new to menopause

Hi there I have just been told the same thing.  I also suffer from anxiety and loads of other symptoms.  It was a bit of a shock to hear what was wrong with me but also a relief because I was so ill and did not know what was wrong!!!!! I am trying natural stuff like ST Johns Wort and vit B.  I also have the lady magnets to help with bladder probs.  Not sure if it is working but symptoms do seem less.  I am considering HRT.  I try and keep life as normal as possible; eat well, get plenty of sleep and I am just trying to accept what my body is doing...but it is hard!!!!!  Chatting on here helps too. It is a bit of a scary business so I do understand.XXXX

Thank u margaret04348 ive decided to take the excercise vitamins and healthy eating route for now to see how bad it gets as it is early days.  My doctor has told me to think about hrt so i will research and see how bad symptoms get.  The main problem for me is the anxiety and the dizziness and nausea Ive been at the stage of passing out and have had to leave work and go home.   Not having had periods for 15 years i have no idea how this works how long ive been going through it i am just trying to gain as much knowledge as possible and hoping everyone on here can advise me thank you

lorraine

h margaret04348 i hope its not too bad for you,  I had uti few weeks ago ended up at hospital with iv antibiotics.  I just seem to get calmed down and then another pain comes and i go into panic, is it normal to have pains in arms and legs got major pain in back of thigh and already thinking worst,,  And the feeling of being spaced out and not in real world is that normal too,  Would appreciate any comments and advice cos i am struggling with all these unfamiliar changes,

Bless you heart Lorraine,

Yes, this can be scary with all the nutty symptoms. Please find JayNeeJay's posting about a month ago of the 66 symptoms of this wild adventure we are on, in various stages here. It will help calm you done a bit. Yes, many of us know how you feel. There are different things you can do to feel better, but please, know that you are not alone and start by finding her list, read through it, along with some other old posts that may give you some great ideas on how to better help yourself and what your doctor may be able to do for you!

For me honestly, when I am really anxious, sometimes a good cry helps release some of the wild feelings, sometimes getting out and doing a brisk walk helps (although hard to motivate during extreme time when we need it the most) to release the anxiety a great deal, relaxation mp3s work for me, very soothing voice. Others can give you ideas, but believe me, you have come to the right place!

We will all get through this, eventually! 

Big hugs to you Lorraine!

Annie xxxx

Thank you annieschaefer for your kind words my symptoms only started at xmas had no idea and thought i was having a heart attact,  So my symptoms have not been noticeable for that long compared to lots of the ladies on here  i am just grateful to be able to gain advice and support,  I sometimes feel like i am going mad the headaches are constant and pains in my legs are beginning to get unbearable,  I too have taken a sedative if it gets too much its the not knowing of what my body is going to do next and not being able to control it,  the sudden dizziness and fainting and nausea is taking its toll on me and the adrenalin rushes when trying to sleep have got me shattered x

hi all major anxiety goin on here all cos got pain in led and stiffenin in chest and arms anyone any relaxation ideas having major health anxiety convinced it major any advice welcome thanks

Oh sorry Lorraine your having such a bad time, you had your  hysterectomy 15 years ago, this often puts women straight into an early menapause  but i guesse having your ovaries prevented this at least. everything your experiencing is being felt by so many of us, its been 7 yrs. since i had my last period, the pre menapause was the worst i think, felt as though my insides were turning inside out, had no end of UTIs but most of them showed negative as to infection, i get loads of aches and pains, especially in my legs, anxiety, OMG, tell me about it, dont want to go out, got ready to go out this morning and felt sick, took my coat of and felt a bit calmer, never did go out, silly or what. How old are you if i may ask? i think this patient UK has been taken over with menapausal problems now and becoming like a menapausal forum! So thankfull for finding this too. im on nothing, no hrt had to stop, no vitamins, nothing, im going to invest on the things Jay suggested as to the b6 and the natural lubrications available too as everything all dried up and uncomfortable too as most have experienced too. Best thing is to take deep breaths, no that not every day will feel the same, and this time next year you may well be  a lot better who knows we are different and at different stages, with me its the emotional and mental side im finding frightening at the moment.

Sue

Sue

thank u susan556 omg this is ridiculous pain in my leg sending me into major panic its terrifying i m 51 this year its so frustrating when youre used to being strong and independent and outgoing  I have only had these for a month but feel totally shattered already i have just started with vitamins and taking daily exercise but the headaches and dizziness and anxiety are horrendous 

lorraine

Hello lol64, I too had a hysterectomy when I was 40 and they left my ovaries behind.

I started having odd feelings about 2 years ago but they really hit hard last year, I went through the pains everywhere, panic attacks, anxiety, chest pains, I even ended up at A&E three times with chest pains thinking it was heart attack only to be told everything was fine and it was panic attack/hormones.

I eventually went to see HRT specialist at my local doctors and tried it for 3 weeks it made my boobs so sore that I came back off it.

I've tried quite a few different natural remedies and I'm now using Wellsprings Serenity cream which seems to be working ok for me, Kalms to keep me being not so anxious, propranolol from the doc for the heart palpitations.

I also take a variety of vitamins... B6, q10 enzyme, cod liver oil, fish oil, oil of evening primrose.

I still have the odd bad days but I've gone down the healthy eating road, I bought a Nutribullet and have 1 green smoothie a day and I feel like if I eat junk food I feel worse.

I've just lost my 1st stone in 3 weeks and I feel like I'm starting to finally starting to take back control of my body..

It's just whatever you find works for you because there's none of us built the same.

Hope I've been some help, you're not dying (although sometimes you feel you are) good luck to you hun and keep looking through the forum for answers 💋