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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Gingercatmom on March 22, 2022, 01:24:23 PM

Title: Think hrt making me worse
Post by: Gingercatmom on March 22, 2022, 01:24:23 PM
Feeling so Ipoorly the last few days on oestrogel. Been on it a few weeks now, initially felt good on 2 pumps, then during ovulation I felt extremely ill. I restarted on just one pump and I feel sick, shaky, depressed anxious and have a headache. Don't think I can tolerate it. Should I carry on or quit?
Had bloods done recently. Day 3 of cycle oestradiol was 132. I don't know if this is high or low
Title: Re: Think hrt making me worse
Post by: Vicky81 on March 22, 2022, 01:38:07 PM
So sorry you are feeling bad hun....i cant really give advice as i am only 4 weeks in on 4 pumps.

But do let me know how you get on xxx
Title: Re: Think hrt making me worse
Post by: Gingercatmom on March 22, 2022, 01:43:29 PM
My legs are like jelly and I feel really panicky. Think I need to stop. I haven't eaten for 3 days just feel so nauseous
Title: Re: Think hrt making me worse
Post by: Postmeno3 on March 22, 2022, 01:47:15 PM
Is there anyone who prescribed you can phone for advice? Gp? Meno clinic?
Title: Re: Think hrt making me worse
Post by: Gingercatmom on March 22, 2022, 01:55:22 PM
My GP. I can't get an appointment unless I try at 8 in the morning.
Title: Re: Think hrt making me worse
Post by: Postmeno3 on March 22, 2022, 03:08:31 PM
Can you manage that or is there someone who can for you....at least doing the waiting bit which I know is draining as same system here.
Title: Re: Think hrt making me worse
Post by: Gingercatmom on March 22, 2022, 07:26:56 PM
Hoping I feel better in the morning. Leaving the gel off tonight
Title: Re: Think hrt making me worse
Post by: sheila99 on March 23, 2022, 12:29:27 AM
132 is low. Given that you did feel good I would think either you've developed an allergic reaction to it or you have caught a bug. I woud stop for a few days until you feel better then start again on a low dose and see if it happens again. Is it related to when you're on progesterone if you use a sequi regime?
Title: Re: Think hrt making me worse
Post by: Gingercatmom on March 23, 2022, 08:21:11 AM
Hello, no its just the gel. I take the utro again next week.  I feel terrible today. Rolling panic and adrenaline and nausea.