Re: Perimenopause<mature>

[Guest guest]

Sundra, Im 43 , my symptoms i think started last year or

sooner even. The first thing I noticed was my periods began

to change last year, one shortlight one, then one long

heavy one, continued like this all year. Then the fatigue

got worse then ever, depression set in, the real sign for

me was really extreme mood swings, like having pms at any

time not just before my period. I found I was feeling

things emotionally really extreme, then suddenly I cant

sleep more then 2 or 3 hours at a time, waking sweating in

my chest. Also I began to notice I felt worst for about 2

or 3 weeks at a time, then I had a few weeks that were more

manageable. I noticed after months its almost like some

kind of cycle, its when I began to suspect it may be

peri-menopause.Finally I had enough of the mood swings and

went with a list to the doctor. He knew right away what it

was.

Sundra, I dont know about partial hysterectomys, but Ive

heard with hysterectomys you can go into menopause right

away. You may want to check it out.

--- Sundra Lizana wrote:

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I have an extremely dense question. Everyone has been

talking about

menopause, perimenopause, etc. I had a partial hysterectomy

in 1999, but

still have my ovaries. The hormones are still working, but

I just don't

have a monthly and can't get preggers. I've always

wondered how on earth I

will know when I am perimenopausal, menopausal,

postmenopausal etc. I'm 41

years old and will be 42 in October. I've read that with

fibromyalgia you

can get night sweats. I do get night sweats off and on

that cover my upper

torso and head. I just wake up sweaty. At one time it

happened for quite a

few days at once and now it seems like it just happens

every now and again.

Thanks for any input. Hard to know the way when they took

out the roadmap,

lol.

hugs,

Sundra

[Guest guest]

Peri-menopause is the years leading up to menopause. They

say it can last anywhere from 4 to 10 years or more.

Deb

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I had never even heard the term " perimenopause " before some

of the

messages in this group.

> I have an extremely dense question. Everyone has been

talking about

> menopause, perimenopause, etc.

1. While it is wonderful to share our experiences with

everyone on the list as to what treatments do and don't

work for us, pls always check with your dr. Some

treatments are dangerous when given along with other meds

as well as to certain health conditions or just dangerous

in general.

2. If you are in a difficult situation (doesn't matter what

it is) pls don't be afraid to ask for help. It is the

first step to trying to make that situation better.

Have a nice day everyone.

[Guest guest]

well I don't even think or worry about perimenopause or menopause,

it's something that's going to happen and there's nothing you can do

about it. Plus being on the pill, I don't even have pms symptoms much

less anything else. lol

> Peri-menopause is the years leading up to menopause. They

> say it can last anywhere from 4 to 10 years or more.

> Deb

[Guest guest]

At 06:49 PM 8/17/2004 -0500, camilla higley wrote:

>Oh tra la la la la .......I'm all through with menopause......har de har

>har!!!!! Mumsy

I just started perimenopause. So far I haven't had any hot flashes or any

of that stuff. I have night sweats, but I've been getting those for the

last 20 years, so I think it has more to do with fibro, or more so BiPolar

disorder. When I'm psychotic I can't sleep and I twist and turn and sweat

like crazy. Even sleeping pills won't put me out. Seroquel is supposed to

help with that, but sometimes nothing seems to work.

cyn

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