Hi all! I've been reading through these posts for a few weeks now, but haven't posted. They have been a mental LIFESAVER for me to say the least, can't believe how many people have all these crazy symptoms. I never knew what hormones could do to you until now!
My "gripe for tonight" (lol) is the HEADACHES. Ugh!
Just wondering if anyone else experiences pretty rough headaches a day or two AFTER your period? I've read a few things in passing it seems, about others who have some pretty icky symptoms after rather than before (or both) so I'm curious how common it is.
Since I've seen so many others do it..I'll list my lovely symptoms so far...
Overall feeling of just YUCK...
Super anxiety, (never really had anxiety before)....which I'm pretty sure brings on the symptoms listed below....
Heart palp
Headaches
Dizzyness
Fullness in ears (this one is often, drives me nuts)
Feeling like I can't get enough air in (which causes, and comes with, anxiety)
Feeling like there's something in my throat....subtle, but there
Those lovely feelings of "tingling" on my head
"almost dizziness" (anyone every get this?....like a feeling that you're ABOUT to lose balance, or like you're eyes are ABOUT to go unfocused but don't actually?)
Random ovulation pains on either side throughout the month.
Weird back aches, almost like a kidney issue, but no other
"kidney symptoms"
I'm still pretty regular every month, but did notice that after these symptoms started (about 4 months ago) I was either starting a little bit late or a little bit early.
I'll be 47 this year.
I've felt better mentally since noticing that SO many other women have these symptoms, but that doesn't change the fact that they're still here and it's still a struggle.
I also dont' have medical insurance so I can't run to the doctor for every little thing, so this board has helped incredibly.
Thank you ALL who post on here, it's really a blessing to have these to read!