Unable to cope anymore

So many tests.... all normal

Really struggling ☹

bless you, im struggling with bad gerd/gastritis and rib pain at the moment but cant take anything as even rennies i react too 😦 xx

sending hugs, this menopausal roller coaster isn't one i signed up for. I can't remember the last time I had a good day or just one where nothing hurt!

Are you in the UK? I'm in Hertfordshire

am the same lovely, its torture, im in cheshire xx

would love to meet up with you ladies one day a nice spa day x

that would be so amazing

one day:) good luck for tomorrow message me to let me know how it goes x

oh wouldnt that be lovely ❤❤❤ xx

hey Sarah how did your Drs appointment go today?

Hi, It was OK I actually felt listened to. I'm in Peri and was offered HRT but I'd like to do some research 1st and then will discuss it further. She said when ever I decide it is an option. My boob exam was fine she couldn't feel any lumps so all good on that front. My pelvic scan was fine (I knew that already) all my bloods were fine except 1. One of inflammatory ones was high but she wasn't worried said I could have had a cold on the day. Going to repeat that one in a couple of weeks when the dreaded Covid has left my house. Been referred to physio for my shoulder to see if that helps and I've got an appointment for that next week and another one to have my coil out (and not replaced)

I do feel a bit more positive about everything at the moment.

How are you doing today?

ah that's brilliant is the boob pain associated with perimenopause? Did she say anything about the pain your are experiencing?

I'm so pleased you have peace of mind.

I had the booster on Tuesday my arm has been killing me into my neck! im in pain taking paracetamols.

This is the last time I'm taking any jab.

Hi, yes all hormonal and when I was at the breast clinic last year the breast consultant told me boobs do funny things

She advised that a blood test wouldn't say if I was peri and that she relies on me knowing my body and symptoms.

My arm was like that after my booster but I'm glad I had it. My son, daughter and son in law all caught Covid over Christmas and touch wood I'm still negative.

Work today and then its the weekend do you have anything nice planned?

Sarah x

thanks that brings comfort. how long did you arm hurt? I'm on my 3rd day still sore:(

I will be resting over the weekend as work will be crazy next week

my arm hurt for 11 days lovely, keep an eye out for any swelling and if you get it use ice and an antihistamine, that was the first and second jab, apparently the booster is only half dose xx

thank you x no more jabs now! so fed up.

how was your week? you ok?

i havent had booster yet! to be honest ive had a terrible week, reflux, gastritis, cough, rib pain, had enough lovely, how are you? xx

sending you hugs.....did you get through to the specialist for your gastritis?

im ok arm feels better....was constipated after all painkillers. Seeing the specialist about my piles this week feeling anxious and then the week after the gynaecologist about my polyp. Just want these hospital appointments out of the way.

When my gastritis is bad I get severe rib pain and sleepless nights.

You are doing what you can to ease them? Keep us with you water and your diet and don't stress as this does make it worse. It's definitely perimenopause as I've had it for 3 years now. I'm off the antiacids only take them when I'm in pain.

Are you taking antiacids? The Roobios tea is a life saver for me and only drink it twice a week due to the estrogen effects.

May i ask what kind of health benefit do you see by drinking Roobios tea ? i read about it but haven't tried one yet . Thank you.

hi Beth it's been great for my acid reflux and sleep so far.

hi lovely, the so called gastro said he rang my number and couldnt leave a voice message (which is a blantent lie, i have voicemail and carried my phone around all day) so now theyre apparently going to set up a face to face in 3 months, we shall see, already waited over a year for the blooming call. i just bought some ginger to make ginger tea. i cant take ppis as i get awful side effects, tried rennies and even those made me ill grrrrr. try not to worry about the appointments, easier said than done i know but they will come and go xx

that's great fingers crossed with your appointment. Yes all you can do is try different remedies until you see them. I've been taking perimenopause supplements and they've been great by health & her x

awesome ❤ im not going to add any supplements for now as all my vitamins and minerals are spot on. when is your first appointment? xx

ive just looked at those tablets, they sound good, the only thing i dont like is people saying they feel worse when they stop, i dont want to be tied to anything grrrr xx

I know but I really needed something to manage some of my symptoms. They've eased off the anxiety let's see how the next couple of months go x

Thursday....im constipated after taking painkillers for 3 days due to the pain from the booster into my neck! My bum is sore....dreading seeing the specialist. God knows what he's going to find up there! I'm falling apart! Then gynecologist in 2 weeks!!!

i might give them a go in the future you can be my guinea pig haha ❤ was it cocodamol by any chance? im sure all will be fine lovely xx

Hi Toria , Have you tried papaya enzymes for the Gerd one of the participant on this forum swears by it , i bought it but scared to try . This days i have to think 2x before taking any supplements or med i have encountered bad reactions to meds which puts me to hesitation 😔

Thank you , i want to try it but im scared if it has any reaction to my body . 😔 , I gave up many foods because of my Gerd took ppi for 6 month didn't help me but it lower my Vitamin B12 and i had to be on weekly shot for 2 months its frustrating .

paracetamol x

there was an interesting chat today about perimenopause on This Morning today....so glad everyone is talking about it x

it gives some relief talking with others who is going in similar meno route most of my friends dont understand what im talking about because they have no pain so im glad i got this group to share my journey and support one another . Lets keep our faith .

Ditto....let's keep talking and helping each other through this transition x

no lovely, ive not tried those, im like you i react to everything these days xx