Hello, dear ones! Thank you for asking about me.
It's a long story and i''ll fill you all in later but basically ended up in A & E a few days after stopping the Estrogel with severe tachycardia (well done to my Consultant)!
The Consultant I saw in AMU at the hospital (I was admitted for one night) feels strongly that my permanently increased heart rate is due to very low estrogen levels (no surprise there - especially as I've never even been tried on a decent dose and was having absorption issues).
So, after speaking at length with my lovely Psychiatrist who now believes all my mood issues are due to lack of hormones, I will be consulting with Professor Studd. I was going to use Louise Newsome, but have found it difficult to arrange. Sadly, I can't do a consultation at distance with Nick Panay. If the ol' ticker is unhappy and doing a merry dance, then I need at least to TRY to do something about all this!
Edelweiss - how are you? I'm looking at some info. which I will post about reactivating estrogen receptors with Progesterone only at the moment for you (as Progesterone is a pro-hormone). I''ll keep you posted!
Alesia - how are you doing? Tell me - what was your highest dose of the gel? And remind me - did you also use testosterone? And are you on the Oestrodose now or using the original Estrogel? My Consultant confirmed that its a repackaged, cheaper generic version of the old Estrogel - different carrier and possibly weaker. This would make a HUGE difference to any lady without ovaries!
Hugs to you, Annie - always! How are your hands fairing?
Sending so many hugs to all of you - we get back up and keep on keeping on, don't we? Because we're fighters and strong, even though it doesn't feel like it sometimes! xxxxx
