Experiences with

Enzyme Replacement Therapy

I have just been diagnosed with severe chronic pancreatitis. I am really scared, even though I've had bad symptoms for some time. I'm on enzyme therapy and recently had to increase the dose. Would like to talk to people that have had experience with this. Thank you and I look forward to meeting you

Hello, I wanted to ask others who are also ok prostrap if you have had similar experiences to me. I was put on prostrap in June. First was the 3 month injection and then switched to monthly. Every month on it, I feel like I am loosing myself more and more. The weight gain is unreal and I think it’

New blood test results. Still trying to figure out optimal for me. Had tried the HRT (combipatch/and testosterone Cypionate) but didn't like side affects. Gained weight in the middle, no energy and felt like hair was falling out and scalp acne. Dr said go off combi patch (progesterone was not bioidentical

A while ago I wrote here that I was struggling more than usual with my RLS/PLMD, I was at breaking point and thought this was likely brought on by HRT. Many of you responded with advice and experiences and I want to take the time to say thanks, all your comments gave me a balanced view. Despite initially

I'm very confused about what my next steps should be and I'd appreciate any advice. I feel very alone with this. 😪 SUMMARY: Basically, I had a pretty normal thyroid panel. I was put on thyroid meds as a trial treatment for life-altering symptoms I had at night - T4 plus a hefty dose of T3. I

Hi everyone, I did a cortisol blood test 11th Nov and the result was: 284 (166-507) According to NICE guidelines, this fits into the ‘’test again” bracket. I mulled it over for a while as I’m trying to understand my insomnia symptoms, night time flushing, dark circles under my eyes, fatigue and unstable

Hi there, I was wondering if any of the incredibly knowledgeable members could help me as I’ve got myself into a bit of a hole. I’ll try to summarise my history as best I can, but I apologise as this is very long! My journey began almost 3 years ago when I went to my GP with classic symptoms of perimenopause

Hello :) I’m due to get blood testing done next week in order to review how I’m doing on my current dose of levothyroxine and to see if an increase is necessary. I take my levo first thing in the morning so will be sure to do my blood test prior to taking it on that day, but I also take HRT and was

I am 62, post meno around 9yrs, on low dose HRT. had to put my meno issues on backburner in dealing with whilst I concentrated on my thyroid levels. Maybe against rules to name in chat but could anyone recommend a specialist that they sought help from and whom they rate well. Please pm me details,

Ok...so had blood test again..Can anyone advise.. T3 from last time 4.2 (2.63-5.7) T4 15.3. (9.01-19.05) TSH. 0.33 (0.35- 4.94) FOLATE 8 (3.1-20.5) Am in 150 levothyroxine take an hour b4 breakfast each morning but times vary...5.30am...8am...sometimes a bit later *should it be strictly at same time

I've been having ongoing issues with my care from a local hospital and getting messed around so much, having to continually chase my care and getting told different things over time and depending on who I talk to. It doesn't feel like my consultant is on the call with my care at all and I've been on

I am actually astounded at the amount of information I have learned from here in just a few short days. I have had restless legs since I was a teenager, I’m now 50. Seen several gp’s over the years to be told there is no medical treatment available. Two years ago a new gp started me on amitriptyline

Hi, I started HRT in February and have really felt the benefit of being on this. However I was then diagnosed with lupus in August. A few people have mentioned to me that some doctors have advised that women with lupus can't take HRT. My doctor has in fact renewed my prescription recently. I wasn't

Having bad insomnia...have taken melatonin at 10pm 2mg ...and magnesium...but racing brain at 3..4..am...think it may be my hrt patches not working well either..do need to swap back to gel?..anyway..I find a bowl of cereal and paracetamol (for my tired headaches) soothe me a little and then go back

Did anyone find that their thyroid function improved after addressing hormone imbalance issues via HRT? My NHS endo has suggested trialling HRT. Im only 33 but my female hormones have never worked properly. My estrogen doesn’t fluctuate and stays low in range, progesterone is low, my endometrial lining

I’ve had an under active thyroid for 20+ years all felt pretty good, healthy and physical fit. Last year, GP reduced my thyroxine from 125mg to 100mg - I fought them for a couple of years as I didn’t want to but eventually relented. in the past 6 months, I’ve felt my fatigue returning, I get dizzy,

I have been prescribed Levothyroxine for several years, after having a private blood test, showing that I had antibodies present. I am on a dosage of 75 mcg daily, but for the past few months have felt very tired, for no apparent reason. Also have picked up a few cold/flu bugs whereas n the past, I

Hi, I had a radical hysterectomy 4weeks ago and knew that I'd be straight into menopause afterwards. The hot flushes I can deal with but the difficulty sleeping I just can't. It takes me about 2hours to get to sleep and I wake up at least once in the night and can't get back to sleep again 😭 I don't

Had my 1st injection in February for endometriosis and PMD but severe form called PMDD. I was normal for 2 weeks and 2 weeks before my period, I turned into a horrible human, such as anger, debilitating anxiety, extreme low mood, thought of suicide. It had seriously put serious strains on my relationship

hi everybody, So I’m in my mid 40s and going through the perimenopause and really considering going on to HRT. It’s effecting my sleep, moods, and more recently gaining weight even though I’m in a calorie deficit and exercise regularly. I’m just interested to understand other females and any experience