28 Cues That Menopause Is on Its Way

Hi everyone, I'm 48 and cracking up. I haven't had my period since August 20th, 5 pregancy tests are negative and my gyno also told me that I am in perimenopause. I had been hemmoraging (really heave periods) for about a year and just had blood work which showed I'm anemic, which didn't suprise me. My doctor put me on iron pills and B-12 which really helped me because before I couldn't get myself going in the morning but now I can - the weight gain is really bothering me. My gyno asked me if I was happy with the weight I am now and I told her no -- then she tells me that I really won't be happy when I gain 25 more pounds due to menopause and I should walk every night for a mile. Okay but it's near the winter now and I'm tired when I get home - walk, is she crazy? Maybe I am. Tender breasts too - I know I'm not pregnant (I can do without it now) and my husband thinks I'm nuts. I'm glad I found this site because I have so many of thse symptoms and who said life gets better after 40? What a joke! Mary Beth

hi, im 43 and think im experiencing menopause. ive had hot flashes, itches head, whooshing in ears, heart pain thinking im having heart attack but what im experiencing at the moment is not normal. i feel im going mad. i think im not living in the real world. everything feels fake, i keep having bad thoughts, . please note i am normally a worrier but never have i felt like this before. im going to docs tomorow to see if can get help.

I gotta know, does anyone else have nausea, acid reflux during their not quite period periods? That seems to be my only symptoms unless you count the crying and moodiness this month? And would I notice in one month? I mean, I'm 48 but until now I've been regular and normal (for the most part). Can it all show up this fast?

Wow, I guess I can count myself lucky. I have only had a few symptoms, and relatively mild versions of them at that. Over the last few years my periods have been irregular, not heavy or painful, just really really annoying because of the irregularity. I haven't had a period now in two months, which makes me wonder if this could really be IT. No hot flashes, unless I exercise and work up a sweat, or until my significant other crawls into bed and then with both of us there the temperature reaches a critical mass, LOL. I have attributed my relatively symptom-free perimenopause to exercise (muscle building exercise in particular) plus extremely fussy careful eating, including reading labels when necessary. I don't eat much that comes with labels, and I don't eat out often. As much as possible I avoid all added salt in the diet. Yes, even a lowly can of tomato sauce - I buy the ones with no salt added. I don't regularly eat canned soups or beans or anything where there is an opportunity to dump salt into the can. Just the one step alone of eliminating salt in the diet really makes a difference with issues such as bloating or breast tenderness. And one nice side effect of my salt avoidance is that I had to learn how to cook, LOL. I'm thinner and healthier now than before entering perimenopause. Six years ago I was quite overweight, my blood pressure was 120/80. The last time I checked my blood pressure, it was something like 86/52 and I feel great. Ladies (and gents), the effort you put in taking care of yourselves is soooo worth it. I've never swallowed the American medical community's way of thinking of menopause as a disease or set of symptoms that must be managed (thereby enriching the medical community at your expense). In fact it seems the medical community would like us to think that we are unhealthy due to a lack of pharmaceutical drugs and surgery. I am more inclined to think that the disease state is in the Western lifestyle, not the natural stages of life that we pass through.

Hello, my name is Robbin, I am a 1st timer. I will be 50 in one month, not sure what is going on. One thing for sure, I AM not pregnant. My periods have been so regular since I was 12 years old. I always start them on the same day and go for x amount of days. My problem now is , I skipped my August and September period. They never came. I have had or are having alot of the symptoms that I have read about that everyone has shared. Would you say that I am PRE-menopausel right now...i would be so grateful for some advise on this. Thanks

Hi Ya everyone, I wonder if anybody else is going through the same as me. 2 years ago i was told i had high blood pressure,this worried the life out of me and i cannot stop taking my blood pressure.It is under control now,but i still keep taking it.Then a couple of months ago the doctor said i was suffering with Anxiety,and put me on anti anxiety tablets,which i really dont want to take,I was wondering if i could be going through the Menopause,I have'nt had a period for 16 months and i am 53. I would be so gratefull for some advise on this.

