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Hey Fakeys!

Just wondered...have any of you used estrogen HRT patches? After two and a half years of hell after a radical hysterectomy, during which I have tried every natural remedy known to mankind (sage tea, agnus castus tinctures, mega expensive supplements etc) I finally gave in and asked my doctor for HRT. I sat there crying, sweat coming from every pore whilst fanning myself with a hand fan like some demented sweaty geisha 😅

I was very resistant to the idea of HRT because my mom and nan had (and survived!) breast cancer. My doctor reckons because they both got it post-menopause I'm not at high risk. He reckons the patches will start working quickly.

I'm on day three now. I just couldn't continue with the fatique, night sweats, hot flushes and insomnia any more.

Anyone got any experiences of HRT? Thanks in advance xx
 
bluecups said:
Hey Fakeys!

Just wondered...have any of you used estrogen HRT patches? After two and a half years of hell after a radical hysterectomy, during which I have tried every natural remedy known to mankind (sage tea, agnus castus tinctures, mega expensive supplements etc) I finally gave in and asked my doctor for HRT. I sat there crying, sweat coming from every pore whilst fanning myself with a hand fan like some demented sweaty geisha 😅

I was very resistant to the idea of HRT because my mom and nan had (and survived!) breast cancer. My doctor reckons because they both got it post-menopause I'm not at high risk. He reckons the patches will start working quickly.

I'm on day three now. I just couldn't continue with the fatique, night sweats, hot flushes and insomnia any more.

Anyone got any experiences of HRT? Thanks in advance xx
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No Bluecups, I have soldiered on for the same reason without it (mum had breast cancer too three times. I think I'm actually done now - nothing since May. Everything has stopped apart from insomnia. X
 
The insomnia is horrendous isn't it? Lying in bed trying to sleep but feeling more and more wide awake the longer you lie there. Then when you do get to sleep you keep randomly waking up. I was adamant I wasn't having HRT but I was pretty much at breaking point.
 
Hi lovelies,

Dad was diagnosed with onset dementia. 😞😞😞😞 Mum and I never told my sister in America because as you know, my sister is in the early stages of pregnancy.

Well, I got a call from her shortly after I said I'd start a new thread. She started bleeding heavily and is miscarrying. 😞😞😞😞

I really am at my wit's end and can't stop crying. I'm just glad I have a good team at my salon. I'm having a few weeks off work so I can support my mum and sister. I'd be on the next plane but my mum is really not coping. 😞😞😞

Much love to you all and thanks for your kind comments. 😘😘😘😘😘🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
 
CrazyBaldhead said:
Hi lovelies,

Dad was diagnosed with onset dementia. 😞😞😞😞 Mum and I never told my sister in America because as you know, my sister is in the early stages of pregnancy.

Well, I got a call from her shortly after I said I'd start a new thread. She started bleeding heavily and is miscarrying. 😞😞😞😞

I really am at my wit's end and can't stop crying. I'm just glad I have a good team at my salon. I'm having a few weeks off work so I can support my mum and sister. I'd be on the next plane but my mum is really not coping. 😞😞😞

Much love to you all and thanks for your kind comments. 😘😘😘😘😘🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
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So sorry to hear this Crazy, life can be so cruel at times. Sending you the biggest hug 💖
 
CrazyBaldhead said:
Hi lovelies,

Dad was diagnosed with onset dementia. 😞😞😞😞 Mum and I never told my sister in America because as you know, my sister is in the early stages of pregnancy.

Well, I got a call from her shortly after I said I'd start a new thread. She started bleeding heavily and is miscarrying. 😞😞😞😞

I really am at my wit's end and can't stop crying. I'm just glad I have a good team at my salon. I'm having a few weeks off work so I can support my mum and sister. I'd be on the next plane but my mum is really not coping. 😞😞😞

Much love to you all and thanks for your kind comments. 😘😘😘😘😘🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
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Sending love and prayers to you and your family Crazy xxx
 
Oh Crazy what sad news, I'm so sorry to hear that your family is going through all this heartache. From everything you've ever posted about your family it's clear you're a tight knit unit who love each other dearly. Life can be so bleeping cruel, and to the best people too. You and your family will be in my prayers every day.

Please know you can offload anything to us here whenever you want. I'm a fellow insomniac as you know so I'm usually on here very late at night.
We're here for you, Crazy ❤
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CrazyBaldhead said:
Thank you all. 😘😘 He just looks so vacant and getting very forgetful. He can still roll a spliff though and listens to reggae and motown though. I'm devastated about it and also for my sis. 😘😘😘
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I've often read that music is a great joy to people with dementia so I hope your dad will have much happiness listening to his old classics. Also, THC - tetrahydracannabinnol - can slow the speed at which dementia progresses. Much love to you all, God bless xx
 
CrazyBaldhead said:
Hi lovelies,

Dad was diagnosed with onset dementia. 😞😞😞😞 Mum and I never told my sister in America because as you know, my sister is in the early stages of pregnancy.

Well, I got a call from her shortly after I said I'd start a new thread. She started bleeding heavily and is miscarrying. 😞😞😞😞

I really am at my wit's end and can't stop crying. I'm just glad I have a good team at my salon. I'm having a few weeks off work so I can support my mum and sister. I'd be on the next plane but my mum is really not coping. 😞😞😞

Much love to you all and thanks for your kind comments. 😘😘😘😘😘🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
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So sorry to hear that Crazy. Sending lots of love to you and your family xxx
 
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