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[karenw]

Rosebush - I have been using half-patches of Evorel Sequi (oestrodial 25mcg/24 hours) which has worked brilliantly in reducing quite severe hot flushes for 3 months.  Alas, they're back with a vengeance now so I'm going to have to try the full 50mcg/24h dose and hope that this provides more lasting relief.

[sue01]

I have just been to my doctor today and he has prescribed Elleste Duet Conti 2mg. I contracted a virus infection in October last year which caused a lot of muscle inflammation to the point I couldn't walk, drive my car, apparently a very rare condition. Almost

[Rosebush]

Sue hope you are feeling much better now, sounds like you were really poorly for a while, was this in any way connected to menopause, you will see range of symptoms on here, that are put down to meno??...

Karen sorry to hear your 1/2 patch has stopped working, i am on 50mcg Femseven conti... just come to the end of my 4th month, it took around 6wks for HRT to kick in and stop hot sweats, but i was still getting bad nightly hot flushes, but sadly after a further 6wks, night flushes have turned to hot sweats, which each last about 15mins, only getting about 4-5 so far, hence my question re dosage, i know the next dose up is 75mcg, but i have just gone 60, so a tad apprehensive about a higher dose, but i only went on HRT to stop the sweats, had them 24/7 for more than 8yrs, so a higher dose seems my only option, although i have just picked up my next 3mth supply, so had a chat with Hubby and have decided to see how things are at the end of 3mths...

[sue01]

Hi Rosebush, thanks very much for your good wishes. No my illness was not linked to menopause I picked it up as you would lupus or ME. I am much better than I was but now it is difficult to know which is my condition and which is menopause. The symptoms I am getting seem to be more menopausal that is why I decided to research HRT. I have just printed off some info from www.studd.co.uk and will be studying that. As I said I have the HRT tablets to take but I don't know whether to take them, if the benefits outweigh the risks then it will be worth it, but who can tell ?

[kareneld]

hi.
i've only just started experiencing menopausal symptoms and if possible i dont want to take HRT.  that said my symptoms are not too bad at the moment. i have not had hot flushes or not been able to sleep,  etc but its early days.
i'm keeping an open mind and if it things get that my quality of life becomes unbearable then i will go to my GP and ask for help.

I'm don't know anything about HRT, only aware that it had a bit of 'bad press' but i'm confused when i read some of the posts that say that after you've taken HRT and THENstop, you still get the menopausal symptoms. why's that?
thanks

Karen

[sue01]

Hi Karen, it's not an easy decision. You are obviously in the early stages and wouldn't it be nice if that's as bad as it gets, it may be for you, I hope so. As you say keep an open mind, just do your research don't rely on what your GP says. Take a look at www.studd.co.uk and www.breakthrough.co.uk to get more info. I don't think the risks are as bad as the press give out, my mum died from breast cancer about 15 years ago, as far as I know the only one in my family to get it so I have thought long and hard. However at the moment because of a previous illness I am aching from head to foot and have trouble walking which may not be down to my illness, could be the menopause. I have decided to try HRT for 3 months, going to see my doctor in 2 months to see if there is any improvement.

[Taz2]

Hi Sue01 - welcome to the forum by the way!  I use the Breakthrough site a lot. From this and also from my GP I found out that I am at more risk of breast cancer from the alcohol I drink than from the HRT I use. My GP recommends no alcohol if on HRT due to the fact that alcohol mimics oestrogen and that means with HRT you would be getting double the dose. I haven't listened yet though - still enjoying my glass of wine most evenings 

I have the "aching all over" too but this is from fibromyalgia which I have had for the past 10 years or so. Sorry to hear you are suffering Sue.

Taz x

[Hotnbothered]

Hi Sue01,
 
sorry you are suffering, it's worth giving the HRT a go, even if it's only for a short while.
I took it for 8 months until I decided that I was over the worst (sheer panic feelings etc etc) 

[beck]

Has anyone any experience of coming off HRT after taking it for a long time. Is it better to do this gradually.  Did the flushes etc., disappear and how soon?

[Hotnbothered]

Hi beck,
 
i can't help you on that one, but I am sure that someone will come along that can help 

[Emma]

Beck:
http://www.menopausematters.co.uk/stopping.php

[platte]

I had been taking HRT for a few years, but it definitely wasn't doing the trick. Night sweats weren't my problem, day sweats were. I couldn't breath without looking like I just took a shower. The Dr. increased the HRT dosage, for now anyway, and I am finally getting relief! As far as my libido is concerned though, it doesn't exist. I suffer from Fybromyalgia, along with other chronic pain issues. and I do take pain meds, plus other meds for other problems, so that could be why my libido hasn't changed. They may be stopping it. I am being closely monitored while on these meds, with mammograms, biopsies, frequent visits to the Dr.'s, etc., but I'm still not where I want to be. The answers will come soon I hope.

Have a great day!!

Platte

[Rosebush]

Hi Platte 

I have a great issue with hot sweats, had them over 9yrs  ...but my prob is night sweats, been on HRT for 4.5mths, which has stopped my days sweats, but i am still getting sticky red hot type flushes at night, hence no sleep, i have an apt with my Gp tomorrow to discuss a higher dosage, what dosage are you on now.?

I see you are still having periods, mine stopped at 55, thats when my sweats really started 24/7... so i would love to have my monthlys back..

Welcome to MM and i hope you find loads of helpful info..

[Corky]

May I ask Dr. Currie if she has any thoughts or opinions on natural progesterone cream?

Thanks,
Corky

[platte]

Hi Rosebush, The OB/GYN started me on Premerin  I think they were, .3 mgs, then increased it to 0.625, and now, I take 1 1/2 of the 0.625's each day. Since I still have all my parts so to speak:), the Dr. also put me on progesterone, and he explained, this was to try to help keep the bad things like, cancer from happening. That has only been since March, and he is monitoring me quite closely with uterine biopsies, mammograms, frequent office visits etc. For the 1st time in years, I'm not sweating. Sometimes, I feel a hot flash just below the skin, trying to give me that dreaded wave of heat, but it goes away quickly. He explained, some women just need more than others. Hopefully, it won't be for too long. We tried so many other things, and nothing worked, so I guess this is it for now.

Oh, I almost forgot...I have severe chronic pain issues, and the doc also has me on Gabapentin (sp?). It is a med that is used for people who suffer with seizures, and it is supposed to numb the nerve endings, so that's why they use it for pain as well...apparently, it is also beneficial when it comes to sweating. This may also be a factor in my new found dryness:)...I can't say I am completely free of the sweats, but at least I can go out after dressing up and curling my hair, and not look like it was raining outside when i arrive at my destination, and that my new friends, is a miracle!!

Take good care of yourself, and stay safe and cool:)

Love,

Platte