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[Donna-paul]

I haven't being feeling good had terrible migraine last couple of days and pain in my right arm and shoulder which I've had since starting hrt. Had my appointment today with nhs menopause clinic and the consultant has frightened me his concerned my symptoms could mean I'm at risk of a stroke. Pretty gutted as thought I was slowly getting there but he concerned he wants me to do only 1 pump and take Utrogestan everyday. If headaches don't stop I've got to stop hrt preferably gradually he didn't say how? What do other women take if they can't take hrt which helps at this awful time of our life's I be interested to know. ( the thing which I think has made worse is the pharmacist didn't give me oestrogel but estrodose  instead and I've felt worse on this I went back to chemist and they apologised they gave me the wrong one. The consultant hadn't heard of estrodose it wasn't even in his book!)

[Salad]

Sorry to hear this Donna-paul, you must feel very low.

I'm guessing most of the ladies taking HRT with good effect would also feel the same - I know I would.
Let's hope the Consultant is going to guide you through this difficult time

 

[aspie65]

Donna-paul there are other things to try apart from HRT, depending on what your symptoms are.  I take and SSRI for anxiety which also helps with my hot flushes (escitalopram).  I also take pregabalin which helps me sleep and reduces my hot flashes. 

[Mary G]

Donna-paul, what type of HRT were you taking before switching to this latest regime?  The thing is, if your migraines are caused by progesterone as mine are then the last thing you need is to starting using it every day.  Do you know what your migraine trigger is?  If it is too much oestrogen then this new regime might fly but if it is too much progesterone then it is a bad idea. 

Migraine does not preclude you for taking HRT and in my case, it prevents it but I do have to keep my oestrogen levels high in order to do so. 

I think you need to know your migraine trigger and work out the best HRT regime.

[Hurdity]

Hi Donna-paul - did your consultant actually say you were at risk of stroke? I mean if your arm and shoulder pain are not due to having twisted it or falling or unusual exercise then what do they say is the reason? They should not scare you like that without good reason?

What was your cycle doing before starting HRT and which type have you been given? If you are in early peri and periods were still pretty regular or frequent then taking utrogestan every day is not recommended - except to avoid prog withdrawal migraines some women get. What particular stage in the cycle (of HRT) did the migraine start and how long have you been taking HRT?

Hurdity x

[Donna-paul]

Thank you for you all reply. Unfortunately I've had headaches as soon as I started the hrt when taking the oestrogel if anything they got better when on progestrone. I'm not really sure where I am in menopause part from in 2017 my fsh was 23 and my dr said I was just starting it. Last year I just had spotting and stopped in sept when I had meltdown. Ive been on oestrogel since end nov and norethisterone. But had problem with my arm and shoulder when started it and headaches. They got worse with flashing migraine this week when I started the oesrodose they gave me by mistake and tried to up to 2 pumps. I admit the consultant I saw on nhs was not very understanding he just said I'm at high risk of a stroke and as my Nannie died of a stroke it's frightened me. I guess I'm one of the unlucky ones I had to stop the pill years ago as I had terrible headaches so I was concerned this would happen. I had no headaches or problem with my right arm untill I started the hrt! I guess it's my choice by I'm going to have to slowly come of it he didn't say how long to do it? Feeling gutted and down as the hot flushes and sweats are getting worse as I'm reducing it and the awful aniexty!!

[Mary G]

You say you have been using Oestrogel since the end of November, how long did you use Oestrogel only if at all?   You mentioned norethisterone, at what point did you introduce the norethisterone, was it immediately or after a few weeks of gel only?

Norethisterone is notoriously for causing migraines and could be your problem.

[Donna-paul]

I used oestrogel for 3 weeks before starting the progestrone. I've been trying hrt since last sept but I was allergic to the tablets. I got headaches and painful arm and pins and needles as soon as I started it. I haven't taken progestrone for 16 days and was due today. But after speaking to my Gp today I've agreed to ween my self of as I can't take the risk of a stroke as it seems to be the oestrogen as it got worse ever time I tried to up the dose. Feeling gutted and down and guess I've got to look at natural remedies and possible andiepressants!!

[Dotty]

Was the consultant you saw a menopause specialist or a gynaecologist?

[Donna-paul]

Mr Morris a well known menopause specialist at NNUH. Although I probably shouldn't say this I preferred mr Warren who I saw private but he doesn't do nhs anymore.