Hi ladies, just giving you an update as promised, but unfortunately this is not an HRT success story! On my first day on one pump of gel, I had my worst reaction ever - within 2 hours I was incredibly agitated and restless and my heart started racing so badly, I had to call my husband home from work. It was terrifying. The next day I tried about a third of a pump and still felt an adrenaline rush building after about 2 hours so I took a propranolol and vowed never to touch the stuff again. I don’t know why, but HRT and I just don’t get on. I’ve been off it now for 4 days and while I still have morning anxiety, at least now I feel more like myself, I can organise my thoughts and I can get some sleep instead of feeling like I’m on a constant bender. I hope this story doesn’t discourage anyone…if anything, maybe it will show somebody struggling with side effects that they’re not alone. Thanks to you all for the lovely support you’ve given me. X