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[karenja]

Hello, I haven't been on here for a long time, this site and some of the ladies (some who are still on here I expect), helped me when I started going through peri and then menopause, I was having panic attacks, palpatations, hot flushes, night sweat, it dialled 999 twice, serioiusly thought I was dying and my anxiety got worst and worst.

I stopped exercise and when to have ecg's etc on my heart I was so nervous something was going to happen, now after not having a period since December 2013 it has got better, I still get terrible night sweats, and flushes (though these are less frequent), but the panic attacks, palpations have stopped, I still get anxiety over exercise I think if my heart beats fast or I feel light headed I'm dying, but I try and go walking and not let it stop me.

I tried lots of HRT, anti depressants (lasted 3 days on those) and gave up now I take Vitamin D and Magnesium with Vitamin B6, I always carry Bachs Rescue Remedy incase I need it, but its probably out of date now.

I just hope that this will help anybody who has similar symptoms

[CLKD]

>wave< - lovely to catch up!

[karenja]

Hi Ladies, no they just stopped, I had a little bleed when I started the hrt and came off suddenly, but nothing at all since, hope you are both doing ok xx

[Annie0710]

Hi Karen

I don't think we've met but just wanted to thank you for a lovely update, so nice to hear that anxiety and low mood CAN go post menopause xx

[CLKD]

Think we are Karen,  - yourself otherwise?

Must bump the holiday threads etc..

[Kathleen]

Hello karenja.

Lovely to hear from you and thank you so much for your post. It brings hope to us all.

Wishing you well and call in anytime!

K.

[karenja]

yes Annie0710, it will get better, its horrible though I feel for you, I was even afraid of taking hrt because of the side effects, that's why I stopped it in the end, for some people its been great though, maybe just a case of finding one that suits.

Yes all ok, still looking for Mr Right.... that's another story xx

[Hurdity]

Helloooooo karenja!  for calling by! Great to hear from you and that you are doing OK and feeling good!!!

Hopefully you will continue to feel well and good luck with finding Mr Right!!!

Hurdity xx

[lollipop]

Hi karenja glad you are through it your history is very similar to mine never took anything at all just will my way through it lol but all the things you mentioned ave fizzled out slowly just old age creeping up 53 this year,and as for mr right you sound like you are doing fine all by yourself  ;)x

[Milamam]

Hi Karenja,
It's so great to hear you are doing much better!  :great:Was wondering what's going on with you! With best wishes the good times will continue forever!!!
Milamam x

[Machair]

You are so sweet and kind to take the time to come on here and update us all. Thank you so much.xx

[cheekygal]

Hi Karenja, so nice to read something positive, as many of us feel the horrid symptoms will never end.

Can I ask what dose of Vit D you're  on? I was prescribed 800iu fultium by GP as levels were insufficient @ 28, only been on them 2 months and as yet no difference. I can't take B6 & prefer to get Magnesium from food.

Wishing you continued good health 😊

[cheekygal]

Hi Sparkle, my GP said no need to supplement with magnesium or K2, even though I'm on omeprozole which I believe can cause absorption issues. NHS guideline state that in this country,  we should all be taking up to 1000iu Vit D daily, especially in the winter months. I've been trying a short spell at sunbeds once a week to see if that will help 😊