Menopause
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I have been having symptoms for 2 years. I no longer drive on highways. I feel so off balanced with neck aches and palpitations. Just want this to br over with so badly. I also have those long sleepless nights. It's helpful to know that I'm not going crazy! Just wish there was something to help.
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aimee1970 asha39098
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I feel the same way . Today I had a headache( pain of my face ) and neck pain and was hard at work and palpitations as well, my doctor said no perimenopause there is no such thing you have to missed 12 month of you menstrual period. I am already miss a month of period and I'm 47.
asha39098 aimee1970
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Actually once you miss an entire year, you are menopausal. I think during perimenopause, you have irregular, heavy or missed periods. Also if you're on any meds, check those too, because they can present the same symptoms.
gilly_64426 asha39098
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I also notice my symptoms are worst in the fall when the weather starts to get cold
asha39098 gilly_64426
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anetta94863 gilly_64426
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Suki_girl anetta94863
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Suki_girl asha39098
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Suki_girl asha39098
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My main moan is why do the period have to get HEAVIER! I mean the ovaries are supposed to be slowing down. Why don't the periods gradually get lighter? I can't contain them. That wakes me up, blood running out onto the bed because the massive nightime sanitary towel is full. I have to use those things you put under the sheet for toddlers in case they wet the bed!
anetta94863 Suki_girl
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Suki_girl anetta94863
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cynthia00141 asha39098
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Perimenopause are the years leading up to menopause. These are the years of hot flashes, sleep disturbances, night sweats, irregular periods, heart palpitations, weight gain, sore joints, anxiety, depression, etc. Menopause is only one day. It's the day that you've gone one whole year with no period. After that day you're post-menopausal. Unfortunately the entire thing is termed "in menopause" so it gets confusing. I went through nine years of perimenopause. Menopause was October 6, 2015 for me so I'm almost two years post menopausal. Things have finally settled down now that I am post menopausal. You'll get there too. The only things I'm dealing with now is the weight gain and some broken sleep. Some women like my mom sailed right through perimenopause and menopause. Their periods just slow down and stopped. They are the lucky ones. Hang in there. You're going through the worst part.
sharPharmD asha39098
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