Perimenopause 2 years symptoms dairy
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Dear Ladies
I am sharing my two year perimenopause dairy on this forum. Hopefully it will help some of us ladies shed some light on our symptoms which I have been noted on my day to day life for over two years.
my symptoms started about three years ago, I am a young 51 years old, when I first talk to my doctor about my symptoms he didn't believe it was perimenopause instead he put it all down to stress.
my symptoms started with bloating, skin itchiness, mood swings, hives, body rash, breast pains, bone pain, periods every three weeks, body heat.
my symptoms would appear suddenly and after a few days it disappear.
Each time a new symptoms would come up, to include,( headache, migraine type), tight scalp, leg pain, loss of intimacy, abdominal pain, nipple soreness/tenderness, wrist/elbow pain, ankle pains,
Lately I have been experiencing, blood pressure fluctuations, burning sensations in my mouth, dry mouth, panick attacks, fear when I'm alone, crashing fatigue, loss of energy.
Loss of appetite, nausea, gastric problems.
I Also get flu like symptoms, tiredness, dry eyes, sadness.
Shoulder pains, thinning hair,
doctors have done lots of tests and cannot find anything wrong with me.
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karen77710 Kadija1966
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caroline62395 Kadija1966
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Kadija & karen me too it’s crazy what we are going through, I really want someone to say it gets better so it would give us some hope! Xx
karen77710 caroline62395
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dora_39625 Kadija1966
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Hi Kadija.
I'm 42 and been experiencing perimenopause symptoms for a year and a half now.
I noticed changes in my late 30's but had no idea at the time what it could be. I've never even heard of perimenopause before so rhis all came to me as a big shock.
This past year has been what I can only describe as a bit of a nightmare.
I thankfully stumbled across this forum and its been an absolute saviour. Cannot rate it enough.
I've had blood tests and been told on several occasions that my hormone levels are fine. I have also been told that these tests are not reliable and that doctors go more by symptoms.
I have had and am experiencing every single textbook symptom imaginable.
Irregular periods, mood changes, high anxiety, hair loss, heart flutters were the first ones to transpire. It's just escalated from there really.
I am trying to come to grips with all this as best as I can but it's definitely not easy.
I'm also a mother to a 3 year old girl so it's been somewhat of a struggle.
I am however, determined to ride this chapter as best I can. Hopefully finding some natural aids along the way.
I look forward to reading your diary!
karen60759 dora_39625
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dora_39625 karen60759
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Hi Karen.
Yea I find it comes in waves. This current one has been awful..the worst. Severe fatigue, lightheadedness, dizziness and jelly legs.
I've really struggled. Trying to deal with this and keep up with a 3 year old is pretty challenging. I want my old self back!
Are you in the UK? I haven't heard if early menopause clinics?
Let me know how you get on and I think I'll look into it aswell. There must be some help out there x
karen60759 dora_39625
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caseynjason karen60759
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Karen, good luck with your appointment! I am 40 and have had tests show very low estrogen (menopausal levels) and I am seeing a Dr this morning. Let's keep in touch. You aren't too young, early ovarian failure or early menopause isn't uncommon.
dora_39625 karen60759
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Hope your appointment goes well and you get some kind of answers, advice and help for symptoms.
I struggle with the physical symptoms.. lightheadedness, fluctuating blood pressure, and balance, fatigue...awful. Just when I get to grips with one symptom I'm hit with something else. This last episode literally floored me. I was unable to stand or walk for long periods of time, exercise or do any of my usual day-to-day routine. Didn't feel myself at all.
I had no idea perimenopause could be so severe.
If HRT patches relieved this, I would seriously consider taking it. Even though I'm very reluctant and prefer the natural approach, if I got to feel like me again and some kind of normal, then I might trial it.
dora_39625
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I'm also in UK x
Kadija1966 dora_39625
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This perimenopause is really making me so miserable, this afternoon.had to leave work to go to the ER as my bp was quite high, 170/98 with headaches and all, Even though im on bp meds. Im not sure why this happens as my bp is always 110/73 wgile taking my meds and suddenly just out of the blue it fluctuates to as high as 180/100 and doctor has to give me extra meds. Its so scary going to hospital once a month for bp issues
dora_39625 Kadija1966
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Hi Kadija,
I really feel for you. It's not nice.
My NO fluctuates also. Had a case of low bp couple weeks ago and it was horrid! Mine has always been low in 117 region but not in 90's.
It must be the hormones doing it or possibly medication?
I had an asthma inhaler which have now stopped using as looking to see if that has caused it. Another symptom which started with all the other perimenopause ones!
It's best to get checked out but fully sympathise with you that it's not nice going through all this.
Have you been to see a menopause specialist?
dora_39625
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caseynjason dora_39625
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Go for the bio-identicals. We shouldn't feel this bad for so long.
caseynjason Kadija1966
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