jacqbu
06-15-2004, 04:50 PM
Lets do a study and list symptoms.
Periods closer together
anxiety
panic attacks
crying
tingling in arms, hands, and feet.
GI problems
sleep disturbances
depression
probably more but it's hard to think.
Periods closer together
anxiety
panic attacks
crying
tingling in arms, hands, and feet.
GI problems
sleep disturbances
depression
probably more but it's hard to think.
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kc1216
06-15-2004, 06:44 PM
Periods closer - pill fixed that
constipation
stomach pain when eating certain foods
panick attacks
chest pain that radiates around the back
tingle extremeties
reflux
less of sexual desire
moodiness
depression
total temper flares
bladder feels irritated
night sweats - not as bad anymore
sore breasts
leg cramps
they all alternate but sometimes I feel I have them all.
kc
constipation
stomach pain when eating certain foods
panick attacks
chest pain that radiates around the back
tingle extremeties
reflux
less of sexual desire
moodiness
depression
total temper flares
bladder feels irritated
night sweats - not as bad anymore
sore breasts
leg cramps
they all alternate but sometimes I feel I have them all.
kc
ainfante
06-15-2004, 07:25 PM
Hi there. Here are mine.
Period closer together or farther apart and much lighter.
Bad cramps (last two times)
Hot flashes/flushes
Night sweats with Hot flashes
tingling in extremities
arm, hands falling asleep
Panic Attacks
Anxiety with nervousness and trembling
bladder irritation and infections
muscle cramps in calves and feet
burning extremities, feet, back, stomach, chest
electrical shocks under skin
itchy crawly skin
heart racing with hot flash
muscle weakness
hot flashes with heat outside or air conditioning running LOL
fear of the doom
depression (but also due to my brothers death) but also I feel that my life is turning. Trying not to worry about controlling it.
neck and back pain.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (gas going everywhere, burning in stomach and chest).
Hopefully this covers it, LOL
Taking Prozac 10mg. and pinches of Xanax when needed.
Andrea :bouncing:
Period closer together or farther apart and much lighter.
Bad cramps (last two times)
Hot flashes/flushes
Night sweats with Hot flashes
tingling in extremities
arm, hands falling asleep
Panic Attacks
Anxiety with nervousness and trembling
bladder irritation and infections
muscle cramps in calves and feet
burning extremities, feet, back, stomach, chest
electrical shocks under skin
itchy crawly skin
heart racing with hot flash
muscle weakness
hot flashes with heat outside or air conditioning running LOL
fear of the doom
depression (but also due to my brothers death) but also I feel that my life is turning. Trying not to worry about controlling it.
neck and back pain.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (gas going everywhere, burning in stomach and chest).
Hopefully this covers it, LOL
Taking Prozac 10mg. and pinches of Xanax when needed.
Andrea :bouncing:
ainfante
06-15-2004, 07:27 PM
Oh, I forgot, care less about sex right now. I know there is some stimulation there, but who cares! Also, dumped my boyfriend.
Andrea
Andrea
jacqbu
06-16-2004, 11:42 AM
Are there any others who will list their symptoms? I'm curious.
eltwins
06-16-2004, 12:16 PM
I haven't got a clue if I am in the peri or not, someone suggested I could be,but these are my symptoms.
Sleep disturbances
Hot flushes in bed
Panic attacks
Palpitations
Periods closer together (21 days) sometimes
If not close together then they are really heavy
anxiety
NAUSEA
Things thata could be IBS (not diagnosed) e.g. bloated, wind, diarrohea/constipation
Heat in centre of chest
As I said I don't KNOW if this is the peri or not. I am 38yrs old.
Sleep disturbances
Hot flushes in bed
Panic attacks
Palpitations
Periods closer together (21 days) sometimes
If not close together then they are really heavy
anxiety
NAUSEA
Things thata could be IBS (not diagnosed) e.g. bloated, wind, diarrohea/constipation
Heat in centre of chest
As I said I don't KNOW if this is the peri or not. I am 38yrs old.
kc1216
06-16-2004, 12:35 PM
I'm 39 and I have all that you have. Peri causes all sorts of hell. I think I forgot to put ibs in my list - only because I am on Zelnorm for it and all the gas is gone, the bloating is gone - it works. I go regularly now. Only thing, I have to watch what I eat - fatty foods kill me. How I miss Mickey D's!
kc
kc
rmc12
06-16-2004, 03:08 PM
Hi, here is my list...it is not continual, in that I am not having these symtpoms all the time but the past few years have had them :
Nightsweats (more so a few months ago, with palpitations when I first got them, now seem to get them (nightsweats) only occassionally and not badly.
Prolonged PMS (meaning everything I normally would get with PMS ....moodswings, anxiety, feeling tired) , again not as bad now but was really at a peak this March and early April. In general my perimenopause has been mostly a prolonged feeling of Pms though.
Cramps are usual before my period but I can get them a bit week before.
periods used to be every 28 days but in my early to Mid 40s (I just turned 50 this year), they got to be where I could get them 22 days apart to 24 days. Had two times last year where it came at day 40 and then one cycle where it came on day 50. This year it has been day 25 until 2 months ago when I have now got it at day 31. Flow is very short for the most part...3 days. Have had times where it will come for 2 days, then nothing and then reappear a few days later, just lightly or brownish discharge.
Breast tenderness (although this is normal for me with my period and it comes only at that time.
Intestinal discomfort...diarhhea at times week before period. more of an irritable bowel and gas in peri. in general but it seems to be better now, thankfully.
Aching at time of what would be ovulation, in the area of ovaries and also referred type of aching in that area and above.
Back problem that I have (unrelated to peri) is at times more flared up during cycle.
My only complaint until this early March was just the shorter times between cycles and a bit more pms issues. Then March came and anxiety was rampant (dr gave me Xanax to take as needed) and intestines were very much in an uproar. I do think my anxiety really had a lot to do with this as it creates acidity in our system when we stress. I did not feel like myself at all all of March and into beginning of April. then later April to now has been much much better. Don't know what to attribute that to...I am taking Vitamin b complex every morning, Estroven vitamins which the doctor recommended and I am able to get back into a routine of exercise which I hadn't been able to do due to back and ankle problems (jazzercize, bike at gym and pilates). I have been reading a lot about the symptoms of peri and this has helped ease my anxiety as has this board.
rmc
Nightsweats (more so a few months ago, with palpitations when I first got them, now seem to get them (nightsweats) only occassionally and not badly.
Prolonged PMS (meaning everything I normally would get with PMS ....moodswings, anxiety, feeling tired) , again not as bad now but was really at a peak this March and early April. In general my perimenopause has been mostly a prolonged feeling of Pms though.
Cramps are usual before my period but I can get them a bit week before.
periods used to be every 28 days but in my early to Mid 40s (I just turned 50 this year), they got to be where I could get them 22 days apart to 24 days. Had two times last year where it came at day 40 and then one cycle where it came on day 50. This year it has been day 25 until 2 months ago when I have now got it at day 31. Flow is very short for the most part...3 days. Have had times where it will come for 2 days, then nothing and then reappear a few days later, just lightly or brownish discharge.
Breast tenderness (although this is normal for me with my period and it comes only at that time.
Intestinal discomfort...diarhhea at times week before period. more of an irritable bowel and gas in peri. in general but it seems to be better now, thankfully.
Aching at time of what would be ovulation, in the area of ovaries and also referred type of aching in that area and above.
Back problem that I have (unrelated to peri) is at times more flared up during cycle.
My only complaint until this early March was just the shorter times between cycles and a bit more pms issues. Then March came and anxiety was rampant (dr gave me Xanax to take as needed) and intestines were very much in an uproar. I do think my anxiety really had a lot to do with this as it creates acidity in our system when we stress. I did not feel like myself at all all of March and into beginning of April. then later April to now has been much much better. Don't know what to attribute that to...I am taking Vitamin b complex every morning, Estroven vitamins which the doctor recommended and I am able to get back into a routine of exercise which I hadn't been able to do due to back and ankle problems (jazzercize, bike at gym and pilates). I have been reading a lot about the symptoms of peri and this has helped ease my anxiety as has this board.
rmc
Hopefully
06-16-2004, 10:24 PM
Thank God that many of my symptoms have either subsided or have stopped since I've started hrt. Here's my current list of symptoms:
Dizziness/lightheadedness/spacey/woosie feeling
Sadness
Tingling sensation in my feet
Weird dreams
Tired
Irritable
Memory Lapses
Difficulty losing weight
Periods were closer together, but now I've missed a month
Dizziness/lightheadedness/spacey/woosie feeling
Sadness
Tingling sensation in my feet
Weird dreams
Tired
Irritable
Memory Lapses
Difficulty losing weight
Periods were closer together, but now I've missed a month
molly123
06-17-2004, 12:13 AM
I wanna I join the fun even tho my list isn't very long...currently dealing with just these things (thank goodness!):
No period since Nov. 03 (hurray! hurray! :bouncing: keeping fingers crossed)
Sciatic or back pain (daily)
Neck pain (sometimes)
Headaches (sometimes)
Incontinence (when sneezing or coughing)
Taking Paxil CR 12.5mg; Revival Soy, Vits B6, B Complex, B12, C, E, Magnesium, Calcium, Zinc, EPO, Flaxseed Oil, grounded Flaxseed.
Now, the symptoms I had but went away were:
Extreme debilitating fatigue
Dry eye syndrome
Headache - sometimes like a band was wrapped around my head - lasted long time.
Dizziness/lightheadedness/spacey feeling/feeling off balanced
Intense internal shakes, esp. middle of night
Intense sore muscles and joints esp. middle of night
Insomnia (don't sleep thru night - gone on for over 15 yrs) - now sleeping fine.
Tingling sensation (pins & needles) in left foot.
Loss of appetite and weight loss
Dry skin
Increase in allergies (hives that lasted for a yr).
Hot flashes/night sweats
Bouts of rapid heart beat
Anxiety, panicky feeling
Difficult concentrating (missed work for 3-4 mos).
No interest, energy, motivation to do anything
Feeling of doom
Molly
No period since Nov. 03 (hurray! hurray! :bouncing: keeping fingers crossed)
Sciatic or back pain (daily)
Neck pain (sometimes)
Headaches (sometimes)
Incontinence (when sneezing or coughing)
Taking Paxil CR 12.5mg; Revival Soy, Vits B6, B Complex, B12, C, E, Magnesium, Calcium, Zinc, EPO, Flaxseed Oil, grounded Flaxseed.
Now, the symptoms I had but went away were:
Extreme debilitating fatigue
Dry eye syndrome
Headache - sometimes like a band was wrapped around my head - lasted long time.
Dizziness/lightheadedness/spacey feeling/feeling off balanced
Intense internal shakes, esp. middle of night
Intense sore muscles and joints esp. middle of night
Insomnia (don't sleep thru night - gone on for over 15 yrs) - now sleeping fine.
Tingling sensation (pins & needles) in left foot.
Loss of appetite and weight loss
Dry skin
Increase in allergies (hives that lasted for a yr).
Hot flashes/night sweats
Bouts of rapid heart beat
Anxiety, panicky feeling
Difficult concentrating (missed work for 3-4 mos).
No interest, energy, motivation to do anything
Feeling of doom
Molly
tattoougal
06-17-2004, 01:52 AM
Hello Ladies, I have been reading these boards about 4 months. Just joined up last week and this is my first post. These boards have been very helpful to me I thought for sure I was dying or I was becoming a hypercondriact (SP)..I will be 49 in October, I have one son soon to be 17 and have been with my boyfriend 13 years. I am lucky to have been able to be a stay at home Mom since he was born.Spend alot of my time taking care of my Mum,my family,and spends too much time on the computer at night..lol I always had regular periods,every 28, never missed,with the usual pms with back and leg aches my only complaint. That was until about three years ago when periods came 26 days apart sometimes 24 and the cramps and pms worse..The last couple of years my symptons got worse and the last year has been miserable. Here is my list that I can think of for tonight..
Periods closer and more intense. Missed 3 in the last year. Haven't had on since may 15..Cramps at any time the feeling I am getting my period any time.
Tingling in hands when I am on puter for awhile
Tingling in feet like lack of circulation
DRY skin
Gray hairs caught up with me
Brown spots on face and arms
Crashing fatique
Insomnia
Reflux feeling of something in my throat
Anxiety,nervousness, always worried about my health and my Moms
Worry so much about my son that I am driving him crazy and away..I call him constantly when he is not home wanting to know what he's doing..
Excess gas
Weight gain i started smoking again even thou it makes me feel awful
Nausea sometimes in the morning, freak out I may be pregnant
Craving for chocolate chip cookies warm from the oven at 1 am
Frequent headaches...His name is Thomas lol
Lack of energy and not wanting to do anything outside of the house.
Sadness not so much depression and very emotional..i cry over a klenex commercial
NO SEXUAL DESIRE the last year or so, it's almost repulsive
The one that is currenty freaking me out is my hips thighs and legs ache so bad the last few months mostly all the time. Sometimes when I walk even short distance they hurt and I feel like I am ninty..
And let me not forget,forgetfull and spacey.
The only thing I have not had is night sweets and hot flashes,but i think I had them in my late 30's
oh also, my gums have gotten worse in the last six months i am now rinsing everyday with listerine and when I sweat I had a odor I never had before.
For the last 3 months I have been taking,Multi,super b max,magnesium,potassium,calcium/D,vit E,vit C, and fish oil concentrate
Don't know if it realy helps or not does not cure,but my skin is not as dry.
Am I in peri or what!! lol goodnight girls.. jojo
Periods closer and more intense. Missed 3 in the last year. Haven't had on since may 15..Cramps at any time the feeling I am getting my period any time.
Tingling in hands when I am on puter for awhile
Tingling in feet like lack of circulation
DRY skin
Gray hairs caught up with me
Brown spots on face and arms
Crashing fatique
Insomnia
Reflux feeling of something in my throat
Anxiety,nervousness, always worried about my health and my Moms
Worry so much about my son that I am driving him crazy and away..I call him constantly when he is not home wanting to know what he's doing..
Excess gas
Weight gain i started smoking again even thou it makes me feel awful
Nausea sometimes in the morning, freak out I may be pregnant
Craving for chocolate chip cookies warm from the oven at 1 am
Frequent headaches...His name is Thomas lol
Lack of energy and not wanting to do anything outside of the house.
Sadness not so much depression and very emotional..i cry over a klenex commercial
NO SEXUAL DESIRE the last year or so, it's almost repulsive
The one that is currenty freaking me out is my hips thighs and legs ache so bad the last few months mostly all the time. Sometimes when I walk even short distance they hurt and I feel like I am ninty..
And let me not forget,forgetfull and spacey.
The only thing I have not had is night sweets and hot flashes,but i think I had them in my late 30's
oh also, my gums have gotten worse in the last six months i am now rinsing everyday with listerine and when I sweat I had a odor I never had before.
For the last 3 months I have been taking,Multi,super b max,magnesium,potassium,calcium/D,vit E,vit C, and fish oil concentrate
Don't know if it realy helps or not does not cure,but my skin is not as dry.
Am I in peri or what!! lol goodnight girls.. jojo
kastenm
06-17-2004, 01:57 AM
I'm glad I found this message board. I've been feeling weird and wondering if I'm starting in on this next phase of life.
So, I'm 44 and my experiences include:
extreme fatigue..very hard to overcome
insomina
heart palpitations, occasionally
shakiness, trembling at times
flushing/night sweats/daytime hot flashes too
IBS/heartburn
anxiety/depression
heavy periods that are getting closer together
I've started taking some vitamins (B complex, E, and a multi) and that's seemed to help some. Still, this is amazing how bad this can make you feel. It's really a chore to continue to function normally every day when you feel awful and weird.
Thanks everyone.. it really helps to hear others experiences and suggestions.
So, I'm 44 and my experiences include:
extreme fatigue..very hard to overcome
insomina
heart palpitations, occasionally
shakiness, trembling at times
flushing/night sweats/daytime hot flashes too
IBS/heartburn
anxiety/depression
heavy periods that are getting closer together
I've started taking some vitamins (B complex, E, and a multi) and that's seemed to help some. Still, this is amazing how bad this can make you feel. It's really a chore to continue to function normally every day when you feel awful and weird.
