Hello All,    Last week my doctor informed me that i was in perimenopause. I'm 43. The blood test showed up. Two months ago, or three, I can't remember, I had one done and it was normal. THIS IS WHY I'VE BEEN FEELING SO SHITTY ! ( is shitty in the dictionary?)..... I'm still young ( well, young enuf ) and didn't think I would be going thru this at this age, but I am. I just feel 100 % better knowing that there is a REASON why i feel this way. When I feel strange things happening to me, i no longer freak out like i did before. Okay a little bit, but not much. hehe.. Anyway.. I've had too much wine, I can't see straight....Gotta go, Just wanted you to know. Brenda

Subject:    Anxiey and Menopause From:       This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it (Boots2222) Date:       18 Jun 2000 04:31:28 GMT Hello All,   Last week my doctor informed me that i was in perimenopause. I'm 43. The blood test showed up. Two months ago, or three, I can't remember, I had one done and it was normal. THIS IS WHY I'VE BEEN FEELING SO SHITTY ! ( is shitty in the dictionary?)..... I'm still young ( well, young enuf ) and didn't think I would be going thru this at this age, but I am. I just feel 100 % better knowing that there is a REASON why i feel this way. When I feel strange things happening to me, i no longer freak out like i did before. Okay a little bit, but not much. hehe.. Anyway.. I've had too much wine, I can't see straight....Gotta go, Just wanted you to know. Brenda Hi Brenda! I'm 47 and I'm in perimenopause too!  I don't know how far in, but I may find out in a few weeks.  I have an appt. June 26 with the GYN.  I'd like a good excuse for the way I feel too!  LOL  Seriously, just wanted you to know you're not alone. Di

you to know. Brenda Dear Brenda. I was 42 when I started perimenopause. I didn't have a period for 3 years. I felt horrible, hot flashes,mood swings, and night sweats. IT was so hot for me that I would walk outside in winter in a tee shirt and shorts. I am on Prempro hrt. I take the smallest dose and cut it in half. I have researched the options and right now this is what I am doing. I also take vitamin E,folic acid,calcium and magnesium, and omega 3(fish oil)fatty acids. I get palpitations which have been tested and proven to be benign, but they could be from the perimenopause or the anxiety. The perimenopause may have started or at least contirbuted to the panic attacks but everything happened all at once and I was diagnosed at the same time. I felt so bad and I didn't know why. My body just seem to be totally out of it. Once the hrt was started, I felt such an overall difference-very positive. But I still have the anxiety and panic and depression. Although somewhat better, I still have to take meds for this until I am at a much better place. Right now, I am very content with my life on the medications. One book that is EXTREMELY important to read is by Gail Sheehy. It is called THE SILENT PASSAGE. I read it in a couple of hours and I recommend it to anyone that is starting the change of life. Best regards,Julie Got questions?  Get answers over the phone at Keen.com. Up to 100 minutes free! http://www.keen.com

Hi Brenda! I'm 47 and I'm in perimenopause too!  I don't know how far in, but I may find out in a few weeks.  I have an appt. June 26 with the GYN.  I'd like a good excuse for the way I feel too!  LOL  Seriously, just wanted you to know you're not alone. Di Hi ladies! Welcome to the club. Di I'm just 43 and I have been going through this for almost 2 years. My tests show I am mid level. It is the pits!!!! Brenda, there are so many of us here who have the same problem. You certainly are not alone! Best, Steph

Subject:    Re: Anxiey and Menopause From:       This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it (Stephanie) Date:       18 Jun 2000 22:44:22 GMT From:   This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it (Boots2222) Date:       18 Jun 2000 04:31:28 GMT Brenda Writes: Hello All,   Last week my doctor informed me that i was in perimenopause. I'm 43. The blood test showed up. Two months ago, or three, I can't remember, I had one done and it was normal. THIS IS WHY I'VE BEEN FEELING SO SHITTY ! ( is shitty in the dictionary?)..... I'm still young ( well, young enuf ) and didn't think I would be going thru this at this age, but I am. I just feel 100 % better knowing that there is a REASON why i feel this way. When I feel strange things happening to me, i no longer freak out like i did before. Okay a little bit, but not much. hehe.. Anyway.. I've had too much wine, I can't see straight....Gotta go, Just wanted you to know. Brenda Di Writes: Hi Brenda! I'm 47 and I'm in perimenopause too!  I don't know how far in, but I may find out in a few weeks.  I have an appt. June 26 with the GYN.  I'd like a good excuse for the way I feel too!  LOL  Seriously, just wanted you to know you're not alone. Di Hi ladies! Welcome to the club. Di I'm just 43 and I have been going through this for almost 2 years. My tests show I am mid level. It is the pits!!!! Brenda, there are so many of us here who have the same problem. You certainly are not alone! Best, Steph Thanks Steph! It is the pits!  If I just didn't feel so old!  LOL Di

WooHoo.....Looks like I'm not alone in this one...The night sweats are for the birds.. I'm Freezing my family at night..I have the air turned down to 70.. It works. Along with the melatonin and wine, i do just fine. hehe.... Brenda