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What age were you when you started perimenopause?

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sarahonadowner
sarahonadowner

Just curious to know. I literally changed overnight at 40. Im 46 and feeling worse than ever these days.

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  • kelle34850
    kelle34850 sarahonadowner

    Posted

    I wanted to say that I had never dealt with any kind of anxiety before this all started. And before my cycle starts everything is intensified and I feel awful!
    • sarahonadowner
      sarahonadowner kelle34850

      Posted

      Hi there Kelle

      Yes Im the same. Never had anxiety til this started. Now Im permanently anxious and google constantly. I must try to stop as it doesnt help at all.

      Hugs to you x

  • kelle34850
    kelle34850 sarahonadowner

    Posted

    Sarah, there is a Facebook group called power surge that is pretty helpful. I post on there sometimes but other than that I stay off the Internet. It hasn't brought me nothing but grief!!

  • amy341731
    amy341731 sarahonadowner

    Posted

    Oh yes, I’m also 46 and feel the same! It’s awful..so many physical symptoms then add anxiety which I NEVER had before...ugh! I started feeling like garbage about 8 mos ago, and I swear my symptoms change every week, it’s annoying. From body aches, headaches, to heart palpitations, bloating etc..i have it all..anxiety most days, not much relief from that☹️ The only thing I’ve found that helps a bit is staying hydrated, walking (which isn’t happening in this cold weather!) and getting out a bit..but who has energy for that! Knowing I’m not alone and going crazy or dying (through this forum) has helped a lot. Stay in rock and take care. Sending hugs! 
    • amy341731
      amy341731

      Posted

      Stay in touch* not rock
    • sarahonadowner
      sarahonadowner amy341731

      Posted

      Hey Amy

      Sorry to hear you also feel dreadful. I take our German Shepherd out for a big run everyday (he runs, I walk); which although some days I find difficult it does seem to help a tiny bit once Im out.

      Aside from that I mainly stay home and robotically do what I must to keep the home running. Im do lucky in that my partner has his own business and I dont have to go yo work. I wouldnt be able to as I feel so ill everyday anyway.

      Thank goodness for this forum and the ladies on here. Hugs x

    • amy341731
      amy341731 sarahonadowner

      Posted

      Hi Sarah- I have a German Shepherd too (maybe I did mention that before lol) I love taking her out to walk but not in this awful bitter cold. And yes, some days I just do what I need to do  to get through the day. And I don’t mention to anyone like my kids or husband because, it wouldn’t really help LOL ..I welcome any and all distractions, whether it be getting out with friends, taking a walk, or going to work. Staying hydrated helps, reminding Myself that it’s just perimenopause and that I’m not alone and that you are all here to check in with! Take care and keep in touch! 
    • sarahonadowner
      sarahonadowner amy341731

      Posted

      Amy,

      i know exactly what you mean...I never say anything to my other half or kids. Theres no point really. I have loads of friends and endless offers to go out etc but I just don't feel up to it. Either feel too awful or too tired.

      I dream of my sociable days when I was always out having fun snd feeling great. I have just got back from the park which was an effort today. Not planning on doing much now til its school run time! Have a great day x

  • AJacynM
    AJacynM sarahonadowner

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    Yep! I turned 40 and boom! My symptoms started... 5 years in and I have just started HRT patches as I really could not cope any longer after trying so many things... as you said - I too was feeling worse and worse every day... HRT was defo a last resort for me after struggling for so long but after 2 months  I am starting to feel a little different so hopefully it will help... 

    I really feel for you, hang in there. 

    A. x

    • Eliaimee1970
      Eliaimee1970 AJacynM

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      I just got blood work and I’m waiting for results my worse of the symptoms I had so far is the heart palpitations and racing heart in my sleep. I haven’t experience hot flashes yet but I have had like I sweat bad  I would say maybe   Twice since I turned 45 I’m 47 now. I’m glad I found this site because I will be worse. 
    • Eliaimee1970
      Eliaimee1970

      Posted

      My hormones blood work came back normal . I’m just not sure how accurate 
    • sarahonadowner
      sarahonadowner Eliaimee1970

      Posted

      If its any help mine were 'normal' too when I was tested. That was 4 years ago. Its been hell and I think testing is not reliable at all x

    • Eliaimee1970
      Eliaimee1970 sarahonadowner

      Posted

      Yeah . I’m know is hormones because other than ansiety I never had heart problems . 
    • AJacynM
      AJacynM sarahonadowner

      Posted

      Regarding hormone blood tests - I had quite a few and all were different... sometimes I'd go to the doctors feeling dreadful but they'd order bloods for 10 days later when I'd feel different again and the test would be normal. Then one day I demanded bloods at the time of my appointment and the results were that my hormones were all over the place and they called me back immediately!! 

      I felt so dire, worried and unable to function that I was relieved to know it was exactly that! 

      Feel for you ladies so much knowing you all feel as I did/do. Thankful for this site knowing we're all not alone. 

      A. xx

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