Thank you Acejohnston, I may give it a go again. I was horribly sick the last time I tried but that is everyday now anyway. My b12 levels are ridiculously high which I find a bit concerning and may have a bearing on my reaction. Thank you for your input, it is much appreciated. I don't have anyone to speak to who gets it. X
Hi! I'm relieved to find this post and thread! I had two severe cases of HG with my daughters (11 and 14) and over the past year I've felt an increasing tide of nausea take hold in my day to day life. Otherwise I'm healthy- not on any medications, exercise regularly, not overweight... this taste in my mouth reminds me of being pregnant. Sigh.
Oh! Forgot to mention I'm 46! Definitely feeling like I'm in peri menopause stage..
Yes, so much for that theory! Lol! I was sure there had to be a connection!
Good to know! Thank you! I'm going to try anatacids as I really relate to what you described!
I have had the nausea, and am sitting on the cusp of anxiety. It feels like I am at the top of a rollercoaster ready to dive off into full fledged anxiety attack. It has rendered me incapacitated for a week. I suffer from very slow gallbladder and LPR so I have had those symptoms on top of it. I just break down sobbing from it. I feel like a nut job. I have never had children, so I cannot attest to the nausea theory. To add to my sad sack existence I don't know a sole where I moved to besides my husband, who is really no help. He just asks if I want to go the E.R. Ugh!
I am making an appointment with my D.O. and though I don't feel it will productive, and will probably make me feel worse about myself (hypochodria) I still will make the appt. They are so chipper at the Dr. and I feel like a depressing middle age slug that can't remember what my old self feels like. I have a period about every three or four months. I understand that woman on the "other side" of this says it will get better, but it sure doesn't feel like it going through it. Especially when you have doubts thinking "Maybe there is something seriously wrong with me, maybe it isn't perimenopause" I have had all kinds of bloodwork done on me, almost every kind of test you can imagine. I have even had three MRI's in the last 4 years. But there is still that doubt that they may have missed something. I am 48 (will be 49 next month) and when I turned 45 it was like my warranty expired. lol. Everything started falling apart. I don't drink , I don't smoke, and I am sedendary because I just don't feel well enough and lack the energy to move. This nausea/anxious feeling is kicking my butt. I sip on chamomile tea. I drink rooibos tea for stress and headache relief. I cannot eat bananas cause it triggers my LPR for some reason. I have to watch what I take because of my bp meds and cholesterol meds. I am a mess. My hair is blah, my skin is blah and I feel hideous. Which is making me b*tchy. 
hi shelley, I have started this awful nausea stage myself this past week and saw your post. you say your friends have either finished or missing periods, do they say if the nausea is gone now and how are they feeling. I thought all my other symptoms were bad, but this one is really getting me down now. thnks
Hi, I have posted many times before as NAUSEA was a dominant symptom of peri for me. I too am sensitiv to meds and found Dr's dont readily offer help w/nausea- Yes, I do the ginger and chamomile tea to help ease the nausea- One thing I have found tht works & AWESOME to relieve anxiety, mood, and giv you calmness, and ease sore joints is FISH OIL, & Vit D3 may help extremely to lower your bp (consult you Dr) I have found that most of us at this time are suffering frm low Vit D & our Ferritin is low which is the major cause of thinning brittle and loss of hair and tht low mood that we have- Be persistent and have the Dr. check your levels- Vit D also assist in hormonal balance.. I hope it will make a major difference! ; -)
Thank you. Also Magnesium helps with sore joints, complexion and sleep. I have the spray that I put on my thighs (can't stand the feeling on my shins). It does help. I had my Vit D checked last year, but it was in the summer time, while I try to spend as much time outdoors as possible. My vit D wasn't low but it makes sense about the Fish oil, (omega 3 fatty acids). I do need to have my vit d checked again. Also my potassium. Nice thing about Magnesium your body gets rid of any excess you don't need.
