Hi ladies
I plan to stay off - in it for the long haul - realise it could take *decades* but so be it. I accept it and have had to adjust my lifestyle accordingly.
The biggest deciding factor: I now know HRT made my migraines worse. The reality is that for some women, HRT - in whatever form - simply does not work for their particular biochemistry.
K, I'm the same, sometimes I'll have a run of feeling good then it all goes wrong again (eg. I can be peeling potatoes and suddenly feel like it's the end of the world, crying, dramatic mood swings - this did also happen whilst on HRT though) then I'll bounce back, it feels like 'emotional instability'. However I know within myself I'm better off it.
I do believe that there is still some sort of background 'cycle' going on for the rest of our lives. A friend in her 80s is convinced of it.
Alua, good to hear your migs are improved, just goes to show.
SJ, I'm wondering if you pushed through with the 'withdrawal', the urticaria may recede ...
I've also seen an Acupuncturist and a Homeopath to get me through - both treatments were 'somewhat' helpful.