I have had hysterectomy in 2000 stopped estradiol 2mg 2 weeks ago because for about 11/2 yrs symtoms have worsened of swelling feet and ankles, felt like whole body swollen, heavy, started having symptoms of shoulder pain and pain around my heart as I have had triple by pass in 2004, very sob. now that I have stopped in two weeks ive gained a few pounds. are otc hormone replacement, or herbs ok. how do I know what to take or do. I am over wt. as it is I cannot afford to gain more wt.. and ive seen that my brain function is not as alert. please help me. e mail address is YYYY@YYYY ............i will have to come back when I put money on my card