Hi Cocobra, thank you - I do feel better, for now (I'm progesterone free); and I am going to be very careful now about which progestins/ progesterones I'll consider, and if I can't settle on one with bearable side effects then I'll give up HRT: it's not worth living in that horrendous zombie state.
I'm seeing the meno consultant soon so I'll see what they suggest. Have to say I'm not hopeful, but I'll keep you posted.
LeePixie, Hang on in there, I think it's unacceptable that you can't get it removed sooner, and I really, really do know what you're going through, it's an awful state to be in. So, within 24/36 hours I was 'almost' myself; I was a bit hormonally up and down for the following few days (well, obviously) but the head symptoms - the pressure in the back of the head, the vision issues, tinnitus and general 'drugged' feeling were gone within about 2 to 3 days. (see post below on 4th August - I had it removed on the 1st) About 7 days to completely feel like I was back to my old self.
I agree that its disgraceful that women aren't told about potentially serious effects. Losing one's sense of self - being able to think with clarity, plan, organise, DO things, interact with friends and family -live- in other words - these are the very factors of who we are. So best of luck, LeePixie. You WILL be back to yourself soon. Take care x