Hey Lovely Ladies
I do hope you are all successfully dealing with another day on this rollercoaster ride!
I haven't been on here for a while, although I do read every post!
I have started another weird journey that started with a year of shoulder pain and it seems to have transferred to a spasm in my jaw...it goes off on its own occasionally and I feel like a freak!!
Does anyone else have this? It makes e very self conscious, although I've been told you can't notice it!!
No one tells you if all these issues you face (it's like it's swept under the carpet) Where as I've been very vocal to my team of 20 to 30 year old women as I think it should be talked about, unashamedly!!
Love you all on this journey ❤️
Oh, Dios mío, sí, eso también me pasa a mí. Es raro que lo menciones porque ayer estaba conduciendo y mi cara se sentía rara, como si al sonreír no pudiera sonreír recto, ya sabes a lo que me refiero, como un bicho raro, me miré en el espejo y sonreí pero mi cara se veía igual, pero no lo sentía, además, me duele la mandíbula en la articulación, no paro de mirarme en el espejo abriendo y cerrando la boca. ¡Se ve igual pero se siente horrible y un poco duro y crujiente si es que me entiendes! Los hombros duelen, las muñecas y los pulgares también, además, mis rodillas están doloridas y con nudos. Hay tantos síntomas horribles y desagradables que acompañan a esta maldición que no puedo contar, también mis oídos me juegan mal. La ansiedad está por las nubes también. Uugghh, estoy tan harta de todo esto xx
Hey Lou86
Bless you...it is horrible isn't it! Mine did start with the creaky jaw everytime I ate, so much so I tried to have loud music or the TV on full blast (the things we do!!)
But just recently the noise has gone and been replaced with an almost jerk response (when I'm cold it's worse)
It is utter madness what hormones can do but I guess it's our body getting used to the decline....I'm waiting for the next chapter, the one where we manage to relive our youth and I for one cannot wait!! 🙏🏼
¡Ja, ja! Me encanta tu optimismo! .......Creo que puedo reescribir los 66 síntomas de la menopausia y reemplazarlos con 666 síntomas porque siento que siempre hay algo malo conmigo todos los días, y de noche también, ya que no duermo, tengo suerte si logro tres horas y estoy despierta paseando como una loca a las 2 a.m., preparando tazas de té y viendo series como Dallas y películas tristes, ¡qué mal es eso! No hay NADA gracioso en esta pesadilla, estoy en el tercer año de menopausia quirúrgica y no se está haciendo más fácil. ¡Este club parece estar adquiriendo más miembros cada día! Pobre de nosotras xx
666 👹......Perfect number to describe this never ending nightmare of symptoms!!
I'm the same at night and unfortunately my wardrobe is growing and my bank account diminishing!!
The sad film thing I can relate to and I end up looking like an Alice Cooper tribute band.....not the greatest look when you feel crap already!!
Sending you love and good vibes to get through the day/night ❤️
Ja ja ja me encanta el comentario de Alice Cooper, yo también veo cosas realmente aterradoras y me asusto hasta la muerte, ojalá supiera por qué lo hago...... mi esposo se levanta y dice '¿qué pasa contigo? No eres normal' ...... bueno, él allí durmiendo tranquilamente roncando mientras yo sufro, no tienen idea. Me meto en la cama y me duermo por lo que creo que son horas y horas y luego despierto, miro el reloj y ¡hey son las 2 am! Despierta, así que tengo que levantarme......... gracias a Dios que todos nos tenemos aquí, no sé qué haría sin todos mis queridos amigos aquí, gracias por estar ahí y cuídate mucho xx
You too lovely!
And I'll probably be here at 2am if you need to chat.
We all have each other to support us, Men just see in black and white and want to fix things and they cannot fix this, so get angry, not at you but at themselves.
Stay strong 💪🏻
Gracias, puede que lo haga. Mi marido siempre dice que no estoy bien de la cabeza. ¡Si supieran! Tienes razón, solo ven en blanco y negro... Hablaré pronto, probablemente en las primeras horas. Cuídate xx 💜
Hola Marley,
Yo también duermo solo unas pocas horas por la noche. Me sale un nuevo síntoma loco todos los días. Ahora estoy en el consultorio del médico con la peor ansiedad de todas. Le toma tanto tiempo a mi cuerpo bajar de eso. Estoy temblando, nerviosa, y luego cuando siento incomodidad, entro en pánico lo que lleva a las palpitaciones del corazón. Me hace querer quedarme en mi cama todo el día todos los días. La parte temida es que, apenas estoy comenzando con esto y no puedo imaginar tener que pasar por esto durante más años. Estoy agradecida por este foro y por ustedes, porque habría perdido la cabeza si no los tuviera a todos para desahogarme, compartir mis experiencias y pedir retroalimentación si alguien se ha sentido como yo. Debería cambiar mi nombre a reina del ER por lo mucho que voy cuando me pongo nerviosa.
