I'm 55 and after an odd sequence of periods ( 3.5 weeks, 3 weeks, 2 weeks, 2 weeks) I have not had anything (except bronchitis) since. Last year when blood work was taken it was confirmed my hormones were declining, but not menopausal yet. I was Peri.
Never been married, never had children. I have diagnosis of some heart disease, together with my lifelong asthma.
Ok everyone, who wants to cheer me up and explain why my life isn't over.
Humor is most welcome!! Thanks everyone!!
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I'm 55 too, been in menopause for over a year now, your life is not over yet! Though tbh I know how you feel! Be prepared for the menopause. One good thing is, it's great not having to put up with periods any more! But the menopause in my case is not pleasant. Constant hot flushes seem to be worst thing. Just try to enjoy the rest of your life, make the most of it and do all that you enjoy😁
My hair has been thinning out terribly for 2 months so tonight I gave myself a very cute short lob. I researched for make up and really smoked up my eyes. I'm actually feeling 55 and fabulous right now, but I don't know if men are attracted to short hair.
I'm 51 almost 52. I'm counting the days until my periods stop. Can't wait! Bring it on! I'm looking forward to no longer having painful periods, PMS and crying spells. The doctor said it will likely correct my breakouts. Yes, I still get those at 51.
It is our next new chapter of life. Sure, we look a little older, have a few more pains, BUT, we have lots of life experience. Things that were so all consuming in our 20s no longer matter, which frees our minds up to experience life in new dimensions. Go out and explore a new interest, take on a new hobby, challenge yourself in ways you would never have dreamed in your earlier years.
My Mom turns 83 this year. My Dad passed away 3 years ago. My Mom just sold her house and is downsizing greatly. She said she is the happiest she has every been in her life. She is free and unburdened. That's what I'm working toward. Hopefully, I can reach that state earlier than 83!
Wrap your arms around yourself and give yourself a big hug, then put on some 80's dance music and dance around the house in your underwear! We're in our 50's, we can do that!
Ugh! I know the feeling. It was supposed to get easier when we were "all grown up!" I just started getting feet fires- meaning my feet feel like I'm walking on coal. I'm not getting hot flashes, but really painful feet. My doctor can't figure it out some I'm betting it is neuropathy caused by drop in estrogen. Going to gyno tomorrow. The joys of womanhood!
Have a b12 level done. It could be pernicious anemia. Don't wait !! Neuropathy damage can't be reversed. But you can keep it from getting worse! Good Luck!
Thanks for the input and suggestions. Everything you listed seems like it should be the answer, but I had tons of blood work taken (27 vials) got all my B levels checked which were fine. Nothing is off. No thyroid issues, no lupus or anything like that. Had an EMG done- no neurological damage and no anemia. Also had EKG done and no heart issues. Neurologist said no pulminary neuropathy. He was concerned it might be MS, so they had a recent brain and spine MRI done and they found a benign tumor on my spine. Possibly causing the issues. Definitely not MS though which was a relief. Waiting to speak to my neurologist this week. My gyno also thinks it could be caused from menopause and my hormones. Luckily, even though it still happens on occasion, it has lessened.
Oh, and not I'm getting hot flashes as well as foot hot flashes and haven't had a period in 3 months and my FHS are over 200 which my gyno said was the highest she'd ever seen. So, definitely going through the change.
My periods stopped at age 47 hot flushes were horrid but sage tablets helped alot. I am a little fatter than I was but am 50 now I don't seem to have hot flushes anymore. A few niggles in the womb every now and again but no bleeding. I am glad no periods anymore . I don't really feel any different, a little older maybe. Please try not to worry it happens to us all x
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