Well hello ladies - just joined tonight, thank the stars for a list of symptoms, explains a lot. Was 50 on 7 August, took a week off work to celebrate with family, just as well, cause far too busy to go to work. The hot flushes have started, so much so that work colleague noticed how red in the face I was. Talk about tired and loss of concentration. I always thought I suffered from horizontal vertigo, so my Doctor told me, I just dont do going down stairs, two hand rails and my eyes closed, would fall, I'm sure. So glad I found this site. As for the weight issue, I've lost 14 kg in last 4 months, think that scares me the most, because I haven't done anything to make that happen. Will stop here for now, because I have some more thinking to do, after reading all the comments - I cant believe how naive I am, I am going through menopause.

I was in perimenopause when I had a hysterectomy (fibroids) in 2002. I suffered for several years afterward with many of the symptoms listed above, and hot flashes that were excruciating. In 2006 I went on bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (progesterone, testosterone, a bit of estriol cream for vaginal dryness). I am now down 80 pounds from my high weight, off seven medication, and have more energy now than I did at 30 (I'm 51). The progesterone cured my hot flashes, seasonal allergies, cystic breasts, acid reflux and restless leg syndrome in less than a week. I am blessed to have a doctor (male, Internist) who "gets it", and knows that these problems are a hormone deficiency and not an antidepressant or medication deficiency. I am so passionate about this issue that I have a blog about BHRT and related women's issues at holyhormones.blogspot.com. I also have a list of resources for women who want to explore this further, including a list of recommended reading (I recommend books by doctors, not celebrities) and ways to find a doctor/compounding pharmacy in your area. You can email me through the blog. Best wishes to all for hormonal health!

Has anyone ever experienced the "electric shock" sensation in their head? I think that is what I am having. I am 46 years old, I have quite a few of the above signs, but this head thing is driving me crazy, it is almost like a "tiny" dizzy spell.

Hello Everyone, I have been to the hospital so many things for one or the other symptoms listed. I think I log over 150 visits in the past three years. By now you can guess that they think I am mental, because their test all show negative. But what I am feeling is not negative. I can't find anyone including female doctor to understand. One they all too young. If we as women keep telling them what we are experiencing why they keep telling us it is in our heads. I hate this I have been going through this yo yo for 6 years. I want it to stop I pray for my one year of no mens. Everytime I am 3-4 mos without here comes another one. Has anyone found anyone who does really understand about perimenopause and menopause and what to do for us? Without the guess work.

Hi Everyone, Glad I found this site. I unfortunately have experience all except one osteoporosis. Panic/anxiety attacks are my worst they floor me. Had so many test for my heart and chest pain. My docs remove my gallbladder and inserted a neck implant because they thought that might be causing my chest pain plus I did have stone in the gallbladder and plus my disc was bluging at the neck. Since they said it would help with chest pain I went for it. Still have chest pain but the heart is solid so I guess I chalk that one to joint aches. I have no thyroid (which was removed in 92 and on .1mg synthroid) because of Hashimotos. But since hitting 45 I have been hitting rock bottom. I have an occasional cycle here and there and it last for 5 days of hard bleeding. I think having the anxiety is the worst. Everytime I ask a doc if peri or meno could cause this all I would get is the old fashion version hot flashes is a menopause symptom not anxiety or shortness of breath, this came from my female ob/gyn. Spoke with my primary care doc and he had no clue. So seeing this site is a BLESSING and let's me know that I AM NOT CRAZY and that I am no a HYPOCONDRIAC. I was given so any anti depressant and that's all I did just take them from them and not into me. I knew that I was not loopy. I decided to deal with it thru mediation and self hypnosis. Some days are good and some not so good, especially after I had a accident which placed me into a post traumatic stress disoder. But this site helps to talk to others which are going through what you are going through. The other thing I like about this site that it is current for this year not three to five years old. We need to keep it current with what works and see if we can help one another. Oh by the way I am 51.

I had my first mammo on Thursday well I got a call that I needed to go in to have another so I went and they said there is something that is showing up on my breast bone on the right side and I need an ultrasound..I am freakin...Is this familiar to anybody? Ofcourse I have to wait until next week for the ultrasound so I am so stressed about this...HELP!!!

