Menopause - new symptoms

Why would you think that antidepressants would make your hair fall out? They may actually help you to sleep and to think more clearly.

I'm 59 and not gone through the menopause yet! I had terrible periods for a few years. I had several womb biopsies, scans, Progesterone pills, the lot. Just when I thought things seemed ok, and I had had my last period a year ago, I had a period a few weeks ago. I'm not going through all that hospital palaver again.

is nausea a normal menopause symptom as having had it off and on for the last weeks.

My family planning training would be querying something else BrendaJ

@AngieBei I think I’m having this symptom of periomenopause with highly aggravated skin all over. I can’t even wear jewellery or clothing g with labels really aggravating me. Also having pin prick sensation all over but really only feels like it’s the skin and no deeper. Had my bloods taken and all normal with high fsh. Am 43 and this is really making my anxiety go through the roof! Did you ever get any relief OP?

Hi there
I started last January feeling sick on and off for months even was sick for no reason, saw doctor had bloods done all ok even had camera down , all ok thankfully.. ended seeing a hormone specialist and I’d got no ostrogen in my body ! And vitamin d deficient.. on evorel patch now it took a long timevto feel right but i can say i feel a different person now . Low oestrogen can affect every part of your body in different ways, gastric etc aching bones so always get checked .. good luck

I think the key words in your post are: I've become paranoid about thinning hair, wrinkles, looking old ...

Is that why you are taking HRT - to keep the signs of ageing at bay rather than to alleviate the unpleasant symptoms of menopause that some - and only some - women experience?

I haven't been able to find anything on the web that links central sensitization to menopause. Can you provide a link?

It does sound like stress is at the root of this and that's what you need to address. There is evidence that anti depressants may (only may) cause hair loss but then so can stress if you allow it to continue.

I know this is easier said than done but you need to find a way to stop worrying about ageing. It isn't something any of us you can prevent or fight to keep at bay for ever. Only continue with HRT if you really need to. Pain can be a side effect of those drugs.

Menopause is barely positive. (sorry this is long) Angie, from what I have learned over the past short while about Menopause, everything you are experiencing is Menopause to a tee.
The anxiety was one symptom that really sent me for a loop. Last year I had the stomach flu, (Norovirus to be exact). It laid me up for 10 days, 5 of which I missed work for. While I was sick my mind took me to such dark places, to the point I was convinced if I had to stay in the hospital I was in fact going to feel like I was in Jail. I became terrified. Fortunately once I started to feel better this passed.
I know the internet is full of junk and false information, but I once read on Pinterest (sorry for quoting another site on this site) that there are over 30 symptoms of Menopause. And all of them can consume us. And we can get 1 or 2 of them, 10-12 of them or all of them. There is no fairness to Menopause.
I won't take HRT because my mom has had breast Cancer 2 times so far in her life and I can't risk it, but boy the other options are not at all helpful for me.
I have repeatedly gone back to my DR and all she keeps telling me is, I can perscribe you anti depressants. I DID try them but they make my higher than a kite and I could not function at work.
Interestingly I find my medical Cannabis to be less mind altering. So I finally had to give in to the crappy symptoms and take solace in the fact that I do sleep at night thanks to the Cannabis and if that is all the relief I get, I will take it.
I endure the hot flashes, the crazy periods of anxiety, the memory loss, crappy hair, itchy skin, dry lady parts, and supreme joint pain (not to mention I have arthritis too) the best I can. It sure is no walk in the park.
I have tried pain killers, herbal remedies and diet modifications but nothing offers me relief.
I am thankful my husband and 2 daughters offer huge support and it's the best I can do. I can't change it so I just carry on through it. Not all days do I feel this positive mind you.
I do hope you and everyone else can find even the smallest bit of joy in life as you go through this magnificent time of our lives (see me roll my eyes here)