Hi Emz,
Good to hear your progress report. I also went from 50, to 75, but once the pms\pmdd kicked up my g.p said to go straight to the 100 dose.
It's so easy to blame every new feeling or symptom on hormones, but tbh, like you, it is obvious That the ' big stuff' can be nothing but hormonal, particularly when ours is cyclical. But I totally get the almost disbelief that our own hormones can be creating such an emotional mess along with the physical symptoms, which seem more believable!
Going up to the 75 is very encouraging for you, a positive change. In the pqast I preferred a gradual increase to help my body become more used to the increase, but as I was in a huge dip I had no choice really. Like you, I will have a review. I know my g.p said I could potentially go to 125, but as I do see improvements, I certainly want to see how this patch stabilizes me.
Well.Emz, had the further assessment for a new therapy.... Six month waiting list! On reflection, I am going to see how I get on while this increase
and hope I can beat my own cycle and the pmdd.
Mostly I am just fed up with it all right now. The pms started yesterday, and at the age of 56, still getting 4 week regular cycles is just dragging me down. I see all my friends of my age, none of whom had any significant peri or meno problems dismiss all that I am going through as this was over with many many years ago. It's only people like you who get it, but Emz, I hate that you are going through it too. Thank heaven's for 🍰 !
Am really pleased you had a good consultation with the nurse, excuse my moany post, as we know all too well, in a few days when this latest week is over with, I will have some better days again, like you say, to cherish.
We'll get there Emz! I hope your zombie sleep phase picks up for you.
Take care Emzxx