Thanks everyone.. it really helps to hear others experiences and suggestions.
kc1216
06-17-2004, 10:39 AM
Hi,
Tattougal mentioned the gums. I can say that I feel mine have receeded (sp)? Plus certain times of the month they bleed when I brush my teeth. I have had no cavities or any problems with my mouth up until about 6 months ago.
Oh yea, and gray hairs?! I get those covered up now. They sprout up all in the front - on top. Plus I get hair where I've never gotten it before (the chin, the breasts, a stray long one or two on my forearms) - real weird.
kc
Tattougal mentioned the gums. I can say that I feel mine have receeded (sp)? Plus certain times of the month they bleed when I brush my teeth. I have had no cavities or any problems with my mouth up until about 6 months ago.
Oh yea, and gray hairs?! I get those covered up now. They sprout up all in the front - on top. Plus I get hair where I've never gotten it before (the chin, the breasts, a stray long one or two on my forearms) - real weird.
kc
twanger
06-17-2004, 11:21 AM
My symptoms occur at two - four week intervals over the past two years. However, the feeling of doom and gloom and extreme anxiety is ever present;
dizziness
anxiety/depression
bouts of terrible indigestion and difficulty swallowing
muscle aches and pains - behind shoulder blades, in breast bone, in arms and in knees
and legs.
extreme fatigue at times - feels like the flu
crying at everything and once I start, can't stop
intense worry over everything
irritable bladder about once a month
irritable bowel
itchy, burning, crawling skin
hot flashes
night sweats
sleepless nights
heart flutters when just resting
loss of sexual drive
nausea
indigestion with belching
Wow, sounds like I'm ready to check into a nursing home. Two years ago, I felt great. Could walk miles and move and lift anything. Now, I can barely get up from lying on the floor. I feel like I'm 90 years old.
dizziness
anxiety/depression
bouts of terrible indigestion and difficulty swallowing
muscle aches and pains - behind shoulder blades, in breast bone, in arms and in knees
and legs.
extreme fatigue at times - feels like the flu
crying at everything and once I start, can't stop
intense worry over everything
irritable bladder about once a month
irritable bowel
itchy, burning, crawling skin
hot flashes
night sweats
sleepless nights
heart flutters when just resting
loss of sexual drive
nausea
indigestion with belching
Wow, sounds like I'm ready to check into a nursing home. Two years ago, I felt great. Could walk miles and move and lift anything. Now, I can barely get up from lying on the floor. I feel like I'm 90 years old.
ainfante
06-17-2004, 12:14 PM
Hi,
Tattougal mentioned the gums. I can say that I feel mine have receeded (sp)? Plus certain times of the month they bleed when I brush my teeth. I have had no cavities or any problems with my mouth up until about 6 months ago.
Oh yea, and gray hairs?! I get those covered up now. They sprout up all in the front - on top. Plus I get hair where I've never gotten it before (the chin, the breasts, a stray long one or two on my forearms) - real weird.
kc
I've noticed my gums bleeding too and new hairs on my chin, etc.
Tattougal mentioned the gums. I can say that I feel mine have receeded (sp)? Plus certain times of the month they bleed when I brush my teeth. I have had no cavities or any problems with my mouth up until about 6 months ago.
Oh yea, and gray hairs?! I get those covered up now. They sprout up all in the front - on top. Plus I get hair where I've never gotten it before (the chin, the breasts, a stray long one or two on my forearms) - real weird.
kc
I've noticed my gums bleeding too and new hairs on my chin, etc.
ainfante
06-17-2004, 12:16 PM
I'm glad I found this message board. I've been feeling weird and wondering if I'm starting in on this next phase of life.
So, I'm 44 and my experiences include:
extreme fatigue..very hard to overcome
insomina
heart palpitations, occasionally
shakiness, trembling at times
flushing/night sweats/daytime hot flashes too
IBS/heartburn
anxiety/depression
heavy periods that are getting closer together
I've started taking some vitamins (B complex, E, and a multi) and that's seemed to help some. Still, this is amazing how bad this can make you feel. It's really a chore to continue to function normally every day when you feel awful and weird.
Thanks everyone.. it really helps to hear others experiences and suggestions.
You sound like me. We have very much the same symptoms.
Andrea
So, I'm 44 and my experiences include:
extreme fatigue..very hard to overcome
insomina
heart palpitations, occasionally
shakiness, trembling at times
flushing/night sweats/daytime hot flashes too
IBS/heartburn
anxiety/depression
heavy periods that are getting closer together
I've started taking some vitamins (B complex, E, and a multi) and that's seemed to help some. Still, this is amazing how bad this can make you feel. It's really a chore to continue to function normally every day when you feel awful and weird.
Thanks everyone.. it really helps to hear others experiences and suggestions.
You sound like me. We have very much the same symptoms.
Andrea
DebraL
06-17-2004, 08:39 PM
tattoougal, explain the feelling in the throat---still trying to figure mine out. Mine is too high up in the throat to make me believe it is reflux. I assume that feels 'mid-throat'?
dmill
06-17-2004, 08:51 PM
Molly, a lot of these symptoms sound like the ones I had when my thyroid was hyper. Have you had yours checked. It's a simple blood test.
Dmill
Dmill
molly123
06-18-2004, 01:44 PM
Molly, a lot of these symptoms sound like the ones I had when my thyroid was hyper. Have you had yours checked. It's a simple blood test.
Dmill
Hi Dmill,
I had my thyroid checked years ago b/c and am mild hypo. I have been on med for it for years. When I was feeling bad, my thyroid was within range (while on med, of course). They also found 6 thyroid nodules at this time. I think I have more hyper symptoms than hypo. but the dr. said I'm hypo... I read that your thyroid can go out of wack during peri.
molly
Dmill
Hi Dmill,
I had my thyroid checked years ago b/c and am mild hypo. I have been on med for it for years. When I was feeling bad, my thyroid was within range (while on med, of course). They also found 6 thyroid nodules at this time. I think I have more hyper symptoms than hypo. but the dr. said I'm hypo... I read that your thyroid can go out of wack during peri.
molly
skeetersquirt
06-20-2004, 05:25 PM
Anxiety
Excessive gas in stomach and intestines
Abdominal Pain
Flatulance
Constant Burping
Indigestion
Excessive gas in stomach and intestines
Abdominal Pain
Flatulance
Constant Burping
Indigestion
ainfante
06-20-2004, 07:39 PM
Molly, a lot of these symptoms sound like the ones I had when my thyroid was hyper. Have you had yours checked. It's a simple blood test.
Dmill
Peri is so much like hyperthyroidism. I had it, but had my thyroid checked 3 times and it's normal. Couldn't figure that one out. But Molly is right, peri will mess with your thyroid.
Andrea
Dmill
Peri is so much like hyperthyroidism. I had it, but had my thyroid checked 3 times and it's normal. Couldn't figure that one out. But Molly is right, peri will mess with your thyroid.
Andrea
desertdweller
06-20-2004, 09:12 PM
These were my symptoms before P creme therapy:
Skipped periods with prolonged PMS
Hotflashes at night
Extreme hairloss on head*
Hair growing everywhere I don't want it
Weight gain
Migraines*
Dry eyes *
Panic attacks
No sex drive
Lack of motivation
GAS, BAD!
Cramps even when I'm not on my period
Forgetfulness*
Jumpiness
Depression
All my symptoms are gone now, except for the ones I put an asterisk by.
Skipped periods with prolonged PMS
Hotflashes at night
Extreme hairloss on head*
Hair growing everywhere I don't want it
Weight gain
Migraines*
Dry eyes *
Panic attacks
No sex drive
Lack of motivation
GAS, BAD!
Cramps even when I'm not on my period
Forgetfulness*
Jumpiness
Depression
All my symptoms are gone now, except for the ones I put an asterisk by.
tattoougal
06-21-2004, 12:04 AM
tattoougal, explain the feelling in the throat---still trying to figure mine out. Mine is too high up in the throat to make me believe it is reflux. I assume that feels 'mid-throat'?
Debra Mine is pretty high on the throat also and feels more on the right side.Can't see anything there but i can feel the area with my finger if i don't gag. My Mom suggested reflux I haven't been to a dr. in 3 years. I must go to gyn soon. I may also be anxiety. My good friend passed away from throat cancer 3 years ago and I have had that feeling since. I am keeping track of my symptoms and periods so I can explain them when I go. I am looking for a female gyn who has gone thru meno so she will understand. Men doctors don't get it.. jojo
Debra Mine is pretty high on the throat also and feels more on the right side.Can't see anything there but i can feel the area with my finger if i don't gag. My Mom suggested reflux I haven't been to a dr. in 3 years. I must go to gyn soon. I may also be anxiety. My good friend passed away from throat cancer 3 years ago and I have had that feeling since. I am keeping track of my symptoms and periods so I can explain them when I go. I am looking for a female gyn who has gone thru meno so she will understand. Men doctors don't get it.. jojo
Moxie75
06-21-2004, 08:08 AM
Okay ladies I must be the freak of the bunch.
I'm 45
Sex Drive is still going strong.
Boobs are huge they were already big I don't know what's going on with them now. Hubby aint complaining..lol
Periods closer and heavier
depressed bad when having my period with alot of fatigue
absent minded loss of memory
stopped the palps with magnesium
i have sweats but never at night always during the day
My routine is weight training and cardio 6 days a week.
I eat alot of tuna salmon and fresh veggies and fruit.
drink water all day long.
take magnesium, b-complex, vitamine e, evening primrose oil, and liver cleanse every day.
my only vice is a cocktail at night..Lisa
I'm 45
Sex Drive is still going strong.
Boobs are huge they were already big I don't know what's going on with them now. Hubby aint complaining..lol
Periods closer and heavier
depressed bad when having my period with alot of fatigue
absent minded loss of memory
stopped the palps with magnesium
i have sweats but never at night always during the day
My routine is weight training and cardio 6 days a week.
I eat alot of tuna salmon and fresh veggies and fruit.
drink water all day long.
take magnesium, b-complex, vitamine e, evening primrose oil, and liver cleanse every day.
my only vice is a cocktail at night..Lisa
beautyqueen911
06-23-2004, 12:25 AM
Geez, don't we all sound attractive. I have almost all of these symptoms and then some, except, for right now, no hot flashes...yet. I am taking a calcium mag supplement, an oil blend which has flaxseed, the omegas and evening primrose in it, Vitex (chasteberry) and my naturally compounded progesterone cream which I am currently playing with the dosage because I can't seem to get it right.
kc1216
06-23-2004, 10:08 AM
Hi Desertdweller - how long did it take your other symptoms to go away and did you do anything for them?
kc
kc
katkat
06-23-2004, 10:31 AM
hot flashes at night/sweating then freezing, I hate this, keeps me up most the night when this happens. Then the next day I am so tired from lack of sleep. Thank God I do have to get up and go to work anymore.
short tempered/impatient-my poor hubby
crawling skin-feels like bugs are walking on me. eeeeeeeeew I hate that.
At first my periods were regular but only 2 or 3 days long. Then I skipped 7 weeks with nothing, now in the last 40 days it has only stopped 6 days out of all that time. This is getting to me really bad, I am ready to call my doc to give me drugs. Is there any herbal thing I can take to make it stop?
My sex drive is still here, thank God for that! I do take Black Cohosh every few days, maybe that helps?
I try to remember to take calcium too but I am so forgetful........always been like that though.
short tempered/impatient-my poor hubby
crawling skin-feels like bugs are walking on me. eeeeeeeeew I hate that.
At first my periods were regular but only 2 or 3 days long. Then I skipped 7 weeks with nothing, now in the last 40 days it has only stopped 6 days out of all that time. This is getting to me really bad, I am ready to call my doc to give me drugs. Is there any herbal thing I can take to make it stop?
My sex drive is still here, thank God for that! I do take Black Cohosh every few days, maybe that helps?
I try to remember to take calcium too but I am so forgetful........always been like that though.
ainfante
06-23-2004, 11:10 AM
Okay ladies I must be the freak of the bunch.
I'm 45
Sex Drive is still going strong.
Boobs are huge they were already big I don't know what's going on with them now. Hubby aint complaining..lol
Periods closer and heavier
depressed bad when having my period with alot of fatigue
absent minded loss of memory
stopped the palps with magnesium
i have sweats but never at night always during the day
My routine is weight training and cardio 6 days a week.
I eat alot of tuna salmon and fresh veggies and fruit.
drink water all day long.
take magnesium, b-complex, vitamine e, evening primrose oil, and liver cleanse every day.
my only vice is a cocktail at night..Lisa
What type of magnesium do you take?
I'm 45
Sex Drive is still going strong.
Boobs are huge they were already big I don't know what's going on with them now. Hubby aint complaining..lol
Periods closer and heavier
depressed bad when having my period with alot of fatigue
absent minded loss of memory
stopped the palps with magnesium
i have sweats but never at night always during the day
My routine is weight training and cardio 6 days a week.
I eat alot of tuna salmon and fresh veggies and fruit.
drink water all day long.
take magnesium, b-complex, vitamine e, evening primrose oil, and liver cleanse every day.
my only vice is a cocktail at night..Lisa
What type of magnesium do you take?
Moxie75
06-24-2004, 07:51 AM
I take Natural Calm Magnesium..you mix it in hot water and then add ice cubes... before bedtime I take it..Lisa
ainfante
06-24-2004, 11:12 AM
I take Natural Calm Magnesium..you mix it in hot water and then add ice cubes... before bedtime I take it..Lisa
It doesn't give you diarrhea? I'm noticing that the slow mag regulates my bowels pretty darn good for someone who has IBS.
Andrea
It doesn't give you diarrhea? I'm noticing that the slow mag regulates my bowels pretty darn good for someone who has IBS.
Andrea
molly123
06-25-2004, 01:19 AM
It doesn't give you diarrhea? I'm noticing that the slow mag regulates my bowels pretty darn good for someone who has IBS.
Andrea
I was wondering how you were doing with the Slow-Mag. Glad to hear it seems to be better for you. :bouncing:
molly
Andrea
I was wondering how you were doing with the Slow-Mag. Glad to hear it seems to be better for you. :bouncing:
molly
Moxie75
06-25-2004, 07:09 AM
Well for me I wake up every morning regular but it does not last all day so I'm good with it...Lisa :cool:
LRW
06-25-2004, 03:37 PM
I'm a late comer to this but better late than never.
49 years old
No period for at least 100 days
Hot flashes and sweat breakout on face mainly
Interupted sleep usually wake up around 3 am
Lacking in energy
Back pain like arthritis which only wakes me - do not reallly have this pain when up and about
I also have ulcerative colitis - so suffer bloating etc
Thats it so far
LRW
49 years old
No period for at least 100 days
Hot flashes and sweat breakout on face mainly
Interupted sleep usually wake up around 3 am
Lacking in energy
Back pain like arthritis which only wakes me - do not reallly have this pain when up and about
I also have ulcerative colitis - so suffer bloating etc
Thats it so far
LRW
Laurie2
06-26-2004, 08:03 AM
52 and its been 10 years since I went through it all. But still have some symptoms
Right now it's:
Insomina (why I am on the computer so late at night til early morning)
Dont sleep as much when I do (work at home)
Dry skin...especially on the hands and feet.
Itchy skin....hands and feet.
Crawly skin....sometimes...hate that too
Skin thinning...lack of estrogen causes that and lowering of Growth Hormone. HGH suppliments and exercise has brought some of this back.
Morning aches and pains
Heat and cold temps affect me more now than used to. Although I have warm hands.
Loss of sex drive.... too dry down there and the walls are thinner one reason...it hurts if my husband is too eager and foreplay is not long enough although he is caring.
Irritable at times.
Some foods not "agreeing' with me anymore
Flatulance, yep....
Anxiety...in the beginning
Losing weight and diet was changed for the better when I took a year's worth of college lifting classes to lost the pounds when I turned 50. My energy went up and gone went any fuzzy thinking, feeling off balance or dizziness after starting this. Especially the "blues" but never had much problem with this to begin with. Always did find positive ways to recover from depression.
