Hi I'm 48 and have had various peri symptoms particularly dizziness for years now 
probably at least 7 anyway, in the last 3 months anxiety has hit me hard I get so uptight about appointments that have been prescribed diazepam for occasional use (not daily and only 2mg)
The worst symtom is an upset stomach every morning and I really hate it just wondered if anyone else has experienced this ?
Thank you Deb x
Hi, my tummy was upset for a while too. I cut back on wheat which seemed to help a bit. Maybe you're a bit intolerant to something. Worth a try. Xx
Hi thanks for your reply 
I don't think I am, I always get this symtom with anxiety but just really understand why ? It's the thing I hate the most feeling physically unwell. I just wish it would go away.
take care x
Hi Debbie,
sorry you're feeling so bad, sure the anxiety makes your stomach worse, but the stomach issues are also a symptom of peri due to dropping estrogen. I was also on Diazepam last year but I quit it because my body wanted more of the stuff and in the end you take it daily just to feel normal. When the drug wears off your anxiety levels soar so you take some more etc, etc. I've switched to natural remedies. I take oil of evening primrose, omega 3, vit E (a lot of women here swear by B vits but my stomach won't take them, maybe you can) I do breathing exercises which work very well, check out cardiac coherance on the net. I also eat well. No caffeine, no alcohol, no sugar, loads of veggies! It's trial and error and everyone is different, good luck!
Hi Debbie.
I also suffer with anxiety. I think you will find that it is just an off shoot of anxiety. Mornings are always the worst because while you have been asleep your mind has been busy racing around with anxieties. Do you wake up feeling tired?
If it's any help my doctor said it was IBS when I used to get the same in the mornings caused by anxiety. I tend to get a bad stomach as a wave of anxiety hits nowadays. As the adrenaline wears off then the stomach settles.
Anxiety is a horrible thing and if you are like me it hits completely out of the blue.
My advice is to take those afternoon naps and rest when you can because anxiety can seem worse when you are tired. I have learned to rest and sleep when I need to and it does help.
Hope this helps. And remember you are not alone.
Always happy to chat.
Helen x
Hi Kerry, thnak you for your reply 😊 if you don't mind me asking how often did you take the diazepam ? I only take it occasionally say 2 tablets a month and think it's a life saver ? It gives me some comfort to know I have it to be honest. I have bought b6 and 12 but not tried them yet ! Will start probably today. It's kind of worried and upset me that you say you need more ? Debbie x
Hi Helen, thank you for your reply, yes every time I have an appointment my anxiety goes mad, I really hate it 😢 I will try and rest in the afternoon like you suggest. I just hope that at some point in the near future it will go away. Thnak again for your kind reply so nice to speak to you
hugs debbie x
Hi debs
I too use to have an upset tummy every morning.
Turned out to be the magnesium i was taking.
Dont know if you take it in any vits
But magnesium citrate ot magnesium oxide acts like a laxactive.
Since i now take solgar chelated magnesium and i am back to normal now, it doesnt upset stomach.
If you take supplements check the bottles
Jay xx
Hi again Jay,
No I don't take magnesium ! I bought the B6 and 12 at the weekend as you suggested though but haven't taken them yet, I think it's just what anxiety does to me . . . Just a horrible side effect of it ! Like I said appointments make me worry then I get all the symptoms
hugs to you Deb x
Hi Deb
yes also anxiety can upset tummy and make you feel sweaty 😞
Start your B6 & B12 Deb, take in the mornings and i am sure it will help you.
totally changed my life ..
like little drops of heaven 😊
big hugs
jay xx
Hi Debbie,
Sorry to hear you are experiencing anxiety.
I too get the dizziness with mine, it's such a horrible feeling isn't it.
I suffered anxiety for years on and off. I was much better for a long time. I have been going through peri for quite a few years now, this time I haven't had a period for nine months, so I am hoping it will carry on to go over the year and not have periods anymore. Just hoping things will settle down then.
I had a couple of weeks where I had an upset stomach every morning, I didn't think of it being due to the anxiety, but that was probably what it was.
I had been suffering recent with gastritis so I put it down to that.
Hope you feel well soon,all the best x
I also get the dizziness and more recently an set tummy but that has settled now. Almost finished my current b vits so going to try the mega Bs from Holland and Barrett. Xx
Hi Tina,
Thank you for your reply 🙏😊 yes it's really vile isn't it it get so often when I'm out or have to stand in a que at the shops ! Did you take anything for the anxiety at all ? Yes if you haven't had a period for 9 months that sounds very promising . . . Wish I could say the same ! I'm 48 and still have fairly regular cycles although did go 50 days a couple of months back ! Thank again and take care x
Hi Mooma
how are you 😊
Holland and Barret do the Mega B100 time release ..
that has 100mg of B6 etc ..
also they do Busy B that also has 100mg B6 etc
have a nice day Mooma
i have a pile of ironing 😏 to contend with
jay xx
Hi debbie,
I didn't want to worry you! that's not the point of this forum. I was just telling you about my experience which could serve as a warning. I had a huge anxiety problem last year when doctors were looking for cancer (which wasn't there thank God) but it sent me into a spiral I was taking up to 6 a day! so two a month is not a problem, just be aware that they are addictive and your needs can increase.
Hi deb
my Gyno in Spain gave me diazepam 2.5mg ..
For if anxiety came .. But he said if required take only one 30 minutes before bed .
his reckoning was for a good sleep and body rest as i have insomnia .
not for day time use .. And only for the odd occassion ..
i have only ever had one and had them since August ..
jay xx
Hi Kerry,
No that's fine, I'm not surprised you were experiencing huge anxiety under theses circumstances ! I hope you are well now 😊🙏 yes up to 6 a day could cause addiction I would imagine ! So I think my low use and dosage should be fine ! It's such a shame it can be addictive because it has really calmed me down on occasions. Thank again ! Deb
I have taken Prozac years ago, they did help at the time. My dr also prescribes me Diazapam 2ml to take if I get really panicky, I only take them if it is absolutely necessary cos I do not want to rely on them.
I am taking vitamin b6, vitamin d, magnesium with calcium and zinc, omega 3 capsules and menopace.
I am going out today to get myself some vitamin b12 as this is also really good.
I hope I do not have a repeat of yesterday when I go out, I had to get off the train as I had such a bad hot flush and felt really faint with a wet back and neck 😔 I did continue to go shopping but closer to home, I had four more of these episodes !
I have noticed lately that I do not want to venture too far from home because of these feelings and the anxiety.
Take care Hun, Tina x
Yes Hun, B vitamins are very good for menopause.
Soy beans are really good, you can put them in your food when cooking, I heard they contain estrogen x
Dear Tina,
Sorry to hear you had a bad day yesterday, I hope today Is better. If you don't mind me asking how long have you been able to get repeat prescriptions for diazepam ? I just worry my doctor might say I can't have any more ? Then I would be in trouble ! I have only had 2 prescriptions for 10 tablets so far and still have 12 tablets left, but I would just like to know I can get more in the future 😊🙏. Many thanks and take care x