Hi ladies just wondering if anyone is going through having fatigue to the point you can get out of bed because just walking to the kitchen leaves you with no breath this is a on and off situation one of all those wonderful symptoms that I'm going through today i was playing with my grandson and i had to stop because i was out of breath it's just so overwhelming I'm 45 and feel like 80 i can't do anything because this has taken over my life when it's not one thing it's another but the fatigue is to much if any of you ladies have any advice i would really appreciate it...😞😳
Well it's seems mabe a good idea to have a yearly physical tomout rule anything serious.
I suffered from fatigue some years ago (i am in peri since 2009, and fatigue appeared around 2013, 2014). Before peri I used to take dance lessons two times a week in the evening, and I also attended language classes in the evening. When fatigue appeared I was unable to do anything. Just came from my office and went to bed.
Later, my fatigue lifted a bit, but still I cannot imagine to attend any evening classes. I miss dancing a lot, but I am still too tired to practice, and I am also "afraid ". Irrational fear is my ever present companion now.
Yes I feel the same. Have had fatigue on and off for about 4 years now alongside a range of peri symptoms. I have had heavy periods which caused low iron which the docs said explained the tiredness but the fatigue hasn't gone away since this has been sorted. Some days I fall asleep almost at my desk and others I physically ache with tiredness. I've had all the physical checks and there's nothing wrong but I see lots of ladies on here commenting on being fatigued so I really do think it's another peri symptom!
Same here. I am 47 and have a crashing fatigue. All of a sudden any time any whereI feel so tired that I could just close my eyes and sleep. It is so depressing and inconvenient. 
I feel torslly unable
I have also a low iron and I take Fe pills. It helps a bit, but the level of iron did not seem to mirror the level of fatigue. I sleep 8 to 9 hours at night, still I have night sweats, but not so heavy as before.
I think that fears, debilitating musing about my past, constant worry about "making mistakes ", also a new peri symptoms for me, cause this physical and mental fatigue.as if I wanted to sleep it over.
It is so sad to read these depressing symptoms. But at least it is good to know we are not alone. We just want our lives back... not sure if we will ever get it back though. ..Good luck!
Hi Maris, yes I get very fatigued and have to really manage my energy. I don't get breathless though - I think it would be worth getting that checked out if just walking to the kitchen leaves you breathless (unless you have an absolutely enormous house!! ;o)) xxxx
Hi marisol. You are not alone. After I took my son to school this morning, I came home and went back to bed for about 3 hours. I slept decent last night so I don't know what gives. I can say that I have been through weeks at a time like this and then it will get better for a while. I just keep telling myself it's the hormones!
I have CFS with the menopause fatigue on top - it's awful!! I've decided to just do what I think is essential as I just can't cope with any extra things just now. I've started having a lie down for 20 minues and listening to a relaxation CD when I'm exhausted now and find I get a mini energy boost afterwards so might be worth trying.
I too have fatigue, burning mouth issue, hot flashes,all I guess to do with menopause. Been to the doctor on both fatigue and burning mouth, folic acid was very high and b12 was high too,so I stopped both but maybe the burning mouth is from high folic acid, hopefully it'll go away. Anxiety levels are high too, probably high because I hate the burning mouth thing and fatigue. Anyone have the burning mouth too?
hi elaine sorry you to are going through this difficult moment it's just so hard to cope with this I can be fine and then all of a sudden it just hits me I've noticed that it's more when I get upset stomach like bloating that's when I really feel out of breath it's something different every time I started out with fatigue dizziness joint pains brain fog mood swings forgetfulness and tightness in my chest and shortness of breath which I ended up in the ER I got every test known to man and everything came back fine thank God but now it's just this bloating in my stomach that it just leaves me out breath it's just so hard I don't exercise anymore I've gained weight I can't do anything for long period of time because I get exhausted easily and out of breath hopefully we'll get through this I wish you the best and I send you lots of hugs!!!
Yes - I have the burning mouth syndrome too. I've had it about a year though it hasn't been quite so bad lately. Am hoping it will go away eventually. Fingers crossed!!
I ended up in hospital last year too. Tried a mouth wash to see if it would help burning mouth syndrome and had an allergic reaction to it. My tongue went swollen up and I could breathe properly and have to call an ambulance - it was terrifying! Will be glad when I'm through it all and can hopefully have a normal life again!!!
I had BMS and my dentist recommended a mouth wash for dry mouth. And a lot of sugar free cough drops to keep mouth moist. Not good for teeth to have this also causes tooth decay.
Thats what helped me thru my experience. It seems like drinking a lot of water helps, keep hydrated as dehydration was a major issue thru menopause.
Hope xxx😊
My rise to get thru M was to make protien shakes helps a lot . Exercise get adrenalin going just a walk is all and get u movin always makes me feel better.
It it is tough to get thru and we all manage to one way or another.
Peace & Healing
Hope xxxx😊😊😊
I had very bad BMS last year. I had no idea what it was and why. It was awful. I am better now. I do get it time to time again but not constantly as last year. So ladies yes it will go away. Hopefully soon.
I've had a lot of problems with my teeth over the last couple of years. I seem to have suddenly ended up needing loads of fillings and next week I'm due to get a tooth taken out which I'm absolutely dreading!!! I was wondering if there was any link with the BMS or the menopause. I'd also thought the teeth problems might be to do with lack of calcium. I think you're meant to increase your calcium with the menopause. Have you had any problems with your teeth? I do try and drink a lot of water.
Excise, last thing I want to do is exercise. How do I motivate /force myself to see if it really works for me?
Was interested in your protein shakes comment. I've been trying to increase protein in my diet with things like chicken and nuts as I thought it might help my CFS. What sort of protein shakes do you have? Is it ones you buy or do you make them yourself and if so, what from?