For you ladies who might be reading this now, perhaps not even wanting to get out of bed, dreading the day, perhaps feeling like you have a terrible illness, the bad stomach, the nausea , aches and pains, headaches, sinus pressure etc, migraine auras, spotting and or heavy bleeding, even weight loss (which I had in peri with gastitis) the panic and anxiety, it does get better becauae I have felt like this under the menopause cloud. Yes for peace of mind I had things checked and you should too for your peace of mind but I would hate to think that someone is lying there now feeling like I did, there is light at the end of the tunnel. Xx
5 years, 10 years, 100 years? When is the light?
Happy for you
Thank you so much.......really needed to read this today xxx
Thank you for the encouragement. I have felt bad for 2 weeks now. The most scary part is when I get heart palpitations. Also I've put on a lot of weight. I just want to feel better. Feel like crying roght now as I'm typing this.
I'm pretty close to where you are. Most of my worst symptoms are behind me or more tolerable now. I only still get hot flashes, have over weight issues still, and once in a while get tired during the day. I still take my B & D vitamins so think they continue to help me too.
It does get better.
Thats OK I just wanted to say I have been there and at the time you feel like it will never end. Xx
Dear Carmen
Yes the palpitations can be scary, I had them more running up to peri around my periods xx
Dear didio
Yes , I might get abit anxious still but that is prob caffeine etc which I juat love and the odd tipple, i'm sure if I stopped that I wouldn't get that. I just wanted to give encouragement to those who are just probably starting on this journey, which can be a lonely place at times. I have a lovely family but through peri felt so alone if it was not for this site. My friends didn't seem to be at the stage I was and I couldn't really relate to them x
It was confirmed i was peri, but these mental symtoms are worsening!! I'm going for all NATURAL pellet injections next week. I was prescribed Prometrium but this special doc told me to toss them. This doc I'm seeing is a MD, not my Gyn. The reviews are incredible and a high school friend had this procedure because she was suffering after a hysterectomy. The consult was almost an hour as he explained the hormones in detail. I had no idea there were 3 types of estrogen produced in the body. Will keep this site posted. I want my life back!!
It was confirmed i was peri, but these mental symtoms are worsening!! I'm going for all NATURAL pellet injections next week. I was prescribed Prometrium but this special doc told me to toss them. This doc I'm seeing is a MD, not my Gyn. The reviews are incredible and a high school friend had this procedure because she was suffering after a hysterectomy. The consult was almost an hour as he explained the hormones in detail. I had no idea there were 3 types of estrogen produced in the body. Will keep this site posted. I want my life back!!
I'm with you Carmen. Extreme Apathy too
I was the same way last year. I was like another person. One I didn't like very much. I'm in meno. now, so I like you survived it, or the horrible parts that these ladies are dealing with now. Definitely, not a fun time, but made it through. Hopefully, the worst is over..
Dear Colleen
Yes I didn't realise how much hormones affect the body, digestion, nervous system, eyesight all affected and I had it all x
Glad you made it through! Xx
has it all improved including the eye issues? I am better than I was last year but not quite there yet, still get symptoms and lately eye blurriness that comes and goes. has it all gone for you?
Hi Pinkcatfairy...I'm experiencing weight loss also..I hear most women are gaining however..I'm loosing...appetite not good...energy plummetts up and down...I used to get all kind of complements on how attractive I was...now I don't even like looking at myself....just have no interest in myself...just want to feel like a person again and have some joy...much blessings to you
Cathy, I've lost weight too and not much interest in food. I lost my self confidence as well
Nice to hear.. : ) Sometimes I wonder if it's just me because I see many middle aged women out and about having a good time. Also if I could lose some weight that might make it better!! Did you ever find what helped the migraines?
Hi Pinkcatfairy, yes I also was victim to this meno monster too, and although I'm still not gone the 12 yet I am feeling better to certain extend...don't feel so detach and unnervy like you can't sit still feeling it has now subsided thank good, but I feel with time we will be back to who we were once again,Ty for your extra support (((((hugs)))))
We will get there sooner than later i pray.