Posted by stargazer2 on January 16, 2008, at 8:45:10
In reply to Re: It's official then...life sucks at every age » stargazer2, posted by kezia on January 8, 2008, at 18:42:02
HRT friends...
I'm on Vivelle-dot (estrogen) patch at 0.5 dose, added oral Progestereone, prescribed at 2.5, only taking 1.25 for a few days now due to fear and side effects.
I have had lots of GI side effects from Nardil, specifically gas, which seems to have gotten worse in last few days. Also, have had leg pains and I read that is not a good sign as HRT can affect blood clotting. Perhaps is just a transient effect so I will wait another week or two to see what transpires.
Right now I don't feel capable of trying to tease out what side effect(s) is from what medication, the Nardil, Synthroid or HRT.
Has anyone had physical symptoms from HRT that has caused them to have to quit? The reason I am taking the HRT is for hot flashes. I'm kind of surprised my GYN prescribed estrogen, although it helped with HF's which had prevented me from sleeping. The reason Progesterone was added was for breakthrough bleeding.
I'm starting to think perhaps I shouldn't even be taking anything given by history of depression which I made clear to the GYN was too big a problem to ignor. My depression has been stable on Nardil 60 so the HRT does not seem to be affecting my mood, although like I said I'm only taking half the recommended dose of progesterone.
how long did you take HRT for considering the warnings of blood clots and cancer? HAs anyone had these effects on HRT?
Stargazer
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