Hey Jamie
I tried to suggest a book for you to read but it got moderated!
It is an amazing book that will really help you with all the feelings of anxiety.
Sorry it got moderated.
😩
HI Marley, I developed shoulder pain about a year and a half ago, later I noticed I had a bump (knot) on the shoulder area that HURT really badly, as you can imagine I showed it to the dr. He felt it was a result of my overdoing it at the gym, I dont think so anymore because its been there for a long time, a similar pain appeared in the back of my neck/shoulder area they biopsed it, it came back ok, but the pain is still there, now the pain has raidated down my arm, my chest area and all of this is in conjunction with perimenopause and guess what thats when it all appeared, currently, I wake up everyday with something, either tight swollen chest, either breast pain and itching or the shoulder issue, or the nausea, this has been the absolute worse period of my life with daily symptoms and even the supplements while somewhat helpful have not completely resolved the problem so yes, I totally understand what you are dealing with.,
No real significant shoulder pain. However, I feel my shoulders have shrunk or arms got smaller.
Hi Ladies, even though I haven't posted anything for some time I frequently read your posts as it helps me not feel so alone with this. My symptoms come and go generally but for the past three weeks they seem to be consistently bad. I finally decided to make a GP appointment although I dont hold much faith but when I got to the surgery my appointment had not been scheduled. I constantly worry that my symptoms are not due to hormones and that I am doomed and will die soon.I know this sounds very dramatic but wondering if others have this fear. For the past three weeks I have had severe pain in my knees and shoulder. Recently also having lower back pain. I feel constantly tired and sleep for hours on end,when generally I am pretty active and motivated. Its so frustrating. Unfortunately I am diabetic, had a heart attack when I was 38 ( am 49 now ) and have sufferred with depression periodically since the birth of my first son 20 years ago. I do not feel depressed at the moment but am worried that I may if I dont get a break from these symptoms. It really is so frustating as I dont want to spend my days sleeping as life is for living. Thank you for reading.
Está bien. Ellos moderan enlaces y cosas de esa naturaleza. Gracias de todos modos. Tengo algunas sugerencias de buenos libros para leer. Los revisaré y te haré saber qué encuentro.
Liz. I am diabetic too and I have the same fears, here is what I would suggest, keep good track of your diabetes because while the peri stuff is highly annoying and horrible, its all due to hormonal shifts, but the diabetes as you already know is much more serious because of the numerous issues it can lead to, as far as your cardiac stuff, are you on aspirin and a statin, and do you do any cardio. I would stay very close to your cardiogist. But, since you are now 49 you are probably doint really good. As far as the feeling of death and dread, I have that pretty bad too. I am thining thats all apart of the perimenopause because anxiety and panic attacks are a big part of menopause. I wish I could sleep more. I agree with you that the symptoms EVERY day are so frustrating.
I meant to say you are doing REALLY good with your cardio issues.
Thanks lennie for your words of support. I do try to keep my diabetes in control not always easy. I now have a insulin pump which makes it better. I take all the profelactic treatment for my cardio issues and as far as I am aware its all ok at present. I dont know about you but I think having diabetes does at times feel like a downward demise but compared to 38 years ago when I was first diagnosed there is progress and amazing developments. I admit I should exercise more but apart from a structured programme I am very active, I walk everywhere and when I feel ok I always seem to be doing something or other. I think that is why when the symptoms are so debilitating it is so frustrating its like life is going on around you but you are in an invisible straight jacket. Once again thank you for your support its much appreciated. With lots of love to you.x
Hi Liz, as far as diabetes being a downward spiral, that is the case if its not controlled/ However. here is the good news, many, many people live with diabetes for 50 years. my aunt was diagnosed in the 70s she had it for over 40 years with virually no complications, now in her late 70s she did have bypass surgery, but it may not have been due to her diabetes, she ate a lot of bacon! But anyway, I worked as a CNA in a nursing home and many of my patients had it and were in their 80s and 90s. So, its about controlling it, so cheer up. In this case, really just follow all the dr. orders and your diabetic team and you will be OK. Honestly to me perimenopause is worse in terms of the 66 symptoms and more that we have to deal with. literally every day there is a new issue, and I did not realize that things that were pesky are aggravated by menopause. You will be fine!
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Regards,
Alan