I think the common thread is a lot of medical professionals don't HEAR us women, or they shove the symptoms aside. I admit I am totally irritable and have no patience for idiots, but I find solace in natural remedies (good diet, vitamins, walking and lifting weights). I think we can be easily sold a MEDICAL solution but we ought to be careful. A wonder drug is tempting but I don't want to lose sense of who I am. By the way -- I've skipped my period again, month three, so I hope this is a sign of the END as opposed to THE WAITING. Hang in there!!!!! It's very good to know I'm not alone!!!

HELLO MY NAME IS ROBIN, I AM 50 YEARS OLD AND I BEGAN MY JOURNEY 10 MONTHS AGO..I HAD A 72 DAY PERIOD WHICH RESULTED IN A HOSPITAL STAY FOR A BLOOD TRANSFUSION. I THEN HAD A NOVASURE PROCEDURE TO CORTIRIZE MY UTERUS-WHICH WAS VERY SUCCESSFUL!!! I HAVE BEEN PERIOD FREE EVER SINCE-ALTHOUGH NOW I AM HAVING 18 OF THE ABOVE SYMPTOMS-IT IS NOT FUN! SHOULD I BE TAKING HORMONE SUPPLEMENTS, AND HOW LONG WILL THIS LAST? I AM A DIFFERENT PERSON AND I AM NOT SURE I LIKE THIS "MENOPAUSAL PERSON' PLEASE HELP! ANY SUGGESTIONS GRATEFLLY ACCEPTED!! THANK YOU!!!

Hello everyone :). I am writing after reading Julie's frustration. I am 42, at almost 41 I started having hot flashes that would knock a horse down! Also my periods were very irregular. I would have them for three consecutive months and then not for six months. My ob/gyn insisted I was to young to be going through menopause. Your thyroid needs to be checked, and pituitary gland. Well I waited a year and now at 42 and 7 months of no period (hooray) I went to the doctor. Same old questions, and then I mentioned that my mom was around 40, and her mother was 38! He checked my blood work, all organs ar functioning properly, and finally has told me I have gone through early menopause. Family history is a big factor, if your family members were young chances are you will be too. Hang in there, you are not crazy!! Oh and the hot flashes for me only lasted 2 months. This has to be the easiest thing in lfe I've ever gone through, I'll take it. Good luck.

21 out of 28 symptoms! Great, now I can prove to the Teenager that I am, in fact, not going crazy! I'm menopausal!

Hi everyone my name is Shirley, I think I started menopause after i had my youngest daughter. I was 30 then I am now 53. I had a lot of the signs listed above and some of them when i was in my teens like the night sweats during my periods. But most of the signs listed I am having now. I like a lot of you dont like to take Meds. So tell me how did Women deal with all of this in the past a lot of them Didn't have a Dr to go to. Also I get more angry now ( did before lol ) But is kind of bad now and I don't like myself when I get after my family and my hubby. I fuss a lot with him more so now I feel like he is always doing something to make me mad at him. And the bad thing about that he is so sweet. Also I had my period for the whole month of June. I will be glad when I stop having them.

HI my name is Cora, I really don't have a Family member to run to ask questions I'm 46 lately I have be feeling very tired and like I have ran a marathon just before I go to bed. Could this be hormone imbalance I'm experiencing? Need your help

Praise God I FOUND this site, I have read ALL the comments and am so glad to know that I'm not alone! at crazy times like this, I was glad to find that some of u still maintain the humor! I am 45 and was told am perimenopausal last year in november, (I had spotting the month before, and then in nov had a heavy flow for like 10 days )so went to the gyno to c wots going on with my otherwise normal body! after a few tests was told its perimenopause I have 15 symptoms of the 28, had regular menses since then but this month have had spotting for 3 days, did'nt know what to make of it so got on to this site. I don't believe in pills so if any of u girls have A herbal/natural med suggestion please help me asap? I don't like taking tooooo many! may each one of u B BLESSED!

