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SarahT

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Estradot shortage
« on: February 06, 2023, 08:50:14 PM »

Oh dear, am such a tech idiot I think I messed up sending my message.... ::)

I have been on estradot 50 for a few months now and feels so good. My sore boob s have gone, mood swings so much better, because they were unbelievably awful, truly horrific. The mirena coil has settled down, so have finally stopped bleeding and the pmt horrors  have ceased. Came off anti depressants, and whilst anxiety can still be a bit iffy, after 2 years of the worst time of my life, physically and emotionally \ mentally, I am feeling stable and more me at long long last.

However, my gp can no longer get estradot due to supply issues... And my anxiety is already rising at the thought of going back to a very scary place where my body may need to adapt to a new hrt regime, and all the huge swings that comes with this... It did with me from the change from everol to my trusted massage estradot.

Add in the fact my mum died last week and I am worried my anxiety will spiral again, along with going back to the symptoms of starting another hrt regime. Am not sure how I can go through that again. Never felt so low ever, too much going on in mind and body, hormones were all over the place and affected me so badly.

Has anyone else been almost forced to alter their regime recently? To what and how did you get on? Should I try gel?  I have a hernia so pills are out for me.
Please ladies, your valued and trusted advice please

I wish you all well
Sarah
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Dotty

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Re: Estradot shortage
« Reply #1 on: February 07, 2023, 07:26:27 AM »

Hi so sorry to hear about your mum.

If your surgery can’t get Estradot then other pharmacies in the area might be able to. It’s worth ringing round all pharmacies and then taking your prescription there if they have them.
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Flossieteacake

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« Reply #2 on: February 07, 2023, 08:49:52 AM »

I am so very sorry to hear about your mum.

If you are unable to get Estradot then you may get on with Evorel. I use Evorel patches and like them but hopefully another pharmacy will have Estradot.

I can understand you worrying your anxiety and symptoms will come back but many members have changed patch brands and not had a reaction to the change. Hopefully that will be the sane for you.
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SarahT

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Re: Estradot shortage
« Reply #3 on: February 07, 2023, 11:47:52 AM »

Thanks as always ladies for your advice and most importantly your support and understanding.

Its so frustrating after months of dire struggles to be stable ( ish ) at last on a hrt regime and face the possibility of going backwards again.

I have indeed phoned local pharmacies and no one has it in stock. There are rumours it may be in by the end of this month.... Fingers crossed. I have a few Estradot to last me a couple of  weeks so am hanging in there on that hope.

I think with all the stress going on I just needed some one to understand the ' panic ' at perhaps losing my hrt support just when I need the stability more than ever.
Going to be a challenging few weeks and months ahead I feel..

Thanks for you sympathy too in losing my mum, something we all face at some point. Now at the age of 56 and an orphan ( !) I need to face up to the reality of adulthood. No more anyone's child! No excuses.....

Will let you know how things go, but as always, my thanks and I send love and good wishes to everyone who needs it whatever their own problems and circumstances.  :o
Sarah xx
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Flossieteacake

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« Reply #4 on: February 07, 2023, 12:29:56 PM »

It is very frustrating for this to happen once you were feeling stable. If you feel antidepressants will help then I would take them. I know you worked hard to get off them but you are grieving.

Hopefully they will have Estradot soon.

I think it is a shock to loose parents and know you are an orphan. Please be gentle with yourself.
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CLKD

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Re: Estradot shortage
« Reply #5 on: February 07, 2023, 12:59:42 PM »

U R the next in line!  Always difficult to realise that ........... 
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SarahT

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« Reply #6 on: February 07, 2023, 01:18:54 PM »

Ladies thanks for the shocking reminder that I am not part of the elders in the family... Top tier now.

I am hoping once the early days of coping with grief and the necessary admin etc, I can find some time for myself again. So much needed but as we all know time for ourselves is hard to achieve. So sod it, I  am off for a short walk in the sunshine on my own to have a breather before it all starts again😵🙀
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Flossieteacake

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« Reply #7 on: February 07, 2023, 01:38:15 PM »

Ladies thanks for the shocking reminder that I am not part of the elders in the family... Top tier now.

I am hoping once the early days of coping with grief and the necessary admin etc, I can find some time for myself again. So much needed but as we all know time for ourselves is hard to achieve. So sod it, I  am off for a short walk in the sunshine on my own to have a breather before it all starts again😵🙀

Making time for yourself is so important. I hope you enjoy your walk. :)
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CLKD

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Re: Estradot shortage
« Reply #8 on: February 07, 2023, 02:34:41 PM »

I believe that everyone on the 'needs to know list' can be done on line in 1 foul swoop, something that your Funeral Director can advice upon.

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