Hi there.... Now into year 6 of this perimenopause hell. Find myself constantly googling symptoms and have just about exhausted my doctors I think.
So what I want to know is this... does anybody feel worse in the morning? Does anybody get:
Chest twinges/pain? ( I've had my heart checked out).
Periods of shortness of breath (had lungs checked).
Feelings that you have an incurable undiscovered disease?
Crying over things that didn't ever bother you before?
Constant breast pain (yep had those checked)
Pelvic pain almost constantly ( had CT scan- all normal)
Periods either every 2 weeks or nearing 5 weeks
Would love to hear about your symptoms. Sometimes think Im the only one going through this crazy time.
Much love.
The multitude of symptoms that appear to come with perimenopause are ridiculous. Looking back I've had symptoms for 5 years. I have the common ones of tiredness, mood swings etc. I also have intermittent hair loss, itchy skin, and I often wake up aching. My eyes permanently feel tired!! I had the mirena coil fitted in Feb to reduce heavy bleeding and that gives me a low dose of progesterone. I also now take estrogen in gel form daily. Many of my symptoms have improved but not the aching and itchy skin! Sorry I don't have exactly the same as you but the ladies on here are all just as fed up with it!
My symptoms were typical through Peri menopause. Exhaustion, hot flashes that eventually came about an hour apart, cold chills, migraines, morning nausea, no appetite then crazy good cravings, weight loss not gain, complete lack of motivation to do anything and my worst by far the mood swings. Depression, anxiety, anger, frustration, obsessive negative thinking and lots and lots of crying. Probably had about 12 months of this till I started bio identical hormones and after 6 months most if my symptoms have gone. Wasn't an instant fix but i'v finally got my life back.
Interested in the biobdentical hormones. I found a consultant that prescribed synthetics and I'm just taking estrogen now. I've found the good dosage for myself but am interested in moving to natural hormones but my existing consultant doesn't prescribe them. How did you get them?
Have a look online at bio identical hormone replacement. You should be able to find a doctor who specializes in it. The doctor I go to only does natural hormone therapy.
Hi Sarah
You are not alone, I've had most of those symptons too.
The morning time is my worse part of the day. I'm grateful for another day yet I'm dreadfully knows what's awaits me. I had horrible anxiety waking up until I got my IUD removed. My anxiety has decreased a whole lot. Now it seem more of nervousness inside which may be coming from the stomach (gastriitis) . Been trying to heal my stomach and heal my mind also. I read an article that there is a body/mind connection.
The most irritating symptons now are the bloating stomach and lightheadness/dizziness, and boobs feel like a basketball. Though they don't look as big but they feel so huge and heavy.
The stomach is so uncomfortable, it feels so big and it's gets frustrating trying to sleep because of the bloating and heavy feeling. This sympton occurred a few weeks ago. I'm dealing with two triggers at the same time, gastritis and peri. I know bloating is sympton of the gastritis also and peri.
Ugggggh!
Also got another period in two weeks this month.
I am seeing a BHRT dr. today at 2 pm. I hope to hear something positive and hope this helps.
Yes, I'm worse in the mornings. I wasn't so bad in peri, but have been in menopause for about 2 years. My symptoms include:
Besides the night sweats, hot flashes and palpitations, I have the following:
Stomach problems, nausea, especially in the mornings, but can happen anytime of the day. Feeling full and belching a lot, Internal tummy tremors.
Tingling and numbness in hands, arms and feet. Jerking and twitching muscles. My lower legs feel like they have compression socks on. My new addition the last few days.... legs and arms feel hard to make move. I'm very worried I'm developing MS, so my anxiety is sky high.
Have had every blood test done, all are normal. Had upper GI scoped, I do have acid reflux. Have had a Heart stress test and EKG and that was all good.
I've tried HRT and then switched to Bio-HRT, the pellet insertion kind, I'm now switching to a patch form because on the pellets you have to wait until you have symptoms and hormones levels are low before they'll replace them. It's way too much highs and lows. My 56 and I know I must be driving all the people I love crazy with worry too.
