Trust me ladies…I am 20 years past menopause…you can do this ….hang in there….life gets better…main thing….DON’T GAIN WEIGHT….it’s hard not to but try very hard not to gain…I did and it was very frustrating to try to lose….but try to not gain weight…you will be healthier in the long run…walk/run every day and stay away from sweets…I’m 71 years old now…no medications….no problems….exercise and eat right…you got this
Thank you! I started peri in my mid-30s (possibly a bit earlier) and so did my mother. Mom is now 66 and I’m 38. My mom says having been past menopause, she’s strangely never felt more stable and confident of herself. I can attest, she’s doing things and picking up hobbies she’s never pursued before. I’m looking forward to getting past this and only hope I get through it sooner.
I’m in my early 40’s I’m in the early stages of perimenopause and I have gained weight 🙁 I don’t exercise a lot during the day because I work 12 hour night shifts I do a lot of walking on my job I tend to eat more than I need to my appetite has gotten bigger😮 I have anxiety issues and my mood swings are through the roof and my memory has gotten worse
I am 42 years old, I went to my doctor with a bunch of these symptoms. The doctor had no reason for my increased coldness, funny tasting of foods, or the sharp pains that suddenly come to me. After watching this video I am fairly confident that I am in perimenopause. Thank you for normalizing this!!!!
Same! It wasn’t until I started my period 16 days after my last cycle that I realized something was happening. SOoo glad I came across this video. I’ve been telling my husband I should go to the eye doctor because time to time my vision has been getting blurry. I’m convinced it’s a symptom. Im 43 and I’m experiencing a lot of these symptoms.
I'm 56, and I'm the lucky lady who suffers from ALL 12 at one time or another--and sometimes in a variety pack simultaneously! Thank God I work from home! The struggle is REAL.
Try real soap. Not the liquid one, real soap made with natural fats and lye. (So no glycerine soap either!) I know they got a bad reputation because of their slightly alcaline pH, but it really makes a difference. I had problems with stinky stress sweat all my life, but since I switched many years ago, it is mostly fine. My husband has the problem too, and when he uses normal shower gels he smells again quite fast. It's no problem if he uses soap, even without a deodorant. I hope this can help someone out!😊
It is so great to hear about these "odd" symptoms. I get so tired of professionals only mentioning hot flashes and night sweats. There would be a lot less anxiety going around. Thanks for your honesty.
Drs add to anxiety symptoms because most deny or don't have knowledge of the weirder symptoms and speak with bemused, condescending attitude (yes in this day and age, sometimes i feel like I'm sitting in a cave with my gp in his fur pelt and club beside me). SMFH..apologies for swearing but I'm aussie and the lack of compassion and couldn't give af attitude is insufferable. Imho a completely different tact must be applied to menopause not just a couple of meds and "deal with it - its natural".
@@Christina-sf4pyI'm Aussie also. ( swearing is a way of life here.😂) I also wish there was more understanding/compassion from doc's. I was actually amazed at some of these as symptoms of menopause. Have/had so many of these yet was unaware it was linked. I actually feel so much better and reassured that I wasn't going crazy! 🤯🤣
@@Christina-sf4py If the tables were turned and an older man went to see his dr with issues about getting older, the would Never say its just part of life, to get over it, they would do even give him pills to get it up!
Electric shocks, jabs and sting or stabby pains. I started crying when I heard you say this. Thank you, I was so scarred of what it could be and I’m going through flu symptoms and bought of insomnia. Disoriented and brain fog , dry mouth, dry eyes, hot flashes, night sweats and foot pain 😢 I appreciate your willingness to help others. Thank you!!!
I'M WITH YOU ON THE STINGING IT JUST STARTED TODAY AND I WAS THINKING THE WORST, NEVER THOUGHT IT COULD BE RELATED TO PERI/MENAPAUSE! THANK YOU FOR THIS LIST!!!!
@@KariAnneWrightthank you for this video I though I was going mad!!! My anxiety i started having anx attacks. My foot start hurting too and wrist then it stopped. Im gaining so much weight to where i feel like I have hernia in my lower stomach. Feels like muscle pain. Going to get mri done this week. Crazy.
This brought me to tears. I am almost 51 and have been dealing with all the symptoms you spoke about in your show here. I thought I was just slowly dying. Thank you for easing my mind. I live in Alaska and the doctors are mostly prehistoric barbarians and don’t care. Their answer to everything is Take a hike or long walk. Yes, I’m the middle of the darkest part of -50 winter, they say “go for a long walk” I’m so glad I found your channel and realize I’m not going crazy or dying. :) Thank, Thank, Thank You❤️❤️
I literally experience EVERY symptom that you talked about. Unfortunately, right now I am going through the “phantom flu”! I have chills, nausea, lack of appetite, sore throat and HORRIBLE body aches. I have been through this so many times, been to the ER. Only to discover NO fever, NO infection and a negative flu test! I constantly get vibrating in my ears and sometimes in my stomach. I have had terrible acid reflux this past week. I am so glad to find out that I am not alone. Most of the time all of these crazy symptoms make me feel like I’m going insane. I really appreciate your channel Kari. Thank you 🙏
I’m sorry to hear that you’re struggling. This flu like phenomenon is very real and annoying. Out the last ten episodes that I thought I was getting sick I actually only ended up with an illness once.
Do we ever get a break? From puberty to marriage child birth to career, and then this mess? Life is painful most of the time, accept and laugh at this mess😂😂I cry too though😢yeah I feel crazy 😮
I can add to the list-breast pain only in one breast, for me it’s the right-started in peri and continues at age 59, it comes and goes and can be fine for several months and then comes back-I’ve had breast ultra sounds, mamos every year, breast thermography and all is well. Also the lack of wanting to do anything…I just don’t feel like doing anything, being social, even running errands can make me feel overwhelmed. And when I do go out socially I feel very anxious. I can totally relate to the meno flu…had this several times also sinus issues.
Same. A few months ago I noticed pain in my breast like I would get during my period. But I knew it wasn't time for my period. Got a breast exam, nothing. Now that I've seen this I know what those strange breast cramps are. It's my darn hormones changing lol.
@@reenakemp9132continue to keep a check on the breast to be on the safe side, one all clear does not equate to a permanent all clear. Better to be aware and play safe. Good luck.
