Menopause! Fatigue, crying, aching, nauseous, headaches

Leslely,

I am so sorry that you are feeling so bad. I really do understand what you are staying and it will pass, just not fast enough, for sure.

Do try the vitamins and other supplements, they may not be a cure all but I believe the supplements do help us. We are all different so what works for one may not another.  Worth a try isn't it?

I know your pain, had many days like it. They are easing up a bit and believe me, I have tried a whole gamut of things to offset these bouncing and declining hormones.

Supplementing with vitamins is a great place to start, there are many other things that help as well, AntiDepressants are helpful for some as are HRTs, neither are a bad choice, it's what will bring your quality of life back to you and please don't let anyone try to shame you in picking one over the other if that is what you decide. It's your life and this is no dress reheasal.

When you feel better, exercise is also helpful, but when we are this low, it's the last thing we feel we can muster up the strength to do. Not to mention if you are like me, all of the sudden when I did exercise, my muscle recovery time really lagged. Thought I was dying after doing simple Gentle Yoga........... wasn't, it's just part of this. And I used to do real strenous exercise before. Can't wait to get back into it when I feel a bit better.

Consider discussing with your doctor your options and be honest how you feel. You are not losing your mind, just declining hormones. There is help and this is a temporary phase that unfortunately feels like forever right now

Praying you will feel better soon. Sending you big hugs!

Annie Xxx

You have to keep strong, I know this feeling it's horrible for any woman, it makes us feel like something is wrong with us, it doesn't help either when these doctored put us threw all kind of test, it just makes us more have more anxiety. Remember we are hear for you anytime you need support!!!!

Hi Lesley 

please try Accupuncture, it has helped me and work colleagues going through the same symptoms you describe. Worth every penny, no more fatigue, tears and much less pain.

Good luck

Viv

Hi lesley

This is how I feel at times tired, crying, at times, anxieties up at times, yelling at boyfriend at times 

B6 can help with moods and depression you should try it and see if it works for you i know for me it made me sick with a panic attack when I took one on Dec 24 ended up in the E.R. high heart rate and all 

What ever works for you you should try then if it dosen't work talk to your doctor and see what he recomends 

Just joined the group, this is awesome. I've been having most of the symptoms mentioned and feel great that this is why I feel awful. I am 49, all my blood work comes back with in normal levels indicating no hormonal changes, O.B.G.Y.N. says that can happen at certain times? My biggest complaint is the fatigue. Like i read in one of the posts, no matter how much sleep you get you still feel tired. I've never been like that and was really worried about it. I do get the night sweats, hot flahes, nausea as well. Thanks so much for this group, i feel so much better

Hi, my name is Lesley also. I was googling to try to find someone who had symptoms like me. I feel like I have a fever, but it does not register as one. I feel tired, and hungry.  I have skipped my period.  The last period was in April. Anyway, feeling sick, tired, and feverish.  I am hoping it isn't cancer or anything bad.  Do all women go through this ?  I think we should, or you should start a FACEBOOK page IS IT MENOPAUSE?   I just want to know I'm not dying.  I have felt like this for about 10 days now.  I have had a few breaks inbetween, but for the most part I've been feverish with no fever.  I have had 3-4 days of migraines but they f inally quit.  Also, my blood pressure goes up because of water weight gain.  I can't imagine this is really menopause. I got a gyno appt. in about a week.  Thank you. for your posts.

I have been experiencing feeling like crying very tired headaches sometimes feel angry for no reason what is happening to me

I'm 42 I have severe hip pain ....severe anxiety...but my dr keeps?telling me I'm to young to be going thru premenapause..and cramping with no period

I'm so sick and tired of these stupid doctors saying oh no your too young!!!!!

Absolute rubbish. I was going to my doctor from the age of 40 with peri symptoms and I got the same response.

I'm now 49 and was!!!! And still am going through peri.

They have only acknowledged that I am peri in the last two years due to missed periods.

I did my own research and like you ladies found these sites that gave me more info than any go.

I was told get counselling and take antidepressants you are clearly depressed.

I kept telling them yes I am due to all my symptoms but I know something is going on!!!.

I'm now year nine of peri. Only two periods in the last eight months. If you are not having hot flushes then they won't even entertain you.

So yes it sounds like peri to me.

Of course have the usual blood tests or checks for any concerns that might not be hormone related.

I just don't get the complete lack of knowledge for the perimenopause stage which can start in your late thirties.

Hang in there its a bumpy ride x

Hi Lesley, just saw your post and see it has been a year. I am wondering if you are still suffering because I too am feeling sick all the time and have hot flashs non stop. If you figured out any way to get relief please let me know. Thank you

Hi just found this discussion and I feel like I'm going mad ! I'm 42 have upper leg and hip pain, horrendous nausea and fatigue. I've had blood tests, scans , X-rays and nothing ! Am I imaging these symtoms ?? Going back to doctors tomorrow and I know she will say there's nothing wrong or I've got a virus !!!

Wow! I've just read most ladies posts & am shocked (& relieved at the same time) that I am not alone. How can do many women be going through this hideousness? Why do GPs / anyone think it's ok just because it's me menopause that we have to deal with this stuff? I'm 42 & been peri for a good few years but didn't have a clue, started getting migraines Aug 15 & not had a period for well over a year now, after feeling like I was going psychotic & generally wanting to curl up in a ball & be alone, (& after a lot of pushing with my GP for bloods) I have had 2 very raised FSH & LH levels back & they've finally agreed with me that I'm in menopause. I've been through (& still going through) hell, so so tired, headaches, sickness, constant flu like feeling, like so many others this is just not me, I was running 4-5 times a week & horse riding twice, very active & loved life. Can barely get up now. Can't bear to look in the mirror, hair has thinned so much, put on over a stone & really watch what I eat, given up alcohol, smoking, nothing fun anymore. Been started on HRT (Premique) just over a month ago but not feeling any benefits at all. Am so sick of feeling like this, just want the 'old' me back. I feel for every single woman posting here, these symptoms we have to deal with are horrendous, I'm a strong woman, & im battling through, but sometimes you really feel like saying 'come on, Jesus - give me an effing break!!' 😬