Is my HRT not working?
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I've been on evorel conti HRT patches for 7 weeks now, but have had an awful day today, been very weepy and "down" all day. I thought by now that I'd be feeling a bit more like "me", but some days I seem to be worrying about anything and everything. My hot flushes disappeared within 7 - 10 days of starting patches, and most days I am OK, but why do I have these dips?. Am beginning to wonder if my HRT patches are either too strong, or not strong enough. Or, am I just depressed and would be better on antidepressants? Oh I'm so confused, upset, worried, fed up. I had knee surgery in March of this year which has taken a while to recover from, my unoperated knee is now twanging (and the thought of having surgery on this makes my stomach flip), I have fribromyalgia, I'm 56 and I've just retired from work because I just couldn't face going full time, and reduced hours was not an option open to me like and on a more upsetting note my wonderful cat was killed a month ago. I'll be so glad wen this year is over and hopefully I can start afresh in January.
Thanks for letting me rant!
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manda16171 pam1313
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Im feeling similar but today I have a thumping migraine. Ive taken Ibuprofen ,its taken the edge off enough to reply to you.
Ive read differing pro & cons re HRT not knowing alot about the treatment one would assume after 7 weeks you may feel at least a little like your old self.
In regards to your surgery that would be enough to get anyone down.
Ive been seeing a counsellor , It has helped alot. Not with my pm depressed mood or pains.Ive had alot of stress & loss over the past year & a bit & having PM has just taken everything to a new level.
I did initially see my GP who was keen to throw ADs at me. Talking to a counsellor has helped me to put different stress's & probs into perspective & Ive managed to separate my feelings of loss ect from my PM misery.
I feel more confident in what I help I need to ask for from my GP. At this point I need help with levelling oestrogen/progesterone levels. Thank you for sharing your experience with HRT.
I havent been using anything HRT or ADs because I have had the odd good day but I too have dropped today . I woke crying then came the migraine.
Take care.xx
pam1313 manda16171
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I used to be such a happy go lucky woman......now my get up and go has got up and gone!
Fairy28 pam1313
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jane98094 pam1313
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I have come off now as thought. I should as only recommended for 10 years ?Though my doctor said I could go back on them if I needed too.Its been 5 months without patches and I am coping.Do get hot flushes but they are becoming less frequent.My mood is a bit low but that is normal for me at this time of year. From November till the days get brighter .....I think I getS.A.D!Realised this when I took a sunny holiday and immediately felt better !
I do think the patches help with feelings/mood but so does exercise .Think perhaps your anxiety more to do with circumstances than hormones ?
deborah99546 pam1313
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