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.
Hi Everyone,
i haven’t been on here for a while. Does anyone experience an increased heart rate?
Im 48 years old. I have been experiencing an increased heart rate once I get up. While I’m lying down it is normal between 60 & 69. But once I get up it spikes to the 90’s and if I start to do anything minimal it spikes even higher 120’s to 140’s, then it drops to 50’s then stabilizes at upper 90’s. I went to the ER and then to a cardiologist. Had 2 EKGs, an echocardiogram, chest X-ray, 24hr monitor, and labs and thank god everything came back normal! But it is still happening along with anxiety, and not being able to sleep at night. I have also been having weird dreams/nightmare. I’m thinking it’s hormonal, anxiety & stress from not knowing why it’s happening. My body gets hot but not like it is typically described. I don’t get sweaty or red. My body just feels hot and I have to ask if anyone else feels hot. I haven’t had my period in 2 1/2 years. Before my period stopped I was having anxiety, heavy periods, brain fog, brain zaps. But once I was told it was a hormone imbalance and read some similar experiences here I felt better and the anxiety got better. Once my heavy bleeding and periods stopped I was a lot better too because I thought it was over. However both my PCP & my GYN (Jan 2019 last visit) have told me that I wasn’t in menopause, because my labs didn’t show it. I told them I haven’t had my period in over a year at that time and he said “yeah but your labs don’t show your in menopause yet”. I was so confused because everywhere you read they 12 months no period - menopause. Could I still be experiencing the symptoms of menopause. I’m just confused. I’ve asked my mom about her experiences but she says she didn’t have many things, just hot flashes and heavy periods but were minimal because she doesn’t really remember anything major happening.
Has anyone experienced these symptoms.
also I don’t take any medications.
thanks for reading :)
Labs are the blood work that drs order to check cholesterol levels, blood count, etc.
In this case it would be hormone levels.
Speaking form a 60 yr old post menopausal experience, a woman's menopausal symptoms are very individualized...and can occur both pre, during, and post the cessation of menstruation. The lab work must be referring to your hormonal levels detected at that time. I personally had very little uncomfortable symptoms but have siblings and cousins in the same age bracket that have had more, like you describe with the anxiety and sleep deprivation etc. There are several naturopathic remedies and aid for the menopause that are very affective..teas, supplements...think natural, not medication! Mostly I'd like to say...you are having normal experiences.
Take care of you!
I read your post. Labs aren't everything. Listen to your body. It's telling you that you are passing from fertility into you senior years. There is no easy way to do this. Everyone is differnet and the symptoms can be mild or severe. I read mild cases like night sweats and hot flashes to schizophrenia and suicidal tendencies. You will need to meet the needs of your body and keep your mind busy and connected with people. If you are a religious person I suggest getting more involved. If not, try a nonprofit or charitable organization. Keep smiling and take time to get away when you've had enough. Treat it like a temporary medical condition and adjust to yoru body's needs. take vitamins if you need them, take herbs like black cohosh or ashwaghanda and use a phytoestrogen cream or progesterone cream. You can get them online. I hope all goes well and you find the answers you need. YOu might ask your doctor to do some other tests, like hair samples and other samples. The blood is the main go-to for answers; however, it does not always show everything at the upper levels. The lab may have to go deep.