Perimenopause or Anxiety or ???

have a look at the healthy tips forum

I was interested in Deena's post and just wanted to say that sometimes we can do all we possibly humanly can to help ourselves but need help - I'm open to anything that helps, we all find our unique solutions and all we can do is share what does or doesn't work for us.

Re anxiety - I found CBT enormously helpful, I think I had 5 sessions 3yrs ago and I still draw o what I learnt to help me. On the days when I can't help myself - it's down to once about every 6-8wks now - I take a diazepam or have a few drinks. My anxiety was so bad that I found myself stuck in the doorway of Sainsburys, overwhelmed at the choices that faced me, the choices within choices; every problem, big or small, seemed the same size, life just overwhelmed me - it was frightening, disorientating.

With CBT, sometimes you're going to be unlikely and have a bad match with your counsellor or not be ready to be open to it.

With many things, you can pinpoint a problem and find practical solutions, one by one - CBT can help you find the path and learn how to hold on to it again.

The peri health tips forum is all about sharing what works or what is out there to help.

I hope you're in a better place soon, Deena, and find something or someone to help you back into a healthy and happy life.

Hi. I can honestly say I have all of these symptoms and more. Also have nausea, joint problems etc. The penny has only recently dropped with my that these are all probably connected with the menopoause. I doi a home menopause test which confirmed it. I've been to see my doctor, and have decided to try natural phyto supplements for now. I have been taking them for 2 weeks and have not had a hot flush or night swear for a week. Also having calcium and vitamin d supplements. Due to stomach issued having a gastroscopy in a week after many other test for stomach related issues. I honestly feel like my body is falling to bits. I think its a case if ruling possible nasty scenarios out then finding a solution to the rest of it!!!

Have my period right now. Anyone else freezing cold and feel like insides are vibrating?

hi linda, i am freezing all the time and vibrating on the inside is a good way you've described it . I say i'm trembling cold on the inside.Can you believe i wear a vest top, t shirt, thick jumper or cardigan, big scarf, jeans, boot socks and boots, big padded jacket and that seems to be every day. I cant remember that last time i wore a dress or sandles cos i get so freezing even my lips tingle (i miss my summer clothes) . i'm due to see my consultant at the hospital on Thursday and although i mentioned it many times before to him i'm going to ask about my thyroids and push this problem as i feel i have got worse. I couldn't stand out in a breeze for long as i'll get shivering them it takes hours to thaw out. Sorry i can't give to a solution to this but just want you to know your not alone and i feel for you cos its really troublesome and i know some of these lovely ladies on her would kill to be cold when their going through a hot flush but i get so cold it hurts. sending you a comforting hug x

Hi anxious face! You are so right just reading your reply makes me feel a little less anxious. It is so hard for

Anyone not experiencing it to understand. I

I tell my sisters you could tell me I just won a

Million dollars and will live to be a healthy 100yd old woman

And it wouldn't change a thing. Have no control

Over shakes and feelings. My good days are a

Dream but bad days all the more unbearable.

I have an appointment Wednesday just did another

Blood panel rechecking thyroid and all FSH levels. Hoping

For some answers as well. Looking Into bio Identical

Hormones. Pellets? Time released and placed under skin. Will keep you updated

Something has got to give

hi again fellow shiverer , yes agree with everything you say. I had my blood taken last week (thyroid, FSH, Kidney an renal) should get my results on Thursday. Yes please let me know how you get on and i will do the same. I too get anxious because its just not normal. Hope we get to the bottom of this because i don't really want to go through another summer with people looking at me strange because i have layers and layers of clothing on. . take care and i'll get back to you at the end of the week x

Hi Ladies..