@carolwaller9605 you are absolutely correct. I'm getting better about the exams. I always hear at 40 start checking. It took me till about 42 . Now I'm much more regular about it
I forget where I park as well but a little trick to help remember is park in the exact same area each time. Like in the same row preferably on either end of the lot. That way I know I'm in the first row. I've also had to push the lock button on my keys and listen for the car to honk and tell me where it is before I just learned to park in the same area each time. Now I know where the car will be and it really helps.
I forgot to mention that even when it can be purely recomforting or imaginary chamomile tea has been known as a big help for all pains, as much inside as outside. I started to drink some after my mom told me she drank it every day during menopause because of the healing and soothing effects. Also a big help when feeling freezing cold. Love you all, my sisters. We are in it together.
@@melaniesirignano9408 Ha ha I feel ya! I moved to Idaho and last winter went outside in the middle of the night in the snow to cool off a time or two!😂
@@GenXHeart 😂😂😂 I hear that! I’m thinking there’s times I could melt a lot of snow! I’m in Ga so it doesn’t usually get that cold here. But one night in the low 20’s, I got really hot shopping in a store. I went outside. 30 minutes to begin to even begin to cool down!
Had to laugh. I had no idea that my constantly knocking my arms and elbows on the door frames, or the edge of the kitchen units (so painful) was due to the menopause. It happened constantly for a good five or six years! You’ve also explained the pain in my feet. I blamed the shoes at first, thinking, they don’t make shoes the way they used to 😂
I have many of these symptoms. I have to keep reminding myself that it’s menopause and not early onset dementia or macular degeneration or planter fasciitis or heart attack. The women in my life (my mom, aunts and grandmother) only ever talked about hot flashes and night sweat, so it’s good to hear from others these other symptoms are somewhat common.
@@t.g.7180 They have never been taught to be in touch with their own bodies or admit to anything that might make them look week (in most cases).....I had a male OBGYN for decades...I have woman now...what a difference!
@@lorid1348 that’s true about that generation of not talking about “uncomfortable” issues for sure!! I’m glad you’ve found a good doctor. My bad experiences are with both male & female doctors. I’m not very trusting of our healthcare system at all anymore. Guess that’s why I watch YT videos about alternative options / advice/ opinions, etc lol
Our moms and grandmas didn't have access to this information, so if their moms and aunts and grandmas only told them about hot flashes, that's all they would assume was due to "the change." Anything else that happened they would assume was unrelated, and they wouldn't discuss it. Especially anything that made them think they were going crazy or getting dementia! They generally didn't admit to any such weaknesses back then, if they could hide it or avoid it! No one wants to be judged as "mentally unstable" or "a hypochondriac" for mentioning any symptoms that don't fit what they were taught were "accepted" symptoms to discuss. We are very fortunate now to have access to videos and comment sections like this!
I'm 57 and had my last period 11 years ago. I've had some of these symptoms, though not all of them. The symptom that bothered me the most is hard to put into words. I can only describe it as feeling like I didn't belong in my own body. I would have times when I just felt like I wanted to crawl out of my skin. I no longer get that feeling post-menopause.
I'm 47 years old, still have my period but the length of the cycle is different every month now. For the last six months I experience the feeling, that I dont belong in my body, and that I'm walking around like a zombie that is not fully aware of the surroundings (with brainfog, desorientation and a slightly nauseous and weird feeling, that I can't describe and never had before in my life) almost every day. There were so many times, I wanted to leave my body or like you said, crawl out of my skin, because I thought, I could not stand it any longer. Several doctors couldn't find anything, blood tests ct and mri scans were all ok. I experience most of the symptoms mentioned in the video, but what really botheres me the most is this strange, hard to describe feeling and the disorientation. You can't believe how happy it makes me, that for you this feeling vanished in post-menopause! Now I have hope that it's possible for me to get a bit of my normal life back someday too. Thank you so much leeanneowens4055! And thank you Kari Ann Wright for this video explaining other symptoms of menopause that are rarely talked about!😍
I'm 66 years old. When she mentioned phantom periods I gasped. Night sweats breakouts sore and swollen boobs etc. Also terrible underarm odor. I'm glad to hear this
I am 46, noticed my period was lasting longer and longer each month, now this month I missed it but had all the symptoms of a period plus extremely sensitive nipples..
I am 32 and not menopausal at all, but education in my school about menopause was *severely* lacking. Needless to say I hit subscribe immediately upon realising this is a topic you discuss regularly. I want to be as well versed in what is going to happen to my body as possible, and you are bringing that knowledge directly to me. Thank you, my appreciation cannot be understated. This needs to be taught way more thoroughly than it currently is in schools.
I am post menopausal and most of my friends are peri-menopausal. They ask me all sorts of questions as they've never had the conversations with their mothers etc. We all suffer different symptoms and to varying degrees but it seems most of the basic ones, like hot flushes, are universal. Dry eyes are So Annoying!
@@lysan4878 Huh? Not exactly sure what you're trying to say. Menopause is chronically understudied and under researched in the medical community. This person is doing what they can to take personal responsibility and learn as much about it as she can
Agree 100%! I've said for years, we, as woman are fairly ignorant to what goes on in menopause. I have medical/surgical induced menopause. I was diagnosed with colorectal cancer when I was 38, now 54. Had a regular period 1 week before my first radiation. After the 1st treatment, done! Not a hint of a period ever again. I did tons of research back then and found there was over 37 symptoms of menopause and I had 2/3 of them. When I spoke to a specific doctor regarding this he told me that most women it's like riding a bike down hill for 10 years. While for me, it was as if I jumped off a cliff. 16 years in and all the symptoms are the same. No sign of any going away anytime soon. I sleep with AC at my head and a fan at the foot of my bed. I always say I feel like a Roman candle. Plenty of others, Insomnia etc. I think younger women love the idea of no longer having a period but, I've said for years, I'd take one anyway over menopause.
I have ALL OF THIS. I was basically convinced I was dying. My anxiety and panic attacks have been horrible. Heart palpitations when I lay down. I was instantly put in menopause from a complete hysterectomy due to cancer. And WAS NOT prepared or really aware of how different my entire being was going to become. This video has helped me more than anything I’ve ever read or seen. Thank you!
