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Peri menopause or anxiety

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I am 38, i take the combined pill, i have been having several issues over the past year, gut related (gastroenterologist says ibs), health anxiety, worrying about every little niggle, waking up early, pains in body, headaches, a friend suggested it could be peri menopause, my mum went through menopause at 47.

ive been trying meditation, i lift weights, on my feet all do so active.

Any help or advice appreciated. Thanks.

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  • Sw62355
    Sw62355 Guest

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    Hi Rubi, have you had a chat with your doctor? If you're under 45 you can normally have a blood test to check your FSH levels but because you are on the pill you would have to come off it first. I would talk to your GP and see how you get on. Good luck x

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      Guest Sw62355

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      yes my dr said because of the pill they cant do that test. i had a full blood count. dr said all normal but i got a copy of the results and my white cells are 3.3, 4.3 last june. and below parameters.

    • Sw62355
      Sw62355 Guest

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      Well it's good you've seen a doctor and I hope you feel better soon. I have health anxiety too and it's exhausting when you're always worried. Anxiety can definitely make everything a lot worse! If you continue to struggle with it, you can ask for CBT to see if that helps.

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      Guest Sw62355

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      thank you i have a telephone appointment with talking therepies

    • Guest
      Guest

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      my dr said my whitecell count is normal for me

    • Sw62355
      Sw62355 Guest

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      Hope you're reassured by that and best of luck with the CBT. I found it useful to an extent, you have to work at it but it's good to have someone to talk to. Ask for 1-1 sessions if you get that option x

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      Guest Sw62355

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      Thank you 😃 its an initial 45(!) minute telephone call

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