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sue38919
sue38919

Hi I am seeing my go on Monday as have had enough!  I last had a period 7 years ago (am 57) and have been suffering for the last 2 years with terrible anxiety (for no reason) , hot flushes, thinning hair and low mood.

i always said I would never take HRT but have changed my mind - I think quality of life is more important!  Would welcome comments from anyone who thinks HRT will help - thanks.

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  • tracy12090
    tracy12090 sue38919

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    Hi I totally sympathise with you there comes a point where you're just not enjoying your twilight years like you should. Once you've tried the alternatives sometimes you're only left with Hrt.It certainly made me feel like my old self if not better as I would have grumpy moods before Menopause.

    A suitable low dose might be your best bet to start. Everyday is a risk in my opinion as accidents and illnesses happen regardless of Hrt.

    Hope you find something :-)

    • caroline_19506
      caroline_19506 tracy12090

      Posted

      What is vit t i will i was on estlee before and some other ones which were purple and s other but cant r what they were called
  • yasmina09887
    yasmina09887 sue38919

    Posted

    Hi Sue,

    I have been on HRT for 2 months and the anxiety and hit flashes are gone and I sleep again. My mood is still sad at times but I am hoping that will get better.

    It stinks we have to go through this change and it is hard to lose sleep and have that anxiety where you feel your world is out of your control.

    There was no other choice for me either. One down fall is the weight gain.

  • caroline_19506
    caroline_19506 sue38919

    Posted

    Yes I wake early and get hot my legs ache too what us women put up with my husband says I stick you outside
    • yasmina09887
      yasmina09887 caroline_19506

      Posted

      Caroline you do not feel like that anymore right from taking the HRT?

      How long have you been on HRT?

  • Red_tabby_28
    Red_tabby_28 sue38919

    Posted

    Hi Sue

    There are so many different types of HRT, IE pills, pessaries, gel and patches etc that you will need to speak to your GP about your symptoms and if he/she is any good they will explain all options and possible side effects. I was lucky, after using an alternative, black cohosh for a while with good results, when it became ineffective the GP prescribed Premique low dose which worked within 4 days. Unfortunately it keeps being out of stock so was prescribed Kliovance which is just as good. Some ladies however go through several types of HRT before striking lucky. Let the forum know how you get on and good luck. 

  • caroline_19506
    caroline_19506 sue38919

    Posted

    Does anyone get the flushes where you feel hot and cold at the same time
    • Jan999
      Jan999 caroline_19506

      Posted

      I did when I stopped taking my HRT for a short period. It's a very weird feeling.
    • maria58274
      maria58274 caroline_19506

      Posted

      Same here - I've been wringing wet with sweat and shivering.  Your body does some strange things withour hormones.
  • maureen62314
    maureen62314 sue38919

    Posted

    Hi Sue,

    Go for it. I have been on HRT for 9 years, I am 56.. I did come off last year for a couple of months but all the symptoms came back. As you say why suffer? I am on a low dose and feel great. I know I will have to come off eventually but while I am active and have a good quality of life I will keep taking them and my Doctor agrees.

    • sue38919
      sue38919 maureen62314

      Posted

      Hi Maureen

      Thanks for your positive words!  Stuck the patch on last night (was worried it would come off in the bath but was ok!) - feel a bit "spaced out" today but apart from that, fine.  Hoping for good results!

    • maria58274
      maria58274 sue38919

      Posted

      You'll soon become an expert in finding the best spot to apply your patches.  Once in place, you can bath, shower, swim, anything you like without problems.  Give yourself a week or so for your body to get used to the hormones and you should start feeling a whole lot better.  Good luck.
    • nina44947
      nina44947 maureen62314

      Posted

      Hi I have been on Hrt for many years first on the patches then changed to tablets to stop the monthly bleed -I am fit and healthy I have just had my 60th Birthday and thought I would stop taking them oh what a huge mistake the flushes came back hot sweats day/night and pins and needles in my hands - confidence disappeared and felt agitated I only came off for two weeks -went and got a new prescription today just waiting for the change back to Me  why should we suffer I want to enjoy life 
    • Jan999
      Jan999 nina44947

      Posted

      Hello nina. I stopped taking my HRT last year after many years following a hysterectomy and oophorectomy. I was 62. Like you I suffered horrendous symptoms and regularly had to change the bedding on a morning. I was depressed, anxious and bad tempered. At the time I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis and in a lot of pain. I went to see my lovely GP who without me asking asked if I wanted to be prescribed HRT again and obviously I said yes. Within 2 days I felt so much better and now I have no menopausal symptoms but the best thing of all is the pain in my joints has improved 100%. I agree, why should we suffer. I'm so pleased to hear your story and how it's improved your life.
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