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Perimenopausal Woman! Going slightly mad!

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rachel80864
rachel80864

Morning everyone,

Im 49 , the big 50 later this year,I know it may sound naive but up until 6 months ago was relatively healthy, active, happy, fun to be with kind of girl! But since then have started feeling really achy, really tired, emotional not sleeping, awake for hrs upon end! Had palpitations for 3 months , finally ended up being picked up by ambulance, taken to local hospital, thought I was having a heart attack, they couldnt find anything after multiple tests, having a heart monitor fitted under the skin, so they have a record of whats going on, little monitor at side of my bed that reads the goings on through the night!Attractive huh! Feel about 95!Felt so ill, frightened, but all tests results came back negative , so asked why I was feeling this way to be honest passed from pillar to post with no real help, so started doing some research of my own, then asked the question? Could I be perimenopausal! Finally got someone to listen,after breaking down, Im not a negative person and am always there for everyone, but cant shake these awful feelings, don't feel like me , look at myself don't actually even see me !HRT was suggested , my doc said you should feel some relief after 2 weeks, Ive been on 1mg Elleste Duet for now nearly 6 weeks ....slept slightly better , little less achy, but generally feel the same! Ive spoken to my GP today and its now suggested I up the dosage got a new prescription to pick up later today! I feel a bit like a guinea pig, but am so desperate, I'm also looking into alternatives, to try and assist but because I feel so low haven't got my usual drive! I have been an active person worked full time raised 4 kids, now it takes me all my time to clean the house.....which I'm making myself do , because if I'm not in control of something , scared of who I will become! Reading this back to myself , I feel pathetic, never thought I would take HRT but never ever thought I would feel like this! My heart goes out to each and everyone of you however you are suffering!❤ Sending big hugs to everyone, feel like Im going slightly mad! ❤

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  • cat38281
    cat38281 rachel80864

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    I'm dealing with reflux for the first time ever, insomnia, headaches, achiness... I definitely hear you! It's like PMS times 500 😕 Hang in there dear -- remember this too shall pass -- feel free to write me any time you need a shoulder, hugs ❤️

  • toria_07298
    toria_07298 rachel80864

    Posted

    i have too many symptoms to list, im 40, started when i was 39 out of the blue, have you had your hormones tested at all? most of my symptoms point to estrogen excess x

  • lynda82881
    lynda82881 rachel80864

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    I'm nearly 54 and feel like I'm going a whole lot mad. Its the most awful and lonely time. The physical symptoms are bad but the mental health ones are so hard to deal with. I'm so over it all. Still in perimenopause so I can't even see the light at the end of the tunnel yet.

    • temjin68
      temjin68 lynda82881

      Posted

      ear all,

      I have been having spotting before the period come/in between period. Around after 15-17 days from the 1st day of the period and lasted till my period come.

      Never missed my period, she will come every month.

      Any have the same experience with me?

      Is this perimenopausal symptoms?

      It started in 2020 and lasted for 9 months already

      I am 45 years this year

      Does perimenopausal cause enlarge lymph node in neck ?

      I google here and there and seeing cancer every way.

      It is so worrying, i even have nightmares about my health and terrible sleep.

      Waking up almost every hour.

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