Comments on: Dr. Leonetti Q&A – Progesterone side effects and allergies, timing, and more… http://www.healthwatchersnews.com/2009/10/dr-leonetti-qa-progesterone-side-effects-and-allergies-timing-and-more/ Sharing Excellence in Medicine for Optimal Health Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:40:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Shelley http://www.healthwatchersnews.com/2009/10/dr-leonetti-qa-progesterone-side-effects-and-allergies-timing-and-more/comment-page-2/#comment-1977 Shelley Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:40:48 +0000 http://www.healthwatchersnews.com/?p=284#comment-1977 Do you know anything about lichen sclorosis and its cause; treatment? What do you suggest for urinary incontinence? Do you know anything about lichen sclorosis and its cause; treatment?

What do you suggest for urinary incontinence?

]]> By: Lisa in Texas http://www.healthwatchersnews.com/2009/10/dr-leonetti-qa-progesterone-side-effects-and-allergies-timing-and-more/comment-page-2/#comment-606 Lisa in Texas Thu, 05 May 2011 16:18:47 +0000 http://www.healthwatchersnews.com/?p=284#comment-606 I am a 47 yr. old who is 3yrs into menopause. With hot flashes that were more like internal combustion and 2-3 hrs of sleep a night I stayed in a constant mental "fog". I finally went to my doctor and started on the bioidentical cream. After using it for 25 days I broke out in a rash all over my body and it was accompanied by extreme muscle and joint aches. My doctor (who said she had never heard of this kind of a reaction) advised me to stop the bioidentical for 2 weeks and take some benadryl for the rash. By the next day the rash was gone but the muscle and body ache are still with me 5 days after stopping the cream . I wake up every morning with my hands so swelled and joint aches ( a different place every morning) that I can't hardly function until I get 6 ibuprophen in me. I do believe I'm allergic to the progesterone. When I was in my 30's I tried the depo-provera shot for birth control and each time I did it I had a rash that worsened with each injection. It was finally determined that I must be allergic to it. What bothers me is the body aches. Could this be from the bioidentical? My other concern is the bioidentical was working. I was sleeping again, I could concentrate again, I had a libido again,...... now I have none of those and body aches as a bonus. Any advise would be appreciated. I am a 47 yr. old who is 3yrs into menopause. With hot flashes that were more like internal combustion and 2-3 hrs of sleep a night I stayed in a constant mental “fog”. I finally went to my doctor and started on the bioidentical cream. After using it for 25 days I broke out in a rash all over my body and it was accompanied by extreme muscle and joint aches. My doctor (who said she had never heard of this kind of a reaction) advised me to stop the bioidentical for 2 weeks and take some benadryl for the rash. By the next day the rash was gone but the muscle and body ache are still with me 5 days after stopping the cream . I wake up every morning with my hands so swelled and joint aches ( a different place every morning) that I can’t hardly function until I get 6 ibuprophen in me. I do believe I’m allergic to the progesterone. When I was in my 30′s I tried the depo-provera shot for birth control and each time I did it I had a rash that worsened with each injection. It was finally determined that I must be allergic to it. What bothers me is the body aches. Could this be from the bioidentical? My other concern is the bioidentical was working. I was sleeping again, I could concentrate again, I had a libido again,…… now I have none of those and body aches as a bonus. Any advise would be appreciated.

]]> By: admin http://www.healthwatchersnews.com/2009/10/dr-leonetti-qa-progesterone-side-effects-and-allergies-timing-and-more/comment-page-2/#comment-551 admin Tue, 15 Feb 2011 18:00:10 +0000 http://www.healthwatchersnews.com/?p=284#comment-551 Don't know of any forums that fit the bill but it's a great concept and I'll look into it -- thanks! Virginia Hopkins Don’t know of any forums that fit the bill but it’s a great concept and I’ll look into it — thanks!
Virginia Hopkins

]]> By: Pamula Caley http://www.healthwatchersnews.com/2009/10/dr-leonetti-qa-progesterone-side-effects-and-allergies-timing-and-more/comment-page-2/#comment-548 Pamula Caley Tue, 15 Feb 2011 11:48:07 +0000 http://www.healthwatchersnews.com/?p=284#comment-548 Fantastic blog you have here but I was wanting to know if you knew of any forums that cover the same topics talked about here? I'd really love to be a part of online community where I can get advice from other knowledgeable people that share the same interest. If you have any recommendations, please let me know. Bless you! Fantastic blog you have here but I was wanting to know if you knew of any forums that cover the same topics talked about here? I’d really love to be a part of online community where I can get advice from other knowledgeable people that share the same interest. If you have any recommendations, please let me know. Bless you!

