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MrsTracy
True Blue Farmgirl
145 Posts
Tracy
Beaufort
South Carolina
USA
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 Posted - Apr 29 2013 : 5:12:34 PM
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I'm approaching 45 in August and I've started to notice a few little changes. Wondering if anyone else has experienced them. A about a week before my cycle I have started having SERIOUS night sweats. I mean "get-up-and-change-nighties" types of sweats. It will only be for one or two nights. Then I started noticing the headaches where I never really had any. I try to stay to myself as I'm "untouchable" i.e. I'm taking heads and spitting out eyeballs.
Any of this sound normal to you? I take my physical this week and will be discussing my symptoms but just wanted to get some input.
Aspiring Titus II and Proverbs 31 Lady. |
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kysheeplady
True Blue Farmgirl
1291 Posts
Teri
KY
USA
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Posted - Apr 29 2013 : 7:01:23 PM
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I started with my first hot flash when I was 39! When I asked my Dr. he said I was to young ... Tell that to the person who is controlling my thermostat.
I was completly finished with my change at age 49!
So I don't think there are any hard and fast rules to it ... I sure hope your Dr. will help. Good luck.
Teri
"There are black sheep in every flock"
White Sheep Farm
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Hoosiermom
True Blue Farmgirl
199 Posts
Beth
Alexandria
IN
USA
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Posted - Apr 29 2013 : 7:04:19 PM
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Yep, I'm 42 & have been going through this for about a year now. My dr checked my hormone levels & said they are where they need to be, but I know my body & things are different than they used to be. Some months are worse than others too. Hot flashes, night sweats, headaches, cramping, you name it...I got it! Good luck!
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MrsTracy
True Blue Farmgirl
145 Posts
Tracy
Beaufort
South Carolina
USA
145 Posts |
Posted - Apr 30 2013 : 05:24:45 AM
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You know, I had mine checked either last year or the year before that and my levels hadn't changed but I HAD noticed small things. I actually wouldn't mind getting it over with if its coming on now :-)
Aspiring Titus II and Proverbs 31 Lady. |
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patchworkpeace
True Blue Farmgirl
478 Posts
Judy
Jackson
Michigan
USA
478 Posts |
Posted - Apr 30 2013 : 06:05:05 AM
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Aw, hang in there, Tracy. You will survive. *grin* I've found that Solaray's "Female Hormone blend SP-7C" helps some of the mood swings. Its not hormones, but a herbal blend primarily composed of Black Cohosh.
Success is measured not by the position one reaches but by the obstacles one has to overcome to reach it. Booker T. Washington
My blog, The Review-anista Reads http://friendsfunfabric.blogspot.com/ |
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MrsTracy
True Blue Farmgirl
145 Posts
Tracy
Beaufort
South Carolina
USA
145 Posts |
Posted - Apr 30 2013 : 06:31:23 AM
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Thanks for the advice Judy, unfortunately, the Black Cohosh causes me to spot. Any alternative to that?
Aspiring Titus II and Proverbs 31 Lady. |
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patchworkpeace
True Blue Farmgirl
478 Posts
Judy
Jackson
Michigan
USA
478 Posts |
Posted - May 01 2013 : 06:17:30 AM
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Oh, that's too bad, Tracy. According to my Prescription for Herbal Healing book (Phyllis Balch), under "menopGinseng plus Vitamin E (800IU) "stops hot flashes, increases ovarian estrogen production in early menopause." I've never tried this but may be worth looking into. Good luck!
Success is measured not by the position one reaches but by the obstacles one has to overcome to reach it. Booker T. Washington
My blog, The Review-anista Reads http://friendsfunfabric.blogspot.com/ |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9329 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Posted - May 01 2013 : 09:43:27 AM
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I started noticing changes when I was 38 and completely stopped having my cycles when I was 44. Night sweats and headaches are normal. I still have an occasional hot flash but I notice they are more often if I eat junk food. All the rest of it is pretty much non existent now and I am 51.
farm girl sister#43
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
O, a trouble's a ton or a trouble's an ounce,
Or a trouble is what you make it!
And it isn't the fact that you're hurt that counts,
But only--how did you take it?
--Edmund C. Vance.
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9329 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9329 Posts |
Posted - May 01 2013 : 09:44:39 AM
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By the way, using Wild Yam cream helped me immensely with all the symptoms of peri-menopause.
farm girl sister#43
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
O, a trouble's a ton or a trouble's an ounce,
Or a trouble is what you make it!
And it isn't the fact that you're hurt that counts,
But only--how did you take it?
--Edmund C. Vance.
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MrsTracy
True Blue Farmgirl
145 Posts
Tracy
Beaufort
South Carolina
USA
145 Posts |
Posted - May 01 2013 : 4:30:49 PM
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I'll need to look into Wild Yam cream. Thanks ladies!
Aspiring Titus II and Proverbs 31 Lady. |
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SandraM
True Blue Farmgirl
295 Posts
Sandra
Coldwater
Michigan
USA
295 Posts |
Posted - May 01 2013 : 4:43:20 PM
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I started having hot flashes especially at night.
I take vitamins. Maca and a Menospause Essentials (ordered through Swanson Vitamins) They both seem to help.
Sandra
www.mittenstatesheepandwool.com |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9329 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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MagnoliaWhisper
True Blue Farmgirl
2817 Posts
Heather
Haysville
Kansas
USA
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