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[linz57]

Please let us all know how you go on with the half patch, I’d be interested to hear. Hope it helps sort the bloating for you.

[NicolaJ]

Will do. I’m also taking part in an experiment on the new Balance app set up by Dr Louise Newson. You have to eat ten different veg per week (2 per day) of various colours and types. It’s targeting bloating. I am definitely better although this week it’s not easy to tell as it’s withdrawal bleed week and I’ve had lots of cramp. Been on half patches since last Wednesday so five days in x

[Cookie25]

Hi NicolaJ

How are you getting on?

I'm at the end of my tether and about ready to rip off my patch 

I am on month 5 (was on half patches for the first three months so this is my second month on full patches) Everol Sequi plus Vagifem.

I put on my first conti patch of the month yesterday and had to get up at 3am with cramping and constipation. Today stomach is so swollen I look about 5 months pregnant. I'm very low and some of my symptoms that had eased a bit on the vagifem and patches have now returned with a vengeance.

Tonight I now have a bad headache too and when talking I have struggled to string a sentence together and couldn't connect my brain and my words. I seem to be able to type now though.

I'm thoroughly fed up 
Cookie25
Xxxxx

[Wannabewell]

I’ve just logged on to look for this issue.

I’ve just completed 2nd cycle of oestrogel 2 pumps and Utrogestan.  From around day 24 worse bloating (really big stomach), very low mood episodes, cognitive issues, weakness and lethargic (though I do have ME and also hypothyroidism).  Generally feeling crap (pardon my French).

Will this improve?  My GP isn’t very good regarding menopause or HRT so when three months review it’d be good to know if I need to change anything.  I asked if he’d check my thyroid after three months but he said it’s not needed .. I thought it was?

 

[NicolaJ]

Hi NicolaJ

How are you getting on?

I'm at the end of my tether and about ready to rip off my patch 

I am on month 5 (was on half patches for the first three months so this is my second month on full patches) Everol Sequi plus Vagifem.

I put on my first conti patch of the month yesterday and had to get up at 3am with cramping and constipation. Today stomach is so swollen I look about 5 months pregnant. I'm very low and some of my symptoms that had eased a bit on the vagifem and patches have now returned with a vengeance.

Tonight I now have a bad headache too and when talking I have struggled to string a sentence together and couldn't connect my brain and my words. I seem to be able to type now though.

I'm thoroughly fed up 
Cookie25
Xxxxx

Hey Cookie
I’m now two months off the patches. I’ve given up on HRT as can’t find anything that doesn’t make me bloat terribly and I can’t cope with that. I’m  now on soya products, milk twice per day and the occasional soya supplement. I’ve stopped having hot flushes and am much calmer. I started taking Femarelle Recharge but was starting to bloat on that too (noted side effect) I’m feeling much better. Is stomach your biggest problem? Xx

[Cookie25]

Hi NJ

No my  stomach isn't my biggest problem but the unsightlyness of it and the upset tummy does really bother me.

My worst symptoms remain the same from before I started hrt.

My specialist has now changed me to everol 75 - so another increase in oestrogen and put me on Ultrogestan for my Progesterone. I stuck the new patch on on Friday evening but still feeling bloated today (Sunday) I'm due a period too, so time will tell.....

I keep praying for a regime to work for me. Have you tried all the possible options? Xxx

[NicolaJ]

No, I gave up after three different types. I have a history of eating disorders and was getting so distressed about it so quit. The stress was worse than the hot flushes. Maybe there is something out there that wouldn’t cause me bloating but I just wasn’t prepared to put myself through it. Into week 3 of no flushes with soya milk so sticking with that for now. My GP insisted I had a blood test to rule out possible ovarian cancer which was fine. I had not even thought of that but when I reported this as my reason for quitting HRY they said I had to get it done. They’ve  been really good to be fair. I hope you find something that suits. It’s all such a puzzle to find what suits you xx

[Cookie25]

No, I gave up after three different types. I have a history of eating disorders and was getting so distressed about it so quit. The stress was worse than the hot flushes. Maybe there is something out there that wouldn’t cause me bloating but I just wasn’t prepared to put myself through it. Into week 3 of no flushes with soya milk so sticking with that for now. My GP insisted I had a blood test to rule out possible ovarian cancer which was fine. I had not even thought of that but when I reported this as my reason for quitting HRY they said I had to get it done. They’ve  been really good to be fair. I hope you find something that suits. It’s all such a puzzle to find what suits you xx

Awh NJ it sounds like you're doing the best thing for you just now. Hopefully you can manage your symptoms successfully.

My stomach is even bigger and firmer today - very uncomfortable not to mention unsightly! I'm hoping my period arrives tomorrow and relieves it!
Xxxxx

[NicolaJ]

I hope so, for you. I also tried massage for bloating, I just googled it. Might be worth a try? Take care xx

[Itwillpass]

Ladies so sorry you have the awful bloating, I’ve had this for nearly a year  tried 3 different types of hrt femoston, patches & gel but nothing helped infact felt worse! I’ve been hrt free a month now but still suffer with awful pain & bloating. The last two mornings woke early with nausea & pain low down in public area not sure if ibs or period cramps?! I haven’t been able to do my jeans up for months! Can bloating really be so painful too? I’m just emotionally & physically exhausted.  I hope we can all find some relief soon 

[Wannabewell]

Yeah, still bloating here too.  I’ve had it before I started HRT so it’s been an ongoing battle for some years. It really gets me down at times. Hugs to you all xx