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[ALESIA]

My opinion is that your oestradiol is low at 142, I believe it should usually be over 200 for symptom relief, and preferably more than that. Some specialists aim for around 500-600, sometimes even more.

What dose are you taking Alesia? xxx

I was taking 2 pumps when this test was done a month ago.

Thank you Edelweiss, Annie & Tempest re the low levels very helpful xxx

[ALESIA]

I wish that wasn't the case Alesia, I really do.

I read your comments about your kinesiologist - you felt that helped a bit? (Please say it did - I want this for you!)

It was great your appetite returned. I just want to feel hungry occasionally and to enjoy the taste of food, and tea and coffee. Life's just so boring without that! xxx

Oh Edelweiss I wish that for you too! Food is one of lifes pleasures and I know exactly how you feel here! It took months for mine to return but has got better more recently since the Kinesiologist, she has helped with eating and sleeping and my skin, hair etc is looking better due to the high doses of vitamin supplements she is giving me ... Everything else is much the same unfortunately. xxx

[edelweiss]

I"m sorry everything else is just the same - really sorry - but eating and sleeping are massive improvements to your quality of life (aren't they? I hope so).

Just a question and I know how annoying it is when people say 'have you tried...' did GP not suggest that your estrodial level was low for someone on HRT after your blood test? Of course you should take medical advice, not well-intentioned advice from me, so did you know you can email Dr. Currie for £25 she will give you advice within a day or so, and she's every bit as experienced and knowledgeable as the other consultants we have discussed.

Sorry if this is just going over stuff you've already considered or tried. I just want to help you! xxx

[ALESIA]

Dear Edelweiss

You really are so lovely & kind

Yes eating and sleeping is massive! I couldn't cope with the rest if I didn't have that.

Thank you for the Dr Currie suggestion I had thought about emailing her but was a little unsure as it says 1 question only and I didn't know how to explain my background without it being too long.

GP said I can't really see anything major with your levels! ... So I accepted that as I didn't know any different 

Love xxx

[edelweiss]

Don't worry about Dr. Currie all you need to tell her is your age, your operations, what HRT you were taking, what dose and how long, and then what's happened, and your blood results, and what HRT you've taken and doses since. That's the info that she will need.

She did several 'back and forth' emails with me, so she was very generous.

Anyway, you DO only have 1 question and that is "What shall I do to feel better?" - right?! xxx

[Tempest]

Thank you so much for your well wishes, Dazned. It's greatly appreciated. Hugs! xxxxx

Diane suggested I e-mail Dr. Currie too, Edelweiss. Just like Alesia, I thought my question may be too complex and as I see Professor Lumsden who is a colleague, I thought it might be rather awkward. xxxxx

[edelweiss]

I think it would be fine Tempest, honestly. But just wondering if it might be a bit confusing for you if Dr. Currie gives you different advice? xxx

[ALESIA]

Thank you Edelweiss I will get in touch with dr currie 

And you're quite right there is only one question!

Love xxx