Hrt and restless legs

[Jenny786]

Been on HRT for a month now. But restless legs have got so bad with it.Anyone had same problems.

[SueJohnson]

The estrogen in HRT makes RLS worse for many.

[Joolsg]

When I was on combination HRT, my RLS would flare up with the progesterone tablets taken for 9 days in every 28. Many others find it's the oestrogen that worsens their RLS.It may settle.

[Jenny786 in reply to Joolsg]

It's flared up on day 3 of taken combination hrt. It's unbearable. The GP advised to stop for one month and see if restless legs get better. So far restless legs still bad but only been a week

[Mum007]

I take a combined one and it doesn’t affect me.

[Typicallygaslit]

To be honest, I don’t know whether the deterioration of my RLS has anything to do with the HRT since it could also be occurring due to my age (56). I’ve been a bit concerned that my patch is a bit high but I had terrible reactions to cutting a bit off the patch (which is oestrogen only).

[LotteM]

I found the HRT actually somewhat helped my RLS. It certainly hasn't made it worse. I am now taking a combination of estrogen and progesteron continuously.

[Jenny786 in reply to LotteM]

I was hoping hrt would help RLS but unfortunately it's made it unbearable. So off it for a month and see if RLS gets better

[LotteM in reply to Jenny786]

so sorry to read this Jenny. RLS on its own is more than enough to deal with. The menopause problems we can di without. Hopefully without the HRT at least the RLS becomes tolerable again. 🤞🏼

[Birdland]

HRT made my RLS a thousand times worse. Definitely a no no for me.

[Jenny786 in reply to Birdland]

Feel your pain. My RLS is so bad. GP taken me off HarT for a month to see if RLS settles. So far been a week and it's still bad.

[TeddiJ in reply to Jenny786]

I went off bio-identical hrt for one month, and now it has turned into six months, and I still have rls. Try ordering red vein kratom powder to get you through the bad nights-works within minutes.

[Jenny786 in reply to TeddiJ]

Thanks. I will try it. The HRT helped my menapausal problems but RLS was so bad. Now I'm off HRT , menapausal issues are bad but RLS has been more bearable. Will try the powder.

[Birdland in reply to Jenny786]

I started bio identical HRT in 2005 when I was 52. Before HRT I had had occasional, mild RLS all my life. After beginning HRT it became chronic and severe. Not knowing much about RLS at the time and nothing about triggers, instead of stopping HRT I began taking Ropinirole. Worst mistake of my life. I’ve been off HRT for 5 years. I’ve been off Ropinirole for a year and a half. Unfortunately Ropinirole did enough damage to me that I feel I will never recover. So, for me, HRT was the start of a very negative RLS journey. Of course I can’t recommend you stop HRT, just passing along my experience. Good luck.

[Jenny786 in reply to Birdland]

Thanks. I've had to stop HRT which hasn't helped my menapausal problems but RLS is getting more bearable. So it's either deal with the menapause which is a nightmare or RLS which is a nightmare too.

[Birdland]

I understand. I feel as if RLS has affected my quality of life in many ways. Not only in the symptoms themselves but also in the decisions we are forced to make regarding medication, prescription and OTC, and what we eat and drink. ☹️