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HOW IS IT POSSIBLE?!?!?

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sara97862
sara97862

Hi Ladies, a good old fashioned rant today... thank you in advance for listening!

How is it possible to be too hot and too cold at the same time?!? I don't know, but I'm doing it right now.

How is it possible to have both too much and too little stomach acid at the same time?!? I don't know, but I've managed it somehow!

How is it possible to be living and eating the cleanest I've ever done, and feel even worse than when I was eating junk, not exercising, and working too much? The digestive issues are toooo much!

I don't know, but I've managed it somehow!

How is it possible to be too exhausted to function, yet not be able to sleep more than 2 hours at night?!

It's crazy-making!

Anyone relate?

Trying to find a few minutes' comfort...

Sara

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  • renee61138
    renee61138 sara97862

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    I feel all of that!! Gastric issues are the worst! Diagnosed with Gerd on meds from that. Can no longer have Chocolate or coffee. Cut alot of sugar and Salt out. Sinuses are horrible. I just had to see ent for dizziness and a full feeling in ear. They removed a large piece of wax but here i am stll feeling off balance and still feel like im plugged up on the right side of my head. Can sinuses really cause dizziness? Also health anxiety through the roof. I sympathize with all you ladies this is a hell of a roller coaster..Taking everything day by day. Boy do I miss my 20s lol.

    • Finkyb
      Finkyb renee61138

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      Yes sinuses can cause dizziness. I was treated for sinusitis last year, it kept coming back month after month. Saw ENT and had a head MRI scan and CT scan of sinuses Both were and all clear, which was a relief. So the problem for me isn't linked with the sinuses even though I do get pain and pressure in this area. The suggestion now is vestibular migraine, whatever it is I definitely think that it's triggered by fluctuating hormones. The first 'episode' was the week before a period and has developed from there along with other symptoms which can be explained by hormone imbalance. Have to go for balance testing soon. Health anxiety is awful and sends me round the bend at times. Keep plodding on ladies, we will get there!

      Finkyb

    • sara97862
      sara97862 renee61138

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      Hi Renee,

      Ugh, can relate to everything you said~~ just had a neurologist appt today for the headaches and vertigo. Instructed to cut the caffeine also, 2 new meds to try, and I'll let you ladies know how it goes.

      I am not loving the meno brain, for real.

      Hugs to you~ hope you find some easy days ahead.

      Sara

    • renee61138
      renee61138 sara97862

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      Hi Sara. Now I have to go for a balance test!! ugh. Hoping its just blocked sinuse on that side. Just started using new meds and a netti pot hoping it helps. This journey is crazy!

    • sara97862
      sara97862 renee61138

      Posted

      Good luck on the balance test! Let us know how you get along.

      Sara

    • renee61138
      renee61138 sara97862

      Posted

      I will!! I am so thankful for this group of wonderful ladies!!

  • hopeforever
    hopeforever sara97862

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    Hello Sara, add a probiotic and bone broth to help with your digestion. It did wonders for me. Good luck

    • sara97862
      sara97862 hopeforever

      Posted

      Adding those to my grocery list right now. thank you so much!

      How have you been?

      Sara

  • priya82066
    priya82066 sara97862

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    hi sara, Hope it would comfort you to know that you are not alone. I have been having all the symptoms and more that you have mentioned. It would be a lot if I am too list everything here. For digestive issues I would highly recommend homeopathy remedies such as nux vom 30 , carbo veg 30 etc you can read up those remedies and see which one matches your symptoms and use that. I hope and pray that we all get better soon and heal completely, hugs and prayers

    • sara97862
      sara97862 priya82066

      Posted

      Thank you, Priya! We have a store locally that stocks homeopathic remedies, but I hadn't had good sources on information in my group of friends and family. I will read up on these!

      Wishing you good days~

      Sara

  • nina27975
    nina27975 sara97862

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    wow am i grateful for coming across your rant! i am going on day 3 of no sleep and feeling at my wits end. i am 44 but started having peri symptoms at 39 when i had heart palipitations and my hair was thinning and falling out. i feel like i havent slept well in years but the latest insomnia episodes are unraveling me. i just feel like i am too young to be going through all this. and its been five years and only gotten worse. i actually laughed when i read your post because like you said how is it possible to be shivering and sweating all throughout the night? i have the same thing along with a very long list of issues. here is my list of symptoms if it might be helpful to anyone:

    fatigue

    insomnia

    anxiety

    hair thinning

    itchy scalp (like crazy itching)

    low sex drive

    mood swings

    night sweats and chills

    nausea

    weight loss

    urinary leakage

    urinary pressure and urgency

    have you ever seen such a long list of weirdness!?

    thank you for sharing and venting. i was not prepared for how bad the insomnia would be...

    thanks

    Nina

    • sara97862
      sara97862 nina27975

      Posted

      Hi Nina,

      I do believe many other symptoms would be better tolerated if we could just have some decent sleep on a regular basis!

      How are you these days?

      Sara

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