Hi Donna-paul
Yes I'm on hrt too, I use evorel patches - half a patch, so only a small dose. I have the mirena coil for fibroids, so that provides the progesterone. It took a while for the hrt to settle down though and even now I'm not sure I'm on the correct dose. I've been on them since Feb 2019. It may not be the hrt causing the side effects but your body changing daily, especially during your period. How long have you been on hrt? What are you taking? It's being patient unfortunately, which I'm not good at!
I was anxious about trying reflexology too, but it's the best thing that I have tried out of everything. Like Foxylady, I've been trying so many different things out of desperation. Ask if the reflexologist knows how to treat for the peri/meno symptoms. If she doesn't, then find one who does, as there is a lot of research to it. My reflexologist is always researching and discussing treatments with other reflexologists to find the right treatment for me. I would go to her every day if I could. I always sleep better after I have seen her. Make an appointment, you won't regret it. I have just ordered some magnesium glycinate to take before bed as a friend has been using it for a while now and it helps with her sleep. So I'm going to give that a go as the magnesium citrate is no good for my tummy. Glycinate is supposed to be easier on the tummy.
Hi Foxylady, that group is fab, they should be UK wide. Do you have to pay to go to it? I would love to run something like that locally, when I'm a bit more with it. There are so many of us suffering and this could help massively. I'd love to have the details when you get them thanks. What is the background of the lady who runs it?
I've never heard of menomagic, I'll look into that thanks. The smells you have mentioned are all the essential oils that I have just ordered as well as a diffuser, to help with anxiety/energy/mood during the day and sleep at night. There are some really soothing oils out there. My reflexologist always has the diffuser on during treatment and it's so relaxing. I feel back to normal when I leave her. Have a look at Neals Yard Remedies, you can pick up a little book of theirs which talks about every oil and what they are good for. You don't have to put them in a diffuser, I have some on a bit of tissue that I carry round with me.
I have been drinking chamomile and honey tea whilst writing this and it has really taken the edge off, especially as it is a horrible wet, dull day.
Let me know how you get on with the reflexologist Donna-paul & Foxylady if you decide to try it too. I'm considering doing a course in it too, due to the many benefits that can be achieved and there are so many of us women that could do with it too.
Very best wishes to both of you. xx