The lifting helps keep the pituitary gland producing HGH closer to levels when you are young. Muscle weakness went away as I built it up to increase strength.
One added bonus from menopause though....I used to get ache flareups just before and during my periods. No longer and my face has been clear for years now.
Right now it's:
Insomina (why I am on the computer so late at night til early morning)
Dont sleep as much when I do (work at home)
Dry skin...especially on the hands and feet.
Itchy skin....hands and feet.
Crawly skin....sometimes...hate that too
Skin thinning...lack of estrogen causes that and lowering of Growth Hormone. HGH suppliments and exercise has brought some of this back.
Morning aches and pains
Heat and cold temps affect me more now than used to. Although I have warm hands.
Loss of sex drive.... too dry down there and the walls are thinner one reason...it hurts if my husband is too eager and foreplay is not long enough although he is caring.
Irritable at times.
Some foods not "agreeing' with me anymore
Flatulance, yep....
Anxiety...in the beginning
Losing weight and diet was changed for the better when I took a year's worth of college lifting classes to lost the pounds when I turned 50. My energy went up and gone went any fuzzy thinking, feeling off balance or dizziness after starting this. Especially the "blues" but never had much problem with this to begin with. Always did find positive ways to recover from depression.
The lifting helps keep the pituitary gland producing HGH closer to levels when you are young. Muscle weakness went away as I built it up to increase strength.
One added bonus from menopause though....I used to get ache flareups just before and during my periods. No longer and my face has been clear for years now.
ainfante
06-26-2004, 11:49 AM
Laurie2: YOu have passed most of the drama. God Bless! Hang in there and keep doing what you're doing. Good work, Good thinking!
Andrea
Andrea
glamdais
07-06-2004, 01:15 PM
I've really been watching this board closely and have posted a couple of times. For a year I've been trying to figure out what's wrong with me. I'm really beginning to think it's all perimenopausal. I'd like to know what you ladies think.
Back in July 2003 (I was 40 turning 41 in September)
*Started having heat in my back and chest. Felt like it was radiating around from the back to the chest.
*Had a horrible sensation of my tongue burning (felt like I had burnt it on hot coffee or something all the time.
*Generally just felt bad all over.
*Started having periods closer together (every 21 days and the PMS was worse than I had ever experienced).
Had thyroid tests done and it showed way high. Put on PTU, then it swung way low. My endo. thought it was transitory thyroiditis (I also have Crohn's Disease an autoimmune condition), so he put it off on all that. The whole time I was on thyroid med none of these symptoms felt any better.
Around December I started having anxiety. Not too bad, but had trouble concentrating. Couldn't sit and have a conversation with someone without wanting to get up and leave. Very emotional and blue at times. Would have outbursts at people and that is so unlike me. Like I had no patience whatsoever and EVERYTHING was a big deal.
I discussed this with my OBGYN. Yeah--you might be in perimenopause, but no big deal was his response. The endo thought so too and put me on Effexor. It FREAKED ME OUT. Ever since then my anxiety has been horrible. I didn't sleep for more than an hour for 3 weeks. Couldn't eat. Lost 10 pounds. Had agoraphobia, panic, and generally thought I was losing my mind.
Now, 6 months later I still have the same things. I've been on valium 10/mg day since January. It lets me sleep, but I still have anxiety during the day. Plus I still have the heat in my back and tongue. I'm noticing more brown spots (moles?) and I constantly feel like I"ve been run over by a truck. My periods are still around 21 days apart and PMS week is horrible.
My doctor has referred me to a psychiatrist who I"m seeing next Monday. I suppose they're thinking it's all anxiety made worse by the obvious horrible reaction I had to the Effexor, but I'm really wondering if perimenopause isn't playing a huge part in all this. I feel like the physical symptoms are causing my mental symptoms, but the doctors feel it's the other way around. I never had bad anxiety, depression or anything close to that until all this started. I've been to several doctors who basically tell me this isn't my area and I don't know what's wrong, so out the door with you and leave your co-payment at the desk.
Sorry for this long rant, but I feel at this point ladies like you are the only ones who understand. I still feel like I"m just going crazy at times. I obviously can't take antidepressants (that was the second one I'd had a bad reaction to). Would a course of HRT be appropriate at this point? I'm going to a psych. at a medical university so I"m hoping if he doesn't think it's his area he won't just shove me out the door and at least look into other areas since he's at a teaching hospital. I can deal with the physical part, but the mental part has almost incapacitated me. Did anyone find relief from the anxiety/panic part from HRT?
Thanks so much for the opportunity to talk and any advice would be appreciated.
The best to you all.
Judy
Back in July 2003 (I was 40 turning 41 in September)
*Started having heat in my back and chest. Felt like it was radiating around from the back to the chest.
*Had a horrible sensation of my tongue burning (felt like I had burnt it on hot coffee or something all the time.
*Generally just felt bad all over.
*Started having periods closer together (every 21 days and the PMS was worse than I had ever experienced).
Had thyroid tests done and it showed way high. Put on PTU, then it swung way low. My endo. thought it was transitory thyroiditis (I also have Crohn's Disease an autoimmune condition), so he put it off on all that. The whole time I was on thyroid med none of these symptoms felt any better.
Around December I started having anxiety. Not too bad, but had trouble concentrating. Couldn't sit and have a conversation with someone without wanting to get up and leave. Very emotional and blue at times. Would have outbursts at people and that is so unlike me. Like I had no patience whatsoever and EVERYTHING was a big deal.
I discussed this with my OBGYN. Yeah--you might be in perimenopause, but no big deal was his response. The endo thought so too and put me on Effexor. It FREAKED ME OUT. Ever since then my anxiety has been horrible. I didn't sleep for more than an hour for 3 weeks. Couldn't eat. Lost 10 pounds. Had agoraphobia, panic, and generally thought I was losing my mind.
Now, 6 months later I still have the same things. I've been on valium 10/mg day since January. It lets me sleep, but I still have anxiety during the day. Plus I still have the heat in my back and tongue. I'm noticing more brown spots (moles?) and I constantly feel like I"ve been run over by a truck. My periods are still around 21 days apart and PMS week is horrible.
My doctor has referred me to a psychiatrist who I"m seeing next Monday. I suppose they're thinking it's all anxiety made worse by the obvious horrible reaction I had to the Effexor, but I'm really wondering if perimenopause isn't playing a huge part in all this. I feel like the physical symptoms are causing my mental symptoms, but the doctors feel it's the other way around. I never had bad anxiety, depression or anything close to that until all this started. I've been to several doctors who basically tell me this isn't my area and I don't know what's wrong, so out the door with you and leave your co-payment at the desk.
Sorry for this long rant, but I feel at this point ladies like you are the only ones who understand. I still feel like I"m just going crazy at times. I obviously can't take antidepressants (that was the second one I'd had a bad reaction to). Would a course of HRT be appropriate at this point? I'm going to a psych. at a medical university so I"m hoping if he doesn't think it's his area he won't just shove me out the door and at least look into other areas since he's at a teaching hospital. I can deal with the physical part, but the mental part has almost incapacitated me. Did anyone find relief from the anxiety/panic part from HRT?
Thanks so much for the opportunity to talk and any advice would be appreciated.
The best to you all.
Judy
ainfante
07-06-2004, 05:48 PM
Hi Judy. The only HRT I do is the natural progesterone creme. But you do sound perimenopause, a problem most of us are combating one way or another on this board. I would probably do Prozac, Lexapro or Zoloft instead of Ellexor and your Psych will probably change it, if not, make him/her change it. Alot of us have anxiety here. Really we do and it drives some of us up a wall. I'm one of them.
aardvarklips
07-07-2004, 11:21 AM
actually, i have a question.
my mom is the average age to start menopause. however, since i live with her i also have the symptoms. is this normal? will i be doomed to go thru this twice? or, am i starting early? i'm 24. thanks for any imput.
my mom is the average age to start menopause. however, since i live with her i also have the symptoms. is this normal? will i be doomed to go thru this twice? or, am i starting early? i'm 24. thanks for any imput.
1awesomegranny
07-08-2004, 09:48 AM
Hey Judy....
I feel almost exactly as you do!!! I feel bad for all of us!!!Started last fall with what I thought was a UTI....doc put me on flagyl and its all been downhill from there!! Isn't it fun when they think you're nuts? lol Mine put me on lexapro which I only took for 9 days because it was making me worse, but I do still take half an Ativan when I need it for anxiety. It makes me sooooooo mad when they don't realize that the PHYSICAL things going wrong with us are whats causing the mental anguish!!! I too went through a period when I was so messed up I was lucky to get one or two hours of sleep, my guts were (and still are) so messed up that I lost 25 lbs in a month, (gained it all back and more..ugh) and that scared the heck outta me, thinking I had something horrible which in turn made the anxiety and panic worse!!! I too also notice more brown spots or "moles"...find one and yippee....more panic!!! And skin tags, I hate those things. I have good days and bad, unfortunately right now it seems to be a bad spell, but I'll get through it, hopefully!
My symptoms (some starting a few years ago, but didn't associate with peri until recently...)
HORRIBLE HORRIBLE HORRIBLE gut problems, IBS, GERD, gas, bloating, gnawing pain in ribs, pain a couple hours after eating, no regular bowel habits anymore
Waking up every morning with the weirdest thoughts going through my brain, stuff I have NO idea where it came from, all disjointed thoughts
Some sleep disturbances
Strange one sided headaches including sinuses pressure, not really on schedule with ovulation or period onset, happens maybe a couple times a month
ANXIETY alot
Lightheadedness, foggy brained, only one episode of true dizziness
Weight gain I can't get rid of
Feeling of doom and death
Some paranoia
More general body aches
Periods of NO energy and then periods of almost manic energy
Basically I just feel like crap...and its hard to want to do anything to improve when you're in this kinda mood!
Generally my periods are still the same as they have always been, 25-28 days apart, once in a while they fluctuate and I notice more clotting, had an ultrasound in September 03 and they found a small cyst on each ovary and a small uterine fibroid, but nobody seemed too concerned about it, didn't schedule any follow up or treatment for them. I don't take any hormones but I do take Prilosec, iflora acidophillus, cal/mag, b-complex and am thinking of trying mastic gum to see if it will help my tummy troubles. Seems like any otc pain stuff is intolerable, even in the smallest doses, and I used to take ibuprophen and tylenol with no problems...not any more!!!
I haven't had the hot flashes or night sweats, my hair and skin is still okay (knock wood, I'm probably jinxing myself now lol).
Thanx for this great site!!! Its a relief of some sorts to know I'm not alone. And I've probably left out some symptoms, but chalk that up to forgetfullness!!
Conni
age 48, and ready to be done with this mess!!!
I feel almost exactly as you do!!! I feel bad for all of us!!!Started last fall with what I thought was a UTI....doc put me on flagyl and its all been downhill from there!! Isn't it fun when they think you're nuts? lol Mine put me on lexapro which I only took for 9 days because it was making me worse, but I do still take half an Ativan when I need it for anxiety. It makes me sooooooo mad when they don't realize that the PHYSICAL things going wrong with us are whats causing the mental anguish!!! I too went through a period when I was so messed up I was lucky to get one or two hours of sleep, my guts were (and still are) so messed up that I lost 25 lbs in a month, (gained it all back and more..ugh) and that scared the heck outta me, thinking I had something horrible which in turn made the anxiety and panic worse!!! I too also notice more brown spots or "moles"...find one and yippee....more panic!!! And skin tags, I hate those things. I have good days and bad, unfortunately right now it seems to be a bad spell, but I'll get through it, hopefully!
My symptoms (some starting a few years ago, but didn't associate with peri until recently...)
HORRIBLE HORRIBLE HORRIBLE gut problems, IBS, GERD, gas, bloating, gnawing pain in ribs, pain a couple hours after eating, no regular bowel habits anymore
Waking up every morning with the weirdest thoughts going through my brain, stuff I have NO idea where it came from, all disjointed thoughts
Some sleep disturbances
Strange one sided headaches including sinuses pressure, not really on schedule with ovulation or period onset, happens maybe a couple times a month
ANXIETY alot
Lightheadedness, foggy brained, only one episode of true dizziness
Weight gain I can't get rid of
Feeling of doom and death
Some paranoia
More general body aches
Periods of NO energy and then periods of almost manic energy
Basically I just feel like crap...and its hard to want to do anything to improve when you're in this kinda mood!
Generally my periods are still the same as they have always been, 25-28 days apart, once in a while they fluctuate and I notice more clotting, had an ultrasound in September 03 and they found a small cyst on each ovary and a small uterine fibroid, but nobody seemed too concerned about it, didn't schedule any follow up or treatment for them. I don't take any hormones but I do take Prilosec, iflora acidophillus, cal/mag, b-complex and am thinking of trying mastic gum to see if it will help my tummy troubles. Seems like any otc pain stuff is intolerable, even in the smallest doses, and I used to take ibuprophen and tylenol with no problems...not any more!!!
I haven't had the hot flashes or night sweats, my hair and skin is still okay (knock wood, I'm probably jinxing myself now lol).
Thanx for this great site!!! Its a relief of some sorts to know I'm not alone. And I've probably left out some symptoms, but chalk that up to forgetfullness!!
Conni
age 48, and ready to be done with this mess!!!
twanger
07-08-2004, 11:32 AM
1awesomegranny - What a great post- great because you describe me to a "tee". I know how you feel. I am 57 and had a late menopause. Really, the symptoms started about 3 years ago while my periods were regular. Now, I haven't had one in 13 months and still have some of the symptoms - indigestion, IBS, irritable bladder and tremendous amount of anxiety. The ladies on this board have informed me that this can go on for up to two years after no periods. I hope they are right because I can be quite miserable at times. Thank you for your post and keep them coming.
ainfante
07-08-2004, 12:00 PM
Hey Judy....
I feel almost exactly as you do!!! I feel bad for all of us!!!Started last fall with what I thought was a UTI....doc put me on flagyl and its all been downhill from there!! Isn't it fun when they think you're nuts? lol Mine put me on lexapro which I only took for 9 days because it was making me worse, but I do still take half an Ativan when I need it for anxiety. It makes me sooooooo mad when they don't realize that the PHYSICAL things going wrong with us are whats causing the mental anguish!!! I too went through a period when I was so messed up I was lucky to get one or two hours of sleep, my guts were (and still are) so messed up that I lost 25 lbs in a month, (gained it all back and more..ugh) and that scared the heck outta me, thinking I had something horrible which in turn made the anxiety and panic worse!!! I too also notice more brown spots or "moles"...find one and yippee....more panic!!! And skin tags, I hate those things. I have good days and bad, unfortunately right now it seems to be a bad spell, but I'll get through it, hopefully!
My symptoms (some starting a few years ago, but didn't associate with peri until recently...)
HORRIBLE HORRIBLE HORRIBLE gut problems, IBS, GERD, gas, bloating, gnawing pain in ribs, pain a couple hours after eating, no regular bowel habits anymore
Waking up every morning with the weirdest thoughts going through my brain, stuff I have NO idea where it came from, all disjointed thoughts
Some sleep disturbances
Strange one sided headaches including sinuses pressure, not really on schedule with ovulation or period onset, happens maybe a couple times a month
ANXIETY alot
Lightheadedness, foggy brained, only one episode of true dizziness
Weight gain I can't get rid of
Feeling of doom and death
Some paranoia
More general body aches
Periods of NO energy and then periods of almost manic energy
Basically I just feel like crap...and its hard to want to do anything to improve when you're in this kinda mood!
Generally my periods are still the same as they have always been, 25-28 days apart, once in a while they fluctuate and I notice more clotting, had an ultrasound in September 03 and they found a small cyst on each ovary and a small uterine fibroid, but nobody seemed too concerned about it, didn't schedule any follow up or treatment for them. I don't take any hormones but I do take Prilosec, iflora acidophillus, cal/mag, b-complex and am thinking of trying mastic gum to see if it will help my tummy troubles. Seems like any otc pain stuff is intolerable, even in the smallest doses, and I used to take ibuprophen and tylenol with no problems...not any more!!!
