1. Community
  2. Women's health
  3. Menopause

Exhausted

Posted , 14 users are following.

marisol06794
marisol06794

2:44 am and still awake can't sleep this is so hard going through all these symptoms I've been through so many different symptoms from headache to aches and pains dizziness two brain fog forgetting where I put things now is shortness of breath the chest pain and I've been through this before last year and they did every testing in the book and everything was fine now it's happening again it's so hard I can't really do anything I'm always tired I can't sleep and when I do get sleep it's a heart palpitations and they wake me up I also feel so bloated I lay down and have to sit up because I can breathe terrible are any of you ladies going through the same thing.

0 likes, 30 replies

30 Replies

Prev
  • ginger31734
    ginger31734 marisol06794

    Posted

    So sorry hun!! I can relate totally to your symptoms.... ALL of them! I too went through it a while back , got over the hump and thought I was good to go but no, it resurfaced again a year later .... such a roller coaster 😢

    Does help to read others going through the same thing! When I lay in bed exhausted but can't sleep and my anxiety is high from thoughts of what's going on I many times look here for comfort 😊Because most of the time , no one in your personal life relates to your crazy symptoms at the time lol making us feel even crazier!!

    Hope you are feeling better now!!!

    • liz67338
      liz67338 ginger31734

      Posted

      Thanks Ginger xxx yes calmed down a bit now...going to have an Epsom salt bath now...recently found out the benefits for us ladies 😊

    • marisol06794
      marisol06794 ginger31734

      Posted

      Hi ginger i never thought this was so hard my mom never went through this so i really had really anybody to relate to I've gotten so many symptoms now I'm going through something that has me a little worried I've been feeling tightness in the chest and shortness of breath and it seems to happen with this other problem I've been having in my stomach of terrible bloating this happened to me around a year ago i ended up in the emergency room they ran every test evening a stress test everything came back fine now it's back again i feel so exhausted it's eating all my energy i just wanted to no have this happened to you or any similar??I'm so glad i found this forum now i no I'm not alone and going crazy i have no one to talk to around want I'm going through since i really don't no anyone going through this sorry you to are on this roller coaster that feels like never ending hope we get through this soon...hugs....

    • ginger31734
      ginger31734 liz67338

      Posted

      Awww Epsom salts !! Lots of benefits for sure smile

      I have slacked off on my salt baths lately because I've been so busy but know I feel better when I can relax in a tub of epsom 2-3 times per week!!

      Enjoy!!!

    • ginger31734
      ginger31734 marisol06794

      Posted

      Awww hugs to you!!!

      Yes I've had the tightness in the chest and feeling shortness of breath ... bloating too... in the beginning that's what sent me to the doctor who did EKG immediately and then followed up with gi scans , ultrasounds, gallbladder HIDA scan and endoscopy!! Everything came back normal except I had a small hiatal hernia. Can be ever so exhausting!!! I stay tired most of the time though ughhhh. I've changed my diet since then and realized for whatever reason I can not eat everything I used to love and not have any problems with sad

      The bloating still seems to come out of nowhere at times and makes me miserable .... but the others have gotten much better!! What seemed like a constant problem , causing my anxiety to kick into full gear, now only happens periodically and not as bad... usually due to something I ate or my cycle .

      So know you are not alone at all!!!

      So many of us have had the same symptoms at some point. If it weren't for everyone's stories and comments here I'd be insane , literally.

      Lots of hugs to you! Hope you feel better very soon! Hang in there and keep telling yourself it's temporary and part of our female makeup. You will persevere!!! 😘

    • bobbysgirl
      bobbysgirl liz67338

      Posted

      Try Epsom salts with a few drops of lavender essential oil. It makes a lovely, relaxing bath.You could try a few drops of a GOOD QUALITY lavender oil rubbed into your feet before bedtime. I tried it and slept better than I have in years!
    • natalie86711
      natalie86711 bobbysgirl

      Posted

      Yes always looking for better ways too get a great night sleep, I'll be trying the lavender oil!

