I'm back with a quick update! Since I last posted, I have had the DEXA scan and this revealed no osteoporosis but osteopenia and recommended having my calcium and Vit D levels checked. This I've now done and they've come back as normal but my GP says he will have me scanned regularly and blood checks too to monitor for any changes. I'm on my last week ever (!) of HRT after reducing right down to two a week of the lowest dose from the highest dose of Premarin. So next week, I will be pill free for the first time in almost 25 years YAY!
So to all those who are worried about coming off who've been on it for eternity (25 years in my case) and are terrified at the prospect of living without it as I was, it's definitely worth giving it a go. I feel fit, well and happy. Haven't really had any wobbles at all other than slightly more joint pain than normal but have put this down to the extra daily exercise I've been doing to help my bones for the future. I appreciate everyone is different and might not be as lucky as I've been in coming off but, for me, the benefits of coming off have been very noticeable such as my blood pressure has reduced so much that I no longer need medication which I had to take for 10 years because it was so high, my cholestrol is at last starting to come down, my skin is much healthier looking, hair is starting to thicken, and I don't get stressed out as easily. I haven't experienced any dryness at all (so far anyway) so I'm glad I took the plunge and also my GP's advice. Hope this helps anyone contemplating coming off!
