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Grinding to a halt

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TropicalVon69
TropicalVon69

Does anyone else feel like their bodies and minds are grinding to a halt?....just back from a small shop have abdominal pain and pelvic pain and my legs feel like lead n mind like treacle....please tell me this is hormones, barely functioning ATM and so frustrated I CD scream

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  • louise25018
    louise25018 TropicalVon69

    Posted

    Omg I feel just the same!! Just got back after shopping and my back is really really painful my legs ache and I feel generally "Mehh". And it's only 5.30pm. Tired out 😂
  • lisa68132
    lisa68132 TropicalVon69

    Posted

    HI Tropical,

    yes I know exactly what you are saying, you are definitely not alone. Wish I had some answers for you. Sometimes I feel like I'm losing it....no energy at all etc. I believe it is hormonal. Never been this way before (I'm 57)

    This sucks lol. Try to go easy and take care of yourself  They tell me it will pass.  I sure hope so smile

    • TropicalVon69
      TropicalVon69 lisa68132

      Posted

      Had to go for a lie down....this stuff is unbelievable I agree Lisa...I'm in peri and only 46....I also feel like! I'm losing the plot and God it has to get better...hugs all xxx
  • Guest
    Guest TropicalVon69

    Posted

    I think it is definitely perimenopausal....i had a few good days then wham...yesterday felt spacey ALL day...felt like I was in a bubble...really fatigued and got my aching back/ lower ribs again. This is my latest symptom...started last month. Hoping I don't get severe depression and anxiety i got this time last month though...it was second week of my cycle which will be this week...shudder. sad
    • TropicalVon69
      TropicalVon69 Guest

      Posted

      Thanks Janine, will keep my fingers crossed you have a better mon....I really love to exercise but feel so fatigued its frightening.....woke up feeling exhausted again....want to visit friends but that is exhausting.....please some light at the end of the tunnel would be good...hugs ladies xxxth
    • Guest
      Guest TropicalVon69

      Posted

      Hi Tropical...i know what you mean about exhaustion....it is the type of fatigue that comes out of nowhere and i don't even want to talk. I had it a couple of days ago on Thurs/Fri afternoon. I really had to push myself to finish work then came home and just lay on my bed. My husband wants me to go for a walk with him but I just want to sleep sad
  • Marisa02082
    Marisa02082 TropicalVon69

    Posted

    I am reading this and feeling better..Just to know I am not alone. I get back aches (lower and now upper right side..and I thought I have carpel tunnel or something...I am going to doctor tomorrow for pap ect..going to ask..I thought it was from my job, but has been going on for a few years off and on..but mostly super achey leg at night. I stopped working out because it got worse.
    • Guest
      Guest Marisa02082

      Posted

      Hi Marisa...I have had aches in mostly my shoulders arms and back (ribs) for years now. I have had all sorts of tests and even saw a rheumatologist as they thought I had fibro or arthritis. All ok though so I just put it down to peri. My mum had really achy arms in peri too. Its good to get a good check up though. I find if I have a day where I have something sugary it makes me more achy. I have cut out caffeine and a lot of sugar so will see if it helps.
  • lisa68132
    lisa68132 TropicalVon69

    Posted

    Thank you Ladies!!! We are all going through the same things so it must be somewhat "normal". God, it's like we have the CURSE all over again!! 

    We just have to slow down a bit.... And we don't like it!! Lol

    keep smiling and take care of ourselves. We deserve it. Hugssmile

  • lisa68132
    lisa68132 TropicalVon69

    Posted

    PS yes major neck, shoulder and lower back pain with me too. Yikes! 

    However we are tougher than this $&@! And we will make it through.

    No Doubt!

  • heather29740
    heather29740 TropicalVon69

    Posted

    Hiya, I am 53 with bad anxiety and depression that I am more than certain have been worse since I went or am going through the menopause. You go to a GPS with all your pain and mention like I did last week that my depression has got worse these past few years and you think it is hormonal and he says no.

    Let me tell you we all know our own bodies some like mine feel as if they are falling apart.

    I then look at the alternative really heavy periods and I think my God men have got life so pigging easy no night sweats, no fuzzy head and no painful body, no periods , no childbirth no anything really. Please excuse my rant but 5minutes before I read this I was asked why I am always moaning by my other half and you just hit it on the head with your question yes I've got all of the above and I hope your feeling better soon.

    • Guest
      Guest heather29740

      Posted

      Hi Heather...you are so right...no matter how much my husband trys to understand he doesnt get it....every now and then he has a moment and says he is sick of hearing me complain about my aches and pains and symptoms. I just wish men could experience a dose of what we get...periods morning sickness childbirth and menopause. There is a reason women get the lot though....men just couldn't do it fullstop! Manflu is bad enough....rant over lol smile
    • TropicalVon69
      TropicalVon69 heather29740

      Posted

      Rant away Heather, I really agree....I feel so flat and down today and just plain exhausted...I am going to rest as much as I can....hope you feel better soon too xxx
  • deidra40034
    deidra40034 TropicalVon69

    Posted

    Good Lord Yes!  Every time I go out on an errand and return home!  I thought it was just me!!  My body hurts from head to toe...literally right down to my toes...!  Good Heavens! Will it ever end?
    • TropicalVon69
      TropicalVon69 deidra40034

      Posted

      It's my mind I worry about, just feels like it's shutting down sometimes...oh for better days....hugs your waydeidra xxx
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