I haven't had the hot flashes or night sweats, my hair and skin is still okay (knock wood, I'm probably jinxing myself now lol).
Thanx for this great site!!! Its a relief of some sorts to know I'm not alone. And I've probably left out some symptoms, but chalk that up to forgetfullness!!
Conni
age 48, and ready to be done with this mess!!!
Connie, you sound just like me, LOL But I have the periods of hot flashes, irregular periods. The anxiety is doom in itself, isn't it? Where are you from? ARe you in the U.S. or abroad?
Andrea
I feel almost exactly as you do!!! I feel bad for all of us!!!Started last fall with what I thought was a UTI....doc put me on flagyl and its all been downhill from there!! Isn't it fun when they think you're nuts? lol Mine put me on lexapro which I only took for 9 days because it was making me worse, but I do still take half an Ativan when I need it for anxiety. It makes me sooooooo mad when they don't realize that the PHYSICAL things going wrong with us are whats causing the mental anguish!!! I too went through a period when I was so messed up I was lucky to get one or two hours of sleep, my guts were (and still are) so messed up that I lost 25 lbs in a month, (gained it all back and more..ugh) and that scared the heck outta me, thinking I had something horrible which in turn made the anxiety and panic worse!!! I too also notice more brown spots or "moles"...find one and yippee....more panic!!! And skin tags, I hate those things. I have good days and bad, unfortunately right now it seems to be a bad spell, but I'll get through it, hopefully!
My symptoms (some starting a few years ago, but didn't associate with peri until recently...)
HORRIBLE HORRIBLE HORRIBLE gut problems, IBS, GERD, gas, bloating, gnawing pain in ribs, pain a couple hours after eating, no regular bowel habits anymore
Waking up every morning with the weirdest thoughts going through my brain, stuff I have NO idea where it came from, all disjointed thoughts
Some sleep disturbances
Strange one sided headaches including sinuses pressure, not really on schedule with ovulation or period onset, happens maybe a couple times a month
ANXIETY alot
Lightheadedness, foggy brained, only one episode of true dizziness
Weight gain I can't get rid of
Feeling of doom and death
Some paranoia
More general body aches
Periods of NO energy and then periods of almost manic energy
Basically I just feel like crap...and its hard to want to do anything to improve when you're in this kinda mood!
Generally my periods are still the same as they have always been, 25-28 days apart, once in a while they fluctuate and I notice more clotting, had an ultrasound in September 03 and they found a small cyst on each ovary and a small uterine fibroid, but nobody seemed too concerned about it, didn't schedule any follow up or treatment for them. I don't take any hormones but I do take Prilosec, iflora acidophillus, cal/mag, b-complex and am thinking of trying mastic gum to see if it will help my tummy troubles. Seems like any otc pain stuff is intolerable, even in the smallest doses, and I used to take ibuprophen and tylenol with no problems...not any more!!!
I haven't had the hot flashes or night sweats, my hair and skin is still okay (knock wood, I'm probably jinxing myself now lol).
Thanx for this great site!!! Its a relief of some sorts to know I'm not alone. And I've probably left out some symptoms, but chalk that up to forgetfullness!!
Conni
age 48, and ready to be done with this mess!!!
Connie, you sound just like me, LOL But I have the periods of hot flashes, irregular periods. The anxiety is doom in itself, isn't it? Where are you from? ARe you in the U.S. or abroad?
Andrea
glamdais
07-08-2004, 12:26 PM
1AwesomeGranny-----Yep, it sounds like we are very much in the same boat. I forgot about the skin tags--suddenly I have those things everywhere! For me my theory is that I had all the perimenopause stuff starting, then had the thyroid adventure, then the Effexor disaster just pushed me over the edge! Of course getting a doctor to believe or even listen to that is close to impossible. I have lost soooooooo much respect for the medical profession through all this that it is unbelievable. Not that I had that much to start with! :D
rmc12
07-08-2004, 04:59 PM
Hi everyone, yes it seems we all all in the same boat!!
Judy : I too started with periods closer together (like at 23 or 24 days) and the past two months they have fluctuated to every 31 days so don't know what to expect this month. The PMS is way worse and way longer. It does not necessarily correlate with the time it usually would come. My gyn , who is a woman and very understanding of all of this, said that it is like a prolonged PMS and that is it to a tee. The anxiety is a big thing for me and in March and early April of this year it was very bad for me and I was beside myself totally. The doctor and also the gyn recommended xanax to use as needed and I did at that time do so. I have not taken any since May when we flew to FLa. for vacation and that is something I do anytime we fly. anyway, the xanax did help at the time for the perianxiety and I would not hesitate to take it again if I needed to. I am now taking Vitamin B complex and Estroven which is an over the counter vitamin supplement for this peri time. It seems to work but who knows if that is it or if the symptoms have just subsided, for now!! I am always looking over my shoulder so to speak thinking they will come back to the extent they did in March which I know is not good. But generally I try to just take it a day at a time and be glad I am feeling more myself now. Just know you are not alone as we are all going thru the same things. Feel better soon!!
Conni : I can totally relate!! "Gut problems" in March and April were really a big problem for me and the anxiety I had over them made it worse I know, but I could not help it as it was all things I had never had. The doctor suggested Metamucil wafers and I think with those and the fiber I was already getting my gut problems were made worse. So I backed off on the wafers and get the fiber thru my cereals and veggies and seem to be doing ok with it and the gut situation has calmed down and back to normal. I am as I said above taking the vitamin B and the Estroven and that is the only thing I am doing differently PLUS exercising more and pilates and all that I think helps the anxiety issues lessen. You mentioned having taken Flagyl for an infection ...boy do I know that drug as a few years back I was given it too and I could not tolerate it. It messed my stomach up big time. That did and also this year the gyn prescribed Lexapro for anxiety at first and I could not take it for more than 5 days as it inflammed the situation with my intestines worse that it was. The one sided headaches you mention I get right before my periods and it is over my left eye area, like a sinus headache. I used to get them every month and then the gut problems came and the headaches left. But now the headaches are back just before period time and I can handle them a lot better than the stomach stuff that is for sure. The lightheadedness and general bodyaches too I have experienced at one time or another. And I laughed about the skin tags!! I hate those things!! Anyway, sorry for the long post but so much of what you said I related to and wanted you to know.
Andrea : how are you doing this week? Hope you are having a good week.
rmc
Judy : I too started with periods closer together (like at 23 or 24 days) and the past two months they have fluctuated to every 31 days so don't know what to expect this month. The PMS is way worse and way longer. It does not necessarily correlate with the time it usually would come. My gyn , who is a woman and very understanding of all of this, said that it is like a prolonged PMS and that is it to a tee. The anxiety is a big thing for me and in March and early April of this year it was very bad for me and I was beside myself totally. The doctor and also the gyn recommended xanax to use as needed and I did at that time do so. I have not taken any since May when we flew to FLa. for vacation and that is something I do anytime we fly. anyway, the xanax did help at the time for the perianxiety and I would not hesitate to take it again if I needed to. I am now taking Vitamin B complex and Estroven which is an over the counter vitamin supplement for this peri time. It seems to work but who knows if that is it or if the symptoms have just subsided, for now!! I am always looking over my shoulder so to speak thinking they will come back to the extent they did in March which I know is not good. But generally I try to just take it a day at a time and be glad I am feeling more myself now. Just know you are not alone as we are all going thru the same things. Feel better soon!!
Conni : I can totally relate!! "Gut problems" in March and April were really a big problem for me and the anxiety I had over them made it worse I know, but I could not help it as it was all things I had never had. The doctor suggested Metamucil wafers and I think with those and the fiber I was already getting my gut problems were made worse. So I backed off on the wafers and get the fiber thru my cereals and veggies and seem to be doing ok with it and the gut situation has calmed down and back to normal. I am as I said above taking the vitamin B and the Estroven and that is the only thing I am doing differently PLUS exercising more and pilates and all that I think helps the anxiety issues lessen. You mentioned having taken Flagyl for an infection ...boy do I know that drug as a few years back I was given it too and I could not tolerate it. It messed my stomach up big time. That did and also this year the gyn prescribed Lexapro for anxiety at first and I could not take it for more than 5 days as it inflammed the situation with my intestines worse that it was. The one sided headaches you mention I get right before my periods and it is over my left eye area, like a sinus headache. I used to get them every month and then the gut problems came and the headaches left. But now the headaches are back just before period time and I can handle them a lot better than the stomach stuff that is for sure. The lightheadedness and general bodyaches too I have experienced at one time or another. And I laughed about the skin tags!! I hate those things!! Anyway, sorry for the long post but so much of what you said I related to and wanted you to know.
Andrea : how are you doing this week? Hope you are having a good week.
rmc
1awesomegranny
07-08-2004, 07:25 PM
Hey everybody....thankx for the replies!!! I'm soooo glad to know I have company...even tho I wouldn't wish this mess on anyone, well maybe my ex husband...hehehehehe.
Today has gotten better and it brings to mind a theory I've been playing with for awhile...I am currently having my flow, and it seems like every month the first 3 days are normal (as normal as that mess can be lol) and then I "pause" for a day and thats when my symptoms are the worst!!! Then I have a day or so of just miserable gushing and clotting (isn't this the most glamorous subject? ick lol) and everything calms down!!! Seriously! Last nite and this morning I was at my most miserable, and sure 'nuf when the gushing started, everything calmed down, aired out, cooled off...don't get me wrong, I still feel kinda crappy, but its not major like it was. Anyone else have this? I sometimes notice the same around the time I ovulate...but not every month. And my headaches are over my right eye...lol but I agree, I sure tolerate them better than the gut stuff. And then again, gushing starts and they go away. Hhhmmmm....
And does anyone else feel like when they get up in the morning they're living in some alien body? Where did mine go? And what's gonna fall apart today?
OOoooo I need an attitude adjustment lol
I tell myself I need to exercise more, I only walk a bit, I have a couple pilates and yoga tapes, but ya know, some days its just too hard to get up off the couch and put them in the VCR...and then do them? NO WAY lol. And I know if I lost 30 lbs I'd feel much better, the majority of my weight is in my budda belly. Another symptom, yippee
I hope y'all are having a good day, and for the person who asked, I'm in NEBRASKA....GO BIG RED!!! (And no, I'm not a real big Husker fan, just loyality made me do that hehehehe, but don't tell 'em cause they'll kick me outta the state, they are serious about their football here!!)
I am SO glad I found you women!!!
Conni
perfect as ever but still feeling like doggy doodoo....dang Eve anyway :)
Today has gotten better and it brings to mind a theory I've been playing with for awhile...I am currently having my flow, and it seems like every month the first 3 days are normal (as normal as that mess can be lol) and then I "pause" for a day and thats when my symptoms are the worst!!! Then I have a day or so of just miserable gushing and clotting (isn't this the most glamorous subject? ick lol) and everything calms down!!! Seriously! Last nite and this morning I was at my most miserable, and sure 'nuf when the gushing started, everything calmed down, aired out, cooled off...don't get me wrong, I still feel kinda crappy, but its not major like it was. Anyone else have this? I sometimes notice the same around the time I ovulate...but not every month. And my headaches are over my right eye...lol but I agree, I sure tolerate them better than the gut stuff. And then again, gushing starts and they go away. Hhhmmmm....
And does anyone else feel like when they get up in the morning they're living in some alien body? Where did mine go? And what's gonna fall apart today?
OOoooo I need an attitude adjustment lol
I tell myself I need to exercise more, I only walk a bit, I have a couple pilates and yoga tapes, but ya know, some days its just too hard to get up off the couch and put them in the VCR...and then do them? NO WAY lol. And I know if I lost 30 lbs I'd feel much better, the majority of my weight is in my budda belly. Another symptom, yippee
I hope y'all are having a good day, and for the person who asked, I'm in NEBRASKA....GO BIG RED!!! (And no, I'm not a real big Husker fan, just loyality made me do that hehehehe, but don't tell 'em cause they'll kick me outta the state, they are serious about their football here!!)
I am SO glad I found you women!!!
Conni
perfect as ever but still feeling like doggy doodoo....dang Eve anyway :)
1awesomegranny
07-08-2004, 07:26 PM
Oh yeah, and DUH I forgot, metamucil made me WORSE...I swear I can feel it moving through every part of my intestines....I ain't taking that stuff again!
Conni
Conni
pslam 91
07-09-2004, 10:27 PM
Where do i begin? It started at 41 yrs. I am 43 now.
indigestion(cal/magnisium helps alot! recommend!)
belch like a sailor
pain in stomach, burning in esopogus
anxiety
panic attacks-on prozac(once a week)
constant worry that I am having a heart attack(had ekg, all is well)
insomnia at times
hot and cold flashes(freaky!!!!, I hate them!)
weight gain, harder to lose
infertility
Did have racing heart and palpatations-magnisisum took care of them.
ringing in the ears
There is probibly more, but thats all I can think of right now
indigestion(cal/magnisium helps alot! recommend!)
belch like a sailor
pain in stomach, burning in esopogus
anxiety
panic attacks-on prozac(once a week)
constant worry that I am having a heart attack(had ekg, all is well)
insomnia at times
hot and cold flashes(freaky!!!!, I hate them!)
weight gain, harder to lose
infertility
Did have racing heart and palpatations-magnisisum took care of them.
ringing in the ears
There is probibly more, but thats all I can think of right now
1awesomegranny
07-10-2004, 09:30 AM
Psalm91... I can relate to the belching! I get up in the morning and belch on the way to the bathroom!!! Take a drink of water....more belching!! And the heart attack thing, I've even went to the ER with symptoms, its scary, but like you, everything turned out okay. I've heard that "heart pain" is a symptom. And like I said before, no hot flashes yet, but I get the cold flashes too, like I'm cold right down to my bones, and its 85 degrees out and humid as heck!! AAArrrrgggghhhh! I go along with the cal/mag stuff too, it seems to help alot. The ringing in my ears was in my late 30's, so I'm thinking that's when all this stuff actually started. Seems like I go through periods of different symptoms, they come, they go, its frustrating!!
Conni
Hope everyone has an easy weekend!! :)
Conni
Hope everyone has an easy weekend!! :)
pslam 91
07-10-2004, 01:21 PM
I bet you are 1 awesome granny! Thanks for your response! It is so good to know we are not alone in this. I get so tired of belching! It does get better with the cal/mag, but I did 2 weeks of kids camp and the food did me in. I was even getting gas pains in my left boob and I would belch and it would go away. It is taking awhile for this 40+ old stomach to recover from that processed kiddy food. I have 1 more week of kids camp to do. We leave on the 18th. My dh and I do music for kids.
