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[Losingtheplot]

Hi Ladies,

I have been on 0.5mcg of Sandrena Gel and 1 prog tab for 2.5 years and thankfully my hot flushes  calmed down very quickly after starting the HRT and I think the brain fog took a little longer but also seemed to improve
Over the past 2 weeks the hot flushes have returned along with the dreaded brain fog and feelings of panic!  I had my HRT review in July and was told I was on a v low dose of the Gel, however as my symptoms were under control to continue as I was.
I am 50 years old but unsure if I have periods as I am on the contraceptive implant.  In desperation I have increased my Gel to 1mg so using 2 sachets every morning as I could not get GP appointment for 3 weeks.   I have been using the increased dose for 11 days and the hot flushes seemed to have stopped!!!  However, I am struggling with the anxiety still.  I have a history of anxiety and depression and stopped taking my meds altogether in June. 
I started my anti d's again on Fri as I am really struggling to get thru the day and I am scared that my mental health is declining. I guess the reason I am posting is because I am feeling so low and I had been doing so well over the past 2.5 years - albeit I was still on my meds.  I just want to know if other ladies find that when their HRT needs increasing and symptoms return is anxiety one of them that comes back with a vengence ?!  I am facing stress at work at the min too but my mind is constantly racing and my body is not responding well to the stress.
Do I wait for the increased HRT to potentially address the anxiety or am I best to stick with the Ad's I have restarted?

I am not after medical advice - just wondering what people would do in my position as I just want to feel like me again!

Another thing  to add in is that I do suffer SAD at this time of year too.

Thank you for reading ladies


xxxxxx

[CLKD]

It's possible that your oestrogen levels have dropped so hiking the HRT should work. Sometimes we have to advocate for ourselves, we then have something to discuss at the next appt., i.e. I added X to my regime and after 3 days I felt better. 

Sometimes a hike a few times a week helps, too much too soon i.e. every night, can cause problems too.  It really is Trial and error.  Do U keep a mood/food/symptom diary to chart progress?

Anxiety can be helped by HRT as well as a dedicated Antianxiety medication.

[Losingtheplot]

Thanks for replying. Yes, I do feel the increase has helped calm the flushes right down and I think I may continue with this dose until my GP appointment. I do find caffeine makes me more anxious so I am careful not to drink any when my anxiety levels are v high and to be honest I only have a flavoured latte once in a while.
I have only been taking the Ads since Fri, however, this afternoon is the calmest I have felt in 2/3 weeks so maybe it is the HRT helping as I feel its too early for the Ads to be working. I did take a couple of herbal supplements which I take regularly at an increased dose so feel they have helped too. I may continue with the Ads as I need to beable to function as I work full time.

[Losingtheplot]

Well things have gone from bad to worse. The crippling cortisol surges at 3am have started!  . I feel like I am losing my mind. Went through all this 2.5 years ago when oestrogen levels were low. I don't know if I can get thru this another time. My mood is so low and I am panicky most of the time. Appetite non existent, alfhough I am making sure I eat little and often. Constant lump in throat sensation. Only been on increased HRT for 3 weeks so early days. Hot flushes have stopped but I can't deal with this doom and gloom dread feeling everyday. I am becoming a shell of myself and feel I need to take time off work as I am struggling so badly. I hope I get through this as I am seriously considering giving up. I can't go thru this every couple of years when hormone levels drop! This is no kind of existence. Mental health is bad at times anyway and amplified during hormone drops. I am on Ads too