FND and hormones

[Xani24]

Hiya everyone,

I was diagnosed with FND in 2021, my symptoms started in 2018 after many stressful life events. I’ve noticed my symptoms get worse just before my period. I’m perimenopausal so I started HRT (oestrogen gel and progesterone oral capsules). The progesterone seemed to cause a massive relapse last time I had it. Terrible brain fog, loss of coordination, tics and trouble walking/talking. I’m now convinced that for me, high progesterone triggers symptoms. I believe progesterone peaks the week before menstruation and then drops suddenly triggering blood loss. My doctor won’t let me take oestrogen without progesterone and has suggested the mirena coil instead of progesterone capsules. The thought of having a permanent source of progesterone inside me is frightening but without the Oestrogen I struggle to function.

Is anyone else having similar problems?