Am I starting menopause? - Page 4

cindy50 · 10-06-2009, 07:18 PM

Malibu, if you are 48 and think you are done with menapause, I'd like to know why you say that. With the women I've spoken with, insomnia is pretty much at the height of the change. Just because you don't menstrate anymore does not mean you are through! Yes, I have insomnia, memory problems and withdrawal from things I used to like doing. I'm 50 and around 46 my sleep patterns changed. Hubby and I used to go to bed around 9:30. Now he goes to bed and I can be up until 1-2 am. I gave him the book by Dr. Northrup, "The Wisdom of Menopause". He looked at it, and of course his hands wouldn't touch it (AHHHHHHH)! That pretty much did it with his inquiry about my sleep problems. Here's the glitch....I fall asleep at around 5 am. Deep sleep, finally. I can't get up before noon! My friends think I'm lazy which makes me feel guilty. But when I'm up? I get things accomplished while THEY are sleeping. I find myself making appointments in the afternoon. If someone wants to have breakfast? Sorry, Brunch for me. I also make stupid excuses for my sleep pattern, like I"m a paramedic, etc... Hope I helped.

Theresa58 · 10-18-2009, 02:30 AM

dlm65 I am experienced the same feelings as you. I am 51 but when I first started Menopause I was very horny all the time. I had unbelievable hot flashes that made me feel liek I was 120 degrees. My sleep was on its own clock which really started to wear on me. Nowadays I have very light symptoms, Thanks goodness! I believe it is almost over.

frankmart · 10-20-2009, 04:30 AM

I feel very fustrated by my situation. I am 48 and for bout 2 years I have had strange symptoms.They can start at least 10 days before my period so I dont have much restbite.I am so tired & weak it's a joke.Then I get tearfull then I get so irritable & nasty I feel like I am on a pressapeist.I am constantly laking sleep which makes me look like a zombi.I wake up sweating & throw the sheets back & five minutes later I am freezing.I am constantly watching my weight all though I am a veggi so I eat well,but still gaining weight.However,iv always gone 27 days & they have not changed.So is it still possible that I could be pre-menopausable if my periods are regular? Iv been told that the blood test for this is a waste of time as it is hit and miss.

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10-06-2009, 07:18 PM	#31
cindy50 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 6	Malibu, if you are 48 and think you are done with menapause, I'd like to know why you say that. With the women I've spoken with, insomnia is pretty much at the height of the change. Just because you don't menstrate anymore does not mean you are through! Yes, I have insomnia, memory problems and withdrawal from things I used to like doing. I'm 50 and around 46 my sleep patterns changed. Hubby and I used to go to bed around 9:30. Now he goes to bed and I can be up until 1-2 am. I gave him the book by Dr. Northrup, "The Wisdom of Menopause". He looked at it, and of course his hands wouldn't touch it (AHHHHHHH)! That pretty much did it with his inquiry about my sleep problems. Here's the glitch....I fall asleep at around 5 am. Deep sleep, finally. I can't get up before noon! My friends think I'm lazy which makes me feel guilty. But when I'm up? I get things accomplished while THEY are sleeping. I find myself making appointments in the afternoon. If someone wants to have breakfast? Sorry, Brunch for me. I also make stupid excuses for my sleep pattern, like I"m a paramedic, etc... Hope I helped.

10-18-2009, 02:30 AM	#32
Theresa58 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1	dlm65 I am experienced the same feelings as you. I am 51 but when I first started Menopause I was very horny all the time. I had unbelievable hot flashes that made me feel liek I was 120 degrees. My sleep was on its own clock which really started to wear on me. Nowadays I have very light symptoms, Thanks goodness! I believe it is almost over.

10-20-2009, 04:30 AM	#33
frankmart Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: nottinghamshire/england Posts: 1	I feel very fustrated by my situation. I am 48 and for bout 2 years I have had strange symptoms.They can start at least 10 days before my period so I dont have much restbite.I am so tired & weak it's a joke.Then I get tearfull then I get so irritable & nasty I feel like I am on a pressapeist.I am constantly laking sleep which makes me look like a zombi.I wake up sweating & throw the sheets back & five minutes later I am freezing.I am constantly watching my weight all though I am a veggi so I eat well,but still gaining weight.However,iv always gone 27 days & they have not changed.So is it still possible that I could be pre-menopausable if my periods are regular? Iv been told that the blood test for this is a waste of time as it is hit and miss.