Yes!! Thank you for mentioning the heart palpitations!! I really struggle with mine, which causes my anxious self to become more anxious!! I’ve had all the tests and there’s nothing wrong with my heart. I quit caffeine but still get them. I’m 55, It’s been 10 years for me and I still have these crazy symptoms 4.5 yrs post menopausal. My mom is 75 and says she still has some symptoms, yayyyy, it doesn’t go away!! 😂
I'm 46. I started getting A whole host of symptoms that I would have never associated with menopause, some of which you mentioned, three years ago. It was only when chatting with an older female friend that I realised I wasn't actually dying/had heart problems/a brain tumor/diabetes (which I did get tested for), it was just peri-menopause! She got me on a supplement called Menopace which has helped tremendously. There really needs to be more education for women on the subject.
Finally I found help. My symptoms is stupidity. Now I have an MA in Counseling, yet simple words elude me. I know of another lady to squishes words together. I constantly stub my toe. Seething pain. I am on HRT and still have symptoms. I smell things that my husband can’t. I just hate Menopause. I want to go off all HRT, but I have tried and my heart beat becomes irregular, hotter than Hell 24/7, I cannot sleep or actually function. I am 52 and I want this done. I don’t know what to do.
Thank you for sharing this… the worst part of menopause is that people want us to ‘get over it’. The anger , the frustration, the fatigue- the depression uugh the list is endless
I have 10 of these symptoms and I have to say that the disorientation is scary and forgetting where I put things all the time is very stressful and upsetting to me. Thank you for this video. It is comforting to know I'm not alone
I am 62 and got my period until I was 57 so I was a late bloomer. My symptoms are crazy, one leaves another one comes. I have really bad pains and burning in my hands. I can say there isn’t much help for any of it. I found it’s best to go natural, exercise, eat well, drink lots of water, no alcohol. Peri menopause was scary for me my fog was heavy. I cried every day for 8 years or so. It’s been awful but I did have 3 kids and they are the prize.
Oh girl, this was great! So happy I found you! I am 73 and going out of my mind! I have ALL of these symptoms and it's been going on since my late 40's. I'm active and fit. The worst is the bad 'thinking', everything sucks! waking up SOAKING WET, changing PJ 2-3 times a night, I've quit sugar and alcohol, no changes. I don't take hormones or any pills at all. I was prescribed something they give women for depression after birth, worked great, side effects long term scared me and I quit. I feel so hateful and pissed off a lot of the time! I fake it and make it, but this has really affected my quality of life. Thank G- I have a wonderful husband for 25yrs who adores me. It works because he lives in next door apartment, seriously, and it has saved us!
I have blurry vision n yes had totally hystromey n sore balls on feet hot 🔥 but then ice cold pins n needles n elc shocks Bouts of flu like symptoms confusion brain fog lite headed Ness n loss of balance wen wake up go loo . Food taste yucky . N ringing in ears dry mth . Dry hair n skin brittle nails . Thanks x
Thank you so much for bringing this discussion up. This list of symptoms makes me wonder how many of our mothers, grands and great-grands were sent to sanatoriums or even insane asylums for these treacherous hormonal imbalances, perhaps even being made worse through difficult child bearing years. Thank you for spreading awareness so we can be more understanding of ourselves and others.
I love your videos, menopause is something that not even my gynecologist knows about. I was having pain in my right hip, and she wanted me to go for all sorts of testing, and an arthritis check. Thankfully my older friend who has already been through menopause said "Eat some plant foods with phytoestrogens," and she gave me a list. I added those to my diet and wow, the pain is gone, no arthritis doctor, no X-rays. I also started walking more and doing stretching, which helped a lot.
Oh wow! I always thought I was getting diseases or something. The burning feet made me think I had diabetes and the chest discomfort was anxiety and panic attacks. Thanks for letting us know we are really ok!
I am 47 and just starting menopause. I have experienced some of these symptoms and weird things now make sense. I am new on this journey and scared since I have no one to talk to and I live alone (not by choice). Thank you for the video I don’t feel so weird anymore. I am going to see a female doctor soon to get some help and to not feel so scared.
Don't be scared!!! I'm 47 also and just started missing cycles and have the majority of these symptoms......to me it's a celebration lol be glad to have no more periods, believe me.. so cheer up, the end is coming and that's something to be happy about!!!!❤
OMG! I finally have answers to all the weird things that have happened to me in these past two to three years. I will be 54 this month. I have had the "almost getting sick" thing, the weird pains thing, the blurry vision thing, the weird body vibration thing, the phantom periods without any blood, the strange body odor thing, and the weird foot pains.
I have experienced all. Prior to finding a menopause forum online, I was convinced I was dying from a terrible disease. I went to the forum and read one of its posts and could have sworn that I wrote it myself because the symptoms that the lady described were exactly what I had been experiencing. Thank you for posting this. We need all the help we can get. Sometimes even doctors are unaware of all the symptoms associated with it and they look at you like you have two heads when you try to tell them that it’s menopause related. I have had a couple of doctors tell me I wasn’t in menopause because I was too young. When I started peri menopause I was 40. Now I’m 49 and I am almost two years without a period. But the symptoms got worse after I completely stopped seeing it. It’s so weird.
Me too! In fact, in the next two weeks I have gyno, mammogram, eye, and digestive disease appointments scheduled. Plus, I sit on the couch with the overhead fan going and a blanket beside me because inevitably I'm going to need both within a 10 second period.
Me too, in fact I've made an appointment at my doctor's as electric shock sensations are the most worrying. I told a friend today that I think I have multiple sclerosis.
Thank you Kari Anne for this video! I'm 65 and have been going through all of this for many, many years now...quietly worrying and not mentioning it to anyone....not only do your videos help me, but all the comments from the others on here saying variations on every feeling I too have had....physically and mentally! Hugs to you all!
Whenever I read anything about menopuse it always says that menopause is over with by the early 50's. Also that it just consists of hot flushes and irregular periods. In reality there are dozens of symptoms. So reassuring that so many women commenting here are still having issues in their early 60's as I am. So sorry you are all still suffering. No one EVER mentions that symptoms can persist into the 60's. The worry around all this has been awful for me. Docs know nothing about menopause. Many thanks for this vid.
