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[Angel65]

In 55, still having periods though very irregular.  Was managing sort of ok with symptoms until January when nausea and anxiety kicked in and I lost the plot.   Two minute consultation with my GP and I’m on Sertraline which did not agree with me to put it mildly, I was ten times worse. So came off that.  Muddled along until a well meaning friend told me I needed some help and gave me the name of a private menopause specialist.   She was great, gave me all the facts and started me on Evorel 50 patches, Vagisil and Utrogestan.  I’m about 10 days in.   I’m not known for my patience and am anxious to see some improvement soon!!   And talking of anxiety, I am starting counselling sessions with a psychotherapist tomorrow.

Can anyone give me an idea of what to expect? Is my nausea something that will ease?  Is there anything else you think I could do to help myself, there’s so much info out there but not all science based and it’s just nice to hear how other women who are actually in the same boat are coping.

Thanks 🙏

[jaypo]

Hi and welcome to the forum. I too was put on sertraline but it was a no go for me too but thankfully I eventually came through the other side,still have bad days but I cope....just
I also had awful nausea for ages,be careful as to what you eat as we can become intolerant to some foods as we age,I'm intolerant to wheat,nuts & now my beloved coffee but since cutting them out the nausea has gone but it is apparently part of menopause

[Angel65]

Hi and welcome to the forum. I too was put on sertraline but it was a no go for me too but thankfully I eventually came through the other side,still have bad days but I cope....just
I also had awful nausea for ages,be careful as to what you eat as we can become intolerant to some foods as we age,I'm intolerant to wheat,nuts & now my beloved coffee but since cutting them out the nausea has gone but it is apparently part of menopause

Thanks jaypo.  Coffee is a no go for me too.  Food just makes me nauseous full stop though to be honest!   Are you on hrt?

[jaypo]

No,I'm just on vagifem but the nausea was causing anxiety and so it went on but I was assured by several lovely ladies on here that it's par for the course unfortunately. Please try stugeron for the sickness,it's a travel sickness tablet and it works wonders but also try to keep a food diary,there may be certain foods that trigger the nausea

[Dotty]

Hi nausea was one of my worst menopausal symptoms. It was horrendous. HRT thankfully worked and the nausea went. X

[CLKD]

I had several years in peri when the nausea was so bad I would know where every waste bin was in each shop I went to regularly 

NAPS told me to eat every 3 hours to make sure that the gut wasn't empty and to keep blood sugar levels even.

[Angel65]

I had several years in peri when the nausea was so bad I would know where every waste bin was in each shop I went to regularly 

NAPS told me to eat every 3 hours to make sure that the gut wasn't empty and to keep blood sugar levels even.

I have become expert at retching without anyone noticing!  I’m finding I need to have wads of tissue and snacks with me at all times,  And not just any old snack like the old days, if I have anything sugary I’m in big trouble.  It’s a nightmare situation - makes me so anxious.

[Angel65]

Hi nausea was one of my worst menopausal symptoms. It was horrendous. HRT thankfully worked and the nausea went. X

I am absolutely praying that it will be the same with me when the hrt kicks in.....

[CLKD]

Yep - the anxiety soon feeds off how you are feeling.

My go2 slow release foods:

dried fruits and nuts
bananas
dates
porridge 
I love redybrek but not thick, it has to be runny - a standby at 4.00 p.m.

Rich Tea biscuits by the bed
Ginger biscuits are good for nausea - we use a lot of fresh ginger in cooking and I love stem ginger in syrup : but not when queasy 

[Angel65]

Yep - the anxiety soon feeds off how you are feeling.

My go2 slow release foods:

dried fruits and nuts
bananas
dates
porridge 
I love redybrek but not thick, it has to be runny - a standby at 4.00 p.m

Rich Tea biscuits by the bed
Ginger biscuits are good for nausea - we use a lot of fresh ginger in cooking and I love stem ginger in syrup : but not when queasy 

That is so helpful!  I can’t think of these things for myself.   I’ve screen shot your response 😊
It amazes me how we all have these identical problems.

Thanks so much xxx

[CLKD]

U are welcome.  My trick is to eat B4 my body requires an energy boost.

[sheila99]

Nausea can be a meno symptom though of course there are other causes too. Anxiety seems to need a build up of oestrogen, it took my anxiety and insomnia 3 months to go.