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Estrogel - headaches and dizziness

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kitten64
kitten64

Good morning ladies!

I have been taking the estrogel gel for a month now and yes you were quite right those of you that advised me to stick with it!  The dreadful anxiety, hot flushes insomnia and depression did lift and I almost felt human again!  Now almost a month later  and for the last few days I have had a strange headache with dizziness!  Should I just persevere - really can't imagine going back into the dark tunnel again?  Thank you! Ooh should mention that I have also been prescribed Utrogestan but only on a quarterly basis - ie. GP has suggested I only need to have a period every three months??x

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  • caroline_19506
    caroline_19506 kitten64

    Posted

    Im on a gel and also feel better but have had the dizznesss and headache I've not been on it long I don't get periods anymore as I've had hysterectomy
    • kitten64
      kitten64 caroline_19506

      Posted

      Ah thanks Caroline - if you don't mind me asking have you been using the gel for a while or just recently?  
    • caroline_19506
      caroline_19506 kitten64

      Posted

      No I only been using it two weeks also I've had quessy smotach with it too
    • kitten64
      kitten64 caroline_19506

      Posted

      Aha yes me too - yuk!  However, so worth it as I really was in a very strange place during the last few months of last year - not wanting to wake up - not that I wanted to take my life but felt that every day was a supreme battle with anxiety and this awful doom and gloom!  I am a counsellor and so was really struggling to 'give' to anyone else as  felt I was going off my trolley!  Feel heaps better but as I said tend to be prone to migraine type headaches and of course if your read the contraindications it is one of the things that is highlighted - will persevere though Caroline.
  • Jan999
    Jan999 kitten64

    Posted

    Hello kitten. It could be that your new symptoms are not related to your HRT I suppose. Personally I would persevere and see how you feel because it's very easy to put every ache, pain and niggle down to something new we've been prescribed......I'm guilty of that. 
    • kitten64
      kitten64 Jan999

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      Hi Matron - thanks yes would agree with you but this is what happened when I was prescribed HRT before - patches!  Am wondering if the gel has taken a while to reach a certain level at which is triggers headaches and dizziness. Am therefore uncertain if I am needing less or more??!  It takes an age to see my GP - bugger it was all going so well!!!
    • Jan999
      Jan999 kitten64

      Posted

      Oh right, I understand now. What a pain then. Is there a nurse at your surgery such as a Nurse Practitioner who deals with HRT and menopause? A lot are qualified to deal with these things and they usually have 15 minute appointments so you don't feel rushed.
    • kitten64
      kitten64 Jan999

      Posted

      I wish Matron - perhaps I could suggest it is something the surgery could introduce!? Thank you for replying - this forum is fab!x
  • caroline_19506
    caroline_19506 kitten64

    Posted

    Yes its probably is the hrt just give it time see how you get on with it that's what I'm doing
  • tracy12090
    tracy12090 kitten64

    Posted

    Hi I was wondering when you started the Utrogestan as it may be this causing your symptoms?
    • kitten64
      kitten64 tracy12090

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      Hi Tracy - thank you - no, have not yet started the Utrogestan as only going to take it every three months - had a big reaction to it before which is why I think GP is suggesting this timeframe!
    • tracy12090
      tracy12090 kitten64

      Posted

      Its probably for the best periods are no fun. Since you haven't started it yet it helps its not in the mix. It may settle over time I guess I think I would go back to the Dr after a fair trial, as it may not suit you. Theirs other options though, I hope it passes though :-)
    • kitten64
      kitten64 tracy12090

      Posted

      Thank you for replying Tracy - am going to give it 3 months maybe the odd migraine here and there is a small price to pay - the alternative just doesn't bear thinking about! 
    • tracy12090
      tracy12090 kitten64

      Posted

      Your right without Hrt I just didn't feel like myself anymore. I wish I didn't need it but im not going to deprive myself either
    • caroline_19506
      caroline_19506 tracy12090

      Posted

      Thats true you got to keep yourself fit a small price to pay for those hot flushes
    • kitten64
      kitten64 tracy12090

      Posted

      I know Tracy I tried every other alternative you name it - acupuncture, reflexology, herbal remedies (lots of) exercise (more) etc etc as really wanted to avoid it at all costs - it just got to the point though where my symptoms were so dehabilitating and really affecting every aspect of my life that there wasn't an option!  So, I gave in!
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