Menopausal

Popdiva43
Popdiva43 Community Member Posts: 198 Empowering
in Mental health and wellbeing

Good morning one and all.I was just wondering if there is any other lady out there that is going through or has been through this absolute terrible menopause stage.I myself feel like I'm dying it's terrible.The hot sweats,the shakes,heart palpitations,dizziness,not wanting to eat.I literally went to hospital the other day,had bloods and ecg done,thank God my heart is fine.But this really frightening me.

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  • Mary_Scope
    Mary_Scope Posts: 6,234 Scope online community team

    Hi @Popdiva43

    This sounds very frightening. I'm sorry to hear you're in so much discomfort.

    Have you spoke to your GP about your symptoms? Have they offered you HRT?

  • Popdiva43
    Popdiva43 Community Member Posts: 198 Empowering

    Yes I'm getting the patches,but I've got to have more bloods for my thyroid and got to have another ecg because of my heart palpitations.Ive never felt so low in my life,it's like when I go to sleep all I think about is,how am I going to cope tomorrow.

  • SaraC_Scope
    SaraC_Scope CP Network, Scope Posts: 483 Pioneering

    @Popdiva43 I completely understand. I was aware of some of the menopausal symptoms, but when the peri-menopause kicked in, it was a shock to the system.

    For medical reasons, I had a hysterectomy and went into medical menopause. It took weeks for my hormones to settle and I experienced regular hot flashes and heightened emotions.

    I was prescribed HRT patches and these have been a gamechanger for navigating this part of my life. It's a different journey for everyone, but please be kind to yourself. Rest when you can and continue to speak to your GP or nurse.

  • Mary_Scope
    Mary_Scope Posts: 6,234 Scope online community team

    It sounds like it is taking a lot out of you @Popdiva43, do you have support at the moment?

    It sounds like they are investigating what is going on so hopefully that's a positive step, do you know when you are having the blood tests and ECG? How are you finding the patches?

  • SmellyBin
    SmellyBin Community Member Posts: 761 Pioneering

    If you're unlucky menopause can be an absolute nightmare and if you're already ill with a chronic ailment it seems this can cook up a perfect storm.
    So to say something I wish someone would tell me often: 'there is nothing wrong with you,' because somehow on top of my menopause symptoms it seems I needed to add for myself that yeah, I should be able to cope with all this.

    You are not alone in this, so good for you for reaching out here on the forum. No need to suffer on your own, but also don't forget that you are more than your symptoms, in case of despair.
    I hope you understand the tone of voice of my message, I am saying this with kindness as life can be hard enough as it is even without this awful proverbial cherry on top.

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