First time posting on this board!
I’m 51, periods all over the place, often quite heavy. I can just about cope with that, but went on HRT 16 months ago to alleviate aches/pains in my arms/neck and murderous moods.
i built up the oestrogen dose to 3 pumps before I felt any benefit to those symptoms and found it really helped.
16 months in, my periods are worse in terms of more frequent and unpredictable. GP is no help, had no idea even about the dose (I had to consult the BNF and go back). I dropped the oestrogen to 2 pumps but it didn’t help.
The main problem I have currently is REALLY stiff legs. I walk for exercise 4 times a week (10km each time) and have done for over ten years now. I have no problems with this, but once I get home and sit down, it’s really hard to move my legs again.
Last night I was out for a meal and when I got up to use the loo, I had to shuffle across the floor in pain because I’d been sitting in one position for too long. The pain is in my muscles combined with stiff joints. I feel 100 years old and walk as though I am!
Has anyone experienced this? Would increasing my oestrogen dose help???