I had my hormones checked last year also and she said they were normal, but admitted that they can fluctuate. I didn't make the appointment yet, I have a standing appt next month. I will get some fish oil and I have vit D. I will have Dr. check it again. Insurance is a funny thing about having those things checked.
My bp is really a fickle thing. I was hospitalized for extended stay for it twice. I had an acute attack of CHF. Cardiologist said that, and after a heart cath other than a bit of cholesterol my heart is fine now. But I have to be on BP meds. Ideally I would like to eventually be on a maintainence dose. (You never really get off beta blockers). But I have to lose about 50lbs and get my self together. Some days are better than others. I think I would like myself much better if I could lose the extra weight. GRRR. The weight is not a friend to my symptoms.
I am kind of butting in here, but I was just talking to my mother in law about some perimenopuase symptoms I am having (age 46) and she told me she had many symptoms for 10 years!! I was shocked, and then really depressed hearing that but on the other hand, she did okay through it and so will we..But I am really not liking these symptoms..nausea, wanting to cry a lot, super anxiety, heart palpitations, stomach/bowel issues..ugh..I will be looking for any type of helpful, preferably natural ways to feel better and will share. Take care.
I did not have any morning sickness with my pregnancies but now at age 46(next month) I am feeling nauseous a lot in the morning..Subsides by lunch time.. I try to eat a little something in AM, like a banana or a smoothie but sometimes I just can't eat.. And some days are worse than others, often just before and during my period..which has also become very annoying in that it includes cramps, super irritability and much heavier bleeding..I am so surprised but also glad to see the amount of info and ladies going through the same thing..makes me feel less crazy..
Oh my gosh..I cannot believe someone feels like I do!! I turned 45 last year and already feel like I am falling apart, it's awful..The nausea, sometimes want to cry all day long, tired, anxiety comes and goes, and just suddenly and generally not myself..6 mos ago, I was fine, now..miserable at times..This is SO not fun, going to graduate school full time, working almost full time (4 days) and taking care of my family, and home..It is allso overwhelming and not what I had ever imagined or expected..Also been to the Dr for blood work, cultures etc..nothing out of the ordinary..Did not check my hormones but I am pretty sure they are fluctuating..I am always thinking something "else" is wrong with me..well, clearly this is quite enough to contend with.Makes me feel absolutely insane sometimes...I am so sorry that this is such an issue and look forward to being supportive and finding some things to help. Take care.
I feel like us nausea sufferers are few and far between.. I wouldn't wish this on anybody..I am 44 and haven't had a full period since last February.. I spotted in sept a little. My nausea and craziness started back in December. I had the hot flashes randomly for a few months before that but all of a sudden I was constantly nauseous spacey / lightheaded feeling/ lump in throat/ vision blurry in one eye..not sleeping... I couldn't stand the smell of food which led to me not eating cause I was too sick so I have now lost over 20 pounds which has led me to extreme anxiety.. I have taken a leave at work because I couldn't (work at a restaurant) I have been to ent to look at throat::gastro dr had scope ( reflux) :: had gallbladder sonogram. Hidascan :: blood work out the wazoo::: ended up going to er because I was dehydrated and at the peak of nausea and anxiety from worrying about losing weight so fast. Er dr did a cat scan of my head chest and pelvis to rule out malignancy and only thing that. And back was natal hernia.. I should mention I went to gyne and eye dr first and was told by gyne. That it's not menopausal symptoms it's probably my stomache( hence this all started) so after all of this I am still debilitated and turning into a hermit in my house. I'm scared to make plans. Feel like I look horrible all of the time and am trying to convince myself this is really menopause.. I took my dr advice and started Prozac 4 days ago. Omg!! I am 10 times worse now!! I didn't take it today anxiety nausea shakiness heart palpitations like crazy!! Def not for me!!! It's hard for me to believe this is all menopause!! But I have to come to terms wth it. I am going shopping tomorrow to get b6 and d supplements and fresh ginger to put in tea.. Thank god for these forums...thank you all so much for the suggestions and I am so so sorry we are all dealing with this 😞
Amy,
I had exactly those symptoms start December 24 of this past year. A year and a half before that mild hot flashes and heart palps. I had to get on HRT and levothyroxine because my thyroid was low also. I didnt want to but ended up on effexor but had to start because the anxiety was through the roof. I started by counting the small pellets out of the 37.5mg capsule the doc gave me and am at 20mg right now. If you start on a larger dose it can give many unpleasant side effecst. But im ok working slowly up. I gave up gluten, fried foods, alcohol, caffeine and most sugars. My main problem is head sensations like pulsing and throbbing, off balance dizzy feeling and also IBS with D and I get very nauseated and shaky ill for several hours after I go each morning. When I am on the progestin its ok but before during and after my period its bad. i take 1 immodium after and sometimes pepto. I think low progesterone causes it. I may up the effexor because i hear it helps with IBS andother vasomotor symptoms. I cry all the time and wish I could feel normal again. Your symptoms sound like peri and hope you can manage. I know they say this is not a disease but it sure feels like one. I also take 1/2 a dramimine with meclazine non drowsy at night when my bowels are really acting up. It completely takes away the nausea.
