Hi Girls,
I remember the same time last month, (full moon) and I had draggy vaginal cramps, just like a period was about to start. At the same time, I had swollen, achy, heavy breasts. I did a breast exam and wish I hadn't as all I could feel was lumps! My imagination started to run wild and I decided to take myself off the the doctor.
She took my bp, (too high) although I was feeling really anxious when there. She suggested I come in next week to get fitted for a blood pressure monitor which will record my bp over a 24 hour period. Anyone had one of these?
I am currently taking one Vitamin E capsule 350mg daily and she has also suggested that I take Oil of Evening Primrose.
She has organised for a mammogram, smear test with gynae and bloods have been taken. Feels like a MOT.
To add to the conundrum, I also was diagnosed with Diabetes Type 2, three years ago but it is very much under control and I am on diet and exercise regime only.
I really don't want to take statins if at all possible. Do you think bp goes up as you progress through menopause. My last period was July 2012 so I am about 17 months into it.
I live in Norway and find things are done a bit differently here.
It would be good to hear your thoughts as the poor woman paled when I came in with a list and still forgot to mention things, brain fog being a constant reminder of meno! Duh!
Donnarob.
