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[angelindskiexx]

Hi ladies,
I'm having a surge in symptoms again.  Last week I jad tummy problems, feeling nauseous, horrible taste in my mouth, bloating, flatulance - IBS stuff. I've also had for the last week twitching in my feet and legs and the odd twitch in my eye.  So uncomfortable.  Still dealing with the twitching, but the IBS has improved since changing my diet.  I feel overwhelmed and slightly depressed.  I have a tendency to become depressed when I feel overwhelmed. 

Today I went out with my family (husband, daughter and her boyfriend)  to do some shopping, bumped into my sisters and chatted with them for an hour, which was lovely.  I didn't feel too bad at that point--  Then when it was time to come home I felt a bit agitated.  My daughter went to stay with her boyfriend for the weekend, and as I was saying goodbye I felt this awful emptiness - I didn't want her to go - it was like I was experiencing separation anxiety -- I started to cry in the car on the way back - and suddenly felt anxious at the same time -  I had this horrible head pressure (forehead and bridge of my nose which I've been having on and off for several weeks) and then had a nose bleed which lasted about 10 minutes --  I feel like I am in a huge mess.  I am sick of worrying about everything (took 0.75mg Lorazepam this morning before I went out, usually it's a small does 0.5mg)  didn't seem to work as well as it should today. I am a bundle of a mess and can't do this anymore.  I admire all of you for facing up to menopause so gracefully.  I started this journey at 42 and now I'm 52.  I can't do this anymore.     I'm going to see my GP and discuss options for HRT.

[CLKD]

   ..... make a list over the weekend of how you feel.  Diet.  Exercise regime.  If you can't see the GP get an appt. with the Practice Nurse? 

[angelindskiexx]

clkd
I've already made an appointment to see my GP - I see her next week.  She's very supportive and helpful.  Strangely enough, the last time I went to see her (a month ago) I was fine!  I just can't keep going like this.

Thank you for the hugs and thank you for always supporting me. x

[Elena]

Good for you and good luck for next week.

I can recognise a lot of your symptoms.  The fact that they come and go at will.  The sudden loneliness coming from nowhere. I find I am best when I am with people but I also need time alone to recharge my batteries.

I find being overwhelmed if I have a lot to achieve extremely hard.

[angelindskiexx]

Thanks, Millie.

I've been going through this long enough.  I had a very heavy period 6 months ago - it was so heavy that I went to the casualty dept., of my local hospital.  Never had to do that before.  It's been over 6 months since I had a period - I felt fine the first 3 or 4 months but a few weeks ago everything went crazy.  It is affecting my quality of life - I had to give up my teaching practice when I started perimenopause - I have lost a lot of years to this -

[Hurdity]

Hi angelindskiexx

I can totally relate to the crying thing during peri-menopause - as it happened to me. Now my hormones are boringly stable (post-meno and on HRT) I hardly ever cry!

I hope your appt with doc goes well next week. Make sure you read up about the different types before you go - they are all on the menu on the left (under HRT preparations http://www.menopausematters.co.uk/treatment.php and then there's a drop down menu). For example do you want a simple pill to take daily or would you prefer patches or gel? You may well be offered one of the cheapest! Also you will be offered a cyclical one which will give you a bleed as you are under 54 and haven't been without a period for at least a year.

How did you feel during your natural periods - did you get very bad pms for the whole of the second half of the month or just before your period only as many women?

I am sure you won't regret your decision - most women feel a whole heap better once settled on the right HRT and you should find you won't need the other medication if you didn't feel bad before being peri- menopausal.

Hurdity x

[Liz]

I've been like this for the past two years and started HRT patches 10 days ago.  The difference in me and how I feel is amazing...... I honestly feel like a new woman, relaxed, cheerful and so much more energy.  My noise anxiety has calmed right down and my joint swelling has gone.  I'm 45, so could have put up with this for years yet. So far, I'm glad I didn't. 

[Evenstar]

sending hugs. Hope your Dr can sort you out asap

[Meggie]

Hope you get on OK at the doctors - I am sure you will feel so much better once you have been and have discussed your options.  Stay positive and patient .... you will get there.

Meggie

[Kathleen]

Hello Angelindskie. Sorry to hear that you are suffering. So much of your post resonates with me, the anxiety, constant worrying and feeling easily overwhelmed, it's all so familiar.
Like you I have tried to carry on as best I can but have now decided that I will try HRT. I took my first tablet yesterday and I will report back if I have any news.
Take care and wishing you well.
K.

[Joyce]

   Hope your nice GP can help you! Let us know how it goes.

[CLKD]

  Liz for your helpful post

[Liz]

Just wondering how you got on at your Dr's appointment?

[JoJo42]

Hi Angelindskie,

Sorry to hear you're having a rough time. I can totally empathise with that "I can't do this anymore" feeling. I was at the end of my tether last year with awful Peri symptoms and I came on here and found lots of support and advice from women who were facing the same problems. I too made the decision to go to my GP and started HRT last year - I haven't looked back!!! There was a lady on here when I joined who described  her time pre-HRT as her "peri meltdown"....In time, I knew exactly what she meant!!! I thought I could struggle through it all, but the ladies on here said "Go to the GP. Go get your life back" ...so I did...and I have Hope all goes well. Take Care 

[angelindskiexx]

Hello ladies
Thank you so much for all your replies to my post.  I appreciate it so much.  I've been feeling very 'up' and 'down. I had high hopes of trying HRT but my doctor won't prescribe it until I've gone without a period for 12 months.  My FSH is still okay - meaning i am not close to menopause -  I am feeling very disappointed- she oferred me antidepressants but i don't want those.   This last week i hae been spotting - probably why i've been feeling so crappy     Not sure where to go from here - Anyone have any ideas?


Jess