I'm 46 and I have several of these symptoms. One thing that stands out is how stiff and sore and swollen my feet get sometimes. In the morning I am hobbling and limping for a good hour until things loosen up. And I keep bumping into corners, too, which makes me feel so silly. Some foods are unbelievably sour or bitter tasting now, whereas before I enjoyed them. Intermittent bouts of OCD occur, but that was something I always suffered from as PMS. Hot flashes, check. Thanks for sharing this. It makes it more bearable to know it is normal, and knowing it for what it is alleviates it somewhat. One more thing: It takes a lot longer to lose a few extra pounds, whereas before, once I started cutting out the junkfood and with moderate exercise, the weight would fall off rather easily, in comparison. So frustrating!
same here! when I was 26 I lost 40 lbs in three months, exercising and eating healthy. Now, it's taken me three months just to lose 9 lbs, doing the same routine! I thought I was going crazy! so nice to know I'm not alone. best of luck to you, and thanks for sharing.@@Indite_Biden
I'm 46, the same age my Mom went through menopause, but I had a hysterectomy at 30. Fun fact, even without a uterus you still go through menopause. The headaches, the foot pain, not sleeping, brain fog, and I'm always either freezing to death or burning up. The brain fog has been the most frustrating part for me. 😭
Truth! Keeping your ovaries means you will have perimenopause without the periods. Losing your ovaries means you are instantly in post menopause. Both can come with symptoms.
This I had a hysterectomy at 35 but still have my ovaries. Since I have thyroid issues as well the only way I knew I was in perimenapause was by running a tsh test 1st then checking my estrogen. My symptoms are less intense, so far, then a normal woman with their uterus, but still present. I'm 53 now, hot/cold flashes, emotional, the spatial thing even though I only have 1 eye, memory fog, the electric kind of shocks. I took DIM for a while to help even out my estrogen and that helped a lot.
Thank god I'm not alone, right? Perimenopause at 46, menopause in early 50's and has not gone away. I'm so hot now that I am writing this! The heat is almost impossible to deal with! My poor family needs a jacket to hang out in living room. How can I get relief for these other symptoms...confusion, anxiety, can't sleep night after night, weight gain, headaches plus all of the other symptoms that are mentioned. I'm afraid of the estrogen that is always used. The side effects are dark. I'm just miserable because I feel like I'm not in control of my own body, sometimes.
@@loribaker-gould3415 I figure the side effects of estrogen treatment can't be worse than the menopause symptoms. I feel like I'm slowly dying anyway. Trying the hormone therapy before it's too late won't hurt anything. You won't know until you try and you also don't know how long or how severe your menopause symptoms will be. I think it's ok to do whatever you can to ease your symptoms. Nobody said we have to suffer just because our ancestors did. We have the technology now. It might help you. At the very least you might gain back some of that lost sense of control over your body. Just my thoughts.
@@loribaker-gould3415 I really can't say how far I am into menopause, it's been about a year when the hot flashes started and 6-8 months with no period. But after a few weeks of the hot flashes(mine don't seem to be too bad), I started taking about 1/2 cup of soymilk in my coffee every morning. I've had no symptoms since. Give it a try for a week or two; worst case, you're out about 2.80. I just use the brand sold at our walmart, think it's Silk, plain. Has a slight vanilla taste to it too. Supposedly soy mimics estrogen in the body. Other supplements I've read that are supposed to help, black cohosh -haven't tried that one yet, no need to at this point. Black seed oil-was using that initially when I started the soy milk, so not sure if it worked or not. Tastes like a peppery oregano. And, evening primrose oil, was using that a little bit, but kept forgetting to take it so can't say if it works. Research all of those first.
I'm 68 and am so relieved to hear these symptoms. I thought the zaps that I get were something scary! I've also noticed my sense of smell changing. I often smell scents that others don't. They are seldom pleasant. Anyone else have this weird symptom?
hi! yay! I am not totally insane! I am often just walking around the farm minding my own business and suddenly I smell an open sewer or a rotting carcass that nobody can find!
53 here. Still in the midst of menopause. So glad you posted this vid! I’m in good company with all my sisters out there ❤ I have to suffer through it naturally as breast and other cancers run in my family. Hello to fans everywhere, little mister bottles, water- a lot of it, and wine… The hubs needs the occasional reminder that when I break every glass on the counter…my depth perception is 10-fold worse than normal. I sent him this vid so he can refer to it whenever he gets uppity 😂
This was comforting to watch - I'm not insane 😊. Been living with so many of these symptoms for at least 6‐8 years now. Also the short dizzy- and balance incidents resulting in me always sitting down putting on my trousers. I'm 54 and my doctor never connected my symtoms with menopause. Only after reading about it, I got some Estrogen gel (september last year). Things have improved, but only a smaller percentage. Still having a lot of the symptoms described in the video. Need to make a new appointment with my gynecologist.
I definitely didn't think my foot pain or blurred vision was related to menopause. I thank you for the education and personal experience you've shared. OCD, blurred vision with bifocals on, foot pain (walking on marbles), change of taste, and phantom periods✅️
I’m almost 48, and I found that going to the chiropractor regularly has helped with many of these symptoms! Many of them went away, like the arm tingles, the foot pain, the brain fog….
Yoga and qi gong help a lot along with tapping...I alternate them.during the week. When you asked how many did I have I was thinking nearly all, then you said the same. I also realize being hydrated is very key for me. Recently I decided to get a larger hydro flask and juicer. Thanks for your video.❤ shared!
At 63 , I’ve been “done “ for over 10 years now and there are a couple more I experienced personally..Near the ending time of my periods, I suddenly developed severe plantar fasciitis in my feet. Being a horticulturist and on my feet 12 hours a day, this nearly did me in! Now I understand why… I thought it was because I put on a few lbs but no! And it lasted(so painfully!) for about a year and just went away one day! Also , I had terrible morning sickness and nausea with my pregnancies, and thats still happening quite often - hormones again I’m sure. But over time I noticed that my body hair has become virtually nonexistent, i always had scant pubic hair anyway and all other body hair I had was blond and sparse anyways too. But e.g; I only have to shave my underarms a couple of times a year, and legs- never. It’s like I’ve reverted back to being 10 years old again! I did not had a rough time with menopause though, maybe a very few handful of hot flashes that were especially bad. But in opposition to my body hair stopping its growth, my head hair is as thick and full as ever- thank goodness! And it grows very fast. I am still “intact” as far as internal organs go, but I am having some issues with anxiety/panic episodes/ sleep issues and some help with medication helps me. I am retired now and love my watercolors , cat and dear partner! Best wishes to everyone!
