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Have Hot Flushes, Trouble Concentrating, Sleep Disorders. Have Puffy Eyes. Allergic To Some Ingredient?

I take Crestor 5mg daily and for raised cholesterol, three weeks ago I started taking Fusion "Menopuase" 2 tablets twice a day. Two days ago I started a multi vitamin high in B - Tresos-B one in the morning, plus 2 magnesium tablets at night [ Fusion -magnesium advanced ]
I have had hot flushes for 10 years and my last menstral period was Feb 2013. The last two months hot flushes have really hit and I am having trouble concentrating. Sleep has also been a problem for years with the hot flushes.
I was advised by my doctor the HRT was not an option so have decided to try an alternative, yesterday and today I have very puffy eyes which are an allery ,the supplements state no artificial colours, flavours or additives. Therefore could there be an ingredient in there which Iam allergic to ? I have taken an antihistamine. Any advice ?
Sat, 8 Jun 2013
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Hello;
You were suffering from peri menopausal symptoms like hot flushes and insomnia for the last 10 years. Your last LMP was Feb 2013. Now hot flushes have increased along with difficulty in concentration. You were advised as HRT was not the choice for you. Why?.
You are already taking Crestor 20mgm for your raised cholesterol
Fusion menopause free was started 3 wks ago
Tresos - B & Magnesium tabs started 2days ago
Now you have puffy eyes - which you think may be an allergy to the recently added medicines/Additives.
You are taking Fusion menopause free for the last 3 weeks.
The Multivitamins, minerals and antioxidants were started only 2 days back which corresponds to your puffiness of the eye.
Fusion menopause free - a Chinese herbal drug - assessment of side effects is difficult
The other supplements - even though corresponds with your puffiness – isolated puffy eyes as an allergy is rare
First stop all vitamin supplements and observe - if the puffiness disappear you can take it for granted - the multivitamins are the causative factor.
If it persists stop the Fusion menopause free and observe similarly.
Even after checking all these if the puffiness persists you need a complete investigation along with your kidney functions.
Peri menopausal symptoms may remain even after menopause, then discuss with your Dr. why HRT is contraindicated for you.
Avoid tension, stress, worry about symptoms as much as possible.
I wish you a speedy recovery from these symptoms.
With warm regards
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Have Hot Flushes, Trouble Concentrating, Sleep Disorders. Have Puffy Eyes. Allergic To Some Ingredient?

Hello; You were suffering from peri menopausal symptoms like hot flushes and insomnia for the last 10 years. Your last LMP was Feb 2013. Now hot flushes have increased along with difficulty in concentration. You were advised as HRT was not the choice for you. Why?. You are already taking Crestor 20mgm for your raised cholesterol Fusion menopause free was started 3 wks ago Tresos - B & Magnesium tabs started 2days ago Now you have puffy eyes - which you think may be an allergy to the recently added medicines/Additives. You are taking Fusion menopause free for the last 3 weeks. The Multivitamins, minerals and antioxidants were started only 2 days back which corresponds to your puffiness of the eye. Fusion menopause free - a Chinese herbal drug - assessment of side effects is difficult The other supplements - even though corresponds with your puffiness – isolated puffy eyes as an allergy is rare First stop all vitamin supplements and observe - if the puffiness disappear you can take it for granted - the multivitamins are the causative factor. If it persists stop the Fusion menopause free and observe similarly. Even after checking all these if the puffiness persists you need a complete investigation along with your kidney functions. Peri menopausal symptoms may remain even after menopause, then discuss with your Dr. why HRT is contraindicated for you. Avoid tension, stress, worry about symptoms as much as possible. I wish you a speedy recovery from these symptoms. With warm regards