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Let's add to the 66 perimeno symptoms list..

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Hi All,

I want to compile a new list of all the symptoms we have experienced that aren't on the 66 listed. If you could take a minute to write yours, that would be great. I'd really like to get these lists to all of our doctors out there, so hope when we are finished you will too..

My latest is burning foot, just one foot

Also noticed anxiety and depression did not make the list

Sensitivity to drugs

Frozen shoulder (aka menopausal or 50's shoulder)

Pain in upper back near shoulder blade

Trouble breathing (beyond shortness of breath, can't get a deep breath in)

High heart rate (even with low blood pressure)

Burning facial and upper body skin without sweating

sore, dry throat

 

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  • karenb2018
    karenb2018 Guest

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    I've pretty much had all 66! Started when i was 39(peri) with severe stomach issues, racing heart, chest pain, nausea, vomiting. Lost 30 lbs because I could hardly eat. Stomach would spasm, bloated, either felt constipated or had loose stools. Thought I was dying. Had a million tests, nothing wrong except inflammation in small bowel. Naturopath helped alot. Then I was good for quite a few years but did notice manageable issues once a month right around time of my period. Fast forward to 51 years old. Started having anxiety attacks, racing heart, vertigo at times, heat rashes, hot flashes, night sweats, ringing ears, pressure in head (feeling like I'm in a tunnel),exhaustion, fear of EVERYTHING, gum problems, thinning hair, heat rashes. Was totally bed ridden for almost a year. Couldn't function. Also asthma like symptoms and other allergies. NEVER had allergies my entire life. Things got better. I try to manage stress, meditate and walk. I get stomach flareups when I'm stressed. Once I came into full meno (almost 2 yrs ago) symptoms got better and more manageable. But then new ones cropped up. Tingling in my legs/feet. Sometimes arms. Drier skin. Strange red blotches would randomly appear then go away in chest, upper back, upper arms. Muscle cramps (mainly legs), urgency to pee. Finally saw OB who specializes in bio hrt and he's the only doc who told me I'm not crazy! Decided against hrt because if you stop it, things can be worse. This past year has been better with more manageable symptoms. Still get hot flashes, night sweats. Still have some days I have no energy. Good days outweigh the bad now so I'm hoping my body is adjusting better. I'm now 54. Just had new symptoms. aching arm for weeks and now my shoulder. Sounds like the frozen shoulder thing. Still have some fears, working on that, but anxiety is gone. Stomach is better but once in awhile have manageable flareup. It's reassuring to see how many of us suffer with this and we are not alone. MENOPAUSE SUCKS!!

    • Guest
      Guest karenb2018

      Posted

      Hi Karen, the good thing is that we can function now. Only someone who has been there knows what that means. I'll be 54 in January and I am starting to have some better days too. I can't imagine having anything else since it seems like I've had every symptom. But then, there's always something. My older sister was just told her vaginal wall was starting to fall out. Like, WHAT????? LOL! So I'm sure there will be more to look forward to. But for now, I'm thankful that everything seems to be calming down a bit.

    • karenb2018
      karenb2018 Guest

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      I think doctors don't help. They basically tell you that it's all in your head so that just magnifies everything. You start thinking you're dying because thats how you feel or you're going crazy! I'm learning now just to go with the flow and whenever I have bad days I realize it will get better. And I just keep repeating to myself that this is just a transition and one day it will all be forgotten. Just like childbirth! Except menopause lasts longer. Hang in there ladies. We are strong. God gave this to us because he knew men couldn't handle it!

  • yvonne56683
    yvonne56683 Guest

    Posted

    I have had so many symptoms it's crazy. The inner vibration is weird but the increased anxiety is no joke and although I have suffered anxiety for years it has increased to a point I have it everyday. My eyes this last year have been bothering me. I get pain and aches in the eyeballs with my vision more blurred than normal. Would be interested to hear from other ladies if they too had this problem. Week before period sore tender insides with sensitive bladder that mimics urine infection. Tired and grumpy. Big time incontinence. Tena ladies my new best friend ha ha!

  • alrimando
    alrimando Guest

    Edited

    crashing fatigue

    gastric reflux

    hyperacidity

    breathlessness

    skin itch

    vaginal itch

    diarrhea

  • michelle29462
    michelle29462 Guest

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    yes same the burning skin on my face and body feel like i have put icy hot on my skin it is the worst also feeling of not being able to get a deep breath.

    • Tif3
      Tif3 michelle29462

      Posted

      I just started getting the burning sensation on my lower face. It is so weird, I feel like I want to put ice on it. Do you get on and off jaw line pain?

  • priya82066
    priya82066 Guest

    Posted

    my symptoms are:

    -chest discomfort/ palpitations/ flutter

    • extreme weakness almost like passing out which comes in waves as a flash, feels no strength in extremities
    • pain in upper back
    • shortness of breath, feel like I need deep breaths
    • anxiety
    • fear
    • intolerance to loud noise or even talking
    • mood swings
    • cramp like sensation below chest
    • brain fog

      there might be more!

    **********-

  • loonarider
    loonarider Guest

    Posted

    I get all the above. Thank goodness Im not alone

  • april83380
    april83380 Guest

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    Hi ladies, i have been going through perimenopause since i was 38 i am now 54. I have had every symptom listed plus the new ones added to this forum. Muscle spasms or tightness in my upper back, groin pain is a new one, lower right side pain, just a few new ones to notate. The only thing my Dr said was what age was your mom and sister when they went through this and when I told him their ages he was like well its your turn soon. Uncertain of what was happening to me since my mom had passed away and my sister was no help I have been going to forums to see if i could find anything remotely to what i was going through. Thank you for your post, I actually had to start laughing the other day because I seen that i was okay and not dying since I found this forum to see we are all still here and need to stay strong, these changes can make you crazy or make you feel your going crazy.

    • jules_28897
      jules_28897 april83380

      Posted

      Hi!

      PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE change your GP!! This is not correct information that he is giving you!!

      Look at Dr Louise Newson & Liz Earle both these ladies are doing amazing work around Menopause & HRT - you do not need to suffer like this & for so long!!

      Jules X

  • donna71956
    donna71956 Guest

    Posted

    Hi Ladies

    Your not alone. I have had all of the above...and many more. Doctors need to be a little more understanding with these horrible symptoms.

    • jules_28897
      jules_28897 donna71956

      Posted

      Sadly when they do their training - Menopause is only very briefyl looked at! Considering it is a HUGE part of a womans life this is a scandal! However much work is being done to improve this. It has also become part of the national curriculum within schools & their sex education syllabus.

      Jules xx

  • donna71956
    donna71956 Guest

    Posted

    Hello Ladies

    Had anyone experienced "dryness" this is my newest symptom. OMG it is horrible. Does anyone have a remedy?

    Thanks Ladies

    • jules_28897
      jules_28897 donna71956

      Posted

      Hi Donna

      you should see your GP/ pharmacist there’s plenty of creams that you can use. Have you heard of Dr Louise Newson & Liz Earle ? Both doing amazing work about the Menopause & HRT - Louise did a podcast the other week about vaginal dryness - worth a listen. Hope this helps

      jules

    • donna71956
      donna71956 jules_28897

      Posted

      Thank you so much. My GP is of the opinion that you need to ride this phase out. Once Covid is over I am going to ask to be referred to Gyn.

      Thanks

      D

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