SO FED UP!
I don't know whether I am coming or going at the moment. One day I feel fine, next day I feel a wreck.
Last night I read an interesting article (think it was a link from here somewhere!) which did say that side effects from HRT (post meno it was referring to) should subside in time, as in best to give it a year.
I am beginning to think my low moods/depression is strongly linked to Femoston Conti which am now into month 4 of again. I am just on a bleed (day 17 since last - great fun hey!) and with that I have severe bloating, not to mention the dry patches suddenly flared up again this morning under my eyes big time!
I was on steroids last week for my severe eye swelling so not sure if the steroids are contributing to how rough I am feeling today, funnily enough yesterday I felt and though I even looked ok (well half ok) yet today I have woken up and feel rubbish
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- the bloating is horrid.............. and of course on a bleed
So I think my questions are these:
1. How long would you perservere with side effects from HRT and in your experience do these subside after say 6 to 12 months ( as in my low moods and bloating on Femoston Conti).
2. Or do I just accept that one day I feel ok and next day I feel rough and this is it for the future and I just ride with it (
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3. My GP doesn't seem that well up on HRT as am now thinking to try non oral preparations so should I insist on referral to a clinic?
4. Should I insist on my blood being checked for all levels (FSH etc?) so then and only then can the appropriate HRT prep be given - does that make sense?
5. Anyone tried Serenity cream ?
Sorry for bombarding you ladies this morning but am very very low and finding it hard, I need to work, being a self emp single parent and it's been a tough slog these years.
Sorry for the gloom.
Look forward to any thoughts/comments/advice
Anna
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