Have just entered this stage of my life at 42 and am really suffering. Always suffered a bit of PMT but this is something else. Started having night sweats a few months ago but really didn't think much about it and with a few other symptoms went to doctor who confirmed hormonal changes. At the moment I find about 10 days before my period I feel so weepy, my boobs are sooooo sore, I must gain about 8lbs and look as though I am pregnant. Running is such hardwork. All my runs are nearly a minute and a half per mile slower and I feel as though there is no point. Doctor has suggested HRT but not sure I want to go down that path. Have started taking isoflavones and eating a very healthy diet. Has anybody else suffered the same kind of symptoms and what did you find that helped? Any thoughts appreciated.
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I hate the thought of getting old.
Look after yourself anyway.
Minty4 - Doc did every blood test going! All perfectly normal except hormones which showed menopause was underway. Not really a surprise to me as mum started hers at 38 as did her sister. My mum suffered really bad with depression when she was going through hers. Have you asked your doc for a blood test? Have to say mine was brilliant and tested for everything. Also sent me for a bone scan which has come back normal.
JJ4 - That sounds like me! It is awful. Feelings that you don't really feel but they are there. I went to bed happy the other night. Woke up in the morning and just wanted to cry for no reason!! I keep making myselt run too but at times it really is hard work. Do you sweat excessively? Maybe that could be contributing to the cramps in your calf if you are losing extra minerals that aren't being replaced.
I managed to sail through the menopause 4 years ago by taking sage tincture (especially good for sweats and flushes), evening primrose capsules, Menopace, osteocare (for bones and joints) and black cohosh. I know it's a lot to take, but some are recommended up to 3 times a day but only took one dose, at night. If you don't want to take all of them then definitely try the sage for the sweats. Tastes foul but worth it.
Don't know how long you've been running for but at that time I was exercising twice a day weekdays, running and aerobics/gym with a longer run at weekends. I definitely felt that the exercising helped so keep at it.
Yes i have found that im sweatin loads more than normal both when im training and in normal life. I had to get up this morning as i was soaking!!! this is just not me. The funny thing is i mentioned this thread to some girls in work and one was amazed at the calf cramps as she said she to has been having these since she started the sweats and she was at a loss as to what causes them. I will take on board what you said about the loss of minerals there could be something in that. Im resting from running till monday but i may try the flight socks that was mention on the web site i did use the elastic bandage yesterday on my calf and that eased the cramp. The mood swings i find the worse though. I feel like a stroppy teenager again!!!!!!!!
Jayne, I know what you mean about stroppy teenager. I seem to just 'lose it'. It's really quite embarrassing and not a good role model to my 11 year old ... who's pre-pubescant and looking for any excuse to behave badly.
jayne - I agree, the moods really get to me too. You really don't have any control over them. Much more understanding of my children now. I had forgotten how bad it was to be a teenager!!