I know 2 other women who lost most of their body hair around menopause. That is something I would not mind. I don't think it happens to everyone though.
I lost most of my leg hair and some pubes but my arm hair and chin have more hair than ever! The hair on my forearms reminds me of my late uncles', but the hair is not as coarse!
Thank you so much for this video. I am 57, and I have experienced all of these. I am relieved to know that I am not alone. The phantom flu is the most disturbing. For me, it usually accompanies daily headaches and/or migraines. Thank you, again. The vibration is freaky too. I check my phone to see if it is on vibrate. I ask my husband, "Did you feel that?" The electric shock feeling is pretty trippy. I check my computer cord and the wall plug thinking there is a short somewhere. These things are not something I can talk to other people about. Young people think your are old and crazy. People nearing peri-menopause don't even want to think about menopausal symptoms. Men have no clue. It is great that we are starting to address these issues.
Yep. Disorientation, blurry vision, temperature shifts and o dear, foot pain and ankle pain. Also, muscle aches, headaches, and a general f£%k off attitude is quite common. 😊
I'm 60, and 12 years post-menopausal. This list is spot on. I remember when I started noticing the unpleasant change in my body odor. My husband of 35 years says I don't smell any different to him. But I know that I do. I also used to be pretty graceful, but have turned into a klutz, walking into stuff. It's an embarrassment. My daughter is 41 and just starting to experience all of this fun stuff.
I’ve either had or am currently having all 12 of these symptoms, lol. I use to joke about being OCD but my husband recently mentioned my obsession with organizing every drawer, shelf, cabinet, etc in our house. Hopefully this will diminish over time.
try glycolic acid under your arms. I have stopped using deodorant and just use it a couple of times a week and NEVER get smelly anymore. I use the Ordinary Skincare one.
I have all 12 symptoms... Three weeks ago sweet goods like ice cream and donuts began tasting metallic. I can't enjoy corn on the cob now. SMH. And the muscle pains in the left breast area, foot pain, hip aches. Thank you for sharing life. It makes me feel more "normal" and not like I'm suffering an illness☺️❤️
I'm 42, so not quite there yet, but I've started noticing odd symptoms, and several that you mentioned... the flu-like symptoms, the shocks and zaps, the vision changes, foot pain, inner trembling... It's good to know that this can be normal.
I am 48 and have been dealing with a lot of those symptoms. I still have my period. My cycle is really messed up though. I haven't had a period of 21 days one time to having it early by 14 days.
I started premenopausal symptoms at 44. My periods ran like clockwork until, boom! Flooding one month, nothing the next, then the lovely symptoms started marching in one by one...I wish better for you, but you never know.
@@sharonruff3837 My periods became so heavy at 40 that I developed a serious iron deficiency. I had to have intravenous iron every couple of months because I was losing so much blood with my cycles. Then one day, my cycle wouldn't stop. My doctor gave me a med to try to help it stop and scheduled me for an IUD. She told me that if it didn't work that I'd have to have a hysterectomy. I was 42. It worked and it's the best thing that ever happened to me! I'm saving a ton on tampons and pads! Lol
I have 10 out of 12 also! Thank you because I thought I was going blind and had Alzheimer’s and I’m not even joking. I’ve left my phone in the fridge, my keys in the cupboard - and the list goes on.
I am 4 years post menopausal and still get the electric shocks. Also, ever since menopause, my insomnia has been absolutely HORRIFIC. I now have to resort to CBN/THC edibles in order to get any sleep.
Right there with you Vlr! I'm perimenopausal and I basically have to blow dart myself with two CBD capsules AND a melatonin gummy to get anything resembling an uninterrupted night of sleep. So frustrating 😡
I think for us all to get to this we are WARRIORS Ladies ! Thank you. I’m suffering with many of these. I didn’t know about the eye sight though. That makes me feel better, as last month I went to get my eyes tested (my eyesight has always been 2020) he told me I’m fine. I still walked out with reading glasses. Thanks for the heads up !
Thank you, I'm 57 and going thru menopause. I would have never connected the foot pain with menopause! Wow. I also get the sudden stabbing pains every few months. Blurry vision, check. And I get lost in every store parking lot wondering where the car is. Thanks for the vid. When I take MSM and eat a yam every other day, I feel better.
So Im not crazy! I have experienced so many of these symptoms - phantom periods with all the symptoms of PMS at the time of the month that my period would normally begin. The freezing body temperature but night sweat, sudden jabbing pain, foot pain, joint pain. The worse has been the extreme fatigue with flu like symptoms but no fever. Bone pain and air hunger(I think that is what it is refered to in Menopause), I had no clue that these were Menopause symptoms. I thought these were individual illnesses and not part of just one problem. These videos have helped so much. At least I know why Im experiencing this and that I will survive. Thank you for all of your help.❤
I'm 40 and I've been having a lot of these problems. I've recently found out that if I take a multivitamin it really helps. Mostly I believe the two vitamins that really helps are Magnesium and Folate. All I know is it helps.
❤Kari, Lady, where have you been in the last 3 years of my life?❤😒.You are hitting all the craziness in my new life. Lord, have mercy on us all😢 Thank you 😊 ❤
Wow, I feel so validated after watching this! I’m 54 and experiencing peri menopause. I used to have terrible night sweats. Those have subsided, but now I have periods of feeling extremely chilled. Also, the changes in taste. I had attributed that to medications causing that, but hey I’m willing to blame menopause for that as well. Ditto the occasional blurry vision and short bouts of feeling off balance. Thank you for this video.
I have so many of these issues. I’m 55 and the phantom periods and extreme body temperatures are the worst. I also have the internal vibrations! I never knew this was related to menopause! Blurry vision. Electric shocks. Anxiety. Thank you for this video. 🙏🏻
I have never had another woman to speak with about the effects of menopause and I was raised to used Johns Hopkins for emergency only, not routine daily life. I am amazed!! You described my yesterday - sudden onset on nausea, I was the most cold and hottest I've ever been at the same time, and felt the migraine coming. I told my boss that I was leaving work and going to bed. Few hours later, I woke up feeling fine, showered and went back to work. OCD is what makes me good at my job - I had it long before menopause.
