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[Flossieteacake]

I am worried for you on the progesterone side of things.  Is it long before your next meno appointment ?

They have written to my GP and said they need to help me with this. I got a message to say they will arrange an appointment.

[Minusminnie]

I’m glad to hear that Flossie 

[Flossieteacake]

I’m glad to hear that Flossie 

I am sorry to have worried you. I hoped the update would ease any worries. 

[Kathleen]

Hello Flossieteacake

I am pleased that your itching had resolved.

Can I ask if your Meno specialist is a private clinic? I say this because when I first joined Newson Health I was told that I could use Oestrogen only for a while before I needed to add in  some progesterone.

 I believe this was so that a good level of Oestrogen could be established before adding in prog.  I was also told that this method was  something they advise many of their patients and it works well for most.

If your specialist is private they should be able to prescribe and manage your prog as well as your Oestrogen in the future.

Wishing you well and take care.

K.

[Flossieteacake]

Hello Flossieteacake

I am pleased that your itching had resolved.

Can I ask if your Meno specialist is a private clinic? I say this because when I first joined Newson Health I was told that I could use Oestrogen only for a while before I needed to add in  some progesterone.

 I believe this was so that a good level of Oestrogen could be established before adding in prog.  I was also told that this method was  something they advise many of their patients and it works well for most.

If your specialist is private they should be able to prescribe and manage your prog as well as your Oestrogen in the future.

Wishing you well and take care.

K.

I am with Chelsea & Westminister which is an NHS clinic. I am meant to be on progesterone and have tried all the available options but cannot tolerate them. They cause me to be mentally unwell. At my last appointment they wanted me to reduce oestrogen but I am unable to do this. They wrote to my GP to tell them this and ask them to discuss this with me.

[Kathleen]

Hello again Flossieteacake.

That all makes perfect sense lol.
I didn't mean to pry I just wanted to be sure that you were being looked after.

I assume you have also tried Cyclogest pessaries for your progesterone? They are usually used in fertility treatment so would not necessarily show up as an HRT option.

I hope you find a regime that works for you and please keep us updated.

Wishing you well and take care.

K.

[Flossieteacake]

Hello again Flossieteacake.

That all makes perfect sense lol.
I didn't mean to pry I just wanted to be sure that you were being looked after.

I assume you have also tried Cyclogest pessaries for your progesterone? They are usually used in fertility treatment so would not necessarily show up as an HRT option.

I hope you find a regime that works for you and please keep us updated.

Wishing you well and take care.

K.

Do not worry, I did not think you were prying at all. I have either used cyclogest or was told they would not be suitable. I cannot remember but know they were mentioned to me.

Thank you for caring. 

[Katherine]

Hi Flossie, I’m so glad your itching has resolved that’s such a relief. Xxx

[discogirl]

Hi Flossieteacake.

I'm so glad you're feeling better.

I've been sending you good vibes!!!

[Flossieteacake]

Hi Flossie, I’m so glad your itching has resolved that’s such a relief. Xxx

Thank you Katherine. 

[Flossieteacake]

Hi Flossieteacake.

I'm so glad you're feeling better.

I've been sending you good vibes!!!

Aw thank you. I bet it was your good vibes that helped. 

[discogirl]

aw thank you flossie xxxx

[Flossieteacake]

Just thought I would update this to say I itch when I eat foods with high histamine. I usually eat foods high in histamine such as banana, peanut butter and cheese. I cut these out but yesterday I ate avocado and this has caused me to be itchy and a bit wheezy. I am very disappointed to have to cut out such foods. I have many intolerances and allergies and am used to having to do such things but if anybody is thinking of doing the same please contact your GP for advice as a restrictive diet needs support.

[discogirl]

Hi Flossieteacake.

That's very interesting regarding certain foods causing your itching. It's good you've managed to identify them and although it's a shame to cut those foods out, if you have intolerance anyway to certain foods probably a good idea.

Bit like myself I do used to love my morning coffee, however it really isn't good for my anxiety levels so I cut that out.

Have you started taking any anti histamines yet xxxx

[Flossieteacake]

Hi Flossieteacake.

That's very interesting regarding certain foods causing your itching. It's good you've managed to identify them and although it's a shame to cut those foods out, if you have intolerance anyway to certain foods probably a good idea.

Bit like myself I do used to love my morning coffee, however it really isn't good for my anxiety levels so I cut that out.

Have you started taking any anti histamines yet xxxx

Thank you Disco. Yes, I take two different antihistamines daily and have done for a few years now.

I guess we just need to try anything to minimise the horrid menopause effects.