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[Machair]

nearly50 it is so lovely to have you here! A very warm welcome from me. xx

[Machair]

How are you doing Sparkle has that attempted period stopped?
I am in a muddle really. Some days feels like PMT others not so much. I don't think it is PMT- I think it is what ER suggested- surges of oestrogen.Not as much mucus recently though so maybe the end is coming! Correct that some this afternoon- the turmoil that is perimenopause!

[Elizabethrose]

Hi Sparkle, stinky head today!

My bits were sore yesterday, not really sore just uncomfortable high up in the vagina. This dryness needs to be taken seriously I think, I'm going to see my GP, I really don't want to let things deteriorate and face the struggle so many poor women have on here. Whoa, women get a raw deal don't they!! I swore I would never go near HRT again, it affected me so badly but maybe at this stage vaginal oestrogen may be ok.

Are you worrying about your tummy and acid reflux, given you know they are going to be investigating again? It's such a shame, you were doing so well!! I reckon this pesky bleed(?) has probably just disappointed you as all was looking so good. You may not even be conscious of it.

I think the both of you are experiencing the little ups and downs with oestrogen that I was experiencing earlier this year. It was so confusing as for the first time in my entire life I just didn't know what the heck was happening. Three days of cervical mucus then nothing, then repeated again and again. At least with the major surges and falls you know where you are. However,, the smaller ones may just be a step in the right direction, we are getting there!

Chin up Sparkly girl, you'll be back in the lead soon enough!! xx

[Elizabethrose]

Hi, have read most of the thread now and recognise so much. I wish I'd found it months (years?) ago. It has explained so much to me about the bloating and the headaches I've been dealing with, as well as the digestive problems. I think (fear) I may be a little while behind you all as I've only skipped one period in March and think I've skipped another one this month. I'm at 34 days and counting  - I usually don't get past 22.

I've been doing much better for the past few months after 18 pretty horrendous months. I do better if I understand what's happening to me so even just reading the posts on here has made me more likely to cope.

One thing I haven't seen mentioned here is a burning feeling on your face, neck and ear - bizarrely only on the right hand side. I have it just now and it is so odd.Thankfully I don't go red or else I'd be looking like Half Face in Batman 

Hi nearly50

Could this burning me a migraine aura? Do you get migraines? When are you experiencing it in your cycle? x

[nearly50]

Hi nearly50

Could this burning me a migraine aura? Do you get migraines? When are you experiencing it in your cycle? x

Hmm, you could be right. I used to get migraine aura quite regularly with zigzag lines but haven't had that for a few years now. I also have had problems with my neck which sometimes flares up and my osteopath said it could cause coathanger headaches.  Just looked through my diary of symptoms, and I think it is worse before periods. Was fairly consistent the last time I had a skipped period and for a long time last year - does that make any sense? Tend to have slight numbness in right hand of mouth and fingers when it flares up.

[Elizabethrose]

Nearly50, that makes complete sense. The oestrogen fall is prime migraine time. The aura can exhibit itself in numerous ways: I frequently get the tingling on the left hand side of my mouth cheek and chin and the burning feeling you're experiencing could be aura too. Lots of people get the aura without the headache. Poor you, just something else to add to the list BUT at least you know what is going on - knowledge is power!! x

[Elizabethrose]

Thats it Sparkle - be proactive!! Don't let it get you down!! (Easier said than done I know!)

No the GP I want to see who is brilliant, is always over booked for months so the only way to see her is to turn up on the day at the crack of dawn and snaffle an on the day appointment some of which they reserve. She has a hormone specialism so really knows her stuff! I want to do my homework so I can go in informed. I need to update my notes too: I have all on my laptop just need to transfer it.

Have you ever tried mindfulness? Any success with it? x

[nearly50]

That's so interesting, thanks so much. That explains so much. I really need to understand what happens with oestrogen, I am fairly ignorant about it. Could you tell me what the symptoms might be when oestrogen increases again? Does it cause bloating and foggy thinking?

[nearly50]

Don't know if I should be posting here or on my original post, so do tell me! Awake since 3am so work today will be tough! Body is itching all over, this is probably from low oestregen too, isn't it?

I can only see the Gp I want if I book weeks in advance, frustrating. I am trying to keep away as much as possible. Last time I went my Gp told me the uterus was a pointless void at my age, which I felt was a bit harsh.

