Pre-Menopause

[Natooke]

Of latley I've been well right cranky ... depressed ... tired ... & of course the big hint is my period has stopped

I just did my blood work today ... next week I'll find out more. My doctor said (I've known her for 12 years & trust her BIG time) that they'll check for estrogin levels (sp) white & red blood cells and another test or two that I'm not clearly understanding ...

Later in her office she wanted to ask me about something privite ... It appears there is another english expat in the next town who really needs contact with ppl like me my doctor wanted to know if I would like to have contact ..... ;D I've have never ! I mean never! had an expat in the same area ... I'm excited.

more later.

[Natooke]

oppppppppps could this please be moved to Health & Fitness ;D I'll blame the wine I drank last night ... hence the wrong board

[Debbie]

Nah.....I think "Get It Out" is exactly the right place.........


The joys of being 50! (or approaching in some cases)

[Natooke]

Thanks ;D

I'll find out more next week about my blood test .... I've been sweating big time latley too but since we've had such a warm summer & working in a warm kitchen ... i just thought.

[Sandy]

Oh, Tracey, do I know what you are going through!! I found a wonderful website and she has a talk froum, too. Go to The Minnie Pauz Club and tell them that "sandykins" sent you!

You can find some humor in all of this by going to her website. She is a wonderful artist!

minniepauz.com

[Carolyn]

I haven't started yet, but I AM plucking hairs from my chin that weren't there before, which is a sign maybe the estrogen levels are dropping a bit.

[Sandy]

Here's a list of 35 symptoms of Peri-menopause (pre-memopause) _link.

35 Possible Symptoms
of Menopause
Changing hormone levels can cause a variety of symptoms associated with the stages of menopause.

If you have two or more of the following symptoms, it COULD be the onset of peri-menopause. Many of the symptoms could indicate other problems too (such as thyroid), so it would be a good idea to make note of what you are experiencing and see your healthcare professional, who can then help you determine the best course of action for you personally. And remember, some of these are normal effects of the aging process where the only treatment is acceptance and taking good care of yourself! (this is where the laughter comes in handy

[Natooke]

Sandy you're a real gem ;D thanks for the link ... I'll find out more next week about my estrogine levels

but I AM plucking hairs from my chin that weren't there before, which is a sign maybe the estrogen levels are dropping a bit

Carolyn funny you mentioned that ... I have a few coarse & dark ones that re-appear after a few months of plucking them

[Carolyn]

What's really hysterical, Natooke, is a couple of the hairs. I have a theory that they grow internally coiled up like a spring and then, overnight, shoot out through the skin already 2 inches long. I swear, I go to bed with a clean face and neck and the next morning, there is the hair from hell on my neck!