Hi Michelle...yes exactly the same as you...I increased my HRT as was on a low dose. Was perfectly fine before the vaccine tho and thought HRT was best thing ever. So in answer to your question...I had my second dose in May but upped my HRT at the end of August as couldn't manage the anxiety, low mood and sweats any longer. Was also soooo tired...probably cos not sleeping well.
I am sleeping a little better and only waking once or twice with hot sweats, BUT we have had a new mattress (Simba) which we have decided isn't for us even though it's a hybrid and not make to make you hot it makes me a VERY hot..and not in a good way, and even makes my husband warm.
Still a bit anxious but a lot better than I was. Whether it's the HRT or natural I don't know...I will reduce HRT again in a bit if I feel I want to but my doctor's view is the dose is no riskier...the only risk is if you are on HRT ...or not.
Not seen the friends I was discussing it with but seeing them next week so will report back. Was also talking to a younger colleague at work who after the jab had a few breakthrough bleeds ( on the pill and hadn't been having periods) and when I mentioned the jab said it was after that. I don't know, it's a difficult one to decide....and I imagine to research too. I have filled in a yellow card re the symptoms; if enough people do that/contact BBC etc perhaps research will be done.
Don't get me wrong I am not an anti jabber/vaxer (!) and would have it again , and will have my booster, as I wouldn't want to catch covid or pass it on to anyone. My sis works in hospital and her tales were heartbreaking. My friend had covid at the moment and is q poorly, although double jabbed, she was due for her booster this week. I think she would have been hospitalised without a vaccination.