Tired, achey, low energy - AFTER starting HRT

[FedUpOfThis101]

Hi, is this normal? Do I need the dose adjusting?

I started HRT in December, on the lowest dose; Estradiol 1mg/norethisterone 0.5mg.

I always used to wake up early, didn't ache (unless it was inflammation from bad diet, I'm good at recognising this) had enough energy to exercise every day when I was eating well.

I've been eating properly, all homemade, whole foods, and I wake up late, even sleeping up til my alarm goes off at 9, thats unheard of for me, I naturally wake up at about 7-7.30 usually and don't ache or feel too tired for the gym.

I'm still bleeding, that hasn't settled down yet.

I'm booking an appointment with my Dr and she'll do a blood test but does this sound normal? I didn't have aches or low energy before starting HRT.

Well, my ferritin levels have just come back as 'borderline, communicate patient' on my online GP access.

Not sure exactly what this means but perhaps iron might help me too..

Says it is 21ng / ml. I think it says something about re-checking. I don't eat any red meat or any meat really, might be behind it, not sure.

Anyway hope it helps OP I might try some too just to see how I feel. Might explain the breathlessness I have been getting too.

Maybe, try some supplements and see.

I don't think iron is available over the counter here but I might see if I can get a bottle of that floradix to keep in the cupboard for if my energy wanes again, but it could just be because I wasn't eating clean enough maybe

I have found x2 Spatone, when following their guidance (have to take away from certain foods etc) with vit C very effective for raising ferritin.

Better than the prescribed ones actually.