I remembered 1 more symptoms
Internal jitters-shake on the inside like I am cold or something, heart rate is normal though
I remembered 1 more symptoms
Internal jitters-shake on the inside like I am cold or something, heart rate is normal though
almost50
07-10-2004, 06:16 PM
My symptoms started in my mid 30s with the dizzies.
anxity attacks
weight gain, 30 lbs
big time mood swings
upset stomach
heavy periods
feeling sorry for myself
Now 13 years later.....
hardly ever have the dizzies anymore
high blood pressure, under controll with meds
still have that extra 30 lbs
now my mouth is a mess from biting my cheeks and clenching my jaw [stress]
went on prozac and lexapro.Not for me
on a good note...I only have a period about every three months and they are very lite
Im hoping that Im getting close to the end of perimenopause.
anxity attacks
weight gain, 30 lbs
big time mood swings
upset stomach
heavy periods
feeling sorry for myself
Now 13 years later.....
hardly ever have the dizzies anymore
high blood pressure, under controll with meds
still have that extra 30 lbs
now my mouth is a mess from biting my cheeks and clenching my jaw [stress]
went on prozac and lexapro.Not for me
on a good note...I only have a period about every three months and they are very lite
Im hoping that Im getting close to the end of perimenopause.
rosyposy
07-11-2004, 05:53 AM
My 'wierd' life began at 40 when these scary symptoms started happening:
ears ringing
itchy skin
sensitivity to cleaners and perfumed soaps
dry eyes
blurred vision
eye floaters
heavier periods
painful period cramps
28 day cycles changed to 21 days
brown discharge at end of periods
weight gain
sinus pain
red flushed cheeks
headaches around eyes
brown spots on side of face
grey hairs sprouting on top of head
woozy spacy feelings
feeling off balance at times
nausea
unable to stomach fatty foods
panicky feelings (heart pounding, feeling of fear)
craving coffee
pins and needles in feet
feeling cold
body aches
stiff neck
staying up late
worrying about little things
staying home more
eek, the list is so long it sounds depressing. actually i feel quite happy and content on my 'normal' days.
ears ringing
itchy skin
sensitivity to cleaners and perfumed soaps
dry eyes
blurred vision
eye floaters
heavier periods
painful period cramps
28 day cycles changed to 21 days
brown discharge at end of periods
weight gain
sinus pain
red flushed cheeks
headaches around eyes
brown spots on side of face
grey hairs sprouting on top of head
woozy spacy feelings
feeling off balance at times
nausea
unable to stomach fatty foods
panicky feelings (heart pounding, feeling of fear)
craving coffee
pins and needles in feet
feeling cold
body aches
stiff neck
staying up late
worrying about little things
staying home more
eek, the list is so long it sounds depressing. actually i feel quite happy and content on my 'normal' days.
twanger
07-11-2004, 11:33 AM
Thank you rosyposy. I thought that I was the only one who suffered from all of these symptoms. I thought that life was ending for me. I used to be quite active - hopping out of bed in the morning to take a 4 mile walk, coming home and working for the rest of the day. Read before bed and got a good night's sleep. No more! I can't walk because every muscle in my body acts up at times. I can't read because I can't concentrate and no sleep due to anxiety. Don't want to go out because I never know when the indigestion and IBS will start- not to mention the irritable bladder. I look at older women and they seem to be enjoying life. I hope that we get to that place also.
kitkatb112
07-11-2004, 12:16 PM
I don't think I posted my symptoms, but that is one, forgetfullness :jester:
Confusion
Mental Block
Agitated
Irritable
Moody
Nervous
21 day cycle
lump in throat
Fatigue
Incontinentance (sp)
Cramps
Can't stand myself
Crying
Confusion
Mental Block
Agitated
Irritable
Moody
Nervous
21 day cycle
lump in throat
Fatigue
Incontinentance (sp)
Cramps
Can't stand myself
Crying
denise48
07-12-2004, 05:23 PM
How long have you had the lump in your throat? I have the same problem which is annoying.
denise48
07-12-2004, 05:26 PM
How long have you had the lump in your throat? I have the same problem which is annoying
denise48
07-12-2004, 06:42 PM
another symptom ears feel like I have been swimming. started today.
ainfante
07-12-2004, 08:53 PM
how about the muscle twitches, even my left eye twitches. Sometimes I feel like a motor is going on inside my body.
Andrea
Andrea
1awesomegranny
07-13-2004, 10:42 AM
Oooooohhhh, I can relate to those twitches, mine are in the right eye...dang irritating!!! And how about the "lightening strikes"? I get those all over my body, no rhyme or reason, just a "zap" now and then....could be my forehead, side, top of my hand, back of my leg, wherever...they don't last long, just feel like an brief electrical shock. Ain't it fun being a girl? lol
I wish for all of us a calm day!! :)
Conni
I wish for all of us a calm day!! :)
Conni
rosyposy
07-13-2004, 11:04 AM
yep, i've had the lump in throat thing too :yawn: . i had a feeling that one was stress related though (worrying too much about the cause of all my other symptoms), as i remember having it some years back when i was going through a particularly stressful time.
denise48
07-14-2004, 11:29 AM
How long did you have the lump feeling in your throat. What can I do to get rid of that feeling.
tape7
07-14-2004, 12:43 PM
heavier periods
trembling inside
headaches
nightmares
itching
panic attacks
depression
weight gain
fatigue
trembling inside
headaches
nightmares
itching
panic attacks
depression
weight gain
fatigue
Kali M
07-14-2004, 10:27 PM
37 y/o, never been pregnant, tubal ligation 1999
Severe Foot & leg cramps
Fatigue within 4 hours of rising
Extremely easy bruising
Unable to lose weight even when dieting (less than 1000 cal/day now)
Very dry skin & dandruff (never been a problem before 3-4 years ago)
Worsening memory difficulties – feels “foggy”; difficult to concentrate (going on for around 4-5 years)
Lost most interest in intimacy (last 2 years)
Healing time extremely slow
Bunionectomies – doc thought I might be diabetic
Skin wounds taking 2.5-3 months to heal
Acne – doesn’t heal for 2-3 months (started about 1 year ago)
Pain behind knees – 4 yrs – started after high resistence exercise, now it’s all the time
Prolapsed cervix – mild (grade 1) – started 4 years ago with worsening
Rectocyle - started 4 years ago with worsening
Cystocyle - started 4 years ago with worsening
Allergies more sensative –huge welt on arm with allergy serum injection
Lost about 1/3 hair volume in past 4-5 years
Chronic constipation with occasional diarrhea
Sleep – broken; waken easily and still tired when I wake up
Tolerance for medications are extremely low (take only very small doses to affect me)
Cold hands
Cold feet
Gums/teeth pain
2 root canals in 3 years
Cysts near surface in groin
Ovarian cysts
Bladder “irritation”
VERY labile emotions - cry at the drop of a hat
Periods of lightheadedness
3 years of Chronic Right hip/Back pain
Periods are VERY heavy first day, then practically stop by day 3, but spot around day 14
I used to cycle, run, do ellipse, do spinning, play racquetball, take dance, do fencing. Could run 1.5 miles in under 12 minutes. Now I can hardly walk for exercise.
(Do I win??) :-) lol.
Thyroid labs all normal. Not cushings disease. Still have periods. (Can anyone guess what it is??)
Androgen insufficiency (deficiency).
My free testosterone levels are 0.3 (they should be between 1.5-2.0
My DHEAS is 50 (same as a 70 year old woman)
My progesterone level is post-menopausal
Kali
Severe Foot & leg cramps
Fatigue within 4 hours of rising
Extremely easy bruising
Unable to lose weight even when dieting (less than 1000 cal/day now)
Very dry skin & dandruff (never been a problem before 3-4 years ago)
Worsening memory difficulties – feels “foggy”; difficult to concentrate (going on for around 4-5 years)
Lost most interest in intimacy (last 2 years)
Healing time extremely slow
Bunionectomies – doc thought I might be diabetic
Skin wounds taking 2.5-3 months to heal
Acne – doesn’t heal for 2-3 months (started about 1 year ago)
Pain behind knees – 4 yrs – started after high resistence exercise, now it’s all the time
Prolapsed cervix – mild (grade 1) – started 4 years ago with worsening
Rectocyle - started 4 years ago with worsening
Cystocyle - started 4 years ago with worsening
Allergies more sensative –huge welt on arm with allergy serum injection
Lost about 1/3 hair volume in past 4-5 years
Chronic constipation with occasional diarrhea
Sleep – broken; waken easily and still tired when I wake up
Tolerance for medications are extremely low (take only very small doses to affect me)
Cold hands
Cold feet
Gums/teeth pain
2 root canals in 3 years
Cysts near surface in groin
Ovarian cysts
Bladder “irritation”
VERY labile emotions - cry at the drop of a hat
Periods of lightheadedness
3 years of Chronic Right hip/Back pain
Periods are VERY heavy first day, then practically stop by day 3, but spot around day 14
I used to cycle, run, do ellipse, do spinning, play racquetball, take dance, do fencing. Could run 1.5 miles in under 12 minutes. Now I can hardly walk for exercise.
(Do I win??) :-) lol.
Thyroid labs all normal. Not cushings disease. Still have periods. (Can anyone guess what it is??)
Androgen insufficiency (deficiency).
My free testosterone levels are 0.3 (they should be between 1.5-2.0
My DHEAS is 50 (same as a 70 year old woman)
My progesterone level is post-menopausal
Kali
Barb'sSis
07-15-2004, 09:11 AM
OK Started at 38
Periods were 10 days apart and lasted 10 days
Insomnia
Then at 40
DUMBNESS, not just forgetfull, totally mindblowing dumb
Depression
Anxiety
Lethargy
No energy
No motivation
Weight gain (10 stone) which brought on extremely high blood pressure
Night sweats
Hot flashes
Dry itchy eyes and throat
Incontinence
Mood swings
Cried at nothing, just did
Insomnia
Sciatica
Migraines
Aches and pains everywhere
Gas
Flatulence
Skin spots and tags
Hair loss
Unwanted hair (face, boobs etc)
Now at 47
No period for 13 months now
Depression is mild
Incontinence was operated on successfully
Anxiety is reduced
Actualy fall asleep now and only wake 1 or 2 times through the night
Mood swings and crying are looking like they're on the way out
But everything else is still as strong as ever
What I am looking forward to
Being normal again, being motivated and having at least enough energy to go for a walk. Getting the grey hair instead of the fat, talking to people without having to ask what I was talking about or just knowing what they said to me instead of going HUH?
Periods were 10 days apart and lasted 10 days
Insomnia
Then at 40
DUMBNESS, not just forgetfull, totally mindblowing dumb
Depression
Anxiety
Lethargy
No energy
No motivation
Weight gain (10 stone) which brought on extremely high blood pressure
Night sweats
Hot flashes
Dry itchy eyes and throat
Incontinence
Mood swings
Cried at nothing, just did
Insomnia
Sciatica
Migraines
Aches and pains everywhere
Gas
Flatulence
Skin spots and tags
Hair loss
Unwanted hair (face, boobs etc)
Now at 47
No period for 13 months now
Depression is mild
Incontinence was operated on successfully
Anxiety is reduced
Actualy fall asleep now and only wake 1 or 2 times through the night
Mood swings and crying are looking like they're on the way out
But everything else is still as strong as ever
What I am looking forward to
Being normal again, being motivated and having at least enough energy to go for a walk. Getting the grey hair instead of the fat, talking to people without having to ask what I was talking about or just knowing what they said to me instead of going HUH?
februarygirl
07-22-2004, 06:53 PM
Hi There! Glad to see I am not alone with feeling like I am losing my mind! Here are my symptoms/story:
At 40 starting skipping periods, now at 44 it was one year this month of my last period:
Forgetfullness - lots of it
Depression
Anxiety
No energy or motivation
gained 18lbs in the past two yrs -not happy about that and when I try to diet -nothing happens
Night sweats
Hot flashes
Incontinence
Mood swings - my husband and kids look at me like I am nut case
can't sleep anymore through the night
vestibular Migraines - for over a yr now - facial numbness, heavy pressure in my head
general achiness all over my body
hiatal hernia - can't eat without paying the price for it with chest and back pain
Hair loss
Unwanted hair on my face
depressed - probably because I feel sick everyday
lack of sex drive
skin condition called Erythema Nodosum - had for twenty yrs - now it comes and does not leave for months at a time (inflamnation of the fat cells on the legs - looks like bad hives)
Well, that's it! Glad I did some research - I thought I was the only one that had all these things going wrong.
Has anyone tried bio-identical hormones? I am going to a nautropath tomorrow to look into it. I really think I need something to make me feel alive again.
Nancy:)
At 40 starting skipping periods, now at 44 it was one year this month of my last period:
Forgetfullness - lots of it
Depression
Anxiety
No energy or motivation
gained 18lbs in the past two yrs -not happy about that and when I try to diet -nothing happens
Night sweats
Hot flashes
Incontinence
Mood swings - my husband and kids look at me like I am nut case
can't sleep anymore through the night
vestibular Migraines - for over a yr now - facial numbness, heavy pressure in my head
general achiness all over my body
hiatal hernia - can't eat without paying the price for it with chest and back pain
Hair loss
Unwanted hair on my face
depressed - probably because I feel sick everyday
lack of sex drive
skin condition called Erythema Nodosum - had for twenty yrs - now it comes and does not leave for months at a time (inflamnation of the fat cells on the legs - looks like bad hives)
Well, that's it! Glad I did some research - I thought I was the only one that had all these things going wrong.
Has anyone tried bio-identical hormones? I am going to a nautropath tomorrow to look into it. I really think I need something to make me feel alive again.
Nancy:)
ssborrow
07-22-2004, 10:05 PM
At age 32 I suddenly gained 30 pounds.
By age 33 my big arse turned into a big gut.
Had my first panic attack at 34.
Now at 35 (almost 36) I also have:
anxiety
eye twitches
skin tags
weird chin hairs (and in other weird places)
lightheadedness
sometimes electrical shock feeling in my head (Freaks me out)
chest pain
tingling of hands and arms and sometimes LIPS (weird)
rapid heart rate
hot flashes - sometimes sudden and sometimes gradual onset
lack of interest in things I used to like to do
Pers. are weird too - starts out with bright red spots day 1, followed by brown for day 2-3 then HEAVY for next 4 days then brown for 2-3 more days ARGH!!!
oh, and feet kill me in the morning, and sometimes I get a feeling like an ant is biting me, but nothing is there!
I feel like I'm going crazy sometimes, and that is really SCARY!
By age 33 my big arse turned into a big gut.
Had my first panic attack at 34.
Now at 35 (almost 36) I also have:
anxiety
eye twitches
skin tags
weird chin hairs (and in other weird places)
lightheadedness
sometimes electrical shock feeling in my head (Freaks me out)
chest pain
tingling of hands and arms and sometimes LIPS (weird)
rapid heart rate
hot flashes - sometimes sudden and sometimes gradual onset
lack of interest in things I used to like to do
Pers. are weird too - starts out with bright red spots day 1, followed by brown for day 2-3 then HEAVY for next 4 days then brown for 2-3 more days ARGH!!!
oh, and feet kill me in the morning, and sometimes I get a feeling like an ant is biting me, but nothing is there!
I feel like I'm going crazy sometimes, and that is really SCARY!
SuzU
07-22-2004, 10:23 PM
OMG
Let me count the ways!
Spaced out feeling.
Feeling faint, or like I'm having a panic attack, or almost pass out.
Twitches.
Breast pain.
Irregular periods. Some last 3 days, some last 12 days, spotting in beginning and end of period. Sometimes 20 or less days in between and sometimes 34 days in between.
Constant bloating.
Forgetting everything I've ever known. Common words, names, etc.
Headaches.
Palpitations.
Hot flashes.
Visual disturbances.
Feeling like I'm want to scream at someone for the teeniest offense.
Inability to handle stress that wouldn't have touched me in my younger days.
Can't hold my bladder as well anymore.
Oh-and my favorite-
IBS!
Vaginal dryness.
Itching, dry skin, sensation of fleas crawling, especially at night.
Decreased desire, probably because of ALL OF THE ABOVE!
And BTW-I'm 37 and have been having some of these symptoms since I was in my mid thirties.
Let me count the ways!
Spaced out feeling.
Feeling faint, or like I'm having a panic attack, or almost pass out.
Twitches.
Breast pain.
Irregular periods. Some last 3 days, some last 12 days, spotting in beginning and end of period. Sometimes 20 or less days in between and sometimes 34 days in between.
Constant bloating.
Forgetting everything I've ever known. Common words, names, etc.
Headaches.
Palpitations.
Hot flashes.
Visual disturbances.
Feeling like I'm want to scream at someone for the teeniest offense.
Inability to handle stress that wouldn't have touched me in my younger days.
Can't hold my bladder as well anymore.
Oh-and my favorite-
IBS!
Vaginal dryness.
Itching, dry skin, sensation of fleas crawling, especially at night.
Decreased desire, probably because of ALL OF THE ABOVE!
And BTW-I'm 37 and have been having some of these symptoms since I was in my mid thirties.
ainfante
07-22-2004, 11:17 PM
LMAO I have all of these and now I'm not feeling so bad. How about those twitches?
OMG
Andrea
OMG
Andrea
janmarie
07-23-2004, 02:11 PM
I am so glad I have found all of you. :) Thank you for being so open and sharing your experiences. I don't feel quite so alone and wierd anymore.