I have them all including Thyroid condition Graves Disease. I refuse to give in negativity and live everyday the best I can through my faith in Gods words Healing Amen
I’m 46 and had early menopause beginning at 30 after a hysterectomy at 29. I’ve finished menopause but I still sweat profusely, have brain fog and declining eye sight. Those symptoms never went away. Most of my friends are just now experiencing peri-menopause.
You are in menopause NOW. Once your periods are gone for a year, you're considered to be in menopause. That is what you are in for the rest of your life. Perimenopause is the period referred to as "the change," that period when things like hot flashes, mood swings, etc. happen.
Hi @sstacy8487 May I ask how was your experience beginning menopause prematurely? I also have to do a hysterectomy, and I’m terrified of starting menopause early. I also don’t want to hrt because of the cancer risk associated with it. The purpose I’m doing a hysterectomy is to reduce my cancer risk for Gyn-type cancers due to a genetic mutation.
Omg I woke up more than a few times feeling like I’m vibrating & it scared me so much. Thankful for your channel ..I thought I was alone & never heard anyone else with this sensation.
I had burning mouth syndrome. I saw so many specialists with no answers. My regular doctor said ‘have you ever thought of taking a Centrum silver and living with it?” 😡 Finally a nurse suggested it could be burning mouth syndrome. Fast forward and one day I looked up symptoms of menopause and boom there it was on the list. Why do doctors not consider menopause/hormones when diagnosing 🤦🏻♀️
Thank you so much! I feel like the world just lifted from my shoulders. For the last 5 years, I've been living with just about all these symptoms and was convinced I was going to die. It's been so bad that I started to have daily panic attacks and anxiety for the past 2 years. Honestly, I don't even know how I've survived. I've gone to several specialists and all of them tell me on paper I'm ok and that there is nothing wrong with me! They even suggested that I go see a Psychiatrist. I'm now 53 and I feel like I have lost so much time feeling sick every day. I'm so grateful that you opened my eyes to all the crazy weird things that happen to us when we go thru menopause. I can't wait to tell my husband I'm not crazy LOL
That's exactly what I'm going true and been to hospital, doctors because I am convinced I'm losing my mind, got antidepressants yesterday have to start today but I'm wary of more mental health problems and weight gain. I'm glad your feeling better ❤
I'm 46 and apparently have passed thru menopause. I wasn't even expecting it. I had about half of these symptoms, and none of them were the ones that older women talked about. The anxiety out of nowhere was a bigger surpries than the physical symptoms.
I had never experienced anxiety in my entire life until I hit 52. It was so bad that it made me nauseous, I'd almost black out, and I'd have to pull off the highway, if I were driving. I ended up quitting my job of 8 years [after a 10k raise], and moving 500 miles away, back to my favorite city. I think the anxiety was a culmination of menopause and being unhappy/stuck in a boring job/life that I needed to change. Perfectly fine now. ( :
I got off easy too. I'd get occasional sweaty periods, followed by feeling totally frozen, but that was it. I'm so very glad I missed the anxiety part. I already have plenty of panic attack and am not in the market for more!
The anxiety out of nowhere is something else. Diet and lifestyle made a a significant difference. I avoid the high hormone and inflammatory foods for a symptom free life.
I am 66 years old and the only thing that stopped when I went through menopause is my period. Every other menopause symptom has stayed including several of the symptoms that are mentioned in this video. This is so relatable!
No wonder so many women in their 40s get diagnosed with fibromyalgia--that's a lot of symptoms that no doctor ever mentions. I am on HRT for both thyroid & estrogen & I still have a few of the symptoms you listed. I was peri in my late 30s, early 40s needed a hysterectomy due to fibroids (they also removed a large cyst from my ovary) I was in full blown meno (hotflashes & nightsweats) a dew months later. My ovaries & thyroid tanked at the same time & I felt like death on a cracker.
I have just about all of these ! The electrical shocks, I thought I was losing my mind ! Or about to have a heart attack. My anxiety is through the roof. I worry about everything and anything. Constantly. I could go on and on. Thank you so much for your videos. They help immensely!
YIKES! I have had ALL of those symptoms and it is not a walk in the park! I'm 69YY and I have about 3 of them that linger; blurry vision/dry eyes, feet pain, disorientation. Life is still a blessing!! 🙏
I was just scrolling through TH-cam and talking to my husband at the same time. My heal was hurting really bad as it often does lately and I said, ‘I wish I knew what was causing this heal pain’. Within a few moments your video popped up and you perfectly explained what is happening with my heal! Thank you for your informative video, it answered a lot of questions.
I thank God for sending your channel to me. You have described so many of my 46 year old body symptoms to a T. From the vertigo, to the nervous zaps, nonstop anxiety, temp changes on dif body parts, insomnia, and so many more. Your humor, grace, and understanding are so appreciated! I feel less alone now. Thank you so much ❤️🙏
First of all, Thank you thank you thank you so much. I honestly thought I was going a bit crazy when I was feeling vibrations in my body. Also the constant itching is driving me insane. I swear it feels like bugs crawling all over me and I now have scars in the shape of scratches on my legs where I have scratched gouges in my skin. Also I’m so grateful that you addressed vaginal atrophy, I have actually gone to pee before and almost screamed from the pain as I had no idea during the night I had scratched myself to the point of tearing my skin down there. The sudden dizziness, hot flashes, extreme temperature changes, night sweats and spatial awareness are also disturbing, add to that the lack of sleep and brain fog/forgetfulness and it’s one hell of a ride. Another awful symptom for me is chronic migraines. I have at least 2-5 a week atm, with no cause for the increase. Also I’m glad to know I’m not the only woman being dismissed by doctors. So thank you thank you thank you and bless you for sharing the information you are a god send.
Oh Lord... several of these! !!! I was trying to explain to my husband about the random stabby pains that come out of absolutely nowhere! 😂 And the tendon issues.... literally handicapping some days. The Phantom flu was a learning moment here! It's happened to me several times, where I had all the symptoms, expecting the worst, but then woke up perfectly fine the next day. I can tell you that Lume deodorant is an absolute game changer with the onion sweat and other stinky sweat odors that started happening! It really works!
