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margaret04348
margaret04348

OMG after my bladder totally settling down after going on HRT and a bladder med I had a few glasses of wine on Saturday for my birthday!!  First drink for weeks and weeks...bladder now upset again.  Nothing like it was but upset none the less.  Why did I do that!!!!! I hope it settles again...anxiety is raging!!!!

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  • Carolmayhew6
    Carolmayhew6 margaret04348

    Posted

    Oooooh doesn't sound pleasant

    I've found I'm using the bathroom a bit more since starting on HRT I also feel I'm carrying a huge burden around in my head just wish I cud snap out of this awful pulling down feeling it's awful I've lost me since dec and some miserable woman has moved into my body full of aches n pains n fatigue

    • margaret04348
      margaret04348 Carolmayhew6

      Posted

      My bladder before HRt was terrible....apin and leaking and needing all the time.  Hrt settled it right down alongside the bladdermeds.  It is a very common symptom for women.  Your symptoms don't sound nice.  Have you been onHRT long because it has also lessed my aches and pains.  Guess I won't be able to drink again but I don't really careas along as I am well.....it has actually settled over the last couple of hours so here's to hoping it is gone tomorrow.  I hope you feel better soon and yes it does feel like someone else invades your body...some older, ill, stranger!!!
  • jayneejay
    jayneejay margaret04348

    Posted

    oh margaret 

    which HRT did you start ..

    i have great results with the Ovestin Vaginal Ovules ( estriol ) and premeno duo ovules.. for dryness and bladder sensitivity and a mild uterine prolapse annoyance 

    i cant take oral HRT or patch..

    just a little Estriol for the below nuisances, and being post menopause ..

    thats all it treats, doesnt treat all the other symptoms 

    hope you feel better soon

    jay x

    • margaret04348
      margaret04348 jayneejay

      Posted

      Hi I have started Elleste Duo Conti......been some side effects but they are now easing.  This has sorted my jonits and bladder...well until a had a few glasses of wine.  It is settling though thank goodness.  I will not do that again.  I did try the ovules as well but it did not work and I just could no longer cope. Thank goodness for HRT.  thank you for your reply.XX
    • jayneejay
      jayneejay margaret04348

      Posted

      hi margaret 

      glad your feeling abit better ...

      maybe just have one glass next time hehehehehe

      jay x

    • margaret04348
      margaret04348 jayneejay

      Posted

      Ha, ha don't think I will even chance one again....my emotional health can't take it!!!!!X
  • susan21149
    susan21149 margaret04348

    Posted

    I have a lot of bladder problems myself leaking and urinating a lot I have to wear protective underwear at times that is how bad it is at times. I can't be on HRT becsause of the other medications I am on like my zoloft my ativan, my levothyroxine, and my blood pressure pill, HRT will cause me a lot of anxieties that I do not need 

    that and a lot of hormone difficulty 

     

    • margaret04348
      margaret04348 susan21149

      Posted

      Oh bladder issues are horrible.  There is medication other than HRT for this issue. Has your Doctor said anything about this?
    • jayneejay
      jayneejay margaret04348

      Posted

      my ovestin ovules are HRT ( estrogen) Estriol .. ( ovestinon Vaginal Ovules here ) 

      scared me when i started them, but cant be without them, Gyno said they would help no end, and they do..  they are not readily available in some countries but here in Spain and most of Europe they are  ( Uk dont think so ) 

      they are so soothing, not messy, ... couldnt be without them, like you Margaret, there comes a time when you cant stand it any longer.. ' quality of life ' 

      Premeno Duo Ovules are non hormonal so may not work for that alone like you say margaret, i use both 😄

      jay x

    • susan21149
      susan21149 margaret04348

      Posted

      Yes I was on one and it caused me to become dehidratred to where I ended up in the hospital I forgot what it was called it was for overactive bladder 

      Never go on that again. 

      I don't drink either. You should never drink when you are on HRT it can mess things up good don't smoke while you are on HRT either

    • margaret04348
      margaret04348 susan21149

      Posted

      Hi Susan after your reply I researched alcohol and HRT and my goodness you are right.  Danish study over 20 years indicates that women who drink 2 drinks per day 2 x more likely to get breast cancer and more than 2 drinks 5 TIMES!!!!!  Something to do with the way the Oestrogen works!!!!  Never mind my bladder that is enough for me...never drinking again! 
  • susan556
    susan556 margaret04348

    Posted

    Hi margaret its a known fact that wine can irritate the bladder as can coffee and chocolate.  just flush out with plenty of water.

    Sue x

     

    • margaret04348
      margaret04348 susan556

      Posted

      Yes Susan I have given up all of them but just I could treat myself but cleary I can't.  It is fine cuz don't really miss any of it that much and it is actually settling a bit now.  Just bringing back the memories of all the past suffering and I don'twant to go there again.  Thank you for your reply.XX
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