Here are my symptoms: (not sure which could be perimenopause)
Extreme fatigue
Mental fog
Extremely heavy, painful periods, including clots and gushing (at times I need 2 super plus tampons and a belted undergarment)
Unpleasant vaginal odor (discharge?) only during PMS
Dizziness
A feeling of pressure around my face and head (sometimes as if my head might explode)
Fluid retention
Nausea
Very little interest in sex
Little interest in a lot of areas
Avoid social interaction – often just don’t feel like talking to anyone, but yet feel lonely at the same time.
Forgetfulness
Mood swings
Short temper
Weight gain
Constipation
More facial hair (and more hair at nape of neck so the short hairstyles I like are out of the question unless I want to wax or have laser hair removal – my beautician strongly advises against this).
Vision problems (black floaters, dry eyes, allergies – have had prescription eye drops four times this year).
I often feel too hot – always have had this problem, but worse as I get older – my head sweats a lot.
Inability to concentrate
Feeling like I’m not there
I start things with great enthusiasm (during my non PMS time), then lose interest or simply forget about them when the “fog” comes. It seems to be a never ending cycle. I feel I never accomplish anything. During my good time I am extremely positive and feel very strong and centered, as if I can handle anything that comes my way and accomplish anything I put my mind to. When the PMS (I guess) comes, I feel like I’ve lost my best friend (the strong, positive, centered, loving, deepest, inner me (I think of that dimension as “The Old Soul Who Knows”. And I know it will get better after my period starts, but I am so tired of this circle/cycle. When I’m feeling good again I have to start again with whatever the project or activity before the PMS – that is, IF I can remember what it was. ARGHHH! It is so very frustrating. I feel like I have quite literally lost my mind. I feel like I am (at least) two very different people. Also, my “good time” keeps getting shorter and shorter. Most of the time I am experiencing symptoms – premenstrual, menstrual or postmenstrual. I know there must be a reason for this, that some wisdom should be gained from this experience, but I am really having a hard time finding it.
I have tried BC pills and Sarafem. I was not happy with the results.
I am going to try some of your suggestions. Not sure which to try first.
Here are my symptoms: (not sure which could be perimenopause)
Extreme fatigue
Mental fog
Extremely heavy, painful periods, including clots and gushing (at times I need 2 super plus tampons and a belted undergarment)
Unpleasant vaginal odor (discharge?) only during PMS
Dizziness
A feeling of pressure around my face and head (sometimes as if my head might explode)
Fluid retention
Nausea
Very little interest in sex
Little interest in a lot of areas
Avoid social interaction – often just don’t feel like talking to anyone, but yet feel lonely at the same time.
Forgetfulness
Mood swings
Short temper
Weight gain
Constipation
More facial hair (and more hair at nape of neck so the short hairstyles I like are out of the question unless I want to wax or have laser hair removal – my beautician strongly advises against this).
Vision problems (black floaters, dry eyes, allergies – have had prescription eye drops four times this year).
I often feel too hot – always have had this problem, but worse as I get older – my head sweats a lot.
Inability to concentrate
Feeling like I’m not there
I start things with great enthusiasm (during my non PMS time), then lose interest or simply forget about them when the “fog” comes. It seems to be a never ending cycle. I feel I never accomplish anything. During my good time I am extremely positive and feel very strong and centered, as if I can handle anything that comes my way and accomplish anything I put my mind to. When the PMS (I guess) comes, I feel like I’ve lost my best friend (the strong, positive, centered, loving, deepest, inner me (I think of that dimension as “The Old Soul Who Knows”. And I know it will get better after my period starts, but I am so tired of this circle/cycle. When I’m feeling good again I have to start again with whatever the project or activity before the PMS – that is, IF I can remember what it was. ARGHHH! It is so very frustrating. I feel like I have quite literally lost my mind. I feel like I am (at least) two very different people. Also, my “good time” keeps getting shorter and shorter. Most of the time I am experiencing symptoms – premenstrual, menstrual or postmenstrual. I know there must be a reason for this, that some wisdom should be gained from this experience, but I am really having a hard time finding it.
I have tried BC pills and Sarafem. I was not happy with the results.
I am going to try some of your suggestions. Not sure which to try first.
ainfante
07-23-2004, 02:21 PM
Hang in there JanMarie! You are not alone!
Andrea
Andrea
Sarah11
08-16-2004, 01:46 AM
twanger, i have read some of your posts, and i find that we are experiencing practically the SAME symptoms of menopause. the gas, fluid rentention and i haven't had me period for almost a year now!
It'll be nice to be able to talk to you sometime and share our frets!
It'll be nice to be able to talk to you sometime and share our frets!
joyka
08-16-2004, 09:13 AM
Lack of sexual functioning (wish I had known that it was all about Estrogen and I would have had a lot more fun!)
Anxiety (thinking of all the most horrible things that could happen).
Life flashes before me, the past, the present, the future.
Patience is very short.....people irritate me so much I do not want to be around anyone at all. I want to tell everyone off.
Insecurity.
(No periods for 8 months.) The best part! No more rollercoasting every month. No more huge messes!
Anxiety (thinking of all the most horrible things that could happen).
Life flashes before me, the past, the present, the future.
Patience is very short.....people irritate me so much I do not want to be around anyone at all. I want to tell everyone off.
Insecurity.
(No periods for 8 months.) The best part! No more rollercoasting every month. No more huge messes!
joyka
08-16-2004, 09:17 AM
OK, more....forgetful
Hot flashes ever since my period stopped, but I have noticed that they seem to only happen in unnatural environments (indoor heating and air conditioning).
I seem to be more focused and more able to complete projects.
Hot flashes ever since my period stopped, but I have noticed that they seem to only happen in unnatural environments (indoor heating and air conditioning).
I seem to be more focused and more able to complete projects.
katkat
08-16-2004, 11:59 AM
I found that I may not be going through menopause at all. After skipping two periods I started bleeding for 6 weeks. I went to my gyne doc and she ran a bunch of test including ultrasound, inner uterine biopsy, blood test for thyroid and pituitary gland hormone levels and she found me to be hyperthyroid. I've now lost 20 pounds, jittery, hotflashes, on edge, acne at 48.....sheesh. So I had to go find the thyroid board over here. Good luck ladies!
twanger
08-16-2004, 12:03 PM
Hi Sarah- what are you experiencing? I know that it is unfair to take up this board with our personal chat. I have seen others do it and it drives me crazy. However, I guess that we can chat and still keep it in the realm of helping others realize that they are experiencing the same thing.
I think that we need a thread for those ladies that have not had a period for over a year. I assume that some of us are still having difficulties. Most of the menopause board is for perimenopausal women. I still wonder if I am the only one out there who still has strange symptoms and maybe most of the women don't write anymore because they feel better.
I think that we need a thread for those ladies that have not had a period for over a year. I assume that some of us are still having difficulties. Most of the menopause board is for perimenopausal women. I still wonder if I am the only one out there who still has strange symptoms and maybe most of the women don't write anymore because they feel better.
ainfante
08-16-2004, 12:17 PM
I found that I may not be going through menopause at all. After skipping two periods I started bleeding for 6 weeks. I went to my gyne doc and she ran a bunch of test including ultrasound, inner uterine biopsy, blood test for thyroid and pituitary gland hormone levels and she found me to be hyperthyroid. I've now lost 20 pounds, jittery, hotflashes, on edge, acne at 48.....sheesh. So I had to go find the thyroid board over here. Good luck ladies!
KatKat, been there years ago. The thing is, at your age, you are still perimenopause and you will still have symptoms as such even though you have hyperthyroidism also. And being that perimenopause really effects thyroid function, well you are having even a tougher ride. Go to the thryoid board and come back to visit us here also, cause we are hear for you and even though you might be taking care of the thyroid, you might still need us here.
Blessings,
Andrea
KatKat, been there years ago. The thing is, at your age, you are still perimenopause and you will still have symptoms as such even though you have hyperthyroidism also. And being that perimenopause really effects thyroid function, well you are having even a tougher ride. Go to the thryoid board and come back to visit us here also, cause we are hear for you and even though you might be taking care of the thyroid, you might still need us here.
Blessings,
Andrea
ainfante
08-16-2004, 12:18 PM
Hi Sarah- what are you experiencing? I know that it is unfair to take up this board with our personal chat. I have seen others do it and it drives me crazy. However, I guess that we can chat and still keep it in the realm of helping others realize that they are experiencing the same thing.
I think that we need a thread for those ladies that have not had a period for over a year. I assume that some of us are still having difficulties. Most of the menopause board is for perimenopausal women. I still wonder if I am the only one out there who still has strange symptoms and maybe most of the women don't write anymore because they feel better.
Hey Twanger. Nope, not feeling any better and still posting here. How are you? How's the friggin anxiety with peri? Mine is still at times driving me a bit nuts.
Andrea
I think that we need a thread for those ladies that have not had a period for over a year. I assume that some of us are still having difficulties. Most of the menopause board is for perimenopausal women. I still wonder if I am the only one out there who still has strange symptoms and maybe most of the women don't write anymore because they feel better.
Hey Twanger. Nope, not feeling any better and still posting here. How are you? How's the friggin anxiety with peri? Mine is still at times driving me a bit nuts.
Andrea
bunny234
08-17-2004, 02:40 AM
Hi I'm turning 39 at the end of the month
I started having symptoms a few months ago but it seems like I have them all.
closer periods
night sweats
night mares
insomnia
panic attacks
heart palpitations
achy bones
allergies acting up more often
itchy skin
blowing up for no good reason ( my poor husband)
no sex drive what so ever
no energy(don't feel like doing anything)
etc......lol
I am new here and I just want to thank everyone for all the worderful support that all the ladys give each other..........Until I found you guys I thought I was going crazy..........or turning into a hypocondriac but I feel much better now knowing that what I'm going through is normal and I'm not alone.
Thanks again
Pam
I started having symptoms a few months ago but it seems like I have them all.
closer periods
night sweats
night mares
insomnia
panic attacks
heart palpitations
achy bones
allergies acting up more often
itchy skin
blowing up for no good reason ( my poor husband)
no sex drive what so ever
no energy(don't feel like doing anything)
etc......lol
I am new here and I just want to thank everyone for all the worderful support that all the ladys give each other..........Until I found you guys I thought I was going crazy..........or turning into a hypocondriac but I feel much better now knowing that what I'm going through is normal and I'm not alone.
Thanks again
Pam
ainfante
08-17-2004, 12:16 PM
Hi I'm turning 39 at the end of the month
I started having symptoms a few months ago but it seems like I have them all.
closer periods
night sweats
night mares
insomnia
panic attacks
heart palpitations
achy bones
allergies acting up more often
itchy skin
blowing up for no good reason ( my poor husband)
no sex drive what so ever
no energy(don't feel like doing anything)
etc......lol
I am new here and I just want to thank everyone for all the worderful support that all the ladys give each other..........Until I found you guys I thought I was going crazy..........or turning into a hypocondriac but I feel much better now knowing that what I'm going through is normal and I'm not alone.
Thanks again
Pam
sounds so peri but I would still have blood work done on the thyroid just to rule out.
Andrea
I started having symptoms a few months ago but it seems like I have them all.
closer periods
night sweats
night mares
insomnia
panic attacks
heart palpitations
achy bones
allergies acting up more often
itchy skin
blowing up for no good reason ( my poor husband)
no sex drive what so ever
no energy(don't feel like doing anything)
etc......lol
I am new here and I just want to thank everyone for all the worderful support that all the ladys give each other..........Until I found you guys I thought I was going crazy..........or turning into a hypocondriac but I feel much better now knowing that what I'm going through is normal and I'm not alone.
Thanks again
Pam
sounds so peri but I would still have blood work done on the thyroid just to rule out.
Andrea
heitara
08-17-2004, 12:32 PM
I agree with Andrea. I suffer from thyroiditis and nine symptoms out of ten belongs to a malfuncioning thyroid. One tip: don't stick to the usual thyroid routine FT3, FT4, TSH. Make sure they check also your antibodies. That's the most revealing test.
Carla
Carla
bunny234
08-17-2004, 01:24 PM
Thanks for your replies........just had a full exam in April.Everything was normal.......at the end of the month I have to go for an ultrasound on my thyroid and ovaries.He did my blood work and said my Estrogen levels were normal..........so why do I have all these symptoms.My last period was 11 days apart.........could it be that I'm just starting????????wouldn't it show up on my blood work????
About 2 months ago I skipped a period all together and now this.
Just want to know what is going on!!!!!!!!!!!
Pam
About 2 months ago I skipped a period all together and now this.
Just want to know what is going on!!!!!!!!!!!
Pam
ainfante
08-17-2004, 03:35 PM
Thanks for your replies........just had a full exam in April.Everything was normal.......at the end of the month I have to go for an ultrasound on my thyroid and ovaries.He did my blood work and said my Estrogen levels were normal..........so why do I have all these symptoms.My last period was 11 days apart.........could it be that I'm just starting????????wouldn't it show up on my blood work????
About 2 months ago I skipped a period all together and now this.
Just want to know what is going on!!!!!!!!!!!
Pam
Perimenopause really doesn't show up in blood work. It's hard to say what a normal estrogen leve is for you unless you've been watching it from the first day of your period and every single month up until now. Usually the FSH begins to climb, but in some it remains still in normal ranges. The only way to know you're in peri is from the symptoms such as irregular periods, heavy or light, frequent or far apart, anxiety and whole bunch more symptoms. I posted a subject on peri symptoms a while ago back. Possibly I will look for them and renew them to be at the beginning of this post so you can read it.
Andrea
About 2 months ago I skipped a period all together and now this.
Just want to know what is going on!!!!!!!!!!!
Pam
Perimenopause really doesn't show up in blood work. It's hard to say what a normal estrogen leve is for you unless you've been watching it from the first day of your period and every single month up until now. Usually the FSH begins to climb, but in some it remains still in normal ranges. The only way to know you're in peri is from the symptoms such as irregular periods, heavy or light, frequent or far apart, anxiety and whole bunch more symptoms. I posted a subject on peri symptoms a while ago back. Possibly I will look for them and renew them to be at the beginning of this post so you can read it.
Andrea
Sarah11
08-17-2004, 03:52 PM
Hey twanger, and yeah I know it may seem unfair, but its very rare for me to be able to find someone that is in the same situation as me, experiencing all this after menopause is "supposedly" over with. Sometimes I worry. I haven't had any menopause symptoms at all until a few months ago, after my period had gone for at least half a year.
I have a LOT of digestive problems. constipation and frequent gas. NOT pleasant! and eating yogurt is not helping me at all. lately i've also gotten alot of vaginal discharge, like i'm ovulating or something!
Its terrible! Sometimes i even worry if it has anything to do with menopause. But I really hope that menopause is all it is.
I have a LOT of digestive problems. constipation and frequent gas. NOT pleasant! and eating yogurt is not helping me at all. lately i've also gotten alot of vaginal discharge, like i'm ovulating or something!
Its terrible! Sometimes i even worry if it has anything to do with menopause. But I really hope that menopause is all it is.
twanger
08-17-2004, 05:04 PM
Wow, Sarah, I guess that we are in the same boat, so to speak. I got most of my symptoms after my periods were finished also. Or so I thought. I hadn't had a period for 11 months and almost to the date of my 12th month, I got a period. I even felt better when I got it. Now, it has been 15 months and like you, I have been getting some clear discharge in the past couple of days. It's as if I am ovulating.
I also have almost constant indigestion even though I take Nexium. Have the burping, gas ( all the time) and tightening in the throat.
Have new aches and pains everyday that makes me think the worst because it is so foreign to me. I like to be active. I walk and just want to be doing things. Now, it seems as if I could become an invalid.
I keep waiting for the "post menopausal" zest that Margaret Mead talks about. How about you?
I also have almost constant indigestion even though I take Nexium. Have the burping, gas ( all the time) and tightening in the throat.
Have new aches and pains everyday that makes me think the worst because it is so foreign to me. I like to be active. I walk and just want to be doing things. Now, it seems as if I could become an invalid.
I keep waiting for the "post menopausal" zest that Margaret Mead talks about. How about you?
Sarah11
08-17-2004, 09:40 PM
Actually, I haven't been taking anything at all. Just let it be, I guess. But lately, my gas problems are really reallly getting on my nerve. I eat at around 12, and I still have gas by dinnertime!