]]> By: Dianne Palmer http://www.healthwatchersnews.com/2009/10/dr-leonetti-qa-progesterone-side-effects-and-allergies-timing-and-more/comment-page-2/#comment-176 Dianne Palmer Sun, 20 Dec 2009 03:09:46 +0000 http://www.healthwatchersnews.com/?p=284#comment-176 This site is incredible. I am 59 post menopausal. I am convinced I am allergic to estrogen even tho my blood serum levels say I am low everytime I try taking it I become very very depressed. I am currently on 300 mg of bioidentical progesterone caps daily and seem to do great. I never have heard anyone ever say we may be allergic to any type of hormone. I know I must be. My doctor thought I was crazy when I told him I couldn't take estrogen in any form that it made me feel horrible. PLEASE PLEASE tell me how I may go about hormonal balance. Many blessings...Dianne This site is incredible. I am 59 post menopausal. I am convinced I am allergic to estrogen even tho my blood serum levels say I am low everytime I try taking it I become very very depressed. I am currently on 300 mg of bioidentical progesterone caps daily and seem to do great. I never have heard anyone ever say we may be allergic to any type of hormone. I know I must be. My doctor thought I was crazy when I told him I couldn’t take estrogen in any form that it made me feel horrible. PLEASE PLEASE tell me how I may go about hormonal balance. Many blessings…Dianne

]]> By: Monica Beaubouef http://www.healthwatchersnews.com/2009/10/dr-leonetti-qa-progesterone-side-effects-and-allergies-timing-and-more/comment-page-2/#comment-128 Monica Beaubouef Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:33:40 +0000 http://www.healthwatchersnews.com/?p=284#comment-128 I am 44 years old and for about 10 years now have had symptoms of hormone imbalance with fatigue being the most extreme symptom. With the help and advice of a compounding pharmacist I started progesterone cream and interestingly he recommended Ioderal (Iodine) supplements for low thyroid function and for my severe fibrocystic breasts. It took about 3 or 4 months of taking the Iodine to notice any difference, but my energy level is much improved! What is amazing is the improvement of my fibrocystic breasts. I still have a few lumps and bumps but the tenderness and pain has almost been completely alleviated! I I have also lost a couple of pounds and I expect that as my thyroid "kicks in again" I will lose more. (I have gained about 10 pounds that won't go away) I am not recommending but suggesting you research Ioderal (Iodine) and ask your practitoner (or doctor) about it!! It has made the difference for me. (along with vitamins and supplements that I take every day) I am 44 years old and for about 10 years now have had symptoms of hormone imbalance with fatigue being the most extreme symptom. With the help and advice of a compounding pharmacist I started progesterone cream and interestingly he recommended Ioderal (Iodine) supplements for low thyroid function and for my severe fibrocystic breasts. It took about 3 or 4 months of taking the Iodine to notice any difference, but my energy level is much improved! What is amazing is the improvement of my fibrocystic breasts. I still have a few lumps and bumps but the tenderness and pain has almost been completely alleviated! I I have also lost a couple of pounds and I expect that as my thyroid “kicks in again” I will lose more. (I have gained about 10 pounds that won’t go away)

I am not recommending but suggesting you research Ioderal (Iodine) and ask your practitoner (or doctor) about it!! It has made the difference for me. (along with vitamins and supplements that I take every day)

]]> By: Karen Paris, PA http://www.healthwatchersnews.com/2009/10/dr-leonetti-qa-progesterone-side-effects-and-allergies-timing-and-more/comment-page-2/#comment-116 Karen Paris, PA Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:26:19 +0000 http://www.healthwatchersnews.com/?p=284#comment-116 I am a former Atkins Center Practitioner, & lecturer on Bio-identical hormones. Virginia, you and Dr. Lee were so gracious to help us with so much good information over the years, while Dr. Lee and Dr. Atkins were alive. I am happy to see you are continuing his work, and enjoy the newsletter. Dr. Leonetti, I was to pleased to see your comment on NAET re: progesterone allergies. I have been an NAET practitioner since 2001, and have had found this method extremely effective with women who could not get adjusted on bio-identical hormones. Although, progesterone allergy is not common, when it occurs, these women suffer. Treating with NAET has made it possible for them to tolerate, and benefit from the progesterone they so desparatey need. Again thanks for all your help in the past, and for the continuing the newsletter. I am a former Atkins Center Practitioner, & lecturer on Bio-identical
hormones. Virginia, you and Dr. Lee were so gracious to help us
with so much good information over the years, while Dr. Lee and
Dr. Atkins were alive. I am happy to see you are continuing his work, and enjoy the newsletter.
Dr. Leonetti, I was to pleased to see your comment on NAET re:
progesterone allergies. I have been an NAET practitioner since
2001, and have had found this method extremely effective with women who could not get adjusted on bio-identical hormones.
Although, progesterone allergy is not common, when it occurs, these women suffer. Treating with NAET has made it possible for them to tolerate, and benefit from the progesterone they so desparatey need.
Again thanks for all your help in the past, and for the continuing the newsletter.

