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FitnessPleese
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I don't know where to begin. Just finished nursing school in December. Two days after final, the crap got real. Anxiety, dangerous BP, shaking, GI issues, coffee intolerance all of a sudden. After Ct scans, blood work, etc.... A trip to the endocrinologist. Thought maybe an adrenal tumor. Still waiting for one more result. I am about to be 50 this month. I have not had a period in two years. I thought I was "done". Doctor said just because no period doesn't mean my hormones have dropped yet. So, we believe this is what is happening. I am in bad shape. I feel shaky, headaches, anxious, which never had anxiety like this, my bp is not my baseline, which is 117/76. I am actually losing some weight as I vowed to do this in 2021. I exercise regularly. I do not drink or smoke. Doctor also said the stress of school being done and it is coninciding with menopause. HELP ME. I feel like I am never going to be feeling good. I also have had tests done etc... What is going on??? I am miserable?? All this has been going on for a month. I am actually trying to eat supper and have no appetite. I am frightened. I am about to be a nurse, take the board exam to become one. Start a new job. I feel no relation with people around me as what I am going through. PLEASE HELP...I am reaching out for help.

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  • cat38281
    cat38281 FitnessPleese

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    Hi dear, I am so sorry you are feeling so badly. I can't advise on your specific symptoms, but did want to tell you to hang in there, you're not alone, and feel free to message me any time you need a shoulder or listening ear. Hugs ❤️

  • anxiousface
    anxiousface FitnessPleese

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    Hello

    All your going through is part of menopause it hits some of us so hard its a shock to our system. im going through all you've mentioned and more and so is many of the ladies on this forum. Please don't worry yourself silly we just have to learn to cope with some of the symptoms and iv learnt after 8yrs that anxiety and stress brings on more symptoms alone side the menopause hell.

    it sounds like you've been under a lot of stress too which may of brought on symptoms. Thats interesting that your doctor said just because your periods stopped its doesn't mean our hormones have dropped yet, im period free for 5yrs but still suffering.

    i just wanted you to know your not alone and you'll get a lot of help on this forum, its good to have some support and hear that we are all feeling similar.

    Try not to worry and take care

    sending a comforting hug x

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