Hello girls! I'm glad to have found this site. I sometimes feel like I'm losing my mind, but am very conscious of it - it's weird. But it does help knowing I'm not alone in all of this. I don't know what's more confusing - the physical or the emotional changes. I've had night sweats for a couple of years, but recently got to experience my first day time hot flash. I'm one of those people who is cold all the time so I thought "well, how bad can it be, I'll finally be warm instead of cold." Well that was naive! I couldn't figure out if the room had suddenly gotten warmer or it was just me - then realized it was just me. Keep the posts coming! Thanks everyone - hang on to your sanity!

I have a suspicion I'm entering menopause. I had a 21 day cycle for ages, went to a heavy (7 days) cycle every 28 days early this year with spotting and discharge between, now 9 days late with no sign of happening. It's odd though, the depression and fatigue I was experiencing have almost disappeared and I don't mind if I have another period again. I do mind the bloated fat stomach and the itchy skin, but I think diet change would help.

"anyone else out there that feels irritated with life and everyone in it" If you mean you want to rip peoples heads off and stomp on them...I hear ya sister LOL I started with hot flashes and night sweats about 7 years ago and the worst periods I had ever had in my life now I am 48 and this is the first month I haven't had my period still moody and the night sweats are bad...I have had bouts of dizziness for about 2 years now and have several test done..Eye site, Hearing, MRI's, blood work..the next step would be a neuroligist..but honestly I can't afford anymore test and as long as the test came back ok I am saying why bother...NO ONE ever mentioned it as a menopause condition..Until I happened across an old friend working in the lab that draws blood...makes perfect sense..now I have to get to the OBGYN for an appointment and see what he thinks and what if anything can be done......

I just found this site and read the comments -- WOW!! what a godsend!! Nice to know I'm not alone. I'm 48 and have had perimenopause for 3-4 years. My female GP is good but I feel very alone in handling the stress, tension, sense of isolation and general crankiness (whoever wrote about little annoying things like soup spoons clanking on the bowl hit the nail on the head!!!). I've been drinking more, which I know isn't good either, but I can't tolerate depression meds. Can't imagine counseling either. I feel best when I exercise, eat healthy, and have some time to myself, but lately it seems like I'm falling back into a huge black hole. My spouse is understanding but having his own life stressors. THANKS for this site and the comments. It really does feel good to know this isn't all in my head. (I just skipped two periods again, hot flashes and insomnia, so, yeah, it's all NOT in my head, right?)

5htp does good for depression gives calmness to mind but makes me little sleepy after a while. I take Premsin which gets rid of bloating and anger. My anger has gone very bad I keep thinking and the thoughts don't stop till I take half a tablet of Clonazepam (prescription medicicne) and gets rid of the anxiety attached with the symptoms. Fish oil tablets has started working for skin dryness littlebit. I really need something for pain and tiredness together, I wish I could ask my doctor for celebrex. I need help also as I have lost my enthusiasm to do anything. Antioxidents have no effect on me anymore, B-12 I have heard does good, Joni Lamb on daystar television has introduced a cream for menopause symptoms and a cream for energy ( progestrone ) check that out.

I am so glad I have found this site! It looks like I am not alone here!! I have been having really heavy periods, (I am 45) I have been very irritable. Is there anyone else out there that feels irritated with life and everyone in it.? Everyone just bugs me and I have been not a nice person.

When I was 41 the gyno told me I was in early menopause due to symptoms I shared that I was having-- night sweats the night before periods started weird periods etc. At my year exam 2004 I was told I was pregnant with my third child. At 43 I gave birth to my baby girl and since her birth My body and I were thrown "well into Menopause"per a blood test. Now 4years later I still have symptoms that make me feel not myself for better words and have to chase a 4yr old while feeling like that. When does the roller coaster feeling end nevermind begin. I feel like i didnt even get the build up to this ride, LOL

Well just got home from my gyn. appt. and just like I thought she looked at me like I was an alien or something..I feel absolutely miserable with all these symptoms and she says it cant be that I am too young..I sure wish there was somebody out there that would listen to me..I am so irritated and I am going crazy with all this..I was gonna just start taking black cohosh but I already take high blood pressure pills and I read that you cant take the two together...I really dont know what to do...If anybody has a suggestion I would be SO GREATFUL..Julie