Wishing you all the best with this horrible journey we're on! And pray that this hormone hell will settle itself down soon for all!
Thank you for sharing your story. Always good to know we aren't alone. Unfortunately all my doctors want to do is put me on anti depressants. I dont want to take them so am just struggling on. Im 46 this year and it all started when I turned 40. Makes me wonder how much longer this goes on for. X
Thanks for sharing this. Pray we soon pass through this stage x
Yes I also have the itching always feel tired...oh the neverending list!
I tried the antidepressant route a few years back when I hadn't connected all my symptoms with being perimenopausal. It didn't help for long. I'm happier on HRT and I guess can wait out the remaining symptoms. Get a referral to a gyny consultant and take it from there. Most consultants will be open to HRT if you present with the symptoms you describe. Bioidentical hormones are a much better option than antidepressants!
I Have to second that. Been on bio identicals for 6 months and I have my life back😃
Contacted my previous consultant who prescribed my HRT and he told me I was already on bioidentical hormones! My current consultant is aware of what I'm taking but is clearly Confused coz we chatted about the differences between synthetic and natural hormones at my last visit and he never said I was already on them! I take Estrogel and if I want it I also have Testim gel for a testosterone boost.
Its a little concerning if they're not sure about you being on BHRT or not. A lot of women talk about gels and creams but my bios are made for me in a troche by a compound pharmacist and i take it under my tongue each morning. My doctor writes my script according to blood work and symptoms and has been checking me every 6 to 12 weeks until its perfect. I think I'm 80 - 90% better so maybe one more adjustment. I know I'm lucky as my doctor is amazing but if you can't get the answers you need then keep pushing untill you do. I hope your new doctor is guiding you through this and checking bloods and symptoms so you know where you're at.
No nothing like your experience at all. I originally paid to see Professor John Studd in London. His consultation, tests and prescription was about £1000 and even he prescribed a set dosage you then take for life. I felt his dosage was too high and was concerned so went through Bupa to see a local consultant who took me off the HRT but my levels plummeted and I got loads of adverse reactions so went back on a lower dosage. He is leaving the dosage now up to me with no regular testing. I feel stuck in the middle of different advice although I know I'm on the right track. I need someone like yours! Do you mind me asking the cost? And whilst they may be too far away if they have a website I can compare to any I find locally?
Im actually in Australia and costs me about $130.00 each visit and my troche is $76.00 and lasts about 6 weeks so its good value. Not sure if we're supposed to put names on here but its Peter Tunbridge in Adelaide Australia. My boyfriend actually recommended him to me. Weird I know but my boyfriend isn't your average dude..lol. He's going to see him soon for man problems. It isn't a quick fix and I know it can take 6 weeks sometimes for your body to adjust properly to what you're taking. I have non idea how they can leave it up to you. Isn't that what you are paying them for.
Not sure the UK is the same haha. Having gone through my own GP, the NHS consultant, a private professor and a private consultant it feels like they are all guessing or using a one size fits all approach. At least I know the problems now are hormonal which is progress from the times my GP said it was all in my head!!! I'll have a look at ur guys info and see if I can find someone similar here. Perhaps other reading the comments may recommend someone for me. Sounds like u have a keeper in that boyfriend!!!!
Just keep researching and looking because at least you know what the problem is now. There is such a lack of understanding of menopause its astounding. I was actually becoming unhinged mentally before I started bios. I remember waking one morning and being completely petrified at how I felt. I'm sure there's plenty if other women who experienced something similar. My boyfriend and I have only been together 20 months and met online. Yes online dating at my age. Lol..I moved 1700km to be with him 12 months ago thats when peri hit me and he is totally mad too so yes I will keep him..
My hubby and I have only been together for 11 years and looking back he's had me peri for 6 of those bless him! Just as well he's a bit bonkers too. Well thanks for the advice. Will start looking around now! No way I'm going backwards!
Its better when they're bonkers.. Good luck and luv to know how you go..😃