Quit HRT

Hi...Its been awhile since I've been here. I have been reading the post though.
Anyway, about a month ago I was due to refill my script for my prempro...after reading everything about it and never quite feeling comfortable taking them, I just quit. Never went back for the refill, I have to tell you, I have my sex drive back, I don't have as many mood swings, I have energy and for the first time in a year I feel like me again.
I am going for a bone density test today. I seen the doctor yesterday and he was pleased I had gone off the HRT...
Just wanted to share...oh yeah, Hubby says he feels like he finally has a wife again...
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Lorraine

Lorraine s


That is so wonderful to hear...And I thankyou for sharing this with us.......

Keep posting and tell us how your doing OK???? And are you taking VIT/MIN supplements???????And getting the calicum you need daily????

Did you talk supplements over with your DR?????

I am so happy you feel well and things are getting better for you....

BIG s

SIS

There are many of us who just plain feel better off estrogen. I'm glad to hear you fall in that category!

You do have to be vigilant about your calcium intake and exercise. Also, some women do have persistent vaginal dryness, which can be treated with non-systemic estrogen or other lubricants.

I'm glad for you. Here's to staying healthy!

Audrey

That is wonderful!!! I bet you'll find you feel lots better off of it. Seems I hear more complaints, than I do good things about hrt's. Good luck to you....natural might be better, if you can do it that way.

Thank you for the reply's...I haven't started any vitamins yet. I am not really sure what I should be taking or how much to take. I have been exercising. There is a nice path at the park I discovered about a month ago and have been walking during the mornings. If I don't go there I have been using the treadmill. I did lots of swimming, we have a pool and with the hot summer this year it was easy to get some exercise there..
I haven't had any hot flashes and I don't seem to be angry at the world.
Any help with the vitamins and maybe other exercise I should be doing would be greatly appreciated.
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Lorraine

Take a look at the pull-down: Supplements and HRT . Trish did an incredible job of explaining the need for supplementation.

Most of us are taking: a good multi-vit (without extra iron); calcium/Vit D/magnesium; and for some, Omega-3 and Omega-6 (there's a pull-down on evening primrose oil as well). Most of us are drinking lots of water. And if you mosey on over to Hysteritaville, you'll see all kinds of suggestions for activities! The recommendation is a total of 60 minutes of some sort of activity daily...just taking the stairs can add up to 10 of those minutes, etc. The idea is to be active, and it certainly sounds like you're doing that! .

Audrey

Hi Audrey
Thanks for the info I am off to the health store to find a multi vitamin...
I have been drinking lots of water lately so maybe thats why no hot flashes yet...got a little warm yesterday but it didn't last long. Just stood under a fan
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Lorraine