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[purplebee]

Hi everyone, I have been on Evorel Conti 50 mcg for many years. I used to cut my patch in half and have been slowly upping the dose for the last 6 months or so.. Do we need a higher dose of HRT as we get older I'm 71 and started HRT at 53. I have been experiencing some brain fog and a few sweats lately and achy joints - feeling quite stiff when I wake up in the mornings)..any advice would be much appreciated.

[CLKD]

As oestrogen levels drop muscles may b become lax = aches and pains.  Is it possible to add an extra half/patch every few days to see if symptoms ease?  Some find that keeping a mood/food/symptom diary useful.  2 chart progress.

[ATB]

Are you on testosterone? Or just estrogen? Do you have a good GP you can discuss this with? Your dosage or needs can change as years pass.

[purplebee]

Thank you ladies for your replies. The last time I upped my dose by a very small amount was in early Feb and I have learnt from previous experience it's not wise not to up my dose by too much at a time. I am on Evorel conto so yes, it's combined.

[CLKD]

R U able to tolerate pain relief?

[purplebee]

In the form of pain killers? not for quite some time I have become sensitive to the, they make my head very foggy.

[CLKD]

I find that 'nurofen' helps with any need2P symptoms.

[sheila99]

I would have thought at 71 your levels wouldn't have changed for many years? I'd be inclined to see your gp in case it's something else.

[purplebee]

I've just had a bank of blood tests done - all normal. It was just a thought, intuition.. I may need a bit more.. it's trial and error I guess