Can anyone tell me how quickly symptoms go after menopause is reached. Lots of my symptoms have eased, but the night sweats are still fierce. I know everyone is different but just trying to reason in my head how much longer I might have to put up with the poop that is meno. Thanks
Hi Kya, my symptoms to has ease well some,but I heard after 12 months it then hits you no idea how I will feel then.
This is hard to tell. Some women have sweats into their 70s, my aunt sure did. What you might notice is how other things change. Skin, hair, nails, sleep, anxiety, medical labs...........it seems to go on and on once we lose our sex steriod base.
Sorry, but that's the way it is.
Because I had to have a hysterectomy when I was 29 I am kinda guessing what stage I am. Last year symptoms went through the roof hoping that was my m day LOL. Hope you continue getting better and better.
Thankyou for you reply. I have noticed skin changes in my hands. Sleep and anxiety issues are almost gone. I will keep everything crossed that sweats go sooner rather than later!! Knowing my luck I will have them forever.
Hi Kya I am post meno 9 years and still get some symptoms flare up but the intensity and duration of them is minimal now so there definately is light at the end of the tunnel so just hang in there 😊
Thanks paisley girl, Somedays it does get to you a bit! Just want to be normal again. When I think back even just 6 weeks ago my symptoms are getting less and less it just seems to go on forever though. Mind you I think my symptoms were made worse as I was suffering PTSD and didn't know due to sudden loss of my dearest husband. The infernal heat is a completly new thing to me as I am used to being freezing all the time due to hypo-T. Oh to be cold again Ha Ha x
Dear kya
Im almost two years post meno, I dont get night sweats now but on the odd occasion will feel hot this comes and goes, so does the watery eyes, some weeks OK, others terrible. Only recently I notice that apples seem to play me up when I eat them! My anxiety is better and the sleep (waking up through the night) comes and goes too! So for me there are little traces of it still xx
Yes I too have noticed most symptoms gone, at least I'm lucky now its only night sweats and headaches. I certainly woudn't want to go back a year I don't think I could cope with the mountain of symptoms again especially the hideous anxiety and panic. Its certainly good to have it confirmed that it gets better but slowly, lets hope our symtpms stay away, thankyou for your reply x
Yes lets hope they finally disappear for good, the anxiety and panic were definitely the worse symptom plus the digestive problems I had too, quite a miserable time, hopefully onward and upward now xx
Hi kya
How long have you been post menopause.?
Did you suffer during the perimenopausal phase? Are you taking any treatment?
I am perimenopausal (periods have not stopped yet) but been symptomatic for about 1year and anxiety started about 3months ago.
HI,
I had a hysterectomy when 29 (now51) so can't be 100% sure. But I think I have been postmeno for around a year. Yes certainly did suffer with lots of symptoms my flushes lasted for around 10 minutes then seem to have 10 minute respite then another. Anxiety was through the roof along with panic along with constant internal/external shaking, I ust could't rest or stay still for a minute. I didn't have any triggers just extreemloy sensitive to room temperatures. I tried lavender oil capsules for the anxiety, but as it was so severe I couldn't really say whether it took edge off or not, but it gave me hope at the time. I now only take a few vitamins and mineral supplements. Probably forgotten a few due to dopey brain fog but symptoms were as follows.
Flushes, sweats heat intolerance 24/7
Headaches
Nausea
IBS type symptoms
Internal shaking &bouncing
External shaking
Restless & agitated
Anxiety
Panic Attacks
Tachycardia & palpitations
Total loss of appetite difficulty swallowing
Tiredness and fatigue
Weight loss
Pounding heart
Chest tightness
Muscle & joint aches and pains
Dizziness and confusion
Brain fog
Forgetfulness and depression
Insomnia
I have been postmeno for 4 years. I still have every symptom you listed. I could have written this list and then some. You don't see much about the external shaking, but I have it also. GOD Bless
Hi cass. I too have a lot of anxiety and fatigue too,do you have burning mouth at all?
Yes I do. When this crazy stuff started it was everyday for months. Now it will ease up some days,but I still get the burning mouth. I honestly think I have had every symptom known and some unknown! Definitely been a crazy journey. I am praying for the day I will be symptom free. Prayers for you. 🙏🏻 GOD Bless
Besides the fatigue, foggy had, dizzy once in awhile, anxiety, hot flashes, BMS a new one, my left breast is tender to the left above the nippe, goodness what next???
Isn't it just a blast! WHOOOOAA! And then after a while, other things come into play. Hangy skin, muscle joint pain, no sleep. Wish I could go back to being 40s.
Those too, I just forgot those, of yeah forgetfulness too, lol.today isn't good, fatigued and head is foggy, so fun NOT!
Hi paisleygirl. I had a partial hysterectomy a few years ago, I'm 60 now and I too believe I've been in menopause for going to be 9 years in April but oh my, right now my fatigue had kicked in for the past 2 weeks big time, anxiety too,just wondering if you know how much longer we'll be in menopause, hot flashes too but I can handle those by this fatigue and anxiety isn't fun.
Hi Cindy you're not alone sadly..😞 its anyone's guess how long this goes on I still have anxiety on and off and joint and muscle pain as well I don't have the fatigue thankfully ...my palpitations are almost non existent now but I think going on the treadmill everyday helps me tons..its been a bumpy ride for sure and things still pop up from time to time but it does seem to be getting better ...what a journey its definitely not for the faint hearted ...I've been told by around 65 the worst of it is over here's keeping our fingers crossed ☺