I have had a few days of hot flushes, followed by feeling very cold, thought I had passed all this as in 8th year of peri, but they seem to have returned again, also I have been feeling really good for weeks, but again today feel really tearful again, and so insecure, and anxious 😦 ( maybe its time of the month feelings) but with no period again, also had the headaches on and off for 3 days.. normally I get this when due a period, but dont have one as not had one since August 2013... hugs to you all... Jay xx

Well im in day 10 of my cycle cant eat again 3 days of just water and lucozade feel so sick have tried a bit of food today but cnt hold it down,back to the doc tomorrow fed up of feeling so weak all the time its the same every month by day 6 of my cycle appetite starts to get worse than it already is untill i cnt eat a thing for a few days very tearful today to and headache

Country lass...

bless you ... i have had the feeling sick quite severe in the past, almost like your throat closes up, and no way do you want anything to pass it... also when anxious i get like a golf ball throat, worries you as you think somethings wrong, but it passes, its not nice.... hugs Jay x

Thankyou jay i get even more anxious when i cant eat doc reassures me im ok on fluids for a while but just dont have any strength x

I know I have mentioned this before on other headings, but incase it helps anyone, I am in year 8 of peri, and do not take HRT ( cant as family history) so I take herbal Estroven Max, and iron they have been a god send, also Maca, calcium and Vit D .. ( Natecal) also a must for bones etc...

I notice ( not had a period since Aug 13) that monthly as if a period is due, i get overly emotional, feelings of doom, anxious, dont like myself, want to hide away, want to cry, can talk about something and then burst into tears ( did that at the dinner table today) also feel sick, and headachey, colder than normal, had a few flushes the last few days, even gums ache ( sounds crazy ) I thought I had something wrong with my teeth, went to dentist and showed them where pain was, and all okay ???? ugh... xray fine, but gums and teeth ache, how odd, I sound like a lunatic... I feel exceptionally tired too these last few days, like when a period is coming, but it doesnt... on the odd occasion one does come, I feel really really sick, and headaches like migraine then...

I tried the natural progesterone cream a couple of years ago for many months, but it gave me extremely tender breasts and a big breast cyst so I stopped taking it and all returned to normal, its so difficult finding the right one, when HRT is not an option.... Estroven maximum helps alot, i took it for a few years and then stopped and OMG everything I mention was six times worse, but now eased off but not completely gone its now each month it hits me harder like a missed period type of thing, symptoms no cycle... i am aged 49 ... hugs to you all, your not alone...

Hi ladies, hope you all enjoyed Mother's Day ❤️

I don't really comment a lot on here at the moment, still getting used to these feelings I'm experiencing so please bear with me as I will be asking lots of questions (sorry).

One thing I've noticed is my sinuses seem to be constantly blocked and very dry. Is this something that is normal? I am also experiencing spots in my vision (floating)... Not all the time but I've noticed it more recently. Does anyone else experience issues like this? I'm starting to think is there something wrong with me... 😟

Any advice will be gratefully received!

Thanks,

Sharon xx

Yes I too have have sinus problems, but hadnt linked it to peri. I have a steamer which helps ( I am asthmatic so use it for that also ) Try a nasal spry used for hay fewer- beconase etc, I find that helps. Can buy OTC. And yes my eyes are awful but again hadnt linked to peri as I ve worn glasses since my teens and just put it down to old age! Sometimes I have to blink 3-4 times before i can focus on page/screen because of the floaters...

Hi Sharon,

My sinus seem to play up also, more so since these strange feelings of going through the peri- menopause have started. I spoke to my doctor last week who was lovely as I initially went to see her because I suddenly started feeling or being sick after eating things like Pork or Fish & Chips which again frightened me because I thought there must be something wrong. I explained to her that most mornings I was waking feeling nausea and always coughing because of the phlegm in my throat and sometimes bring up the phlegm, I also have a blocked nose. I then went on to tell her that I have never had issues in what I was able to eat until now. I never fry food and only ever bake or grill so I know that I look after myself.

Her reply to me was that due to the hormone changes going on in your system and any allergies such as sinus and problems with your digestive system can become more obvious during these changes. She said it was nothing to worry about (she checked me over to make sure). She prescribed me some tablets for the acid reflux and have to take this first thing in the morning and I have only been taking this for a week now and already am feeling loads better.

I have also been seeing a really good acupuncture who has been helping me through these changes and last week when I started with this being sick when eating Pork etc she has been working on this area together on my sinus and also with the calming to try and stop me worrying unnecessary during the peaks when your hormones may be on overdrive. This seems to also have settled my sinus down aswell.

I am always here for you if you would like to talk further! Massive hugs and thank you for sharing your experiences as well, together we can all over come these off days which may continue through this transitional period.

Joy xxx