Aren't these menopause symptoms suppose to go away after a while?! It's been months! And it's getting worse!
I'm glad I found you to talk to, there's hardly any women out there sharing our symptoms! We are fairly, unique. = |
Aren't these menopause symptoms suppose to go away after a while?! It's been months! And it's getting worse!
I'm glad I found you to talk to, there's hardly any women out there sharing our symptoms! We are fairly, unique. = |
bunny234
08-17-2004, 11:37 PM
Thanks Andrea.........I had no idea that it didn't show up in the blood work........I thought thats how doctors knew!!!I'll have to look at the list of symptoms and go from there I guess.
Thanks again for your help
Pam
Thanks again for your help
Pam
twanger
08-18-2004, 11:12 AM
Sarah, someone on this board told me that the symptoms can last up to two years after your last period. I believe it was ainfante. She also has an excellent post about the symptoms of peri. One of them is the inability to digest food. The post says that it can take all night where it used to take just a couple of hours.
Try some over the counter relief, such as Zantac. I took that when my symptoms first began and then my body would not respond to it so I took previcid, Nexium and the whole bunch of PPIs.
I know what you mean that there doesn't seem to be many women posting who have finished with their periods. Maybe that is a good sign. Maybe they don't suffer anymore. On the other hand, maybe we are just unlucky. If I get time, I could ask that question by starting a new thread.
Try some over the counter relief, such as Zantac. I took that when my symptoms first began and then my body would not respond to it so I took previcid, Nexium and the whole bunch of PPIs.
I know what you mean that there doesn't seem to be many women posting who have finished with their periods. Maybe that is a good sign. Maybe they don't suffer anymore. On the other hand, maybe we are just unlucky. If I get time, I could ask that question by starting a new thread.
janet23
08-18-2004, 05:42 PM
I've been reading all these symptoms. Don't know if any of you have had a hysterectomy, but whether you have or haven't, have you checked out the board called Hyster Sisters? These are women who have had hysterectomies -of all ages - who share their symptoms of menopause, give advice, etc. There are also some good articles there which were very enlightening to me. All these symptoms you list sound like what they list and designate as hormone imbalance. If you haven't had your hormones checked, it might be a good idea. I had a hysterectomy about 7 yrs. ago (kept ovaries) but started the "good" ol' symptoms just in the past few months. When my dr. checked my hormones, they were low. I had been taking Premarin, but my dr. let me change to the Vivelle *** to see if I like it. Too early to tell yet. BUT hot flashes have subsided. Joint pain, however, is getting to me. I guess I was just naive about what too much/not enough hormones can do. Anyway, good luck and check out the Hyster Sisters if you feel so inclined.
Sarah11
08-19-2004, 02:35 PM
Hey twanger, thanks for the suggestions on some over counter relief. But, sometimes I dont trust those things, because I'm not sure if they contain estrogen. And excessive estrogen may lead to many unpleasant things.
I don't suppose orange juice/yogurt/magnesium would help the gas and indigestion would it?
Sarah
I don't suppose orange juice/yogurt/magnesium would help the gas and indigestion would it?
Sarah
twanger
08-19-2004, 06:40 PM
Zantac does not contain any estrogen or hormones. It is an acid reducer and the chemical compound in the drug just neutralizes the acid in your stomach.
Yogurt and magnesium may help with the indigestion. Orange juice, however, is an acid and may make your indigestion worse.
Yogurt and magnesium may help with the indigestion. Orange juice, however, is an acid and may make your indigestion worse.
mariechiz
09-02-2004, 01:44 PM
The more I read on this message board, the more it sounds like me too. I just posted, I can feel for you, my last cycle was may 13. Part of me wants to get a pregnancy test. My husband had a vascetomy about 6 years ago...
ainfante
09-02-2004, 05:50 PM
Isn't it just so hard to accept all these symptoms as just perimenopause or menopause? I just can't get the anxiety part or the stomach problems.
Andrea
Andrea
SandyJR
09-03-2004, 10:09 AM
I am 49 years old. i have had my periods more frequently now..about every three weeks although some months closer. they have been alot heavier. The past week though i have been experiencing bad anxiety, i feel as though i can jump out of my skin. after reading alot of your post i assume it has to do with my age and making my way to that wonderful thing all women get to experience..menopause. my sexual drive has been way down for awhile now. that part really sucks. i have the breast pain from time to time also. i know you can be put on meds for this sort of thing but im planning on riding it out as long as i can without the help of medication. I have learned that meds may take away one symptom but they can cause so many other side effects so for me i really want to do this naturally. Hopefully ill be like my mother and she didnt do that bad with menopause. the dr keeps tellin me youll follow your mother pretty much the same so we shall see.
but isnt this a joy ladies??!!
but isnt this a joy ladies??!!
ainfante
09-03-2004, 12:01 PM
I am 49 years old. i have had my periods more frequently now..about every three weeks although some months closer. they have been alot heavier. The past week though i have been experiencing bad anxiety, i feel as though i can jump out of my skin. after reading alot of your post i assume it has to do with my age and making my way to that wonderful thing all women get to experience..menopause. my sexual drive has been way down for awhile now. that part really sucks. i have the breast pain from time to time also. i know you can be put on meds for this sort of thing but im planning on riding it out as long as i can without the help of medication. I have learned that meds may take away one symptom but they can cause so many other side effects so for me i really want to do this naturally. Hopefully ill be like my mother and she didnt do that bad with menopause. the dr keeps tellin me youll follow your mother pretty much the same so we shall see.
but isnt this a joy ladies??!!
Hey Sandy. I'm with you girl. The anxiety is the worse symptom, I think. I take meds and fought my doc so much about this, but glad I began it, cause it was the only thing that saved me right now. The thing is, being into natural medicine, natural medicine can also have side effects, so either way you have risks. I know this cause been that route and also have natural doc friends who also know and have told me that natural has side effects too. And doing to much of anything isn't good either. Sometime we just have to do a little med to get back to feeling well and then once we are there, get off of it. I don't know what else to say, some women can do it without meds and they're fine but others and there are so many others, just can't do it without. I happen to be one of them right now, either that or totally jump out of my skin into another world. Dont' want to do that right now, want to be here for my little girl who just turned 9.
Andrea
but isnt this a joy ladies??!!
Hey Sandy. I'm with you girl. The anxiety is the worse symptom, I think. I take meds and fought my doc so much about this, but glad I began it, cause it was the only thing that saved me right now. The thing is, being into natural medicine, natural medicine can also have side effects, so either way you have risks. I know this cause been that route and also have natural doc friends who also know and have told me that natural has side effects too. And doing to much of anything isn't good either. Sometime we just have to do a little med to get back to feeling well and then once we are there, get off of it. I don't know what else to say, some women can do it without meds and they're fine but others and there are so many others, just can't do it without. I happen to be one of them right now, either that or totally jump out of my skin into another world. Dont' want to do that right now, want to be here for my little girl who just turned 9.
Andrea
proudmom47
09-03-2004, 12:05 PM
I will be 48 in December and here are my stymptoms:
Paranoid about my health
Anxiety
Hypochondriac
Moody
Nag my husband and kids
Think too much (analyze everything!)
Hard to concentrate
Difficulty making decisions
Allergies and asthma
Pain in mid cycle
Achey joints and stiffness
Difficulty losing weight
IBS (not diagnosed, but I know I have it)
Bladder urgency
Difficulty sleeping
Minor depression
I intend on taking a saliva test to see exactly where my hormones are. After all of this, my cycle is still regular. I started my period at 12 years old and I am almost 48. I think its time to stop!!I also have lumpy sore breasts that always freak out my doctor when I have mammograms, but they are always benign. What are we to do??? The saliva test is a little pricey, but my pharmacist compounds her own drugs, so she can tailor your dosage exactly. I need an extra $250 or so before I do it. But I think it will be worth it.
Paranoid about my health
Anxiety
Hypochondriac
Moody
Nag my husband and kids
Think too much (analyze everything!)
Hard to concentrate
Difficulty making decisions
Allergies and asthma
Pain in mid cycle
Achey joints and stiffness
Difficulty losing weight
IBS (not diagnosed, but I know I have it)
Bladder urgency
Difficulty sleeping
Minor depression
I intend on taking a saliva test to see exactly where my hormones are. After all of this, my cycle is still regular. I started my period at 12 years old and I am almost 48. I think its time to stop!!I also have lumpy sore breasts that always freak out my doctor when I have mammograms, but they are always benign. What are we to do??? The saliva test is a little pricey, but my pharmacist compounds her own drugs, so she can tailor your dosage exactly. I need an extra $250 or so before I do it. But I think it will be worth it.
kmford1
09-21-2004, 02:36 AM
Paranoid about my health - NO
Anxiety - NO
Hypochondriac - NO
Moody - YES
Nag my husband and kids - YES
Think too much (analyze everything!) - YES
Hard to concentrate - YES
Difficulty making decisions - NO
Allergies and asthma - NO
Pain in mid cycle - NO
Achey joints and stiffness - YES
Difficulty losing weight - YES
IBS (not diagnosed, but I know I have it)
Bladder urgency - NO
Difficulty sleeping - NO
And I added these two to your list:
Lengthy menstral cycle? YES
Passing of blood clots during menstral cycle? YES
Anxiety - NO
Hypochondriac - NO
Moody - YES
Nag my husband and kids - YES
Think too much (analyze everything!) - YES
Hard to concentrate - YES
Difficulty making decisions - NO
Allergies and asthma - NO
Pain in mid cycle - NO
Achey joints and stiffness - YES
Difficulty losing weight - YES
IBS (not diagnosed, but I know I have it)
Bladder urgency - NO
Difficulty sleeping - NO
And I added these two to your list:
Lengthy menstral cycle? YES
Passing of blood clots during menstral cycle? YES
denise222
09-22-2004, 02:01 AM
Hello Ladies! Ok, here are mine:
--Periods closer together
--anxiety / panic attacks
--sleep disturbances / insomnia
--nightmares
--dry / itchy skin
--decreased sex drive
--fatique
--urine leakage (incontinent)
--hot flashes (few times a month, not too often)
--Mood swings (cry easily, become upset easier)
------I forget what else....hummmmmmmm OH YEA!
--forgetfulness / foggy thinking
and most recently my boobies have started to hurt (ache, sore)
--Periods closer together
--anxiety / panic attacks
--sleep disturbances / insomnia
--nightmares
--dry / itchy skin
--decreased sex drive
--fatique
--urine leakage (incontinent)
--hot flashes (few times a month, not too often)
--Mood swings (cry easily, become upset easier)
------I forget what else....hummmmmmmm OH YEA!
--forgetfulness / foggy thinking
and most recently my boobies have started to hurt (ache, sore)
denise222
09-22-2004, 02:18 AM
Post 2:
I just read over all the prior post to this topic and I am so shocked at how much it sounds like me!
I have also recently been bothered with:
--IBS
--headaches
--brown spots on my arms (what the heck is THAT about?)
--sweating more (stronger odor)
--lack of concentration
--weight gain (unable to loose)
I'm so thankful for this wonderful message board. My systems (all listed on my previous post to this topic) have been off and on for a year or so now and I really thought I was going nuts.
I read the very simular post here and realized I wasnt alone.
By the way, I am 44 years old, from N.C. and have the most wonderful husband who has been so supported through my ups and downs.
I just read over all the prior post to this topic and I am so shocked at how much it sounds like me!
I have also recently been bothered with:
--IBS
--headaches
--brown spots on my arms (what the heck is THAT about?)
--sweating more (stronger odor)
--lack of concentration
--weight gain (unable to loose)
I'm so thankful for this wonderful message board. My systems (all listed on my previous post to this topic) have been off and on for a year or so now and I really thought I was going nuts.
I read the very simular post here and realized I wasnt alone.
By the way, I am 44 years old, from N.C. and have the most wonderful husband who has been so supported through my ups and downs.
pslam 91
09-22-2004, 11:11 AM
I found Dr Lees book on menopause at Walmart. he says the weight gain has to do with, if I understand it correctly, our bodies are going from the overies suppling estrgen to our body fat supplying estrogen. so our bodies are hanging on to fat for survival. Heavier women have more estrogen than slimmer women.. I have been thin my adult life. I am heavier now, but I have experienced hot flashes where a heavy friend of mine and my sister who is heavier have nver had one. I am still a little vain in the facty that I dont want to be heavy. But i notice that I do feel better with some extra padding.
anita4pets
09-22-2004, 07:17 PM
I think I started a lot of this about 8 years ago but the worst of it has been going on for the last 4 years. It seems like every four to six weeks my hormones go completely wacky and I have a few days of "I think I'm going to die" syndrome. Body is weak and shaky, heart beats faster, crashing fatigue, depression and anxiety, hot flashes, night sweats and insomnia. These times are when symptoms are at their worst.
I did have horrible bloating for a few years and then would see saw between constipation and diarreah. Some current symptoms (in addition to the quarterly hysteria of hormone "spikes" are... :eek:
-irregular heart beat
-itchy, crawly skin
-insomnia
-anxiety
-depression
-indegestion
-aches/pains in my hips and knees
-terrible time losing weight (although lately I have been able to shave off a few pounds)
-tingling in fingers and arms
I seem to have stomach problems under control. I now take a glass of water with a spoonful of Beneful every morning when I get up and that has really helped. I work out four days a week, eat healthy and try to keep my stress level down but seems like just about anything stresses me out these days.
I haven't had a period for 8 months, 'hope that means I am finally on the road to getting out of this hormonal hell!
I did have horrible bloating for a few years and then would see saw between constipation and diarreah. Some current symptoms (in addition to the quarterly hysteria of hormone "spikes" are... :eek:
-irregular heart beat
-itchy, crawly skin
-insomnia
-anxiety
-depression
-indegestion
-aches/pains in my hips and knees
-terrible time losing weight (although lately I have been able to shave off a few pounds)
-tingling in fingers and arms
I seem to have stomach problems under control. I now take a glass of water with a spoonful of Beneful every morning when I get up and that has really helped. I work out four days a week, eat healthy and try to keep my stress level down but seems like just about anything stresses me out these days.
I haven't had a period for 8 months, 'hope that means I am finally on the road to getting out of this hormonal hell!
ainfante
09-22-2004, 08:43 PM
You sound just as menopausal as the rest of here. Hang in there, although 8 years, lol doesn't give me much encouragement.
Andrea
Andrea
busymommy
09-23-2004, 02:13 PM
Along with pelvic pain and pressure as a symptom (in addition to many already listed here), does anyone have rectal/bowel pressure/achiness? When I thought I had it all, here is a new one!
perimommy
perimommy
vickinot
09-30-2004, 10:12 PM
I'm new here and all I can say is you guys so rock for sharing all your symptoms! I'm 49 and about 2 years ago I started having the more obvious symptoms-- like skipped periods and hair loss (and growth in weird places). But over this past year, I've now added these "highlights" (?)--tinnitus, slight chest discomfort (especially pre-period), "head flush" which is probably like the freaky electric shock to the head like one person described here (and ginkgo biloba has taken care of that one for me), crabbiness (I almost took someone out on the bus today, LOL!). With a big family history of heart disease I of course feared an impending heart attack so I have quit all of my remaining junk food ways (gave up high fat last year, with a couple of setbacks) and have turned semi-vegan. But something deep inside told me most of this just must have to do with perimenopause by the timing. You are all better than the doctors--thanks! :angel:
calgal
10-09-2004, 12:06 PM
My list is quite extensive! I won't even include all the many stange things that happened only briefly....really name it and I've had it!!
*Crashing fatigue
*muscle weakness
*cold flashes
*formications (prickly, itching, crawlie, twitching, etc...skin sensations)
*numbness and tingling
*restless leg sensation
*hot mouth/feet
*itchy scalp
*intolerance to heat
*metallic taste sensation
*throat tightening (feeling of there being a 'lump')
*gall bladder problems
*indigestion/acid reflux
*adominal spasms/ irritable bowel syndrome with bloating,gas,cramping,constipation/diarrhea
*blurry vision
*chest aches/pains (radianting down arms and back)
*stiff neck and shoulder
*pain in knees, ankles and heels
*'cotton brain/fog'
*eye twitching
*dry skin
*panic/anxiety attacks
*depression/fear/general 'doom and gloom'
*more body odor
*vaginal/rectal itching and burning
*greater hypoglycemic symthoms
*sore breasts
*Plantar Fasciitis (Sore, stiff heels, arches, ankles)
*gum/teeth issues
*losing hair where I don't want to/getting hair where I
*nausea/dizziness
*higher libido (sorry...i know this is contrary to the usual but I find it annoying!)
