Hi ladies, I to have been feeling very lightheaded, dizzy suffering from headaches and feeling like I'm dying a slow agonizing death. Im 55 in April and still getting my monthly misery. I stopped for 3 months and thought FINALLY I'm done...nope got it this month full force...SMH. I keep telling myself that everything I'm feeling is due to "The Change" stomach is queezy, sinuses are acting out of sorts, hot flushes..no night sweats, aches, burning mouth, thinning hair, weight gain...you name it I feel it. I take Xanax and that helps. my stress level is off the chain. Seriously I feel like I'm dying. I have spoken to my GP several times and he reassures me that I will get through this without HRT. He doesnt like the risks it carries and I dint either. I really thought that my symptoms were extreme but after reading eveyones posts, I guess Im not alone. It really is crazy what our bodies and our total being has to endure. Im glad I found this forum to post and read, its already eased my mind some, I just wish it would make the symptoms go away. In it to Win it
Dear Kelly
Sorry you are having all these symptoms!, I am nearly 56 and four years post meno, I did have ovaries out about 51, due to family history etc, I think I have experienced many of the menopause symptoms, the nausea was the worst for me, I had gastitis too which wasnt pleasant. My hair hasnt been particularly thick, it is still quite long but i have noticed it isnt as full as it used to be. I have gained weight around my middle, even though i havent changed my eating habits and swim on average three times a week! The panic attacks and anxiety were the worse too x
Oh and the burning /dry mouth is one symptom that came later and I still get on and off four years post meno x
I get dry mouth, nose, have to put droplet of water in my nostrils at night as its a burning dry sensation.
I also get BP fluctuations, from low to high BP. It can rise at anytime.
I feel for what you are going thru.