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30/04/2008, 21:51 writersblock Joined on 26/09/2007 Limousin Posts 66 Re: One for the Ladies I think... PMT I'm peri-menopausal too (I'm 46) and can wake up absolutely fine one day and the next have no energy at all and feel grumpy with everyone. My worst problem is not being able to sleep  as that makes me irritable.  I'm avoiding HRT and going for supplements that contain SOY and plenty of B vitamins as that works for me.  I also take KALMS for a couple of weeks throughout the month... I find that mid cycle is my worst time when I seem to have terrible PMT! The best way I get through all the horrible symptoms is to accept that if I'm feeling bad it is because of my hormones - not the other half, the kids, animals, house renovations, decorating, writers block etc etc!   My best advice would be to explain to everyone close to you how you feel and just let them know when you're having an off day so they leave you alone.  Accept that the way you feel is just your hormones going on the rampage and if you feel like having a day off then do... the work will still be there tomorrow! Hand over the chocolate and no one get's hurt!!!    Report

02/05/2008, 11:07 Judith Joined on 01/02/2006 Posts 212 Re: One for the Ladies I think... PMT  writersblock wrote: I  My best advice would be to explain to everyone close to you how you feel and just let them know when you're having an off day so they leave you alone.  Accept that the way you feel is just your hormones going on the rampage and if you feel like having a day off then do... the work will still be there tomorrow! Which is fine if you don't have to hold down a senior managerial role, which is where I was at when it all started.  The day I nearly passed out in the office (only not doing so because I lay down until the faintness had gone away) I knew it was time to get my life back.  Fortunately, that morning (early) only the two mature female members of my staff were in, and they'd been there too, so no disastrous consequences, but just think what it would be like having to keep your head etc etc whilst in the middle of PMT.  Not funny.  So, no regrets on taking, as I said earlier, one of the better decisions I made at that time! Judith W1 and Aude    Report

02/05/2008, 11:13 Benjamin Joined on 21/08/2005 Vendée South Posts 1,565 Re: One for the Ladies I think... PMT I hope the situation has changed with male doctors in the UK to that expressed by my sister's GP some 15 years ago. She visited him and said that she felt generally unwell. "What do you expect for a menopausal woman" was his reply. Two days later she had a near fatal heart attack. Fortunately and with no thanks to him she is still alive today. Benjamin Snips, snails and puppy dog tails    Report

02/05/2008, 21:31 Rose Joined on 06/02/2007 Dordogne (24) Posts 651 Re: One for the Ladies I think... PMT Dear all... both Ladies and Gents... thank you so much for your comments and replies and for the pm's that I've also just downloaded.  I've been off line for a few days so these messages are a very nice surprise!  I will reply to all the pm's over the weekend, but just wanted to say thank you all very much! xx p.s. feeling much happier over the last few days too!    Report

03/05/2008, 17:01 Rob Roy Joined on 11/03/2006 19 - Correze Posts 663 Re: One for the Ladies I think... PMT I found Evening Primrose helped a lot with PMT. The worst thing for me was that for the last 6-7 years I got a migraine every month about a week before my period was due. Luckily an understanding GP gave me an Immigran injection pen so I could treat myself as soon as the migraine struck. Thankfully they have disappeared since the menopause, although the hot flushes still occassionaly occur, how long do they take to disappear? By the way, I think the PMT symptoms have transferred to OH - anyone heard whether this is possible?      Report

15/05/2008, 21:30 mogs Joined on 17/06/2007 Border of Lot/Dordogne Posts 82 Re: One for the Ladies I think... PMT Oh dear, reading this has me thinking I must be perimenopausal.   Its difficult for me to tell though because a couple of years ago I had a gynae procedure which (fortunately) stopped the monthly cycle.   However, for the last 3 or 4 months I seem to be experiencing aching in joints such as knees, feet, hands and shoulders (does anyone else have this symptom?) and I think the night sweats have started - or is it just the warmer weather, I ask myself.   Forgetfulness and lack of concentration seems to be more noticeable.   As for lack of sleep, I've forgotten what a good 6 hours sleep is like - I am lucky to sleep for 2 hours a night.   Mood wise I haven't noticed much difference, although I always did have PMT which seemed to last for 3 weeks of every month - according to my OH!   Do these symptoms sound familiar or am I going nuts? Maybe we should start a "female hormones" thread???    Report

15/05/2008, 21:47 writersblock Joined on 26/09/2007 Limousin Posts 66 Re: One for the Ladies I think... PMT Hi, aching joints, somedays total lack of concentration, hardly any sleep... sounds all normal to me at the moment!!!! Hand over the chocolate and no one get's hurt!!!    Report

16/05/2008, 21:40 Judith Joined on 01/02/2006 Posts 212 Re: One for the Ladies I think... PMT  mogs wrote:   Mood wise I haven't noticed much difference, although I always did have PMT which seemed to last for 3 weeks of every month - according to my OH!   Do these symptoms sound familiar or am I going nuts? My OH said exactly the same, only liveable with for one week in the  month! Judith W1 and Aude    Report

16/05/2008, 21:57 Mme poivre Joined on 08/05/2007 Oxfordshire/Vendee Posts 172 Re: One for the Ladies I think... PMT Good eveing  everyone I am now thinking that I am pre meno I will be 45 this year so very possible - today i managed to have a hot flush in the class room then passed out for a split second, long enough toland on the floor, i am feeling ok now but do feel very wound up for no particular reason.  Thanks to you all, I dont think i am going mad any more. J XX    Report

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