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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jitters

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In the morning lately I have benn waking up with the jitters. my period is weeks late. I use to be on time. my night sweats are up and I feel hot a lot of the time. My Drs tell me I have anxiety but I was wondering if this could be more hormone related? Anyone with thoughts on thisand or things I could do to alleviate the jitters? Thanks kathy
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You know, it might not be a bad idea to get your thyroid checked, as some of your symptoms COULD be related to Heractive thyroid; have you been losing weight, too?
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Sorry, I meant to say "Hyperactive thyroid".
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Lynnec are you also on lyme topics?
I have been losing weight but 5 months ago I checked my thyroid and it was fine. Weird huh? Thanks for a reply
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No, I am not on Lyme diease, but I AM in Chronic Fatigue, which CAN be caused by Lyme disease. I also jsut read an article about one of Oprah's shows. Evidently, her menopause manifested first as heart palpitations; you might want to read it. I typed in "Oprah" and "thyroid", since what poitned me to the article was her thryoid problems. It has some interesting information.
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My major insomnia with slamming into meno definitely had me jittery. Kind of symbiotic relationship, the hormones cause the insomnia/flashes which messes up the hormones some more...
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