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General Discussion => New Members => Topic started by: Karen Fitz on July 24, 2022, 08:39:00 AM

Title: HRT not working after 5 years or low folate to blame?
Post by: Karen Fitz on July 24, 2022, 08:39:00 AM

Hello

I am absolutely at my lowest. I've been on HRT successfully since 2015, then 2 years ago I started with debilitating symptoms, far worse than pre HRT. Several investigations later and being unfit for work, financially finished and near suicidal I was referred to a Menopause Clinic. The Dr, after listening to my summarised plight and after having several bloods done has suggested my oestrogen levels are fine and I am low in folate.

Whilst I will do what is recommended, which is take folic acid for 6 weeks, I find it hard to believe that a 5mg vitamin tablet can turn my life around to what it was.

I feel trapped, lost, misunderstood, useless and constantly ill.

Please tell me there is hope that there is someone who has had a life changing result from taking folic acid!!

Thank you so much for listening xxxx :'(

Title: Re: HRT not working after 5 years or low folate to blame?
Post by: Nas on July 24, 2022, 08:46:21 AM

Mmmm... being low in vitamins can make you feel grim I guess. But suicidal?? Not so sure.

My thinking is, that your Hrt has stopped working. What regime are you on? You may need an increase or a different product altogether.

Xx

Title: Re: HRT not working after 5 years or low folate to blame?
Post by: Marchlove on July 24, 2022, 09:07:04 AM

Hi Karen

Welcome to the forum.  Sorry to hear you’re having such a tough time.

It is hard to believe that a deficiency of folate can have such an impact but the menopause specialist has a good point.

Here is a useful article explaining how b vitamins are vital in the proper metabolism and detoxification of hormones.

https://www.biocare.co.uk/news/5-reasons-you-need-b-vitamins.html

However, you should not take a b vitamin in isolation, so it’s important that you take a b complex rather than just folic acid on its own.

I agree with Nas that it sounds like you might need a change in product or dosage.

Where are you on your menopause journey, do you think you might be post menopause now and what are you using at the moment?

X

Title: Re: HRT not working after 5 years or low folate to blame?
Post by: jillydoll on July 27, 2022, 09:58:48 AM

Hi.
My folate was low apparently from a blood test. They sent me tablets. 4 months supply.
Took them everyday, didn’t feel any different at all. Sooooooo. 🤷🏼‍♀️
Maybe your hrt needs tweaking?
Mine did, from 0.5mg, to now, 2mg as the years went by. ( tablet form)
I know your bloods say oestrogen levels are fine, but if all other things are ok from the blood tests, ( apart from the folate) then it seems to me, it has to be your hrt. Maybe your bloods are showing ‘fine’ but maybe you need to be higher than ‘fine’ . Like ‘great’ instead. 🤷🏼‍♀️ …if you get my meaning. xx