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[dap5645]

Hi everyone,  To be honest i'm not sure that indivina hrt is causing my stomach cramps, bloating and severe gurling and noises from my stomach. But I think they are it started round about the same time I started this hrt. Had to change to these, Premique hrt had been withdrawn.  But I have felt quite ill on these and i am now getting depressed. The strange thing is one day I can feel okay and the next very bad with my stomach. If I lay down the cramps seem to ease. Been to my docs and he has given me some mild antidepressants Citalopram 10mg he thinks stress. But he's sending me for stomach scan just to make sure it is nothing. Now I am getting worried because of the symptoms I have.

[CLKD]

Could it be period-type cramps caused by the HRT?

ADs  ......... why does he think that Citalopram will ease stress 

[dap5645]

Hi CLKD
No they are more severe than period type cramps and I get bloating that makes me look pregnant mainly after eating. The noises from my stomach are that loud my hubby hears them when he's at the other side of room. The thing is I can't say how I will feel from one day to the next. Really becoming jaded with this. Went through a good deal of stress six months ago my father passing away, my daughter coming home with a baby at the same time. I think he thinks my digestive system is not right through stress. Thanks for reply CLKD

[dap5645]

Hi Stellajane,

Yeah I have thought of that but would be worried about bleeding and actually not too sure it is these. Thanks for your reply

[Hurdity]

Hi dap5645

Sorry to hear this but Citalopram for physical symptoms  . I've heard it all now - docs just trying to "there there" women with ADs to sort out any and all problems!

Whether or not the stresses you mention (and I am very sorry to hear about your father  ) are having an effect on your stomach, ADs are not the way to go I would have thought!

It could well be the tablet HRT affecting you anyway -and if this is the case then transdermal is preferred. This is what it says on this site:

http://www.menopausematters.co.uk/route.php

Indications for non-tablet route.

Individual preference.
Poor symptom control with tablet HRT.
Side effects such as nausea with tablet.
Bowel disorder which may affect absorption of tablet therapy.
History of migraine (when steadier hormone levels which may be achieved with a patch may be beneficial).
Lactose sensitivity (all tablet preparations of HRT contain lactose).
History of gallstones.
Current use of medications such as anti-epileptic medication which may interfere with the break-down of tablet HRT.
Variable blood pressure.
High triglyceride levels.
Risk factors including Body Mass Index greater than 30, family history or past history of deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolus, after full discussion and specialist advice when necessary.

I would ask for a transdermal HRT such as Evorel or Femseven ( preferably the latter) and then at least if your digestive issues persist you will know it has nothing to do with the HRT. Personally I would go for a cyclical one (whcih gives a withdrawal bleed) so that you can settle on a particular type before going for continuous combined HRT.

I agree with Stellajane!

Hurdity x