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Kim1971
Kim1971

Going through peri menopause feel awfull but docs won't give me anything for a year is there anything I can do to help I feel so exhausted I don't sleep my flushe's are bad head aches I keep crying any ideas please 😔

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  • bobbysgirl
    bobbysgirl Kim1971

    Posted

    Why won't he give you anything? Having said that - you are probably better off without meds - their side-effects are often worse than the complaint they are meant to be helping.

    There are all sorts of things you can do to help yourself. Sage leaf works well for some. Go back to your doc and ask for a full 'bloods' and get a print out of the results. You can then see for yourself how your hormones are doing and if you are deficient in any minerals.

    I did that and it is a great reference and a good starting point.

    • Kim1971
      Kim1971 bobbysgirl

      Posted

      Going to have to I really can't put up with this its really getting me down so much I get up with no energy and go to work feeling awfull
  • maria101
    maria101 Kim1971

    Posted

    Hi K sorry to hear, sleep Is my biggest issue at the moment only get about few hours at a time,and the hot flashes I went HRT but did not stay on it,but it did help with a bit, tempted to go back on it I worry about the side effects

    I read star flower oil is good might try it to see if it helps you could do some research and see if it can help you hugs xx

    • Kim1971
      Kim1971 maria101

      Posted

      Think I may go Holland and Barrett to see if they can help anything really I'm so exhausted x
    • bobbysgirl
      bobbysgirl Kim1971

      Posted

      Make sure you talk to someone who knows what they are on about - not a 'Saturday girl' or someone on commission.

      Better still, do you have a whole/health food shop in your town. The owner of the one I use is very knowledgeable about all the products she sells.

  • lisa326
    lisa326 Kim1971

    Posted

    I did go on fluoxetine and it did help
    • Kim1971
      Kim1971 lisa326

      Posted

      I'm already on citolppram so can't go on anything else
    • looloo43
      looloo43 Kim1971

      Posted

      Hi Kim. I know how you feel hun. I'm 45 & started hrt on 1/4/16 which helped my mental symptoms immensly. why won't you doc put you on anything? How old are you hun? what lisa said about fluoxetine - I have read this particular ad helps "soften" the symptoms of peri/meno for many ladies, & one of my old workmates in her 50's said it has really helped her cope with peri. it may be worth talking to your doc about switching from citalopram to fluoxetine for a few months trial to see if it helps you more. try to be kind to yourself too - if you need to vent or ask any more questions, lots of lovely ladies on here to listen/try to help hun. You're not alone. xxx

    • Kim1971
      Kim1971 looloo43

      Posted

      Hi im 44 had no periods for 3 months and doc said I've got to not have them for a year before they will give me hrt I'm so frustrated think it's were I'm tired xx

    • looloo43
      looloo43 Kim1971

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      Hi Kim. I would write down all your symptoms. Then ring up your gp surgery & ask if they have a gp or nurse that specialises in menopause/womens health & make appt. It sounds like you have started perimenopause & there are hrt regimens that women can be put on. you are in menopause once you've had no periods for a year, but that doesnt mean you can't have hrt. I am in peri & am on hrt as are many women on here. Don't be walked over by a gp that isn't clued up on peri/meno. There is also a very useful site another lady posted on here - google 34 most common menopause symptoms - very informative & factual - may help you realise its not you - its mother bloody nature! xxx

    • Kim1971
      Kim1971 looloo43

      Posted

      Hi it was the way she sat there and smiled at me like oh well never mind.she was only young so didn't understand how I felt.. think I will call them as I really need to go on something thst will help.I was so upset I just wanted help and came out thibeing what a waste of time.. oh to be a woman lol xx

    • lisa326
      lisa326 looloo43

      Posted

      Thats a good Way to Put it looloo...it definately does soften the symptoms,i actually liked being on it....But....as it Kind of stops you caring...I decided after a year i wanted to care again...Plus my symptoms of meno started to subside at the Same time,Hope this helps x
  • sue58256
    sue58256 Kim1971

    Posted

    I have started menapace with extra calcuim my love and im going to use magnesium as well look in the health shops in the menapausal range 
    • bobbysgirl
      bobbysgirl sue58256

      Posted

      If you are taking calcium make sure you are taking Vit D and Vit K2. Vit D helps absorb calcium and Vit K2 makes sure it gets into your bones and not your arteries!
    • Kim1971
      Kim1971 sue58256

      Posted

      Yes I'm going to town tomorrow to have a look I just worry how I'm going to cope when it gets really hot and it's so hot were I work as well I carry a mini fan in my pocket lol x

    • sue58256
      sue58256 bobbysgirl

      Posted

      thank you for that bobbysgirl I had no idea about that
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