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kim74983
kim74983

how can peri make me feel this sick

it started jan 2016 but past 3 months have beem horrible. i wake up at 5am feeling so sick. i am beyond tired everyday all day ( prob cause i dont sleep much ) and my body doesnt feel good. i feel like i am slowly dying and even tho all my tests come back normal ( and i havr had a lot ) that they are missing something thats gonna kill me. my constant upset stomach/trapped air burping/ feeling unsteady when i walk is the worst one, amxiety, feel like i have ongoing flu.

please ease my mind and tell me im not alone. this seriously needs to stop. its putting me into depression

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  • debs27236
    debs27236 kim74983

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    OMG this transition is truly horrific. In the last 3 days I've had dizziness, painful joints/teeth, headaches, nausea, crying for no reason, terrible tiredness (like the constant nodding off kind) and to top it all off I'm now on antibiotics for a bladder infection. My "sample" contained blood and protein and is being sent for analysis so now I'm paranoid and panicking that I have fatal kidney disease or cancer. I feel like I'm dying of some terrible illness like some of you ladies. No one seems to understand how truly ill you feel and yes, there are new symptoms every day. When will it end...

    • toria_07298
      toria_07298 debs27236

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      try not to panic ive had both those found in my urine years ago and guess what im still here and had every test under the sun since x

  • dana06119
    dana06119 kim74983

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    Hi Kim,

    You are not alone. I feel the same way. Some days are worse than others. On Saturday, out of the blue, after having a pretty good day, I felt like I was going to pass out. Weak, shortness of breath, upset stomach... Then it just went away after 3 hours. Yesterday I was just sitting around watching TV all day. No symptoms per se, just no energy. This morning I woke up feeling ill and uneasy. It lasted for about 3 hours. Now I feel okay again.

    I'm turning 48 next month and my peri started last October - one week before my 47th birthday. I can honestly say that there hasn't been one day since then when I felt 'normal'. Some days are so bad that I feel depressed, deflated. Then there are days when I feel okay - before it hits me again. It's a physical and emotional rollercoaster.

    Please know that you are not alone. We are all here for you!

    Take good care,

    Dana

    • corinne62311
      corinne62311 dana06119

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      Dana this is exactly me. as well. this is why i think im crazy cause ill feel ok, then all of a sudden it will hit !no rhyme or reason thank you for sharing

  • shelley85069
    shelley85069 kim74983

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    Kim, I am totally feeling the same way and wake up each day in disbelief at how many random symptoms are taking place! It is unbelievable how bad this can make us feel! Melatonin helps me most nights to sleep but here i am at 4:30 am wide awake with shooting pains all over and anxiety. If its not one thing its another. x

    • Salesmanswidow
      Salesmanswidow shelley85069

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      omg this has been me for the last few days (always worst before my petiod) awake at 5am can actually feel the anxiety rushing through my body tingling in my arms & legs is horrendous. intense back ache & stomach cramping then the rush to the loo. sometimes its better as the day goes sometimes it stays with me all day im so sad & dont know how i make it to the end of the day x

    • shelley85069
      shelley85069 toria_07298

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      Thanks Toria,

      So you have these random tingling pains sometimes throughout the body as well? You are all so kind to share here. x

    • shelley85069
      shelley85069 Salesmanswidow

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      Its all so hard. I am sorry you're having a hard time right now too. I have just booked with a naturopath and filling out my list of symptoms ans issues took an hour. I hope to find some help and will share anything i learn here. x

    • beth13506
      beth13506 shelley85069

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      Shelly ,

      I have seen naturopath for my crazy peri syptoms and she look my eyes with special glasses ( dont know the name ) and ordered some cleansing supplements and advised to sock in epsom salt thats all please share your experience after ypur visit . Thank you .

    • shelley85069
      shelley85069 beth13506

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      Hi Beth,

      Epsom Salt baths help so much during this time. My naturopath said to focus on 2.5 liters of water per day, green smoothies, slippery elm to keep regular and more fruits and veggies in general. She mixed a certain liquid herbal prescription to help with peri symptoms and prescribed a specific magnesium powder to help with anxiety. She also said to take Selenium for my thyroid (early hashimotos) symptoms accorfing to my bloodwork. I hope to find some relief from the herbs soon. I met her via telehealth video so happy to send her name if anyone needs it. x

    • shelley85069
      shelley85069 Salesmanswidow

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      Salesman,

      Thx for the message and sorry you are in similar boat!. I am currently laying on a heat pad as Im having chest and rib pain thinking maybe radiating from my back, who knows these days where the pain will be next! I am so sad too, this is so awful and scary. I booked a visit to chiro for next week hoping that may help. My symptoms are always worse a week before period too. Oh the joys... x

    • beth13506
      beth13506 shelley85069

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      Thank you Shelly , since im in search for a cure i also seen a holistic doctor she prescribed me slippery elms and ioidne drops , Magnizum Lactaid suppliment i hope you will see a good result update us the progress .

      Beth

    • corinne62311
      corinne62311 shelley85069

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      wow Shelley i have thyroid issues as well, my Dr was treating me for hypothyroidism and it made me feel worse, but my numbers went down. i was so confused as to why i didnt feel better. i wondered if it was Hasimotos but now realize its probably meno related. this post has cleared some questions for me

      thank you

    • shelley85069
      shelley85069 beth13506

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      Hi Beth,

      I am happy to say my naturopath has helped in just a couple of weeks. She has me taking a magnesium powder daily and another liquid herb called Vitex Agnus Castus (aka Chaste tree). It tastes awful but worth it so far. She also has me on more green smoothies and making sure to eat more veggies, fruits and fiber. I think this stage of life we forget to take care of our diets bc we are so busy with kids and responsibilities. Also my rib pain is settling a lot and was due to my back and thoracic area! My chiro has adjusted and pain is easing. Hope this info helps any of you with similar pain! x

    • shelley85069
      shelley85069 corinne62311

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      Hi Corinne,

      I am still working to figure out my thyroid situation. I have recently learned that gluten has to be eliminated. I have been on basically vegan diet. It is hard to tell if the thyroid is causing problems or menopause. Hope you find some relief, I have heard the meds the drs prescribe dont always help. x

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