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[Rosie63]

Hi ladies.
I haven't posted for a long time now as been trying to manage my menopause and HRT journey myself.  Unfortunately, I'm still really struggling with it all and feel I'm getting to the end of my tether.  Very long story short. I'm 69 and after my HRT being discontinued around 6 year ago, I just haven't been able to find an alternative that either manages my symptoms or gives me horrible side effects.  I've seen 2 private menopause specialists over the last 6 years and seen my GP on numerous occasions, although not for the last year or so.  I've got to the stage now that I think maybe the way I'm feeling isn't menopause related so went to see nurse last week and I'm having blood tests tomorrow.  She seemed to think that my symptoms are so varied and many that they're unlike to be menopause related and could be some form of depression. I feel sick all the time, my joints and and muscles hurt, my throat hurts, I get a funny feeling in my chest and although I don't get hot flushes, I feel hot all of the time.  It's like I've got some kind of virus that just goes on an on.  I'm currently using Estrogel and Utro. but I feel just as bad on it as off it. 

Any thoughts or advice would be appreciated please.

Rosie63 x

[Dierdre]

Hopefully the blood tests will perhaps help. Could be a variety of things, allergies, vitamin deficiency, arthritis  or hormonal.
At least you're getting it investigated now, let us know how you get on.

[suzysunday]

Can't help too much but just wanted to offer my sympathy.  Hope you can get some answers.   I'm 65 and feel crap most of the time with joint aches, ear pain, vaginal dryness etc and I wish I could feel like my old self again.  Sending you good thoughts x

[CLKD]

From where I'm sitting it sounds menopausal.

As oestrogen levels drop muscles may become lax = aches and pains.

Nausea was a huge part of my menstruating years, particularly in the 10-14 days prior to a bleed even if a period wasn't due.

So the Nurse is going the anti-depressant route?  I would be asking for an appt to a dedicated menopause clinic.  Why did U stop the HRT? 

It may be that the regime you currently use isn't enough or 'right' for you, hence going to a menopause clinic for proper advice.  Let us know how you get on.