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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brinw 04/01/2009

Does any one have any suggestions on how I could get a good nights sleep without waking up two hours later feeling sad and blue? It started with the hot flashes a few weeks ago and it has not been the same since. I'll be 50 in a few weeks and I feel like I'm on the edge of what I don't know. Does this get better? Does L-tryptophan work for sleep and Sam-e for this new mood that I have? Also have anyone tried the PM Phytogen? I'm looking for the balance that I have lossed...will I find it If so how...I was told that it does get better...just when I don't know

MsHoneyB 04/01/2009

I have been experiencing the same symptoms as you have. I have hot flashes, insomnia, feeling sad, crying for no reason, etc. I went to the pdoc and of course he prescribed Paxil. I took it for a few days until I could bear the side effects no longer and I stopped. I am not sure how herbal supplements help, but I am willing to try something to alleviate these symptoms so that I can get some sleep.

deleted_user 04/01/2009

I was waking up after 2 hours too before I started taking melatonin. try it, it's cheap and effective, but it does give me some crazy dreams.
L-tryptophan can make you drowsy, but it's not going to stop you from waking up 2 hours later.
I never tried sam-e.
I take omega 3s,6s 7s 9s and maca, and my mood has improved somewhat.

bmason 04/01/2009

Ive been using magnesium oil for a few months now; it has helped with stress, anxity and Im sleeping good again.

brinw 04/02/2009

Last night I did get about two hours of sleep with the L-tryptophan. I then took some valerian capsules as my last result for sleep and got some much needed zzzz's.

MsHoneyB 04/02/2009

I went to my Gyne today. She's monitoring a cyst on my left ovary (which doesn't exist any more, it was removed in 99). I told her about all the symptoms I'm having and she said although its hard to pinpoint my harmone levels through a blood test, she want me to start on birth control pills to help alleviate the symptoms I'm having. I am 44 years old and have never taken pills before! Any insight or advice would be greatly appreciated.

brinw 04/02/2009

let me know how the pills work out. I have a friend that's 50 and she was put on the pill and didn't realize she had gone through menopause.

deleted_user 04/02/2009

I had the exact same problem and talked to my doctor. He gave me samples of Ambien and it seemed to do the trick. I have a bad thyroid and meds stay in my system so I was worried about the grogginess effect of any sleep aid. But with the four hour Ambien, I am able to fall into a deep enough sleep in a short period of time and have no side effects in the morning. I never use to believe in taking any type of sleep aid but I felt an occasional pill was better than being a menopausal, sleep-deprived wife and mom.....lol Good luck to you.....

brinw 04/02/2009

I have been feeling depressed every since my last cycle.I think my hormones are just twisted.I am so emotional and get upset easily. No one told me it would be like this, so I was not prepared.I have so so days. I'm waiting for it to lift. I'm just not interested in the antidepressants or side affects. At least the night sweats have tapered. I'm just waiting for everything to balance out and wondering if it ever will. I pray for my husband and two sons. I think I own them that much for tolerating my mood swings. God Bless All Women!

deleted_user 04/02/2009

Ask your dr. re Ativan (also called Lorazepam)... omg I do not know what I would have done without it so I could get some fricking sleep!!!! Dr also put me on estrogen so FINALLY getting some much needed sleep.

brinw 04/03/2009

I currently have a male gyn, but today I tried to make an appt. with a female gyn. Only one out of the four I called was accepting new patients and the first appt available is for Jan. 2010. I could not believe it. My son got stuck at a friends house due to bad weather last night and forgot to hit the send button on his phone to send me a message before he fell to sleep, so that really kept me up and not be able to go to sleep, even though I took the L-tryptophan and a couple of hours later valerian. I feel like a stranger in my own body visiting. Yesterday, I was angry for no apparent reason. Seems like I never know what to expect from day to day.

Seashells1 04/03/2009

I've tried a number of things and the only thing that has been successful for me is HRT. The melatonin didn't work, ambien made me feel drugged after two dosages, herbal supplements did absolutely nothing, and even benedryl, which has been my sleep aid of choice for years, suddenly quit working. Thanks to the HRT, I am off the antidepressants, except for an "as needed" basis. And I am sleeping soundly through the night, waking when my H comes to bed, and usually an hour before the alarm goes off, which is normal for me.

brinw 04/03/2009

What kind of HRT are you talking about? I do not know much about them, but with the way I feel I can use some relief.

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