Menopause Support Group

Menopause is the physiological cessation of menstrual cycles associated with advancing age. It normally occurs in women between the ages of 45 and 55, when the body begins to slow and stop the production of eggs, estrogen and progesterone production decreases, and menstruation diminishes, eventually stopping altogether.

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KarenSue59 08/28/2012

I've been having perimenopause symptoms now for 3 years. They have lessened somewhat, but I'm still having periods, although infrequently. But now I'm having periods of just total exhaustion. I mean it's all I can do is put one foot in front of the other some days. Anybody else having this problem? And if so, what are your recommendations? I started taking vitamin B12 today, hoping that helps. I've had lots of blood work done and everything has come back normal. Thanks for any help you can give!

deleted_user 08/28/2012

I have low B vitamins, a friend suggested a better suppliment than the one I was taking.
Shots are not suitable for me.

They are sublingual B12, you melt them under your tongue and they absorb a hell of a lot better than the ones you swallow.
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The brand I have is Sundown Naturals, super potency sublingual B12.
There are two dosages, 3,000mcg and 6,000mcg.
I would suggest you try half of the lower one to start off.

For me it made a difference within 3 days of switching from the pills you swallow.

Hope it helps, I've struggled with fatigue too and have been perimenopausal for at least 3 years and possibly longer.
I have premature ovairian failure, which is a lot like menopause, but with a few time scale and possibility options on the package deal as it were.

I do have other things which cause my fatigue, I mention this as I do not know if it is just the menopausal stuff or not.
I have AMPD1 - which is where I can't process protiens and fats to make energy so well, this sets in in your 20s with most, I'm now 30.
I also have two B vitamin deficiencies.
And I also have fatty infiltration in my liver.
As well as a chromosomal disorder which can also cause fatigue.

I mention all those things because I truely don't know which one or all are making me what kind of exhausted.
or is it just the fact I have an 18 month old and am about to build a house and move?

LOL

Life, there are only two things you can truely ever do.
1 choose to be happy
2 choose to be miserable.

Hugs
Xx

Mchll1206 08/29/2012

Have you had your Vitamin D levels checked? Low levels can cause severe fatigue also. Try a mult-vitamin too. Since you are still having periods, your hormone levels are fluctuating but not in the "toilet". Make sure you talk with your OBGYN as well as (if you can), see an Endocrinologist. Your symptoms may not be perimenopause at all.

deleted_user 09/01/2012

I went back on hormones b/c I was sleeping all night and in the afternoon too. Since I'm back on, I have so much more energy. It's not for everyone, but I really need it.

Hope you find something that works for you soon. It's very hard not to have energy.

Best wishes.

deleted_user 09/01/2012

I read somewhere that pomegranate juice is essential for menopausal woman. Although I am still having my periods, I must be perimenopausal now, so am looking at everything that will help with the process.

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