Hello, I have been on HRT for roughly 15 years (Tibolone). It was a wonder drug, solved all my menopause problems brilliantly. However in April I had a T.I.A.. The consultant said to come off HRT because of the stroke association, although my doctor doesn't really agree about that. I have gradually weened myself off of it over 4 months and now after 2 weeks feel the flushes, tingling, etc coming back. The doctor gave me Venlafaxine anti-depressant, saying it would help with flushes, but I don't really want to start that, scary stories about being both on it and coming off it (it has been discontinued in the US). I have to take Clopidrogel anti-platelet medication for the stroke thing and the consultant suggested statins as well, but my cholesterol is within the normal range, so not taking that either. Basically, is there any other magical potion out there to help? Has any one tried Acupuncture, which I see is one of the alternative therapies recommended? or Reflexology?
The (possible) effects of the stroke and getting the menopause symptoms back again is most disconcerting, feel like I'm going slightly mad. Also should I take vitamin, or calcium supplements, something else I read about bone being weaker after stopping HRT?
Any advice gratefully accepted.