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[Claireylou]

Hi, my name is Claire. I'm 42 years old. My periods started to go wonky just over a year ago and I've been on a downward spiral since. I have some night sweats. Not so much hot flushes, more a feeling of intense pressure rising from my chest. I get so scared when this happens because it feels like my head will explode. Totally convinced every little ache is some horrible disease  . Lost complete interest in everything, even my gorgeous family. My mum had completely gone through menopause by the age of 46 so I'm positive that's where I'm heading too. Had an ultrasound last November which showed a few tiny fibroids "of no consequence". Just fed up of feeling so yuk all the time.

We've just moved to an area where I don't know anyone so I'm really looking forward to making some shiny new friends on here 

[honeybun]

Hi Claireylou

Welcome to the forum.

Have you spoken to your GP about what's going on. You could be a candidate for HRT. You are having an early menopause by the sounds of things. Of course the choice is personal and some choose to go down the alternative route.

Look around and join in....lots of info....laughs and friends.


Honeyb
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[Claireylou]

Hi honeybun. Thank you so much for replying. First time I've smiled for ages ! I'm terrified of anything in a white coat  ,. I didn't tolerate birth control pills at all so not sure I'd be good with hrt. Just want to feel normal again 

Claire x

[honeybun]

Oooooo normal I remember that....I think 

At 42 you really should be replacing the hormones that should be yours. They help prevent VA osteoporosis and heart problems.....and can make you feel a whole lot better.

Have a look at the green menu on the left and that will give you an idea of what is available.

I was older than you when meno really reared it's head. 48/49. I am on patches and although not perfect keep a lot of symptoms at bay.

Honeyb
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[Claireylou]

Thanks honeybun. I'll have a browse in the hrt section

Claire x

[CLKD]

   men in white coats are much more handsom these days, because we are older 

Jot down a list of symptoms and make an appt with the Practice Nurse/GP at presumably, your new Surgery?  You don't have to have any treatment until you are certain of all the options - as suggested, reading the menu left of screen will be helpful!

[Joyce]

Normal, what's that? 

I've been grateful for HRT. Useless without it. Been trying to gradually come off it, but dreading the final step. GP suggested in view of other things which have been going on recently in my life, that now wasn't a good time. Who was I to argue? 

[Claireylou]

Thanks clkd,

I've got a list of symptoms written down in a little notebook but its turning into an encyclopaedia 

Hi cubagirl and thanks for the welcome

[CLKD]

Don't worry ......... make sure that you and the GP/Nurse go through your list.  Make a double appt if necessary 

[Evenstar]

Just wanted to say hi and give you a virtual hug xxxxx

[Clovie]

Hi, my name is Claire. I'm 42 years old. My periods started to go wonky just over a year ago and I've been on a downward spiral since. I have some night sweats. Not so much hot flushes, more a feeling of intense pressure rising from my chest. I get so scared when this happens because it feels like my head will explode. Totally convinced every little ache is some horrible disease  . Lost complete interest in everything, even my gorgeous family. My mum had completely gone through menopause by the age of 46 so I'm positive that's where I'm heading too. Had an ultrasound last November which showed a few tiny fibroids "of no consequence". Just fed up of feeling so yuk all the time.

We've just moved to an area where I don't know anyone so I'm really looking forward to making some shiny new friends on here 

Hi Claireylou!

I could have written most of this post myself! 

in particular, I too had the feelings of pressure like my head was going to explode!!! - what was THAT all about?  really scary!!!

I've found this forum great since I stumbled across it late last year, I don't come on often, but the ladies here are so knowledgeable!!

I also am fairly new to an area where I don't know many/any in fact! other ladies my own age who are going through this so do feel isolated.  Its hard to meet new people when your kids are older I find.

[Suzi Q]

OK have you tired the MINI PILL
I didnt want HRT I went over almost overnight at 36/7
I managed to go through it all alone no pills nothing
I had sweats dizzies anger rage sadness didnt fancy sex this went on till 8 mnths after my last period at 42ish
Thats when I went to GP cos one night we couldnt enter I was so dry had my first btests 8mnths in to meno full blown
I didnt want HRT this was toward the middle of the DONT TAKE HRT it kills you so i was given Ovestin HRT cream
PLus the mni pill and Id never taken the pills since I was in my early 20s it hadnt greed with me the MINI pill nothing

It is harder to meet people when kids dont need you in school are you working outside the home?
Can you join a Library book club join the Red cross Apply for 4 hr shifts in OP shops they always need them
Vol in local Hospital ring and ask for the Vol dept most big hospitals have them and you make freinds
Go to Zumba Join a Gymn Jouin the WVS the old way isnt todays WVS Meals on wheels
Its not easy we downsized in 2007 to a seaside place 40 mins from where we used to live decided wed find out iof we liked it 15 years before Bobbles retired if we didnt wed move back loved the place adored it but was so lonely had to give my job I loved up and find another it was hard but except for being 28mins from son instead of 15 Id not change

[Claireylou]

Hi Suzi Q,

Thanks for replying. I have tried almost all the mini pills available in my 20's and 30's but could never find one that agreed with me. My body doesn't seem to cope well with synthetic hormones.

I'm a full time carer for my elderly parents so I don't get much time for myself but they gave me a wonderful upbringing and I want to be there for them now they are in their twilight years.

I'm sorry to babble on. Just feel a bit out of my depth at the mo. I'm normally the most capable peron I know but just lately I look in the mirror and see a jibbering wreck. Every little pain is some unheard of obscure disease.


Hi Clovie,

Thanks for replying. I feel a little bit less alone when you lovely ladies respond and, although its awful to hear others suffering, it does help to know I'm not going completely insane ...well ... Not yet anyway