...Tinnitus? Interesting, mine has been full on recently and I thought it was to do with the increased amount of yoga I have been doing! It's really noticeable. I have found this website as am a bit concerned about discoloration in my discharge between my periods when I wipe, am going to the doctor about it just as soon as I can get in! and will let you know what they say. I have no pain or discomfort. I am trying not to worry but keep thinking it MUST be to do with either the effects of yoga (I have been doing loads of it for 3 months now as part of a course), as well as my age (about to turn 44) and perhaps my IUD needs / wants to come out (have had it in for about a decade). I do wake up really hot and sweating sometimes, that has started to happen in the last year. It's fantastic to read through other womens experiences!

Hi Ladies Im 45, over the last 3 months my periods have been coming closer together the last one was 2 weeks ago and never rearly stoped just for 1 or 2 days. I experenced a few some dizzy hot flushes about 2 years my period was about 10days late and then they kicked back in to normal again, my finger nails have always been week but worse over the last few months. Ive experenced ringing in my ear, fast heart beat lying in bed at night. Ive also felt depressed for sometime now and about to start counciling thlis week. I often thought the depression was manoporse, ilts good to read up on all these different symptions and now realise that im probally experencing manaporse and not madness. im waiting for my period to stop and have a pap smear, ill ask for a blood test to see if thats my problem I havent had a full nights sleep for few weeks now either. Gosh I wasnt that long ago and I use to think Im so glad im not at that age, time marches on so fast im at that age. I just need to find a natural product that would be good for me any sugesstions ladies.

Ok I am 43 years of age, I have been experiencing all of these signs and most of them for several years now. I have gone to the doctor on serveral occassions and almost demanded that he do something about it. I feel like I am going crazy, and most of all I feel like my doctor is a quack. All I keep hearing is that I am to young to be going thru menopause not to mention this last time I was told that if I am going thru menopause I am to young to be put on medication for it. Can someone please tell me what I can take that will help... I am just about ready to pull my hair out... Everything is driving me nuts from listing to someone type on the keyboard, to scaping their spoon on the side of the bowls...I have never felt like this before in my life and I want some sort of my life back. Please help if anyone has found anything on the market that might work please let me know. Thanks Marcia

I am so glad I found this site..I am 38 and I have almost every one of these symptoms..My doctor looks at me like I'm crazy when I mention menopause cause I guess she thinks I'm to young..I have an appt with my gyn. on Tues cant wait to see what she says...The best way for me to describe it all in a nutshell is I feel TOTALLY UN-BALANCED..I hope I can start taking something to help with all this stuff that I feel everyday..I DO NOT like to take pills so I definantly want to take something that is natural..Hearing all your stories has really helped me alot..My mom and my grandmother had hysterectomy at pretty young age so I have nothing to go by there..Thank You all my sisters..I know I am not alone now and it feels great!!!

Hi ladies....I am about to be 52 next Monday... I have been having sore joints for about 3 weeks now (also fatigue, concentration problems, ect.) Any tips on how you gals out there are coping?

Hello, Just worry about my hot flashes recently invited to my life. I am 46 and the doctor say it is to early to be menopause. My last period was on Feb 14/09, never show again. Besides the hot flashes an a frequent change of humo, nothing else is happen, I am taking 8 onz of PURE ALOE JUICE, that I hear work for it, what else I can take?

I am a first timer here and just wanted to say "Thank You" for all the experiences every one of you are going through. I too am going through some "head scratching" things. Its seems all of us have questions, but little answers! Its websites like this that put things into perspective again. Would be nice to see some answers here!

Hello Ladies, I'm 43 and not sure what is going on. . . I just had my period on memorial day. . . lasted about 3 days (usual for me). . . cycle has been consistent & normal. except that I got what seems to be my period again. . . . two weeks later!!! it's not heavy . . . (like its my last day of a normal cycle) I have had the feeling of dizzyness (vertigo) twice last year. . . and am getting moody and very fatigued . . am I in the beginning stages of menopause?