Ahh the stabbing pain. It’s not just me. Or being cold and then two seconds later sweating. Thank you for this list. I have far too many of these symptoms and No One talks about them
I have been struggling with pretty much everything in your video but have been blaming most of the stuff on lingering COVID effects, general aging, or my migraine brain. Like so many others here have commented, it is actually such a relief to know that these are symptoms related to menopause. I just wish there was standardized medical research and treatment options for something to do about it!
Wow…the foot pain thing…now it all makes sense. Never would I have put that together with hormonal changes. So glad I found your channel! Ready to watch a lot more!
I strangely had the opposite experience with vision. My parents realized I needed glasses for nearsightedness when I was around 8. Wore them or contacts my entire life, never even questioned it . At age 54, about 7 years postmenopausal and a few years since my last eye doctor, I thought I needed a new prescription because my glasses were no longer helping much at all. The eye doc made me come back two times for testing. He said it was rare but my eyesight had actually improved - I didn't need *any* corrective lenses anymore! Went to the DMV the next day and, sure enough, passed the eye exam.... first time ever I didn't have that restriction on my license. Strangest (but coolest) thing ever!
I am 54, and was recently diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes...I also have weird stuff going on with my vision, and thinning hair especially on the top of my head...and it could be due to either the T2 or Peri- menopause. 🫤. Grrrreeeeaat.
I think I had every symptom of menopause there is and you just added a few others. I had heart palpitations too and was very sensitive to caffeine. I was so frightened by the heart palpitations that I went to see a cardiologist who had no diagnosis but did manage to make me feel so bad about myself that I started to cry. He literally and rather coldly blamed me for being stressed out about a very stressful life! A jerk man of course! No mention of menopause ever. No one ever figured out why my heart was beating like that but I did when I realized caffeine was a trigger and menopause too. Now that I’m 63 I can finally drink caffeine again! I’ve become much more calm too and heart all normal again! No more other weird symptoms either. So weird though is this flu symptom! I used to get that all of the time during my later 40s and all the way into my 50s. I hardly every feel that anymore but would always be thinking I was gonna get a cold or flu and never did! Thank you for the insightful video! But I think men and women reverse roles when we finish menopause. Men become like miserable women with PMS and women become like happy go lucky men with no worries ! lol that’s why old ladies are always so sweet and old men are always grumpy! They lose their men hormones and have only the other and visa versa.
I have a friend whose husband had to go on hormones after treatment for prostrate cancer. He apologized to her and said he now understands what she was going through. Men doctors could never understand something they wouldn’t normally experience. I too have noticed that caffeine is giving me heart palpitations and triggering hot flashes. I don’t know if I can quit coffee.
@@lizg859 One person can’t really understand a symptom that is emotionally felt by another person unless they went through that themselves. Pain is universal but emotions are differently felt and relayed by each person individually. I think some men simply refuse to show empathy because they don’t have that emotion in them until maybe they hit male menopause!!! Lol. I’d like to think I’m wrong about that however. I was able to quit caffeine by switching to decaf and that made a big difference. Maybe try to wean yourself off by using half regular coffee and half caffeine and then get it down to no caffeine. I actually sleep better and feel less tired in the morning not drinking caffeine which seems counter intuitive. Heart palpitations are scary and still could be damaging if your heart is not pumping evenly. I noticed a big difference once I stopped drinking caffeine. I do now though occasionally have a cup of caffeinated coffee but still enjoy instant decaf too. I don’t get the palpitations except very rarely but I do notice the caffeine can make my moods more intense and I can get angry about stuff for no reason. Add the caffeine to hormonal changes or pms and Houston, we have a problem!! I always think that’s why some people drive crazy is because they are all hopped up on Starbucks or Red Bull and aggressively drive!
Omg! Thank you! I had ovarian cancer four years ago, and they left my other ovary in because at 39 “they didn’t want me to go into menopause too early.” So much for that, because a year later my period became super irregular and I started experiencing all of these symptoms! Every time I ask my PC or my gynecological oncologist, they tell me “you’re fine,” and have never ellaborated on what was actually happening with my body. I guess I’m not insane.
Same thing happened to my mom after that procedure. She went into early menopause and absolutely refused to listen when I suggested it. Months later, her postmenopausal friend said the same thing, she really agreed. I objected and she told me at 19, I don't get a say in grown lady things. 😂
This video has eased my anxiety SO MUCH I can’t thank you enough. I’m perimenopause at 44 and seriously thought something was wrong with me. SO MANY times I get weird shocks in my hands and thought I was losing my mind, not to mention the new swollen fingers everyday or going to bed with my hands and feet absolutely freezing only to wake up hours later soaked in sweat and have to change my top. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!
I'm post menopausal and I still get phantom periods. It used to freak me out till I found out that actually happens. By the way, a lot of these symptoms are also indicative of a b12 deficiency, which is also common as we get older.
B12 deficiency is no joke! It can be lethal if it goes on too long, and nerve damage can be permanent even if B12 levels are recovered. If anyone is experiencing brain fog, tingling toes or hands, confusion, fatigue or anxiety attacks, HAVE THEM CHECK YOUR B12!! The level at which they consider it “too low” in the US is significantly lower than most countries, and you could experience harmful and permanent effects even in ranges that are “borderline” where doctors won’t think it’s the issue. I know this from first hand experience. They were testing me for every neuro-degenerative illness they could think of including MS, Lou Gehrig’s disease and others while I was wasting away, on the brink of losing my job and in a wheelchair because I could barely walk anymore. On every health forum online there was someone posting about this book called “Could it be B12?” And I was peeved that they were trying to peddle their book to people who were struggling for their lives. Finally, when the doctors were out of options and I had all but accepted that I might be dying, I purchased the e-book version of it… and it saved my life. Yes, it WAS B12 😢. After THOUSANDS of dollars in tests (some quite painful) and months of fear and worry, all I needed were B12 shots. (I also used Sublingual Methyl B12 tablets to get started). I strongly encourage anyone suffering from the symptoms above to do more research on B12!