*sensitive to taste and smells
*irritable bladder/urgency/frequency/infections,etc....
*skin changes
*cramping with no periodmuch heavier flow at times)
*shooting pains in and tightness around heard
*Crashing fatigue
*muscle weakness
*cold flashes
*formications (prickly, itching, crawlie, twitching, etc...skin sensations)
*numbness and tingling
*restless leg sensation
*hot mouth/feet
*itchy scalp
*intolerance to heat
*metallic taste sensation
*throat tightening (feeling of there being a 'lump')
*gall bladder problems
*indigestion/acid reflux
*adominal spasms/ irritable bowel syndrome with bloating,gas,cramping,constipation/diarrhea
*blurry vision
*chest aches/pains (radianting down arms and back)
*stiff neck and shoulder
*pain in knees, ankles and heels
*'cotton brain/fog'
*eye twitching
*dry skin
*panic/anxiety attacks
*depression/fear/general 'doom and gloom'
*more body odor
*vaginal/rectal itching and burning
*greater hypoglycemic symthoms
*sore breasts
*Plantar Fasciitis (Sore, stiff heels, arches, ankles)
*gum/teeth issues
*losing hair where I don't want to/getting hair where I
*nausea/dizziness
*higher libido (sorry...i know this is contrary to the usual but I find it annoying!)
*sensitive to taste and smells
*irritable bladder/urgency/frequency/infections,etc....
*skin changes
*cramping with no periodmuch heavier flow at times)
*shooting pains in and tightness around heard
redherring
10-09-2004, 01:36 PM
I don't know if I posted my symptoms already. My apologies if I did. Here goes:
- panic attacks
- Hot flash with or without a racing heart
- acid stomach
- bloating
- gas
- hair loss
- dizzy
- irritable
- anxiety
- periods all over the map
- dry skin
- itching
- burning eyes
- gray hair down there :o
- loss of sex drive
- panic attacks
- Hot flash with or without a racing heart
- acid stomach
- bloating
- gas
- hair loss
- dizzy
- irritable
- anxiety
- periods all over the map
- dry skin
- itching
- burning eyes
- gray hair down there :o
- loss of sex drive
CynAnn
10-10-2004, 05:16 PM
Posted somewhere on the message board was a very nice list of 35 commmon symptoms. yes, I have ALL OF THOSE! :)
My cycle is much closer together (21-24 days) it use to be 31-33 days!
I have anxiety and sleep disturbances
I have noticed (the past year) a decreased sexual desire.
dry skin (crawly itchy skin)
major fatique and body aches
Mood swings/high and lows - ups and downs
incontinent! (I hate that, everytime I laugh, cough or sneeze!)
Some hot flashes and chills
head aches/heart burn
cry very easily/very emtional
forgetfullness/unable to focus at times
--Cindy :bouncing:
My cycle is much closer together (21-24 days) it use to be 31-33 days!
I have anxiety and sleep disturbances
I have noticed (the past year) a decreased sexual desire.
dry skin (crawly itchy skin)
major fatique and body aches
Mood swings/high and lows - ups and downs
incontinent! (I hate that, everytime I laugh, cough or sneeze!)
Some hot flashes and chills
head aches/heart burn
cry very easily/very emtional
forgetfullness/unable to focus at times
--Cindy :bouncing:
pat52
10-12-2004, 02:56 PM
Panic attacks (been home for 3 weeks from work-trying to deal with them
dr. prescribed xanax and lexapro-hope have job to go back to!
Very strange body sensations: woke up at midnight felt like took bath in ben
gay or ICY Hot. Chest, Abdomen, arms burning
Dizzy / Vertigo
Crying off and on
Vision problems
Headaches
Stomach problems
Light bleeding off and on
Cant talk on the phone at times feel all choked up /cry and tremble
And these are just the good symptoms! lol
dr. prescribed xanax and lexapro-hope have job to go back to!
Very strange body sensations: woke up at midnight felt like took bath in ben
gay or ICY Hot. Chest, Abdomen, arms burning
Dizzy / Vertigo
Crying off and on
Vision problems
Headaches
Stomach problems
Light bleeding off and on
Cant talk on the phone at times feel all choked up /cry and tremble
And these are just the good symptoms! lol
busymommy
10-12-2004, 06:31 PM
...and each day it seems to be something new! When will it end?
WallSal55
10-13-2004, 08:34 PM
:rolleyes: Well, mine started out with an empty nest syndrome -- 3 months
depressed about having an empty nest when my son started his Sr. yr. of
high school.
Then, I felt an increase in my desire!
I felt 19 in a 47-48 yr. old body! (another mid-life crisis, and I felt my mortality) I am questioning my marriage,
and the next 20-25 years. I am also wanting to get to know who I am
again after raising brood. I felt 19, but when I look in the mirror, I didn't
see a 19 yr. old!
Vaginal dryness than can pop up out of nowhere--fast!
Feel more independent.
Feel more free, especially when periods are space waaaayyy apart!
Haven't had night sweats, but will be warm, then cooler.
Will change my pj's 2 times, just to adjust.
My PMDD symptoms are subsiding at times. (severe form of PMS)
Have had many of the other symptoms mentioned in the other posts.
depressed about having an empty nest when my son started his Sr. yr. of
high school.
Then, I felt an increase in my desire!
I felt 19 in a 47-48 yr. old body! (another mid-life crisis, and I felt my mortality) I am questioning my marriage,
and the next 20-25 years. I am also wanting to get to know who I am
again after raising brood. I felt 19, but when I look in the mirror, I didn't
see a 19 yr. old!
Vaginal dryness than can pop up out of nowhere--fast!
Feel more independent.
Feel more free, especially when periods are space waaaayyy apart!
Haven't had night sweats, but will be warm, then cooler.
Will change my pj's 2 times, just to adjust.
My PMDD symptoms are subsiding at times. (severe form of PMS)
Have had many of the other symptoms mentioned in the other posts.
missy52
10-18-2004, 11:52 PM
anxiety
panic attacks
crying
tingling in arms, hands, and feet.
moodiness
sleep disturbances
depression
leg cramps
panic attacks
crying
tingling in arms, hands, and feet.
moodiness
sleep disturbances
depression
leg cramps
undercoat
10-20-2004, 09:10 AM
Do some of you lose your hair? I feel that mine is falling out all over the place. Will it grow again or am I going to be bald and need a wig? I can see some very short hairs on the top of my head so I hope it will grow back. This happened after my 2 babies too.
I haven't had a period for 6 months now and am only 43 - is this too young? I don't want to take HRT so I haven't been to a doctor.
I have hot flushes, but not too badly
I have got fat too - well - a bit fatter, not quite to blob proportions yet
I sleep badly and keep waking up at 5 am (think of me tossing and turning)
I am hot at night
Any feedback appreciated!!
I haven't had a period for 6 months now and am only 43 - is this too young? I don't want to take HRT so I haven't been to a doctor.
I have hot flushes, but not too badly
I have got fat too - well - a bit fatter, not quite to blob proportions yet
I sleep badly and keep waking up at 5 am (think of me tossing and turning)
I am hot at night
Any feedback appreciated!!
not40
10-20-2004, 11:59 AM
yes, my hair was coming out and i didn't even have a clue this was a menopausal symptom. i wasn't really aware of symptoms but hot flashes. since all has begun on me and started checking into things i have found out hair loss is symptom. all the other things you mentioned are symptoms. again, as i have posted on others threads, since i got on natural hormones everything is much better for me.
jane777
11-15-2004, 03:17 PM
39 in a couple of weeks for the last 4 years been under doc,
weight gain ( 3 stone)
bloating tum ( look nine months preg all the time)
light periods ( on ly last for 2 days)
night sweats
headaches
dizzy/ lightheadedness
dry mouth
mood swings
irritability
memory lapses
feeling emotionally
tingling
flushes ( all day one min cold next hot)
bladder control
skin changes ( spots below the waist)
fatigue
anxiety
back pain
brain fog
had all loads of test done all come back clear :confused: also i have had 5 colds in 8 months not like me at all has anybody else had this. :wave:
weight gain ( 3 stone)
bloating tum ( look nine months preg all the time)
light periods ( on ly last for 2 days)
night sweats
headaches
dizzy/ lightheadedness
dry mouth
mood swings
irritability
memory lapses
feeling emotionally
tingling
flushes ( all day one min cold next hot)
bladder control
skin changes ( spots below the waist)
fatigue
anxiety
back pain
brain fog
had all loads of test done all come back clear :confused: also i have had 5 colds in 8 months not like me at all has anybody else had this. :wave:
Moonrize
11-15-2004, 03:32 PM
Age 46,started a few months ago:
occasional night sweats
hot flashes
cramps
periods come close together
(sometimes heavy)
back pain
sour taste in mouth
ibs symptoms
inner inflammation feeling
malaise
fatigue
anxiety
sleep disturbance
bladder infections
I've been to so many docs,too,and all tests NEGATIVE!
occasional night sweats
hot flashes
cramps
periods come close together
(sometimes heavy)
back pain
sour taste in mouth
ibs symptoms
inner inflammation feeling
malaise
fatigue
anxiety
sleep disturbance
bladder infections
I've been to so many docs,too,and all tests NEGATIVE!
Hopefully
11-15-2004, 07:59 PM
I'm 44 years young, and my symptoms are:
Lightheaded spacey feeling, labor pain cramps without a period, sleep disturbance, lower back pain, ibs/reflux, malaise, chills, hot flashes, excess weight/slow weight loss, itching...
This list was wayyyyyyyyyyyyy longer 8 months ago so I know that the end is near. Thank God!
Lightheaded spacey feeling, labor pain cramps without a period, sleep disturbance, lower back pain, ibs/reflux, malaise, chills, hot flashes, excess weight/slow weight loss, itching...
This list was wayyyyyyyyyyyyy longer 8 months ago so I know that the end is near. Thank God!
Moonrize
11-15-2004, 11:10 PM
You are the first one,"Hopefully" to write malaise as a symptom,as this has been probably my WORST symptom,just feeling all-over ill.Very sick inside.
I have those nasty cramps too,esp.after sex,ibs,reflux,hopefully my list will get smaller too!
I have those nasty cramps too,esp.after sex,ibs,reflux,hopefully my list will get smaller too!
Hopefully
11-15-2004, 11:46 PM
Moonrize when I saw the word "malaise" written under your list of symptoms I thought that word well expressed the "yuck" feeling that I've had the last two years of perimenopause. It's not a flu like feeling its....its so difficult to describe, but I know that many of you ladies know exactly what I'm having trouble placing into words. Yes, malaise best describes how I feel.
Moonrize
11-19-2004, 04:36 PM
Malaise is EXACTLY how it feels,you don't feel real bad but you sure don't feel good.Sick inside,but able to function.People have asked me how I feel,and aside from the usual symptoms(I can deal with hot flashes and night sweats,they suck but I could handle it)..it's the icky feeling that really keeps me from really enjoying my life.It's not really flu-like,its worse,I think.
I keep feeling like my insides are inflammed,does anyone else feel that?
I keep feeling like my insides are inflammed,does anyone else feel that?
jane777
11-19-2004, 10:00 PM
i feel very much like that moonrize, i feel inside that something just is not right, now my left hand keeps going numb like i can not hold things properly, im 39, had most of my symptoms for 4 years, but the numbness i have had for about a week, it started as pins and needles first been getting that for about 8 months, i to can put up with hot and cold feeling, but the icky feeling day in day out is the worst, i feel a lot older then what i am,and i feel quite scared of whats to come ( vaginal dryness ) no sex drive, had bloodtests done this week, go back next week sometime to get results, doc talking about putting me on HRT, see what the test show.
Moonrize
11-19-2004, 11:12 PM
I've had that happen,tingly feeling in my right hand,and also soreness sometimes in my neck and back.always on my right side.Could be a pinched nerve,tho.Right now I'm dealing with BAD low back pain that spreads upwards,and a killer headache.I think I may be ovulating,and its so much worse than it used to be.I have to start an ortho patch next period,man I hope it helps.I don't think there are any other tests they can even do to me at this point...just this week I got tested to see if I have a stinkin' parasite in me!Its that awful sick feeling that keeps me from really enjoying my life,it overshadows everything,tho I try not to let it,but how can you relax and have fun when you feel like hell.Gees!!!
psalms91:2
11-21-2004, 08:18 PM
bad headaches
Hopefully
11-21-2004, 11:03 PM
heart flutters/palpitations
itchy
dizziness/lightheaded/spacey
IBS
Spotting/breakthrough bleeding
Extremely irregular periods
Lower back pain
Cramps without period
Tired
itchy
dizziness/lightheaded/spacey
IBS
Spotting/breakthrough bleeding
Extremely irregular periods
Lower back pain
Cramps without period
Tired
Moonrize
11-22-2004, 02:56 PM
My back pain gets really bad at times,and sometimes I still feel really ill.Some women on another board told me that peri shouldn't cause me to feel "sick"...but it seems otherwise for so many of us.Now theyv'e got me worried I've got something else going on...but after a pelvic/abdominal CT scan came back clear,and all blood work,nothing else can be found~
pammar
12-01-2004, 05:00 PM
Hi. I know this thread isn't supposed to be funny, but I was cracking up reading this. Ok, I'm 51 and guess so far I've had it easy. BUT...I've always had depressin problems so I'm already on Paxil, and have been for ten years, so I assume that is helping. Also, I take all sorts of vitamins, including E and Black Cohosh, and exercise five days a week, which is my torture time every day...lol.
List:
Temp dysregulation: I'm either too hot or too cold and change clothes 100 times a day, open and close windows too, etc. (drives hub nuts)
Feel like I'm going to have my period when it's not time (I still get it..yup...and just this year started having some closer together. Am I going to get pregnant and be on the cover of the Enquirer???? I'm too old to keep getting it)
Back pain in lower back (lots of Ibprofen)
Lately been worrying more about my health and that of my kids, but meds have panic under control (I take Klonopin on top of Paxil)
Sometimes racing heart, although my heart scan was normal
That's it for now.
List:
Temp dysregulation: I'm either too hot or too cold and change clothes 100 times a day, open and close windows too, etc. (drives hub nuts)
Feel like I'm going to have my period when it's not time (I still get it..yup...and just this year started having some closer together. Am I going to get pregnant and be on the cover of the Enquirer???? I'm too old to keep getting it)
Back pain in lower back (lots of Ibprofen)
Lately been worrying more about my health and that of my kids, but meds have panic under control (I take Klonopin on top of Paxil)
Sometimes racing heart, although my heart scan was normal
That's it for now.
vonee
12-02-2004, 07:22 AM
:eek: Hate this! :p BEEN GOING ON FOR 5 YEARS!!! :rolleyes:
Here are mine...
fatigue
gray hair
tingling in hands and feet
very speratic periods, sometimes don't have one for months, sometimes last for months
lethargic
spacey
chin hairs, alot of facial hair
trouble with keeping weight off
migraines
crying, laughin my butt off and then go straight into cryin
anger
sever deppression, now taking 10 mg. of lexapro going into 3rd week
and the list goes on...........but that's all I can think of right now
Oh yeah, I'm 40 :p
Here are mine...
fatigue
gray hair
tingling in hands and feet
very speratic periods, sometimes don't have one for months, sometimes last for months
lethargic
spacey
chin hairs, alot of facial hair
trouble with keeping weight off
migraines
crying, laughin my butt off and then go straight into cryin
anger
sever deppression, now taking 10 mg. of lexapro going into 3rd week
and the list goes on...........but that's all I can think of right now
Oh yeah, I'm 40 :p
sillysundy43
12-03-2004, 11:18 AM
37 y/o, never been pregnant, tubal ligation 1999