HI everyone - have been sulking about these forums for the past few months and thought it was only right to introduce myself as many of you have already given me lots of advice without even knowing it! for that I thank you :-)
I'm 41 I started the peri menopause a year ago literally 2 months after I turned 40! I went to the dr had awful headaches, sweats, couldn't sleep irregular periods etc Dr thought it may be thyroid problems so had every test done known and all came back clear - Dr told me it was stress. Ok I'm a teacher I have 2 young children (9 & 7) and I do get stressy at times but thought I was actually coping quite well. So I think the idea of the dr telling me I was stressed actually made me more stressed! If that makes sense!
Anyway the sweats stoppped, the periods became even more irregular and the headaches continued and then the sweats returned in July accompanied this time with my hair falling out and very scary heart palpitations. However for me the worst was the 'BRAIN FOG' I didn't know who I was anymore, couldn't do simple tables, sometimes just gobglededuk would come out of my mouth. I would say really random things that weren't offensive but just not me! and would forget the most simple of tasks! I phoned my Dr in August a different one - who was lovely, very understanding and told me yes it was the menopause and it probably started a year ago! She got me in that afternoon and re did bloods and yes a week later confirmed menopause and agreed my sudden onslaught of symptoms sounded quite severe! I decided on HRT and was prescribed Elleste Duet! Well for those in doubt after 4 days I was beginning to feel better and had the best sleep in 3 months! then came the GREEN tablets - they don't seem to be agreeing with me as much
. I have bled since they started and I have another 4 to go. I was very dizzy and faint in work last Friday and ended up having to stay until I felt fit to drive and spent the night in bed (seriously felt vile) it passed thankfully. I didn't want to rush to the DR as she had said it will take a while for things to settle and I have a review appointment at the end of September. Another things is I've gained about 5/6 lbs I'm not a massive weight watcher currently a size 14/16 and don't want to get any bigger!
For me I was relieved the Dr said yes it is the menopause as I was beginning to think I was going out of my mind with some form of cancer! I'm thankful that I've had my children as it must be devastating for younger women but at the same time I feel a bit lost and lonely.
Not like me to post in a forum at all but it didn't feel right reading and not introducing myself.
sorry for rambling and thanks for reading
one things for sure to get through this M word you need a good sense of humour and a cold bottle of sauvignon blanc in the fridge!! (
