Hi Lornski_b
Sorry to hear about your symptoms and also about the bug you seem to have picked up (unless it was the Tanexamic acid?)
re the HRT - I was a bit concerned hearing that you started using your friend's oestrogel - but reassured by the fact that you have subsequently discussed with the doc who has agreed this course of action, and has presumably given you a prescription for it? I presume also that the doc has prescribed a course of a progestogen to protect your womb lining and especially in view of your recent heavy bleeding? This is very important!
Had you periods been sporadic before the recent heavy one ie what has your cycle been doing over the last few months?
I do hope your symptoms improve - but with the right treatment...
Hurdity x