Okay, I am 32 (on Tuesday, June 9th) and I started my cycle when I was eight years old. I am experiencing so many WEIRD things. First off, I have not had a period since March 1st and it was a very light one (which is VERY unusual for me). I have not been on the pill since before then because I was having HORRIBLE headaches and we related it to the pill. All CAT scans of the brain and test of the neck were normal. I have been having so many other issues though. I wake up at night wringing wet with sweat, I have hot flashes all day long, I'm nauseated alot and have dizzy spells frequently, I've taken 5 pregnancy test - all negative, I am very concerned about the vaginal dryness, I'm loosing hair (which I have always had extremely THICK hair), I often have pain during intercourse, IF IT HAPPENS because I could take it or leave it so there is NO sex drive, my heart starts racing for no reason and I'm having strange shortness of breath lately. I have been gaining weight which is weird and OH I have to urinate so often. I know all of this sounds crazy but I have no idea where to start or what to do. I talked to my OBGYN once about it and because of my age he wasn't sure about it and played it off. Should I go back to see him since these symptoms have worsened? Someone please help me. I really am sick and tired of being worried that something else is bad wrong with me. Thank you to everyone for helping me out. xoxox to all of you and God Bless You my sisters. Love, Johnette Ross

Okay, I am 32 (on Tuesday, June 9th) and I started my cycle when I was eight years old. I am experiencing so many WEIRD things. First off, I have not had a period since March 1st and it was a very light one (which is VERY unusual for me). I have not been on the pill since before then because I was having HORRIBLE headaches and we related it to the pill. All CAT scans of the brain and test of the neck were normal. I have been having so many other issues though. I wake up at night wringing wet with sweat, I have hot flashes all day long, I'm nauseated alot and have dizzy spells frequently, I've taken 5 pregnancy test - all negative, I am very concerned about the vaginal dryness, I'm loosing hair (which I have always had extremely THICK hair), I often have pain during intercourse, IF IT HAPPENS because I could take it or leave it so there is NO sex drive, my heart starts racing for no reason and I'm having strange shortness of breath lately. I have been gaining weight which is weird and OH I have to urinate so often. I know all of this sounds crazy but I have no idea where to start or what to do. I talked to my OBGYN once about it and because of my age he wasn't sure about it and played it off. Should I go back to see him since these symptoms have worsened? Someone please help me. I really am sick and tired of being worried that something else is bad wrong with me. Thank you to everyone for helping me out. xoxox to all of you and God Bless You my sisters. Love, Johnette Ross

when u start he menopause does your periods change in colour?

Hi girls.I'm 54 and love this side .I really needed to hear from you all how you're feeling. this is helping me a lot. I have been very dizzy time by times ,I can say 2 or 3 times a year,but very strong.... The first year I couldn't get out of the bad for three days. I went to the doc. and I did MRI.Nothing was wrong with my had.So.... from that day I started not paying so much attention on it. After 3 years I still have those dizziness ..coming and going but not anymore that strong ... now they coming very light just half of the day .I'm talking half tablet of 25 mg Meclizine.at the time I feel dizzy ........Helps a lot ,I feel good right a way.......And I continue with my life till to an other dizzy day.

I could almost cry at the relief of seeing symptoms other than hot flashes discussed (although those are fun...). I've been in perimenopause a while, but this month, at 51 1/2, I really feel something different going on. Period was late, then only lasted 2 days, then a week later all the symptoms came back, and surprise - my period again! But to read this and see tinnitis as a symptom - wow!! Like someone else mentioned here, I've been getting the brush-off from doctors about it for more than a year, as if it's no big deal, but it really affects quality-of-life. It never occurred to me that menopause could be behind it. And the brittle nails - I suspected hormones might be reason, but to see it in writing made me feel better. It's nice to know I'm not crazy or a hypochondriac!

