I have done this before but I think it helps especially for ladies who is just starting into menopause or anyone in general who might wonder if what they are experiencing is meno related! Knowledge is power as they say!..
Heavier clottier periods
Endless spotting periods
Migraine with or without auras (mine mainly just auras)
Panic/anxiety attacks
Gastitis /loss of weight and appetite
Constant hunger even when eaten
Nausea
Intolerence to bright lights
Sinus pain/headaches
Hot flushes/sweating
Eye twitching
Watery heavy itchy eyes
Bleeding gums
Thinning hair
Pain in thigh (always right one!)
Painfull stiff legs especially in morning
Health anxiety /depression
Brittle nails/dry hair
Random tummy bloating
Weight gain
Energy slump (sudden need to eat something)
Night leg cramps (again always right one)
General aches and pains (especially shoulders!)
Chills
Light-headedness
Insomnia
Hi there - yes that sums it up!
How did you cope, especially with the anxiety. I am loosing my mind. Getting attacks almost every day now. On xanor and antidepressants.
Yesss...to all. Now in post menopause, and seem to be getting bowel issues again. Had post menopausal bleeding occur 2x after almost 2 years without full periods.
Just developed some fibroids though. Ohhh joy... Luckily, not large enough to need surgery per my OBGYN. She said as I progress into menopause they will shrink.
To be on the safe sidd, went through a second biopsy, transvaginal ultrasound and MRI, so luckily knock on wood, no cervical or ovarian tumorsr/cancer was found.
I'm 52 and think about 2 years into post now. So how long does post last? Still get some of the symptoms you noted above, and most prevalent this week IBS issues. Just lovely.
I have/had 20 of these listed above. All started about the age of 42/43 .. thanks for the listi think it helps for us to see where are not alone or crazy.
Thanks for the list, it's good to know about these symptoms and that they are not unusual.
I should have typed this list. I swear I have experienced all of these symtpoms and some more. The only thing that keeps me sane is knowing that it's hormonal and it will pass. Thanks for sharing.
Hi DiD I
What are the symptons of IBS? For the past 2 weeks my bowels has been driving me up the walls. This is the time for my period do far no show. My stomach is bloated and lower back burns and radiates from and to lower stomach. It feels like pressure in the bowel area like I want to poop . I took some milk of magnesium last night and I noticed it helped after a bowel move this morning. The burning decreased some. But it feels like I still want to poop with pressure in rectum. Im wondering if my colon are impacted with feces? I was told last month a trip to ER cat scan show that impacted colon. Afterward had a colonics done. It is centered around my period time.
Dear lelawreck
I started taking vitamins for the over fifties and it seemed to help as I felt I was low in magnesium which I believe can cause anxiety x
Dear didio
God yes when will it end? Oh thankfully your tests were clear, do we need this uncertainty? X
Yes It helps to know we arent alone x
Yes it shows that we all arent going mad x
Yes it helps as I said before that it isnt just ourselves experiencing it x
Hi pinkcatfairy,
Well I definitely suffer from many of these awful symptoms that's for sure!
But one that stands out to me is light sensitivity, I bought a big screen tv last November and the light, the picture, everything about this tv makes me absolutely dizzy and sick to my stomach I don't even dare try and watch it, also florescent lighting in any store makes my anxiety climb through the roof, makes me run for the doors and leave, it's terrible... Does this or did this happen to you or anyone else????
Dear Gyspy
Yes the light sensitivity comes and goes with me but as I suffer agoraphobia in open spaces the extra light and space always makes me panic and wearing sunglasses is my saviour! X
Hi Betty,
Do you or did you suffer from the lights inside the stores and the tv lights as well? Does anything help it?
Hi pinkcatfairy,
I'm thinking I suffer from the wide spaces too, but the lighting is crippling like I said sometimes more often than not I have to leave quickly or I get very lightheaded and sweaty like I will faint of I dont! I will for sure try the sunglasses! Hugs...
Fortunately I don't feel the fainting but I avoid supermarkets or don't stay there longer than I should and I can't stand loud noise to it raises my anxiety