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Feeling bit fed up

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Tracky
Tracky

Just been told I'm menopausal and feel like I don't know what to do....if that makes sense. I asked my GP if I should be taking an different vitamins etc but not really. Still having regular periods every 27-29 days so guess its at the beginning of menopause?! Just feel a bit lost even though I had guessed I might have started the menopause. Any ideas to help me think positive? Thank you

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  • jayneejay
    jayneejay

    Posted

    Hi Tracky, oh bless you feeling abit fed up... dont know what to say, if your periods are regular then maybe not peri, maybe your just abit down.. if you start having night sweats and hot flushes then maybe yes peri kicking in, but if this is not happening and your periods are regular, not sure what to say hun....

    I am year 8/9 with peri meno and reply so you know the early signs... take care Jayx

  • Tracky
    Tracky

    Posted

    Thanks Jay :-) had blood test done re FSH level and doctor confirmed I was. Also mentioned funny taste in mouth, itchy scalp, weight gain, achy joints, feeling sick on and off and GP said yep they're all the signs! Heavier periods too! x
  • jayneejay
    jayneejay

    Posted

    Tracky ... oh wow, yes then thats it... didnt realise you had test etc, and all those symptoms...

    I take Maca ( peruvian root) it was very helpful in early peri... and other ladies say same on here too.. google it.. see if it will help you at the moment... hang in there Jay xx

  • Sandy07
    Sandy07

    Posted

    Hi Tracky, i can understand your feeling of being a bit lost. I would suggest that your best bet would be to look after yourself as much as possible: eat good healthy food, take exercise and get plenty of sleep. That will give you the best start possible. Hope all goes well. Xx
  • Tracky
    Tracky

    Posted

    Thank you :-) I've had a few people who have said eat healthily exercise etc is the key so will try. I'm having terrible cravings for biscuits and chocolate which GP said is very normal. I also have a itchy scalp?! Again normal I'm told, the symptom list must be endless!
  • Sandy07
    Sandy07

    Posted

    I get itchy scalp too. And really itchy legs. I'm sure the diet and exercise can only do good. It certainly won't hurt. Good luck. Let us know how you get on.xx
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