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mrsd64
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I had my last period back in January 2014 so I am now classed as post menopause. I thought once I hit this stage it would be plain sailing...... unfortunately not, though not as bad as it could be!

At times anxiety drives me crazy I worry about the most stupid things. Last night when I went to bed I just felt so unwell nothing particular just generally feeling yucky. I had awoken early yesterday morning with a banging headache and I felt out of sorts all day long to be honest. When I went to bed I convinced myself I was going to croak it during my sleep! My heart was pounding away and occasionally skipping beats sad thankfully I did not.biggrin

I have been trying to see if there is a pattern to these anxiety attacks and I really believe there is..... A month ago I was due to donate blood but was advised not to due to having a headache and low and behold I had a headache again yesterday 28 days after my last one! Not sure if there is a connection or it’s just me grasping at straws. I have made a note so I will monitor it.

Today I still feel I little anxious but not too bad! I really should be on a high as i have lost 2lb this week biggrin 

I really believe that exercise is helping me lots even though the weight is coming off very slowly, it gives me something to focus on. 

I still have issues with sleeping but nothing like I used to and I am sure exercise is helping me I really do. I still have shoulder pain issues but again I have much more movement with all the exercise I do.

Do any other ladies having coping methods that they believe are helping them? 

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  • margaret04348
    margaret04348 mrsd64

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    I am post menopausal too and have had a terrible 6 months.  I coped by talking to my friends and bugging the life out ofmy Doctor.  However, my main form of coping is exercise but this has been hinered by joint pain which drove me to distraction.  Anxiety has been just dreadful, bladder issues, night sweats, UTIs, bleeding, sickness, dizzyness, hot and cold sweats.....I could go on!!!  Now, however, things are improving. I am on HRT, take Propanadol 40mg and myrabegron for the bladder.  I also have had the bleeding investigated and nothing to worry about. Alot of my symptoms have now gone, including the bleeding.  Anxiety better as I feel better.  I am injured again at the moment but don't think linked to menopause and I am delaing with that a bit better...these things happen even to young people!!!!LOL  HRT has been a godsend for me.....I don't know were I would be without it.  Things are not perfect but they are improved and as long as I havemyf riends and the gym I think I will survive; oh and my Doctor and Consultant!!!  Hope things improve for you and keep up the exercise.XX
    • mrsd64
      mrsd64 margaret04348

      Posted

      Margaret I am glad things are improving for you biggrin I have never had night or day sweats just the occasional flush.

      We all deal with things differently and what works for one does not always work for others but i swear by a good exercise work out to get the blood pumping and obviously it is working for you too. I hope you recover from your injury soon and get back on your bike so to speak. lol

      It is strange how i thought when we reached menopause our periods stopped and we got hot flushes and a little moody, how wrong could i have been.  Maybe it is because in the past it was not something that was talked about like it is today.

      Thank god for forums like this where we can all share our issues and problems and know we are not alone.

      Take care Margaret

      MrsD xx

  • margaret04348
    margaret04348 mrsd64

    Posted

    Hi, I never heard my Mum talking about any of this or anyone else.  I thought the same as you and NEVER thought I would take HRT and now I would walk over hot coals, thornes, anything to get it!!!!!  You take care too.XXX
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