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[Annie0710]

Yes I was getting them.  I just kept taking painkillers and that 4head menthol stick.  It really is debilitating having them daily, I sympathise x

[Kathleen]

Hello Bj118.

A daily headache was one of my earlier symptoms. I've talked about it before so apologies for repeating myself but I hope I can reassure you.

I have never been prone to headaches so waking up with one that persisted all day was unusual for me. I presumed it was hormonal especially as it always disappeared about 9pm every evening when I actually felt happy and well! I was not on HRT at the time and had no idea how long I would suffer them. As it turned out they finally stopped after six months and they have not recurred.  I have always assumed this was another fun phase that mother nature  was determined to subject me to and if it is the same for you I hope your episode is shorter than mine.

Wishing you well.

K.

[Annie0710]

I can't think why it's  called the change

Destruction seems more apt x

[Bj118]

Hello Annie,

Ohhh Boy.....am also taking paracetamol daily and it's still not going away. It's like a weird sort of headache.....
Did you also experience the floating / off balance feel?

Can't agree more.....path of destruction or change for the worse

Bj

[Bj118]

Hiya sparkle,

Thanks for letting me know. It's day and day out for me too.
Previously, I am not the kind to get headaches.....so I was getting worried at what's happening to me..
Sometimes the pain goes to my eyeballs, neck and shoulders.

Will ask for something stronger than paracetamol.
Take care, Bj

[Bj118]

Hello Kathleen,

Many thanks for your reply.
Oh dear.....can't imagine that you went through this for 6 months. As it is, its disturbing my daily life and work. Even with paracetamol, the headaches are not really easing.
Did you have other symptoms?
Wishing you well too. Take care, Bj

[Bj118]

 

Ladies..... how do you keep it together? How do you cope daily?
Any tips appreciated
Bj 

[Annie0710]

When peri first hit me, it literally floored me.  I carried on (god knows how) working for 6 months then one morning I woke up crying saying I can't do it anymore.  I handed my notice in that day and took 5 months out.  I honestly am not exaggerating I thought I had dementia and Drs were missing the clues xxx

[Bj118]

Hello Annie,

Thank you very much for your kind reply.
You have described exactly what I am feeling.....just floored!!! Went to work, was so stressed out, came home....and cried!!!
Honestly, I don't know how to cope with myself, work and home!!! Have no one to talk to....
 
Bj

[Kathleen]

Hello  Bj118.

So sorry that you are suffering and sending hugs to you. Dear God, who would be a woman!

To answer your earlier question to me about the headaches, yes I had plenty other meno symptoms at the same time but for that particular period the daily headaches dominated.

Wishing you well and keep posting.

K.

[Dotty]

I couldn't work the way I feel at the moment x

[Bj118]

Dear Kathleen,

Many thanks for your hugs.....sure need plenty of them! Sending lots of hugs right back at ya ❤️

Ahhhhh.....you are right......the wonder of being a woman.
If you don't mind, could you share what other meno symptoms did you face? Did you have low moods and anxiety?

Take care, Bj

[Bj118]

Hello Dotty,
Honestly, takes every bit of energy to work. Doesn't help that it's a highly stress job.... am doing sales for pharmaceutical company.
Used to love my job.....now, I cringe from dealing with the company's customers.
Wishing you well, Bj

[Dotty]

Hi BJ
Thanks.....I feel so ill!!!! Never knew the menopause could make you this ill x

[Bj118]

Hiya Dotty,

Oh gosh.....me too, never knew that menopause is such a tough journey. If you see my first post, am dealing with so many symptoms that I thought I am going crazy.....
Lately, headaches, off balance and nausea started.....so difficult to get through each day feeling ill. Having high anxiety is another horrible thing to face...

Hope that we will get better....
Gentle hugs....Bj