I've finally decided to join some type of group in order to get some support! I've been in peri-menopause for about a year now and I can honestly say that this is the worst things I've ever had to deal with in my life! I'm pretty certain that I have every symptom of peri there is, and probably a few more. I've had several test run that all come back negative. I've had scans and xrays and sonograms, etc. and I'm still not satisfied that something other than peri is at play here. Such a horrible feeling to always be concerned about your health! Of course some days are more "tolerable" than others, but lately I've been having those days where I think I would be just fine to just lie on my living room, doing nothing, until this is all over!!!
I've had a chance to read some of your posts and they have been really helpful! I'm really hoping that this group can help me through some of my diffcult days.
Welcome Vee. You will get a lot of support from the lovely ladies on here. It has helped me more than anything. When you are going through it you really do have so many horrible frightening symptoms and feelings xx
Yeah it's the pitts Vee for sure. We are all feeling your pain. Symptoms do ease up over time, and think taking vitamins and herbal supplements help some of the symptoms. At least they have eased some for me. Im almost nearing menopause. 2 more mos. to go so hoping no more periods or spotting occur.
Wishing you good luck!! But don't give up the idea of hormone replacement, as these days, there is no reason to suffer through meno anymore!! The new studies have found the frightening information that came out some years back was flawed, and there are more pro's than cons for us. Unless you truely have a medical condition that would prevent you from taking it of course. There are new ones now, that are called biodenticle hormones that can be taken, and are supposed to be even better! Plus, you have the added benifits of feeling younger, and looking younger for many, many more years!!! There are women in their 80's still taking their hormone pills, and feeling great!! Good for your bones too!! I suffered too much when I was younger, I will gladly take a pill, and feel wonderful, and forget that business of suffering through it all!! You have a while, but something for you to think about now. Best of luck to you!!
Welcome from me too Vee! Everyone is so supportive - I love this site. I have almost all the symptoms as well, but the phantom pains are the worst. Keep logging on and letting everyone know what's going on. The more we share with each other the better we all feel. Once we know we all are having the same issues, we know we're feeling "normal" things and we're not dying. And I agree, the vitamins have been helping!
Thank you for the encouraging words! If you don't mind sharing, I'd love to know what vits and supps you're taking. I'm only taking vitamin D right now, due to a deficiency.
I'm only a little over a year into peri and it has been quite difficult. I really hope that with time it eases
You are for certain in the right place. I would have been admitted in the hospital on the psych ward if it wasn't for this wonderful bunch of women. You can come vent, read, and ask any questions you need. This Peri/Meno is a hard ride for us ladies and the support here is the best. I'm looking forward to sharing more with you and you are in my prayers. ((Hugs))
You are such a sweetheart! Thank you so much! Yes, I often feel like I'm totally losing it! That's when I started Googling to see if there was anyone else in the same boat. That's when I came across you ladies! You all are awesome!