Amber,
Doctors dont realize people need to work up slowly on their anxiety meds. I take effexor for my peri anxiety and started slowly by counting 6 pellets out of the 37.5 mgt capsule and then took that for a week then added 2 pellets each week after that. My doctor knows I do this and it works for me. I do have to say I am on 20mgs now and I should probably work up to a higher dose because this is such a terribly hard time to get through. Hope you can get through this ok. I do not know anyone personally who has suffered the way I have. It is at least reasurring when i hear women say it will pass. But I have to get up each morning and force myself to get through a day at work without completely melting down and just going home to sleep this away.
Hello Keljo,
I was reading a recent post that you made and I know we shared information previously.. ; -)
Ive had jus' about all the test performed as yourself and I'm scheduled for that fun colonoscopy (only because it's about time)
Since I posted last I received additional blood work that I requested my Dr to test for:
My Vit D was VERY low deficient at 24!
My Ferritin was only a 10!
Vit D as we all know is a Hormone. If its low it can GREATLY, SIGNIFICANTLY affect our brain function causing fogging brain, mood swings, anxiety, depression, muscles and joint pain, that extreme fatigue lathargic feeling. of doom! ; -(
So often we ladies are just sent away from our Dr's and our symptoms are thrown in a (Menopausal Junk Pot)
I was prescribed 50,000 iu of Vit D a week My muscle aches, anxiety and fatigue are finally gone but it took at least 3-4 weeks
I was also given ferrous sulphate to increase my Iron.
Low ferritin can be the cause of thinning, brittle and loss of hair-
My nausea is no longer a major factor.. though I couldn't find any connection with Deficiencies + Nausea.
I hope this information is helpful to others..
Pls stay well! ; -)
Hi there, my friends said the nausea disappeared once they missed periods and the other one said it went once she stopped! I've been ok so far this month.. try not to eat big meals or when you are tired... hope you feel better soon x
hi ,yes I also get really hot and slight nausea and prickly feeling,I'm trying sage drops ,may help abit? As for ibs can definately help there,look up low fodmap diet ,sorted my problems out totally,also ask to see a dietitian and they should help you with that.Instead of onions use asoefetida by schwartz[just a sprinkle or/and dark green part of spring onions,also chives,instead of garlic use garlic infued olive oil.Hope this helps
Hi there Jan, I just found this post. I'm 42 and have been suffering from nausea for a year and a half now and I really don't know what to do. I'm pretty sure it's hormonal as it feels very similar to the extreme nausea I had during both my pregnancies. I've also had many blood tests done and an abdominal ultrasound and all came back clear. I also had symptoms of under active thyroid issues I convinced my gp to give me meds even though my blood tests were in range. The thyroid meds helped, they took away the nausea and headaches for a month but now it's all coming back. Have you had any joy with any treatments? Are you feeling better?
Hi I was just looking for a cure to my horrible nausea the link you put on won't work so please can you tell me what you take to stop the problem xx