Am I mad or on the brink of death?
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Hi there. I apologise in advance if this is rambling and senseless.
I used to be a happy and rational person. This started a good while ago but crystallised around November last year.
I started getting terrified about my health, in a way I have never done before. Jiggly things were happening and my doctors didn't understand why I was terrified I had some horrendous cancer every time I went back with a new symptom. Eventually I was diagnosed with reflux and given medication but it's all been down hill from there.
I have had so many tests it's untrue.i get terrified every time I feel I'll ( which I do all the time) and jump to the worst possible conclusion.
At the moment I'm terrified I have a particular cancer syndrome as I keep sweating when I eat, or if I'm in a warm room or if I'm stressed. I also go a bit red but not beetroot.
I feel queasy all the time, I also have the sensation of butterflies in my stomach a majority of the time.
My periods aren't erratic but are 24/25 days apart and lighter flow with darker blood. Is this a peri symptom?
I'm so confused. Scared and alone - don't really have any peers to compare notes with.
I do have a 2 year old son and the fear of my dying and leaving him has made my terror worse.
If these are symptoms is there anything I can do to make them go away? I have a docs appointment tomorrow and any tips as to how not to come across as crazy lady would be really helpful x ps I'm 48, 49 in November x
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wearykitty stella19032
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"So....I'll try to be brief. I was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder last March, after suffering a panic attack while traveling for business. Since then, I've had a multitude of daily physical symptoms...dizziness/lightheadedness, body aches, headaches, insomnia, night sweats, increased body temperature, feeling weak in my limbs, general fatigue, shakiness....you name it, I've had it. I've just about worn out my welcome at my GP's office, I've been there so often....I've been to the emergency room four times, had an MRI, multiple ECGs, countless rounds of bloodwork, an upper endoscopy...everything comes back clear. So why do I feel so sick all the time? I did have my hormone levels checked, and my doctor confirmed that I'm at least perimenopausal (I'm 45 years old)....could all of these symptoms (and truly, they occur daily) be related to perimeopause? I've developed a serious issue wtih health anxiety due to all of this, because I can't accept that these symptoms are harmless...I'm convinced that something catastrophic is wrong with me. Help!!!"
As you can see, you're definitely not alone when it comes to weird/inexplicable symptoms appearing out of nowhere....I don't have any answers for you, but I can tell you that this forum is great if you want to vent or get reassurance from other women who are struggling....with respect to dealing with your doctor, just be honest with her/him and tell them everything you're feeling, even if you don't think it's related....it's all a part of the puzzle. Good luck
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jayneejay wearykitty
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I think doctors are hopeless ... They don't understand peri at all, look at you as if your stupid, offer you antidepressants and be on your way..
if men had peri and menopause the world would listen ..
Jay xx
sharcerv52408 jayneejay
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stella19032 HotDot7
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I feel like all the bits that made up me have been thrown in a bag and shaken up and put back together wrong.
My face looks like a withered apple and I feel like one too!
jayneejay stella19032
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exactly same here I went to a doc here in Spain, all I can say is he was a prat, I went with anxiety concerns being in peri for 9 years all natural, and he was only what I can describe as a unprofessional prat...
I have family history of breast cancer and I had endometriosis and he suggests HRT what an idiot... I was told never to take HRT with endometriosis history ...
Then suggests antidepressants, like I am depressed, depressed I am not its my body lacking everything.. So never again..
Since I take the B6 and B12 and menapol plus natural and feel tonnes better.. Plus other things that work for me...
He wasn't a Spanish doctor next time I will see a Spanish doctor ..
health here is normally very good, but I just got a weak link burk...
' All the gear and no idea' 😢
Jay xx
stella19032 jayneejay
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Looking back I think this started when I was about 44/45. Then I got pregnant so hormones were all over the place. I've had anxiety attacks since my son was born, but now they've settled into this health thing.
I'll remember the endo thing when I go tomorrow. I have endo so get won't be a good idea here then. Going to try B vits - I've heard some really good things
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jayneejay stella19032
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yes give the B6 a try 150mg in morning and Jarrows B12 5000mcg too
anything is worth a try and they are little bits of heaven ...
maybe your doc can give you the stronger B6 ...or you can buy it too from stores and web etc..
biovea is a great site it sells it all Maca good too.. I just rattle I take the lot ..
but feel dandy so all good..
keep positive Stella all will be just fine 😃 Jay xx
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jayneejay stella19032
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i use to get Jarrows 5000mcg B12 off amazon uk ..
biovea web site do B6 .. Maca etc and have UK and worldwide shipping.
i live in southern Spain ...
Jay xx