Collagen, Creatine & Supplements

Hi everyone,

My first post on here ;-) I had single mastectomy in 2023 DCIS stage 0 and reconstruction in 2024. I thought I was doing ok but lately I’m becoming super anxious about what I can and can’t take. Everything I research contradicts from site to site (Google!) . Prior to diagnosis I’d been on HRT and taking marine collagen - both for 12 months . Coincidentally , I had a mammogram when I started both the aforementioned! The breast density happened within 12 months. When diagnosed it was discussed that HRT needed to stop immediately and it was suggested that may have sped things up ! I’ve since read that collagen can also increase breast density but I didn’t discuss that at the time. Everything happened within a month- biopsies, diagnosis, mastectomy. I got the all clear within 3 months and was discharged from breast care and left with plastics. There in ended any form of support from NHS ! I’ve literally been left to fend for myself with two appts that discussed reconstruction and then the op and then left waiting for another appt as further corrective surgery required ! As I’m post menopausal the collagen made me feel and look fabulous- hair, skin, nails , joints, brain fog . I felt the benefits within two weeks and the loss post two weeks after stopping ! I’m terrified to take it now as even the Doctors, nurses and consultants I’ve since spoke to can’t agree ! Anyone else out there taking supplements to help PM symptoms ? Anyone have comments on collagen or creatine please ? I eat cleanly and limited alcohol- exercise is walking and just started weight/ resistance training but proving hard with op complications ! Thanks for reading x