Post menopause symptoms

@january302017

Welcome to Mayo Connect, what you described could definitely be symptoms of menopause. I went through menopause very early due to total hysterectomy. It is not fun. The body goes through many changes due to hormones changes.

I suggest you talk to your primary provider about, there are options to help with symptoms. You may also want to check if there is a Women Clinic in your area that specializes in treating menopause.

What did your therapist recommend?

I’m 51 and dealing with the same. Feel like I’m losing my mind. Hoping to work with a new GYN on some hormone replacement. It is not at all fun!!

Things are so bad for me I feel like I'm going crazy too. When I went to my therapist I told her I can't stand my job. Everything irritates me. Things that shouldn't , do. I've been at my job for 28 years and for the last 3 or 4 years literally can't stand my job. She mentioned post menopause . Suggested I get my numbers checked .

Hi,
That is awful that you are having such a time because of menopause! I'm 79 and when I went through menopause I made certain that I took my vitamins and ate a lot of healthy foods and nothing with preservatives in them; no frozen dinners, pizza etc. Only natural and often home made foods. I had very few problems except the weight gain. But I could control that.

Also look at the side effects of all your medications and over the counter drugs. Often they have side effects that you wouldn't expect. Be sure and get plenty of rest too.

One more thing that helps immensely is prayer. Just tell God everything that's wrong and ask for his help. He will answer your prayers and make everything good again. He's helped me many times over the years. I'll say a prayer for you.

I wish you the best.
PML

To see my primary care Dr to see if I could get blood tested for my numbers. I have not done that yet but I'm to see my gynecologist the 28th of May to talk to her.
I did not get thru menopause until about 4 years ago when I was 58

Thank you! I know God knows everything I'm going through. He will see me through this.

48 and perimenopausal but the Estradiol patch helps my irritability. If I go two days without the patch, I am very grouchy.

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My Journey with covid 19 and menopause. I am 61 and I went into post menopause at age 55. My OBGYN did test my numbers and I am in Post Menopause. However the symptoms did not start until I was 57. It was April 13, 2020 during covid 19, so I was confused. I didn’t know if it was covid symptoms or menopause. I had so many weird symptoms. The very first symptom I had was vertigo and it landed me in the ER. After that balance issues, dizziness, vertigo, ear problems, barometric pressure headaches, vestibular migraines, anxiety, brain fog, chronic fatigue, stomach problems. I have pain/stiffness all over my body and vaginal dryness that started in 2023. Today I still have all of the above, but I manage them better. By diet, pre and probiotics, vitamins, protein drinks, water, supplements. The three supplements that helped me the most was Vitamin B8 Inositol, this one helped break down the sugar in my body causing me chronic fatigue, lightheadedness and anxiety. The second and third was NAC and Nattokinase for the vertigo. I started grounding myself as much as I can. I bought grounding mats and run the rod to the outside ground. I also started using red light therapy in my ears and nose. If I keep regular with all my new daily routine and therapies, I can make it through the day. Yes and Pray! God has guided me to all there sites and I have learned from everyone else. Thank you Jesus, Amen.

Thank you for your insight. I too have dealt with vertigo for years. When I went to the ent he said dehydration could be a culprit. And drinking more water has helped a lot. My irritability and and
anxiety are probably my biggest problems. What is Insotiol? Is it over the counter?