Hello,
I never thought I’d be back here, but I am. I believe I’m in progesterone cream withdrawal, or overload. I started hrt 7 months ago out of desperation for menopause treatment. Everything was working fine, until a few weeks ago. I started having some symptoms of hyper vigilance, and inner tremors. I was also extremely sensitive to every stressor. I lost my son in February, and found out new information surrounding his death in May. I was extremely distraught and suffered trauma. It seemed like things started changing then. My doctor wasn’t available to guide me. I spoke to my compounding pharmacist, and he said I’d be fine stopping everything. I wasn’t. I’ve been suffering through severe insomnia, not eating, sensitive to light and sound, fear, heart pounding, extreme anxiety, and shaking.
I had stopped the therapy for 2 days, then out of desperation used my cream thinking I’d be okay. I would go back on, take the oral progesterone at the right dose and taper later like most women do.
I used the cream this morning, after taking other supplements to help, taurin, l theanine, ashwaganda, magnesium, cbd. I used the usual dosage and I felt a surge go through my entire nervous system. I got sick right away. Throwing up, bowel movements, extreme anxiety, adrenaline surges. I’m at the ER now, knowing they can’t do anything for me. I’m angry and so upset with myself and the doctor who assured me when I started that I would be okay on hrt. I told her about my whole benzo withdrawal.
I’m feeling better now, calm with some inner tremors. I was in a full panic earlier. I’m not sure what to do. I’m waiting to hear from my gyno’s office. I can’t endure this again. I just can’t. I don’t know how I should proceed. I’m terrified.
Lalani