    • liz67338
      liz67338 marisol06794

      Posted

      Hi Marisol, I've been having tightness in chest and shortness of breath symptons for a year and a half now...I find it the scariest of all the issues I get...a lady on this site advised me to try breathing excercises when it happens and a very spiritual friend advised as soon as I know it's coming or I know I will be in a situation that triggers it (for me it's heat) to try and 'centre myself'...ive been practising all day...I think it's definitely going to be something that takes practice and time...but it DID work for a short while when I did it (I've lost count of how many attacks I had today) ...hopefully with time it will minimise the intensity....hope it helps for you too if you try it x

  • deborah_43030
    deborah_43030 marisol06794

    Posted

    Hi Marisol I am going through the same thing I'm bloated unable to

    Breath right chest pains and insomnia for some reason I am worst

    At night I am desperate I am also going through menopause I am

    Also always tired I went to the gastro cause I was thinking it was my stomach

    But know now that I am not alone if you find any relief pls let me know

    I am not alone and I am not going crazy. Also I thing all these symptoms

    Are triggering anxiety attacks.

    • marisol06794
      marisol06794 deborah_43030

      Posted

      Hi deborah i no this is very hard to cope with this happens to me on and off I also went to the gastro to have my stomach checked and that was like a year ago and everything came back okay I can be fine and suddenly it just starts up especially at night time when I'm laying down today I feel better thank God I've been drinking green tea and chamomile herbal tea it's been helping sleep better and with my stomach bloating I also drink the ginger tea with fresh ginger if you haven't try that maybe you can try it and see if it works for you too this so very hard and long roller coasters for us at times I don't want to even get out of bed if it's not one thing it's another it's so overwhelming I hope this helps you send you lots of hugs take care I hope we get through this son with God's help!!!!!

    • deborah_43030
      deborah_43030 marisol06794

      Posted

      Thanks marisol I feel so much better knowing I am not alone it is very

      Scary I hope this is something that will pass soon. For me its an every day thing. If I try anything and if it works I will let you know. Take care.

  • Lady_Emm
    Lady_Emm marisol06794

    Posted

    Hi Maris,

    This is my first day on the forum and your comments jumped right out at me.  Trust me, you're not alone. Can so relate to all the symptoms that you have listed above.  And in the words of Mickey Flannagan 'THIS AIN'T NO DISCO MAN!!!!!!!

    Insomnia at the moment is absolutely crippling me.  Can't get to sleep till about 5.00am then the alarms goes off at 6.30am.  Have been prescribed antidepressents and to take the occasional sleep tablets or nytol.  Feel like I'm going mad at times. 

    Please don't take this the wrong way but it's comforting to know that we're not alone in all of this.

    Perhaps a good time to visit your doctor Maris and see how they can help in the short-term.  Palpitations - tick - welcome to my world.  Bloated and indigestion - tick.  Have to sit up in bed - tick.  Insomnia - the biggest tick at the moment.  Brain fog - tick.   Hope all this helps Maris.  Look forward to hearing from you.  Trust me - you are not alone!!!!! 

     

    • marisol06794
      marisol06794 Lady_Emm

      Posted

      Hi emm I know this is a never ending Thing Once you think everything is okay there comes again something different every time I've been drinking chamomile tea to help me sleep I've been sleeping little better now and the stomach bloating that's the worst I feel like when I get my stomach bloated I get shortness of breath and my chest is tight I started eating healthier now I'm trying to cut down on a lot of things hopefully maybe that works do you have any advice what are you eating are you eating healthier has it helped you hopefully with God's help we'll get through this soon like you said is good to no I'm not alone...hope everything gets better for you soon hugs!!!!

    • Lady_Emm
      Lady_Emm marisol06794

      Posted

      Hi Maris,

      Thank you for replying back to me.  And thank you for your words of support - means a lot!!

      With diet now, I try not to eat too late in the evening and have tried to reduce the amount of spicy food that I eat (which is extremely difficult as this is one of my favourite foods).  Also, have heard that banana's are great for helping with sleep, warm milk before bed and not drinking caffeine after noon.  So am trying all of this in attempt to get a 'natural' nights sleep instead of pill-induced.  Early days yet - managed to get about 3 1/2 hours last night - doesn't sound alot I know but at least I've had some!!  Hopefully, we will start to feel better soon (with God's help as you said) and the light at the end of the tunnel won't feel like an oncoming train!! So glad that things are improving a little for you Maris.  Will explore the stomach bloating issue online to see what can find out for you.  Sending hugs!!!   Emm

Back to top
Prev

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.