]]> By: carrie http://www.healthwatchersnews.com/2009/10/dr-leonetti-qa-progesterone-side-effects-and-allergies-timing-and-more/comment-page-2/#comment-114 carrie Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:11:39 +0000 http://www.healthwatchersnews.com/?p=284#comment-114 Wow...I would like more information on Progesterone and weight gain. I am 49 and have been using progesterone cream for a few years to control symptoms like extreme bloating and several other symptoms. At the same time, I have been struggling with a 10 lb weight gain that I cannot lose. I have been able to maintain my weight for my adult life (with diet and exercise) but now I have gained this weight and cannot lose it. I never connected it to the progesterone. Six months ago, I started working out with a personal trainer 3 days a week and I walk, bike, or hike the other days of the week. I am on a restricted calorie (but healthy) diet....and nothing. The scale won't move. I am gaining muscle, but I am not losing fat. I've had my thyroid and other things tested and the doctors say, I'm fine. But, I'm going out of my mind because I cannot figure out why I am not losing weight. Is there a connection here? I am beyond frustrated. Wow…I would like more information on Progesterone and weight gain. I am 49 and have been using progesterone cream for a few years to control symptoms like extreme bloating and several other symptoms.

At the same time, I have been struggling with a 10 lb weight gain that I cannot lose. I have been able to maintain my weight for my adult life (with diet and exercise) but now I have gained this weight and cannot lose it. I never connected it to the progesterone. Six months ago, I started working out with a personal trainer 3 days a week and I walk, bike, or hike the other days of the week. I am on a restricted calorie (but healthy) diet….and nothing. The scale won’t move. I am gaining muscle, but I am not losing fat. I’ve had my thyroid and other things tested and the doctors say, I’m fine. But, I’m going out of my mind because I cannot figure out why I am not losing weight.

Is there a connection here? I am beyond frustrated.

]]> By: Susan Romanyk http://www.healthwatchersnews.com/2009/10/dr-leonetti-qa-progesterone-side-effects-and-allergies-timing-and-more/comment-page-2/#comment-112 Susan Romanyk Mon, 19 Oct 2009 02:06:16 +0000 http://www.healthwatchersnews.com/?p=284#comment-112 I certainly appreciate the information I have just read, because it validates what I have been experiencing for the past 2 years that I have been using progesterone cream. I am post-menopausal now, and used progesterone cream during perimeopause and menopause which worked wonderfully. Then I stopped because I thought I did not need it anymore. After a year, I felt like my cells of my body were all "dry", and my hot flashes were returning. I also experienced a significant increase in my SVT (supraventricular tachycardia) which landed me in the ER for the first time. After reading John Lee's book (and 2 others by MDs), I started on progesterone cream again, and increased my magnesium and lessened my calcium. Not only did my hot flashes subside, but I feel "normal" again. And, surprisingly, my SVT episodes decreased by 80%! The "3 weeks on-1 week off" progesterone cream schedule did not work for me, so my alternative MD recommended that I use it 5 days on, 2 days off. This works perfectly for me. Thank you for all of this valuable information-it is great guidance. I certainly appreciate the information I have just read, because it validates what I have been experiencing for the past 2 years that I have been using progesterone cream. I am post-menopausal now, and used progesterone cream during perimeopause and menopause which worked wonderfully. Then I stopped because I thought I did not need it anymore. After a year, I felt like my cells of my body were all “dry”, and my hot flashes were returning. I also experienced a significant increase in my SVT (supraventricular tachycardia) which landed me in the ER for the first time. After reading John Lee’s book (and 2 others by MDs), I started on progesterone cream again, and increased my magnesium and lessened my calcium. Not only did my hot flashes subside, but I feel “normal” again. And, surprisingly, my SVT episodes decreased by 80%! The “3 weeks on-1 week off” progesterone cream schedule did not work for me, so my alternative MD recommended that I use it 5 days on, 2 days off. This works perfectly for me. Thank you for all of this valuable information-it is great guidance.

]]> By: Eleanor Benson http://www.healthwatchersnews.com/2009/10/dr-leonetti-qa-progesterone-side-effects-and-allergies-timing-and-more/comment-page-1/#comment-111 Eleanor Benson Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:31:51 +0000 http://www.healthwatchersnews.com/?p=284#comment-111 Does Progestrone make you fat? I have noticed that the last couple months as I am taking progestrone, I have also become fat. The main area is my stomach. Can it be the progestrone? Does Progestrone make you fat?
I have noticed that the last couple months as I am taking progestrone, I have also become fat. The main area is my stomach. Can it be the progestrone?

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