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General Discussion => New Members => Topic started by: Sal48 on November 13, 2021, 07:49:28 AM

Title: Hi I'm new and very depressed
Post by: Sal48 on November 13, 2021, 07:49:28 AM
I'm postmenopausal and in severe pain aching and sharp pin prick like pains over my body which are agony
I'm 48, periods stopped a year and a half ago
Been in bed for 2 months like this unable to do general stuff
If this is my life from now on I may of well be dead
My depression has got worse and doctors arnt any help
I'm desperate  :'(
Title: Re: Hi I'm new and very depressed
Post by: Gnatty on November 13, 2021, 09:29:16 AM
Have you considered asking for some hrt from your GP? If as you say he isn't much help maybe you could be referred to a menopause clinic.
Title: Re: Hi I'm new and very depressed
Post by: CLKD on November 13, 2021, 10:23:07 AM
Morning.  As oestrogen levels drop muscles may become lax = aches and pains.  Also the body may become dry, inside and out.

Do U mean that you haven't been out of bed for 2 months?  Do U live alone, if not then your house mate/husband etc. should be asking the GP for advice on your behalf.  Moods can alter during The Change.  You would probably benefit from a full blood count to include thyroid function test, anaemia and VitD levels.

How often have you spoken to a GP?  In these difficult times of getting even a 'phone appt., it can be demoralising.  When depressed I would hardly move ........  it took mediation to even get me out of bed.

 :hug:
Title: Re: Hi I'm new and very depressed
Post by: mandss on November 18, 2021, 05:09:22 PM
How are you feeling now ?? x