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[Teresa]

Hi Nas,

Dr Currie is a a leading gynaecologist and you can contact her via this site, go to the Home page and scroll down, there is a link and it is £30 a question. You pay via PayPal. She comes back quite quickly.

The only reason to up the progesterone is really to protect the lining of the womb she advised. My Gp said the same. Bleeding wasn’t mentioned, or pain. My GP didn’t want to increase my patch initially, but backed down due to my low blood test result.

You could try asking Dr Currie the question, rather than increase the dose yourself….or ask your GP?

Teresa
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[Teresa]

Hi Flossie,

Thankyou for coming back and glad you are still there 
Sounds like we had similar….I do indeed have a hot water bottle. I will keep my fingers crossed it subsides.  I worry more I think because I have fibroids and wonder what might be going on.  I’m sorry you had such pains too.

Teresa
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[Flossieteacake]

Hi Flossie,

Thankyou for coming back and glad you are still there 
Sounds like we had similar….I do indeed have a hot water bottle. I will keep my fingers crossed it subsides.  I worry more I think because I have fibroids and wonder what might be going on.  I’m sorry you had such pains too.

Teresa
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You are very welcome.  I think going through this can feel so lonely so it really helps to know if others have had similar experiences. I really hope the pain goes soon. I understand your concern due to having fibroids.

[Teresa]

Hi Nas,

Dr Currie advised to up progesterone only if going up to 100 patch….I just read her email response again.  Don’t worry about increasing your prog just yet, unless advised by anyone.

Teresa
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[Teresa]

Hi Nas again,

My GP was doom and gloom when I asked to increase my patch and kept referring to the lining of my womb when increasing patches.
I take other medication which apparently can affect prog, but Dr. Currie said not to worry about my other med.

It can be tricky to navigate through all this 

Teresa
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[Teresa]

Hi All again,

The pain in my side is quite bad….  I took paracetamol about 2 hours ago. It seems to come in waves, it’s like a stabbing and quite sharp.  Even with paracetamol, I can feel the pains.

Flossie, if you are still about, was it still bad even after pain killers? I know you said you had shooting pains going down your leg too…how long did you have the pains?

I am sorry to ask so many questions. I was honestly feeling so much better and now the anxiety is back, worrying about this. I have spent many hours trying to call Drs and battling receptionists for my anxiety this last 6  months and having a few hospital appointments too along the way, I’m not sure if I can face anymore 
I really thought I’d beaten it and was feeling normal again…

Teresa
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[Flossieteacake]

Hi All again,

The pain in my side is quite bad….  I took paracetamol about 2 hours ago. It seems to come in waves, it’s like a stabbing and quite sharp.  Even with paracetamol, I can feel the pains.

Flossie, if you are still about, was it still bad even after pain killers? I know you said you had shooting pains going down your leg too…how long did you have the pains?

I am sorry to ask so many questions. I was honestly feeling so much better and now the anxiety is back, worrying about this. I have spent many hours trying to call Drs and battling receptionists for my anxiety this last 6  months and having a few hospital appointments too along the way, I’m not sure if I can face anymore 
I really thought I’d beaten it and was feeling normal again…

Teresa
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Please do not worry about asking me anything. For me, the pain was terrible and my partner did think I may have to go to A&E. I have a strong feeling it may have been an ovarian cyst as when I read up on it the symptoms fitted.

I understand what a nightmare it is trying to talk to doctors and get them to take things seriously. I too have high anxiety when I have to contact a doctor.

I found the pain was bad even with pain relief. If you are feeling concerned then would you feel okay to call NHS Direct? They are usually nice and maybe it could put your mind at rest?

[Kathleen]

Hello again ladies

Nas - I don't use patches anymore  and for the last year I  have been with Newson Health and experimenting with different gel and Utrogestan regimes, testosterone was also added into the mix.

At the moment I am slowly increasing my Oestrogen and taking 100mcg of Utrogestan orally at night and hoping that this level of progesterone is enough to prevent any bleeding.  The last time I increased the gel I was using Utrogestan vaginally and this clearly wasn't enough to stop the womb lining building up.

Obviously we need to have enough Oestrogen to treat meno symptoms plus sufficient progesterone to protect the womb. Unfortunately this balancing act has been tricky for many of us. My next NH appointment is in December and I will of course update the forum.

Take care.

K.

[Teresa]

Hi Flossie,
Thankyou  it is comforting to know you experienced similar, though not nice to think of you in all that pain, or the possibility it might have been a cyst  I’ve called 111 a few times this past 6 months as well  they have been good. I don’t know what to do for the best. I honestly have been up and down drs and hospitals do much this past few months Flossie, you wouldn’t believe. I take comfort from the fact your pain went and I really hope it doesn’t come vlvacj for you. I hope mine subsides soon.

I changed my patch earlier- popped it in my left side in the hope it might make a difference as it was on same side as the pain 😳 I take meds which can affect the break down of Progesterone, but Dr Currie didn’t think it would be a problem for me as my previous blood test result was so low, so I hope she is right.

Thankyou again,

Teresa
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[Flossieteacake]

Hi Flossie,
Thankyou  it is comforting to know you experienced similar, though not nice to think of you in all that pain, or the possibility it might have been a cyst  I’ve called 111 a few times this past 6 months as well  they have been good. I don’t know what to do for the best. I honestly have been up and down drs and hospitals do much this past few months Flossie, you wouldn’t believe. I take comfort from the fact your pain went and I really hope it doesn’t come vlvacj for you. I hope mine subsides soon.

I changed my patch earlier- popped it in my left side in the hope it might make a difference as it was on same side as the pain 😳 I take meds which can affect the break down of Progesterone, but Dr Currie didn’t think it would be a problem for me as my previous blood test result was so low, so I hope she is right.

Thankyou again,

Teresa
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I think finding the right HRT and getting used to any changes with the HRT is a nightmare. I have felt unwell a lot too. It is horrible to have to call 111 and see doctors. I so hope your pain goes soon. I just know what it is like to feel anxious and worry and do not like to think of you feeling anxious all weekend.

Hopefully putting the patch on your left side will help too. I really hope the progesterone agrees with you. It sounds like you need to be gentle with yourself today and rest.

[Teresa]

Thankyou Flossie,

You are so kind. I am pleased to report, it seems to be easing  at last….I hope it lasts. I haven’t had to take any more paracetamol at 4 pm. I am keeping my fingers crossed. I feel more optimistic again about things as was thinking all sorts that it could be and I always think the worst. It does sound like the upping the patch has given my insides a bit of a jolt and I will try not to worry and hope to feel like I did earlier when my anxiety seemed to be almost gone.  I know my husband and son are hoping that will happen again, as I’ve lost the ‘real’ me for many months now

Thankyou,

Teresa
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[Flossieteacake]

Thankyou Flossie,

You are so kind. I am pleased to report, it seems to be easing  at last….I hope it lasts. I haven’t had to take any more paracetamol at 4 pm. I am keeping my fingers crossed. I feel more optimistic again about things as was thinking all sorts that it could be and I always think the worst. It does sound like the upping the patch has given my insides a bit of a jolt and I will try not to worry and hope to feel like I did earlier when my anxiety seemed to be almost gone.  I know my husband and son are hoping that will happen again, as I’ve lost the ‘real’ me for many months now

Thankyou,

Teresa
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I am so happy to hear the pain has eased and you are feeling more optimistic. It is horrid how anxiety can take over. I hope today is a good day for you.