I am 57 and have just stopped taking HRT after 7 years a...

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I am 57 and have just stopped taking HRT after 7 years and am plagued with hot flushes and pins and needles in the fingers. I can find plenty of guidance on the menopause and why to/ not to use HRT, but nothing offering information on what happens when you stop HRT! Help!

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    I went on synthetic HRT in late 40s bc of early menopause (only one ovary). I stayed on it for about 6 years then switched to bioidentical. I'm now 57.  About three weeks ago I went on an unplanned trip and didn't have them with me. Nothing changed and so I didn't start taking them again. No hot flashes, nothing. Is it just too early for the symptoms to kick in or am I lucky? I have noticed a weight gain and I'm naturally worried about the skin becoming wrinkled but will cope with that if the rest don't come back.  How long did it take you to see the symptoms return?
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    I have tried unsuccssesfully to stop tking hrt patches but i get terrible fuzzy headaches, I suddenly start finding fault with my husband and turn so negative its unbelieveable!!
    • Posted

      I agree Julie - my doc says you have wean off of it ever so slowly. Feel like a morphine addict!
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    i have never taken hrt and have dealt with the menopause on my own, i have hot flushes mainly at night but now i am in my midfifties they are getting less, periods have gone, hooray, hair loss as been a bit of a pain my hormones were rioting a few days ago but have calmed down now. i still have breast cysts, but they are gradually diminishing.
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    i im looking to see wot help there is for woman who was on hrt i was 32 when i started takin it and my doctor took me of it this week after 12yrs  im 44 now n  im strugglin to cope with the sweats n mood swings i just sit n cry for no reason  im stressed n snappin for no reason
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      I tried going off HRT cold turkey and it was a nightmare. Ask for a low dose of Zoloft or something for the mood swings and I was taking something called Evista for the hot flashes. Ask your doc about them. I've just started HRT after 1 year and am still crazy with the doses but it's getting better. Had no libido without HRT
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      A low dose of Zoloft helped me. I did that for 5 years but my husband didn't like my even tempernant - says it's not the girl he married plus I lost my libido.  Geez. Fun being a girl huh

      Now I've started HRT

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    my doctor wont give me anything said i been on it way to long n that was only to make sure my bones diden't get weak but i cant cope without my hrt it like ive lost something n i think b4 long my husband goin go mental with the way i am at the minute lol

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    update ive stopped takin my hrt for over week now n my mood swings seem to be gettin worse went bk to see my docto told him i could cope with the sweats but not the moods im avin n not sleeping he said he could put me bk on them but he not comfortable with the idea as i was on it for 12 yrs so suggested i try n cope for another few weeks   he says it should only be bout 10 week period for me with me already goin through it at early age well we see but at the minute im feelin so depressed im normally happy go lucky as they say

     

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      I am so sorry to hear this, I know exactly how you are feeling, I am starting a weaning process anticipating my doc telling me it is time to come off as it has been 7 years.... idk I am at half my original dose and I am have the hot flashes, not bad though, scared to death of the depression should it return, hope you are ok and keep in touch, wishing you a speedy bounce back to your happy go lucky self xo

       

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    Hi, I am 58 years old and have been taking HRT for nearly 10 years. I am absolutely petrified to stop taking it. Although i have been unwell of late with a suspected DVT, which turned out to be problem with veins, I had surgery last Friday for that. I also have aching body and neck problems. I became very active three years ago when I started running and then doing triathlons. I cannot train at the moment, but hope to be back to it soon. I cannot help think the moment I stop taking HRT, everything will stop and I will get hot flushes and get old and won't be able to train. I have to say that I'm on low dose HRT so do not get the full benefits of sex drive etc, which is very disappointing as I have a much younger husband. But frankly, although I'm a bit of a sick dog at present, I cannot see any point in not taking HRT and living a miserable life. 
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      Hi I read your entry - sorry to hear about the DVT; surely you had to stop taking the HRT before the surgery?

      I have had breaks from my patch during the 14 years i've been using it and each time cut them starting with a small corner then 1/2 and so on - the weaning took 10 weeks or so.     I don't recall gettin flushes or anything very unpleasant but i did feel different and they do provide 'moisture' to the body so have used them agin for over  year but mainly for my bone density with having osteoporosis.   (can't tolerate the meds for that).  I should think if you have been training you are quite fit and you can ease again slowly once feeling better which will keep you young!

      Take care  xxx

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    Your  absolutely right, my earlier post described me working full time in a great job,  decided to come off HRT 6 months ago (it was time to stop I decided), didnt join up dots when I was boiling hot (I live in Malta so put it down to hot summers), miseries, bone shattering tiredness, pins and needles - then I was made redundant and was turning up for interviews soaking wet and frightened. I came upon this website by chance and bingo!!  I have now been back on HRT one week - whats the point in a long miserable life to be endured? If there was a time limit on the symptoms then maybe it would be worth sitting it out. Whatever you decide, I wish you all the best
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      I have tried 3 times last time in December until yesterday to wean off! Down to half my dose a month into it and I am on the edge of jumping off! I am right there with all you women what is the point in suffering through life!!! Not for me... Quality not quantity is important to me. I think there is risk with everything we do or take ??? They cannot make up their minds every time you turn around something is going to cause something else but helps with something else! I am sick of it. Staying on my HRT and they can bury me with patches head to toe!!! Wishi was fortunate enough not to require them but I am not! There are many women suffering from all sort of illnesses whether they take HRT or not! No one knows how they got ill it's all a matter of opinion could be from many different causes!! Cannot live life enjoying as much as we can when we are constantly told so many different opinions and studies! How did my grandmother live to 100? She did what made her feel best and happy! Best to all of us whatever that is for you! XO my HRT friends!
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      That dizziness is frightening isn't it?     If i get it it's after a sweaty NIGHT possibly due to dehydration, so unlikely to happen in the day.

      There are several ways of dealing with these hormaonal issues so don't suffer unduly - you could try oestrogen patch and progest tab.  Pester your GP or try an endocrinologist...

      Take care.

       

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      Thanks, it's nice to know it's not just me!! I have a book called 'Eat To Beat HRT'.  Maybe I should start taking notice of what's in it & try a few recipes.

       K x

    • Posted

      That's good....I'm a great believer in good nutrition and I use herbs also.

      Dr M Glenville is a medic and also nutritional therapist - i have her bk on Osteoporosis but she has one on alternatives to HRT aswell.

      Good luck and keep in touch   xx

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      i as aiting at a red light hilst driving a bus.one miute i as sat in the seat and next ninute all of me as jammed in the pedals.i picked myself up and off i went.i looked in my driving mirror at my passenger s w ho w ere all looking back at me with very scared looks on their faces. i should think    they w ere thinking w hat happened then. so was i.

      thats hrt for you but hey i rue the day my surgeon took me off it.

      for me it was the ilixir of life.and randy for the first time also.

      expect thats the bit of testosterone in it.

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