Did the ER do a complete blood work-up? It sounds like you are very active.

Innocence,

I have had some many blood tests from my doctor, neurologist, OBGYN and everything comes back negative. I went to my therapist today and she referred me to a Wellness doctor that works with women and uses natural ways of dealing with things. Hopefully, I can get some answers and maybe help get my mind and body on the right track. Thanks again for responding. Sometimes you need another woman who understands what is going on.

DebbT

Hi Debb, glad that you joined us!!!!! I am sorry that you are not feeling well and menopause can be tough on some women. I felt like a POSTER child for menopause at one point. Anything that could happen did, and I had to result to HRT for relief. I never slept and I was miserable. I only get straight estrogen (estradiol) because I had a hyst. So far, I do pretty darn good. I don't push HRT as that is a personal choice, I just share what helped me. I will hope you get relief soon.
Your sister in menopause..
EllaBlue

EllaBlue, I am happy that you have relief with what you are doing. I am going to try to do a natural route. I was referred to a Wellness doctor that deals in natural methods, hopefully, when I see him and can get some answers and refer it along to others going through this perimenopause/menopause. I also called my OB doctor just to see if there were menopause support groups in my area and I am totally surprised that I could not find any. You would think since some many women have this problem that we could go somewhere and support each other. It just doesn't make sense. They have support groups for everything else except this. Just needed to unload that. Thanks again. DebbT

DebbT - I agree that it seems strange not to have "support groups". One therapy I was referred to would cost the $30 specialist co-pay (per visit) and that's ridiculous! I'm not going to pay for this! I feel that this is my support group, now. My concern is all the meds available, it takes time to read & understand all the aspects of menopause/meds. Thanks for listening!

Marcella,

Since I joined this group, I am so pleased that I can communicate with women going through the same issues. The only problem I have now is that my doctor, therapist wants me on some type of med. I am so sick of hearing this. I am taking Klonopin half tablet at night just to get to sleep. I was taking half a table in the morning, but I want to ween myself off with my doctors help and I want to go the nature way in helping me with my symptoms. This perimenopausal thing is too much to handle some days, but I know deep down that it has to get better because I don't think it could get any worse. Needed to get that out again

DebbT

Hi Debb, I hope you're feeling better. I thought I'd add my 2 cents, too. I was about your age when I had my first sign of menopause. I had always had really regular and normal periods. The worst thing I think I went through was the killer headaches right before my period. Premsyn PMS pills helped a lot. But when the first hot flashes started, my periods started to change. They got really heavy for just a couple of months and then stopped. I loved that part. The hot flashes...not so good. But we have to believe what the experts say..this is all very temporary. I don't take any meds. Not yet, anyway. I guess I'm lucky. I'm 56 now and have nothing but an occasional warm flash. lol Maybe that's a sign that they too are stopping. Or it's just that it's colder now and I just don't notice them as much. I don't know. But I'm feeling okay..no trouble sleeping and no real mood swings like I had for a while a few years ago. Hang in there! Let me know how you're doing. Take care!

Calruby-Thanks for the support. There are some days when I am just so tired, I cannot seem to do anything and then there are days when I feel good and I try to get everything done before my next lapse in fatigue sets in. My period still comee on about every 25-30 days. the first couple of days it is very heavy (have fibroids) and then it just lasts for about 7-10 days. The hot flashes are the worse at night. A friend of my husbands told me that she takes MACA natural supplements for hot flashes and libido. I will take this MACA when I see my doctor to see if he has heard of it and will it work for me. I am very sensitive to meds and the natural route for me, I think, is the best way. It good to hear from other women going through the same thing, because sometimes I think I am going crazy. I do take half a tablet of Klonopin usually at night to help me sleep. The insomia thing is probably another reason why I am so tired. I know it will get better and I prayer that I can get through it with my sanity.

DebbT

Hi Debb -
Would you do yourself a favor and read my journal entry on December 28. My situation was different, but I have a strong feeling that you will be helped as well. Don't take those synthetic HRT's. They're not good, nothing like the direction you seem like you're going to - naturally. Google in Sotto Pelle and see what you think. I don't know where you live so it may not be available but contact me if you need to.
Good luck!

HUGS NEWBIE! HI!!!!

What about a referral to a neurologist for the tingling in the face? The exercise is supposed to help so you are on the right track. All the best!