New to the form, but I'm also experiencing jitters and anxiety. I went to my GP, however, he stated that as I am not 51 (I'm 50 this year) and my FSH was not elevated, then it's unlikely to be the perimenopause. He said I was suffering from anxiety. I refused the anti depressants and pushed for counselling instead.
Now having read more about my symptoms: muscle aches, night sweats, sleep disturbances, gastric problems, periods coming closer together (every 3 weeks) and anxiety/uneasiness, I'm convinced I'm perimenopausal. I've read that the FSH test is not reliable - which is what a female doctor advised before she left our surgery - and NICE say to go on symptoms alone for those woman over 45yrs anyway (something my doctor obviously hasn't read).
I feel like I can't go back to my GP as he will insist he is correct and unfortunately the female doctor has moved on. I had a very stressful end to last year, losing my Mom under difficult circumstances and a friend has stated that instances such as these can bring on the menopause. I suppose the one person that I could have asked for honest advice is no longer around, and of course I'm still grieving too. No one really talks about all the other symptoms, only usually the hot flushes, so I'm overwhelmed by it all and when I read ladies are suffering for over 10 years (my anxiety builds even more). I did purchase some multi vitamins that also contain another botanic tablet for menopausal women from Boots, but my GP advised me to stop taking them as he said they acted just like a placebo. So I'm so confused about what to do or take - any advice would be greatly welcomed.