[spanky (aka Lola)]

I have started to develop intense pain in my lower back, mostly when I stand up. I do not know if it is related to PM but seems to have coincided with increasing my dosage. I am tempted to go back to lower levels but am hanging in there for now.

I think Byrony, myself and others have experienced kidney/lower back pain. The culprit may be estrogen dominance. Are you using progesterone cream? If not, it may be worth it to give it a try.

You may also want to consider seeing a doctor for this just to make sure there isn't a serious underlying health condition causing this pain.

I applied some progesterone cream, following your suggestion. I will try to post some follow up in a day or two.

On the subject of doctors, I am getting close to a crossroads, in that I am feeling a little shy about seeing my regular doctor (internist). I wish there were a clearinghouse identifying tg friendly doctors. I shouldn't pre-judge my current doctor perhaps, as I have no idea if she would be open minded or wierd about it all.