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Posted 5/14/2012 2:55 PM (GMT 0)
I AM 43 YEAR OLD AND SEEMS LIKE MY PERIOD SYMPTOMS ARE GETTING WORSE DOES ANYONE HAVE MUSCLE TINGLING AND SOMETHING LIKE HOT FLASHES AND FEELING WASHED OUT DURING THE FIRST FEW DAYS OR AM I JUST STRANGE?
Posted 5/14/2012 9:02 PM (GMT 0)
Could it be menopause? Im not sure, just sounds like it could be. I know that when Im feeling especially crummy, my cramps get worse. I hope someone has better answers for you.
Posted 5/15/2012 12:17 AM (GMT 0)
I know that I would flare on day 2 or 3 of my period, every time, though I would usually feel pretty good on day 1. I can't tell you whether your symptoms could be a mix of fibro and menopause because I'm in surgical menopause, but hot flashes could be a very good clue that you're getting into it. Your age is right, anyway. It wouldn't hurt to talk to either your GP or your OB/GYN to see if they have any other input.
Posted 5/15/2012 1:17 AM (GMT 0)
Hi, Annblaze.  Welcome to the friendly fibro forum, where everyone forgets your name (just kidding! - - well, most of the time)

But we do forget a lot of things.  It just comes with the territory.

Before menopause, I did have that happen to me, yes.  My periods got heavier, too, which seemed backwards - but then, so many things do when it comes to the body, don't they?  I wouldn't worry overly-much about it.  Others will be along shortly to give their views, I'm sure.

Have you been diagnosed with fibro or are you still at the "maybe" stage?  Either way, we'll be happy to help you any way we can...mostly what we do here is support eachother and share what we've learned.  Between all of us, I guess we've had fibro for about - oh - 300 years?  turn

Oh by the way, there's a policy at HealingWell of not writing posts in all-cap format...just because it could be interpreted as shouting, or overly-aggressive.  I know it's easier for some people to read, but - just a heads up on that. 

I hope you'll keep posting, we like to get to know people!

Debbie

Posted 5/15/2012 1:48 AM (GMT 0)
By "washed out, " do you mean wiped out/fatigued? Is your flow heavy? If so you may need to be checked for anemia. Just a thought. Not everything is Fibro related necessarily. Don't take iron supplements without checking with your doctor. Of course that goes for everything we advise here and all supplements, but iron is one that you hsve to be especially careful about.
Posted 5/15/2012 1:52 AM (GMT 0)
sorry about the caps on the letters yes i was diagnosed about 10 yrs ago and also bursitis hope to find out more thanks
Posted 5/15/2012 1:57 AM (GMT 0)
also when i feel washed out it feels like my legs have no strength and i get shaky
Posted 5/15/2012 4:56 AM (GMT 0)
I'm just turned 40 a few months back and for about the last six months to a year I've noticed a big change in my period. One month I will be 5 -7 days late then the next month I will be 2-3 days early. The hot flashes and night sweats are unbelievable but I get them mostly before I start. I also get a migraine a few days before I start. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia 2 years ago and as I said I've only noticed a difference within the last few months. So I guess I didn't really answer your question but just wanted you to know you are not alone. Hopefully we can find a solution to our problem.
Posted 5/15/2012 3:25 PM (GMT 0)
I get exhaustion/fatigue that is really extreme but no I don't have weak/shaky legs (other than that one gets from being so fatigued!) I'm so sorry, I know it's so frustrating. I am SO looking forward to not having a period anymore. My periods are getting about 20 days apart and last for about 4 days, so I am getting there.

Oh! I do know what I can suggest. Soy has some of the effect of a natural estrogen, from what I read -- and it makes sense that I am not having the extreme menopause problems that my mother had at my age (she had extremely irregular, heavy periods, it was driving her nuts during that time she told me)...but mine are pretty regular and getting closer together. I have Silk Soymilk (I get the DHEA unsweeted/plain type) and I eat it every day on my cereal.

It's worth a shot. It costs about $3.99 for a half gallon but it lasts for a long time, longer than cow's milk. At first it is hard to get used to but now it's just like having regular milk to me and I don't use the cow milk at all.
Posted 5/19/2012 5:45 PM (GMT 0)
Hello all,
I'm 40 and have always had heavy periods. A few years ago I started with night sweats. They are better now, but for several years I have been very intolerant to temperature ....hot and cold. I sweat and can't cool off! I do understand the shaky legs, mine also ache and I feel more anxious and cramp hard. I will have a pelvic ultrasound Tuesday and am on Aygestin to stop my breakthrough bleeding I have had for almost a month. At it's worst I was saturating 2 super tampons and a pad in 20 minutes! I am low on iron now, so I'm taking prenatal vitamins. I have read many stories of FMS making periods worse and relationship to fibroids and endometriosis etc. I will keep you informed.
OH, also the fatigue is worse! A couple days before I just want to sleep and feel shaky and my light/noise intolerance is BAD! When the kids get ice from the fridge ....I cringe!
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