Menopause and other illnesses - Menopause Message Board

norfolkgal · 01-22-2007, 02:57 AM

I started the menopause about 8 years ago, within a couple of years I had developed high blood pressure, thyroid problems, hiatis hernia and depression, do you think these are linked to the menopause or is it just coincidental
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marian100 · 01-22-2007, 11:37 AM

hi,

if you read through other threads here you will find that thyroid problems seem to come on about this time in life. also some women get depressed or anxious at this time. it is all individual. hope you feel better.

MAD MAZ · 02-03-2007, 06:39 AM

Ha marian I am 42 years old and have been told that I am in the menopause, I also have a under-active thyroid.

Do you take any tabs...Mandy

marian100 · 02-03-2007, 10:31 AM

i take 150mcg of levoxyl and have for years. i am still overweight, have dry shin, feel fatigued, etc. all the symptoms of low thyroid. but also symptoms of peri. so what's a girl to do? lol

mgobluefan · 02-04-2007, 05:23 AM

ditto - I am 47 and have experienced depression, anxiety, blood pressure spikes, night sweats, headaches, etc. - only in the last 2 years. doctor has tested for many, many others things and found no roblems. No thyroid issues yet, but we do keep an eye on it since hyper- and hypo-thyroid are both in my family (sisters)

Keep the faith.