Hi, Anyone use these patches? If so, how long did yours take to work?
I'm not getting any response from the menopause forum. Is this because they are in such short supply? I feel like I've struck gold or something managing to get a pack (the same chemist is struggling to get more now).
I've been taken off the gel (max dose) as blood tests revealed it wasn't absorbing very effectively. I am taking max dose of estrodot - 100.
I've only been on the patch a week but not noticing any changes yet. Previously, the gel took the edge of the anxiety and palpatations I was experiencing.
Approaching period...a bit of spotting and I feel like I've woken up with flu-like symptoms. Most noticeably aching in arms and legs and even fingers. Hair greasy but only washed my hair yesterday and feeling really tired and drowsy. Mild palpatations.
I have had general blood tests to rule out thyroid issues etc. I thought I might have but nothing flagged up. I am also prone to low iron but taking tablets to counteract this. I am also taking a multi supplement with iron, B12 etc. (only just started this). I also take folate capsules. It feels like this is it, there is nothing more I can do. Yet other women seem to maintain exercise, work and even run marathons. I don't feel I'm making things worse through diet - still drink a bit of alcohol but not much and don't exercise enough (but the thought of exercise with achy knee joints just doesn't inspire me). Are some women just really unlucky with all of this, no matter what?