So just an update - I've been off most HRT including progesterone for a month now. Just tapering off the estrogen (down to .05 from .075). I'm also off Synthroid as an experiment with my Endo's blessings. I'm in a transition for sure as one day to the next my symptoms are different. Yesterday I had bad brain fog, today better. I've gained 3 lbs. and am feeling more sluggish - most likely the thyroid.
And insomnia? I've been sleeping mostly well for the past few weeks after having severe insomnia for at least 2 months. Again, don't know why. Before I always slept better AFTER I took the progesterone and then stopped it. For March and April I was taking progesterone orally every day, along with the full complement of HRT (DHEA, testosterone, progesterone and estrogen). That's when the heart pounding started and it hasn't let up until the past week or so. My cardio doc can't find anything physically wrong. So he wants me to try getting off the HRT and see what that does. At least I'm off the Propanalol.
Our bodies are just so complicated! It's always something.
Thanks for all your good feedback!