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Exhausted, anyone?

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louise44105
louise44105

I'm 48. I should be full of the joys of spring. Does anyone else have a sudden bout of exhaustion? It comes from nowhere, lasts anything from a couple of hours to a couple of days and then leaves. It's like 'flu without the snot and sore throat. Any thoughts?

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  • unico31026
    unico31026 louise44105

    Posted

    I am 40 years old and as far as i know started peri about 5 months ago.I have those days that I'm so exhausted nothing matters to me but sleep. It lasts for three or four days and then I'm back to my normal self cooking, baking , cleaning and playing with my two and four year old sons.
  • margaret21458
    margaret21458 louise44105

    Posted

    Hi Louise,

    Possible peri menopausal?

    I have been battling this since 41. I am now 53.

    That was a symptom I had in the very beginning. and still have at times now.

    Yes we woman don't have it easy. Everyone is different. Make an appointment for some blood work. They can tell you just about where you are (in menopause). by your blood levels.

    Good luck,

    Maggie

    • louise44105
      louise44105 margaret21458

      Posted

      Hello. Yes, I am peri with a whole bag of issues. It was the tiredness that floored me today! It's so depressing to think that this can go on and on and on............x
    • angel368
      angel368 louise44105

      Posted

      Hi Louise,

      I have started charting my symptoms and I have noticed that the extreme exhaustion usually happens 3-5 days before my period. I try to take my iron supplements regularly during this time. But sometimes it catches me unawares if my period is planning to come early. This knowledge doesn't stop the tiredness but it helps me to plan around it more effectively.

    • louise44105
      louise44105 angel368

      Posted

      I'm taking menopace, but it might be worth me looking into iron supplements too. Thanks for the tip x
  • ImagineOneDay
    ImagineOneDay louise44105

    Posted

    Here her certainly I got it. I am 46 turning 47 soon. I have a sudden drop of energy like discribed. I also feel so sleepy all of a sudden too. Good luck Louis. It is hard going through this peri.. sad
  • Coralsue3
    Coralsue3 louise44105

    Posted

    Yes I get that too. Today I just can't wake up. I have Multiple sclerosis too among other things but have never quite felt this exhausted. I am 53 and haven't had a period since November. Been having peri symptoms for at least 2 years now. It's depressing.
    • louise44105
      louise44105 Coralsue3

      Posted

      It is depressing, but being on this forum and having replies from all you ladies, at least I know it's 'normal', which is very comforting. I can't imagine what it must be like to have MS too. Wishing you all the best x
  • deidra40034
    deidra40034 louise44105

    Posted

    Hi Louise, Oh yes...welcome to the club...not one you may like, but at least here on this forum, you will find support from a lot of nice ladies!  I just can't believe there are so many of us!!  I only found it a few days ago, and I thought I was alone...Surprise!!  We are NOT alone!!  It's shocking that so many of us are going through this!!  Lots of support and great information that is shared!!  I just got back from a doc apt, and made to grocery store stops, and I am exhausted, I can hardly move, and every part of my body hurts.  All I want to do is close my eyes, and go to sleep.  It's crazy, I never used to be like this! I really wanted to go to one of my favorite stores to do a little shopping for me...I didn't even want to go back out to do that...now THAT is NOT like me at all!!  Me not want to go buy something new?????  mad  Good Luck Dear!!
    • louise44105
      louise44105 deidra40034

      Posted

      Thank you. On a positive note, just think of all the money you'll save! Brilliant idea: What if, each time that happens, you put the money you would have spent somewhere safe, before you know it you'll have enough for a nice relaxing spa day, or a holiday somewhere warm and dry.......

      All the best to you x

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