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HRT and sleep

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cheryl1970
cheryl1970

Hi ladies has anyone experienced improved sleep with HRT? I'm taking the plunge and going on it tomorrow. My three main problems are hot flushes, insomnia and anxiety - but the insomnia is by far the worst symptom

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  • cheryl1970
    cheryl1970

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    Thanks everyone. I've started HRT today and have a small packet of diazepam to help me cope in the immediate few days. The doc put me on a low dose but stressed it's not the answer to everything (which made me pretty upset). I'm just hoping it will make me feel more normal!

    • Glennie68
      Glennie68

      Posted

      I mean a couple of weeks!!! HRT certainly makes me feel a lot more in control of my moods and I sleep better too.

      Let me know how you get on!

    • annieschaefer
      annieschaefer cheryl1970

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      Cheryl,

      I am glad to hear you have decided to give it a try. I will tell you one surprise for me is that I my anxiety and low mood feelings in just under 2 wks is lessening. After suffering with those 2 with varying degrees of discomfort for last 3 years, this subtle change so far is a welcome relief. The improved sleep and lessening of the hot flashes is also very nice. I do hope this restores me to myself.  Be patient and if this type of HRT doesn't work, please try another. My doctor originally suggested trying the patch 3 years ago but I got so many side effects, I freaked out tore the patch off and went on a 3 yr quest trying everything else to feel better. Work with your doctor and I pray soon you will feel more like yourself as well.

      Anniex

    • cheryl1970
      cheryl1970 annieschaefer

      Posted

      Hi Annie

      That's really good to know ! My next challenge is to not put any more weight on now I'm on HRT than I already have! X

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