I am 50 years old. I think my symptoms started about 5 years ago, slowly, one thing at a time, I was tested, and told menopause was not the problem. It was only through talking to women who had already experienced menopause that I felt confident enough to diagnose myself, but it was not until the hot flashes and the insanity set in, that I decided to get help. I have been on bio identical hormones for three months now, and they work great for me. My hot flashes stopped after 2 weeks, I have my sanity back, and most of the other annoying symptoms are gone to, however the tinnitus is still here. It's been 4 years of non stop ringing in my ear. If they only knew how to stop that, I think I would feel pretty good

I'm 55 and think I'm just starting menopause. I had a period in January, but none since. Two times last year I had one, skipped two, then became pretty regular. I have had some hot flashes, but nothing serious. I wanted to tell you that if you are having tinnitus and/or balance problems, please check with a Ears, Nose & Throat doctor. I did have ringing in my right ear and a few seconds of dizziness when bending over or outside on uneven ground. My family doctor sent me to a ENT. Because I had some hearing loss in my right ear, dizziness & tinnitus, they did a MRI. I was shocked to find that I had a brain tumor. It's called an acoustic neuroma tumor. It's in the 8th cranium (inner ear canal). I found out last September and due to missing an appointment, I just had it removed 6 weeks ago. I did lose my hearing and I still have the tinnitus which is common. My balance was gone and I had to relearn to walk (right side vestibular had to take over for the right side). Anyway to make a very long story shorter - if you have these symptoms, please have it checked. If you don't find and have treatment for this type of tumor (not cancerous), you will end up deaf, face parralized and if it gets into your brain stem, there are all kinds of complications. I have developed a bad taste in my mouth. It started the beginning of March. It took me 2 weeks to figure out that it was from the tumor. I really had a bad taste for a couple of weeks after surgery. It has gotten better, but I still have it. Maybe it's menopause! I never thought that it could be caused by menopause. I have gained like 20 pounds in the last 6 weeks. I'll tell myself it's menopause! I lost 155 pounds in the last couple of years and really don't want to put it back on, but I do have cravings for sweets sometimes just like it was the week before my period. I've also had senstive nipples for a couple of weeks and haven't figured that one out. I used to have that sometimes before my period. Is that part of menopause? The list says breast tenderness, but it's only my nipples. Anyone else have this problem?

Hi Girls, I'm new to this, I'm 45 have been having sleepless nights. Plus over here in New Zealand we are in winter, during the day I feel the cold but come night time I'm so hot my husband reckons some nights you could cook bacon and eggs on me. I've started having a heat rash on my belly and back is this normal? Been and had blood tests to check my hormon levels but come back ok, I'm confused.

well...im like you ladies-thank goodness for this list. problems i thought were over are coming back such as allergies and heavy bleeding (eeek!). and i too went off on my mate after i said no to my daughter and he went behind me saying yes. my man may not be the best in the world but i love the support he's been giving me with my newfound problems. may there be fewer and fewer problems as the years go by. just hearing about my new "normalcy" is putting a much needed damper on my high sanity and stress levels.

This list surprises me. There's a few things that I have been experiencing that I never connected with menopause. Tinnitus, losing balance, itchiness, headaches, heart palpitations. I have other stuff too, but I expected that. Anyway, just recently, I've had phantom periods where I get cramps, but no bleeding. I've missed two periods now, so probably in the next couple weeks I'll take a pregnancy test to make sure. I don't feel pregnant though. I'm 49. My mom was adopted so I don't know my natural grandmother. My mom hit menopause at 48 when she had a hysterectomy. So I don't have any history to guage a timeframe. By the way, I'm thrilled to find this website, and this forum!

I had severe hot flashes for several weeks, many times a day and night. I started using "Naturally Preferred, Herbal Menopause Support" twice a day. The hot flashes have stopped. Now I have been having Tinnitus that's driving me crazy. Any suggestions on what will help with that?

You can get a homeopathic remedy called "Menopause Plus" from elite health concepts it works good. It is a natural product. you can email elitehelthconcepts@gmail.com.

I have had the tongue burning for over 3 years now and thought I was going crazy. Now I am so tired all the time that the doctors think I am not getting enough sleep. I had sinus surgery 3 months ago and it is not getting better...putting everything together now I know what is wrong with me. How long does this last and do you get better?