to do some Mindfulness - if you are stressed in any way then the tension will build.  DG x

[Juneo]

Thank you dancing girl
I am stressed have family issues going on unfortunately and won't be resolved for quite sometime
Flushes have come back with a vengeance to since stopping the elleste and just got over two Escherichia coli water infections so I'm feeling work out and down Thank you for the advice i will try what you have suggested x

[Dancinggirl]

Your headaches and nausea will be down to all that stress.  BE kind to yourself.  take care. DG x

[Tempest]

Juneo, when did you stop the Elleste? A sudden drop in estrogen will cause headaches, as well as GI upset. And this high heat doesn't help either! Also, you're just getting over a nasty infection. Probiotics such as Actimel or Yakult can help to restore the good flora in your gut. I hope this helps a wee bit! xxxx

[Daisydot]

Hi Juneo do you not find fish oil Gives you reflux I did and I also found vit c can irritate the bladder.ecoli is one of the infections that is easier to treat with dmannose have you tried it.its usually caused by bacteria from the bowel hitching a ride to the urinary tract as they're so close together,bottle washing after bowel movements or peeing can help prevent this infection,try and get yourself a copy of Angela kilmartins book where she goes into great detail about this,it's old but still valid today.ive gone around 15 or 16 months now with not one single uti useing every trick in the book to prevent it happening at first it was tiresome now it's second nature and I can go on holiday without worrying myself to death over getting an infection.xx

[Hurdity]

Hi Juneo - have you had a hysterectomy - hence having been taking Elleste solo? If so then if you are suffering from flushes maybe start with a smaller dose patch eg 25 mcg - for a few weeks and gradually work up in dosage if you need to. Initial breast pain should subside after a while  - how long did you use it for?

Also your diet does look quite high in carbs especially refined carbs and perhaps cut down on the potatoes, white bread, crisps and rice and swap for low fat protein, and more fruit and veg if you are able to? See if it helps if you gradually make some changes?

Hurdity x

[Juneo]

Hi daisydot yes the fish oil does agrivate my reflux i didn't think about the vitamin c o might stop them see how it goes, I will get hold of the book and see what it says Thank you for that and I will look into dmannose i go away for two weeks in July and I'm dreading it xx

[Juneo]

Thank you Tempest i will try the fayakult or probiotics  that's a good idea xx

[Juneo]

Hi hurdity i had a hysterectomy when I was 32 my ovaries were left in had one removed 15 years ago I am now 53 nearly 54 i used the message for 4 months, and I didn't realise how many carbs in eating until you've mentioned it that's definitely something I need to address Thank you xx

[Daisydot]

The patients encyclopaedia of urinary tract infections is the name of her book juneo and if you have amazon kindle you can download a sample to read online before you buy it.The best dmannose is made by sweetcures and it's best in powder form rather than tablets,I've never had to buy any of that stuff since following her advice and I've never needed another antibiotic.
Don't dread your holiday make a plan to be proactive in solving this once and for all this year and then holidays will excite you again not make you anxious,I was exactly the same but not any more.good luck juneo xx

[Juneo]

Thank you daisydot I really appreciate your help and advice and everyone else who have been so kind on this forum xx

[Daisydot]

Your welcome juneo like everyone else we just want you to get well and stay well.xx