[Hurdity]

Hi nearly50 - you can post anywhere you like but maybe if you have a new question to ask better to start a new thread or post on your original one so that more women will see it as this thread is quite a chatty thread usually with just a few women and not so many will read it I expect - I don't usually look but saw that you had posted!!

Sorry to hear you've been awake with itching - and this is a well known symptom of menopause known as formication (not to be confused with a very similar sounding word  ) - I haven't experienced it myself though. What characterises it is the feeling of insects crawling over the skin as well as itching. Here is some info:
http://www.34-menopause-symptoms.com/itchy-skin.htm

There are others on here who have suffered with this so if you don't get much of a response to this then do start a new thread with a suitable title.

What an appalling and insensitive thing for your GP to say - do try to find another one in the practice who is sympathetic about menopause - we can do without comments  like that can't we!!

Hurdity x

[Elizabethrose]

Good morning nearly50,

As Hurdity said, feel free to post wherever you choose to, even start a new thread if you feel it may elicit more response. We have an ongoing discussion here, all of us are a similar stage in peri, and as with any discussion, we often deviate and bring in other aspects of our lives. Many forum members scan through recent posts, just as Hurdity did, certainly the recorded views of the thread are quite high, so I'm sure you'll get answers to any questions you may ask. I've had quite a few PMs from our discussions here! 

Before peri, my symptoms of oestrogen rising in the follicular phase were positive: as far as I understand it, after the 'horrible' period few days is over, women generally feel more upbeat, confident and happy, there are definite perks to rising oestrogen. Though it has to be said that some women find that high levels of oestrogen, mid cycle can ramp up their anxiety. In mid and late stage peri, my FSH levels have been very high, creating sudden surges in oestrogen which for me have been problematical. Extreme bloating, migraine, painful swollen breasts and copious amounts of egg white type cervical mucus. It feels like I'm gong to explode. The other ladies contributing here seem to experience the same symptoms now. However, as I said before, if you bring a room full of women together, their experiences will be wide and varied!!

What an idiotic remark made by your GP: avoid him, find someone else with better interpersonal skills and a greater understanding of menopause. x

[nearly50]

Thanks, that's a handy link. Feel very ignorant about how my body works. The bloating makes sense, have certainly experienced that over the past few months. Thought stopping eating sugar had helped but maybe it is just all hormonal.

My GP is female, not that much younger than me too. I try to stay away as much as possible.

[Elizabethrose]

I started reading a book about Mindfulness, one of many my daughter has on her shelf, saves a trip to the library!  I really need to actually do it rather than just read about it.  Story of my life, need to actually put things into practice!!

Isn't it frustrating trying to see the gp you know can help you.  Its getting more and difficult to do these days.  Is it likely you will see her if you pitch up first thing on the day?

S x

Good morning Sparkle,    Wanting to see how you are?

My daughter has realised the benefits of mindfulness, and though she sometimes needs a nudge, once she pulls out her yoga mat and starts to consciously apply her mental exercises, there is certainly a palpable benefit. Little things, a walk, a gallery visit, a good book, a chat with a friend, a chocolate treat, a delicious meal, indeed the preparation of the delicious meal, boosts our mental well being when it's considered. Give it a go - you don't even have to step outside your own experience to find benefits.

If I go to the GP on the right day, early enough in the morning, I should be able to get an appointment with her. None of our docs work a full week in the surgery, they all have specialisms and work in appropriate hospital depts: therefore they are only available on certain days.

Hope today is good for you x

[Elizabethrose]

Mig down to a 3 so manageable! Sitting transferring notes from laptop onto paper records. Blimey, it's a little unnerving looking back: it's amazing how resilient humans are!! Vaginal 'feeling' still there but not as bad as yesterday morning.

Gosh the sooner they can sort this gut thingy out for you the better. What you have to go through! Do try the mindfulness as that may even help the bowel problem. From what I've read, stress and upset can exacerbate everything. You're right, get that a--- in gear girl!

Just spoken to the docs and GP is in tomorrow so I'm going to be hanging round on their doorstep ready to jostle! Oh it's like the first day of the Harrods sale! x

[Elizabethrose]

How are you feeling ladies, has all the spotting/periods disappeared? x