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Too Old For Menopause Symptoms at Age 60?

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Cass63
Cass63

Are there any older post menopause ladies here?

Just wondering if any “older” 60 something ladies are on this forum. I have shared my menopause journey in the past and truly thought by almost age 60 and 14 years behind me I would be through this. My symptoms have never been completely gone, but over the last couple of years have been more manageable. Fast forward late last year, I just started feeling out of sorts, but pressed on and wouldn’t give in to it. February nervousness and panic attacks started. By March I was a basket case, every symptom I ever had was back on steroids. I initially thought I was just totally exhausted and fatigued from caring for my husband after his knee surgery but I have not bounced back. My labs all come back normal and I have been told by my female doctor I am too old for menopause symptoms but yet she finds nothing wrong with me. Anxiety has been thrown out as a diagnosis. I finally gave in a tried Sertraline antidepressant, made things worse so I stopped after 6 weeks. I have taken Alprazolam as needed in the past for social anxiety, but like flipping a switch, this past spring it no longer helps. I am honestly at my wits end. I don’t know if it’s the return of menopause symptoms, even though I am post 11 years, if that’s even possible or if something is really wrong with me. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks ladies for listening.

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  • crystals51917
    crystals51917 Cass63

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    Hi, It's all too weird that you posted this because like a week ago I started feeling weird, loss of appetite, low energy, brain fog, weak legs, backache, stomach ache mainly when laying at night and I'm like "please don't come back" and I will be 57 years 9/18 but I went through the same junk for almost 4 years and started feeling amazing and myself again but I don't know what's going on. I'm calling my doctor and let her know what I'm feeling again because it's not a good feeling. I do know that prayer, vitamins/ supplements along with my friend Lisa who I met here got me through.

    I do pray that you feel better and it's a shame if this junk comes back like b4. Insane!

    Be blessed!

    • Cass63
      Cass63 crystals51917

      Posted

      I honestly feel like for me it has been a dip or fluctuation in whatever hormones I have left. My symptoms are too similar to when this all started for me. Some things you never forget and the start of menopause symptoms is at the top of that list. My doctor however does not agree, she says I am to old for menopause symptoms. I remember when my symptoms started years ago my doctor said I was to young for menopause. I think most of the time we know our bodies better than the doctors. I so agree with you about prayer. There is no doubt I could have never gotten through some of the dark days without faith in JESUS and prayer. Prayers that you will be feeling better soon.

      GOD Bless

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