@@ForestEdgeGardens I was diagnosed in 2016 with Pernicious Anemia after I ended up in the ER nearly dead. It's a shame how little even DOCTORS know about b12 deficiency, though I will say that my new doctor, who is much younger, seems to be more educated on the subject of b12. I work in a health food store where we try to educate people on B12 def. We see so many customers coming in with all the symptoms. Our modern diet, I think, exacerbates the problem and because cows and pigs are fed mostly feed and very little grass, they aren't as rich a source of b12 as they once were. Because of my condition, I have to inject b12 on a regular basis, as I can't absorb it anymore, but there are so many other causes of b12 def, including digestive conditions like Crohn's, SIBO, IBS, etc, medications like Metformin, statins, PPIs, and anti-biotics (especially fluoroquinolones) and even birth control, bariatric surgery and nitrous oxide (which DEACTIVATES B12). Americans have such a poor diet that I think there are more and more cases of simple nutritional deficiencies including b12 that go overlooked by doctors. Could It Be B12 is the bible of the PA/B12 def sufferers, and Sally Pacholok is an angel.
As to body odor- Lume is my best friend! I believe Lume can be your friend too! No, it doesn't smell weird anymore, they improved the formula. Great video! I was never diagnosed with ADD or ADHD, but never really had an issue with focusing but have been experiencing that the last couple years! I found "brown noise" channels on TH-cam that help me focus. I've also made myself a "brain" (paper with all items I need to address during my shift - night shift nurse) to help me keep my thoughts better organized. Still, it's been upsetting and discouraging. Sometimes when giving report I can't think of the word I want to say! I feel stupid in front of my peers. Thanks menopause!
I've been post menopausal 7 years. I began having sporadic periods early, I think...mid 30's?! At that time, my parents passed away 18 months apart, which was brutal. I've been dealing with an anxiety issue since 21. After my parents passed...my hair began coming in gray and I never had a normal period again. I do think stress is huge in this. Thank you for your knowledge!❤
It’s good to know that disorientation is not Alzheimer’s then! I get cold and then hot, blurry vision, brain fog, all sorts of pain throughout my body. This video is reassuring. I started my menopause at 51 almost 52. It literally felt like I was dying and thought I can’t cope with that feeling that just comes over me. It much less now . I’m not on any menopause treatment as still waiting to see the menopause clinic. I took some Clary Sage oil as advised by some other video as mimics estrogen. I came off it quickly as it made me feel much worse. It does work but without the progesterone balance is what made me feel awful and out of control. I coping now but doctors just don’t help enough. Thank you good woman for helping us understand ourselves better.😊❤
Yep. Experienced at least 8, and they aren't pleasant, unless I'm the woman standing in the cold with a T-shirt on, or I'm my cats heat bed, or our pet snakes hot water bottle. Much love and kindness always Tracie from Australia ❤
The change in odour was one of the first things I noticed, ugh. Also the change in food flavour. There was a marked change in vision, particularly the big decrease in my night vision, to the point I avoid driving much at night. Still worth it to avoid the pain and anxiety associated with periods and the stained sheets and clothing. I love being able to invest in really nice white bed sheets, cute underwear and light-coloured shorts and pants.
I am 52 and I have all these and some you didn't mention. It is driving me insane some days. Like today for instance, everything that made noise, irritated the crap out of me.
Trust me ladies…I am 20 years past menopause…you can do this ….hang in there….life gets better…main thing….DON’T GAIN WEIGHT….it’s hard not to but try very hard not to gain…I did and it was very frustrating to try to lose….but try to not gain weight…you will be healthier in the long run…walk/run every day and stay away from sweets…I’m 71 years old now…no medications….no problems….exercise and eat right…you got this
thank you♡ turned 60. main thing to eat healthy, gain no weight, takin care of skin, deep into menopause but going to hang in there 👍😉
Thank you for the info/encouragement. I believe I am in the early stages and I want to work on all of these things. ❤️
Thank you! I started peri in my mid-30s (possibly a bit earlier) and so did my mother. Mom is now 66 and I’m 38. My mom says having been past menopause, she’s strangely never felt more stable and confident of herself. I can attest, she’s doing things and picking up hobbies she’s never pursued before. I’m looking forward to getting past this and only hope I get through it sooner.
This is very true!
I’m in my early 40’s I’m in the early stages of perimenopause and I have gained weight 🙁 I don’t exercise a lot during the day because I work 12 hour night shifts I do a lot of walking on my job I tend to eat more than I need to my appetite has gotten bigger😮 I have anxiety issues and my mood swings are through the roof and my memory has gotten worse
I am 42 years old, I went to my doctor with a bunch of these symptoms. The doctor had no reason for my increased coldness, funny tasting of foods, or the sharp pains that suddenly come to me. After watching this video I am fairly confident that I am in perimenopause. Thank you for normalizing this!!!!
I started going through the "change" in my late 30s. I'm 45 now and am considered full menopausal. It can happen early, trust me. It sucks.
Same! It wasn’t until I started my period 16 days after my last cycle that I realized something was happening. SOoo glad I came across this video. I’ve been telling my husband I should go to the eye doctor because time to time my vision has been getting blurry. I’m convinced it’s a symptom. Im 43 and I’m experiencing a lot of these symptoms.
I started feeling that way around 42 also I'm 49 now and considered almost full meno.
Most doctors are clueless about it.
I had those pesky hot flashes. I've had a lot of those symptoms and never attributed them to "mental-pause". Thank you.
The anxiety is the worst of them for me. Hate it
Same, mine came in like a freight train. 2 years in and still dealing with it. Had to get on zoloft.
After 9 Doctors ... imagine self diagnosing myself! I pray for strength and courage! We've given birth and dealt with a lot ... we can do this ladies!
I'm 56, and I'm the lucky lady who suffers from ALL 12 at one time or another--and sometimes in a variety pack simultaneously! Thank God I work from home! The struggle is REAL.
I’m always boiling from the inside out…..constantly hot.
Please tell me what did you do concerning the odd body smell . I really need to know if you have a solution.
I wirk from home too. Have done it for 10 years to cope with the menopose ... syndrome.
@@mysteryelysian try spraying antibacterial sanitizer in your armpits after you shower, then use deodorant. It kills odor-causing bacteria.
Try real soap. Not the liquid one, real soap made with natural fats and lye. (So no glycerine soap either!)
I know they got a bad reputation because of their slightly alcaline pH, but it really makes a difference. I had problems with stinky stress sweat all my life, but since I switched many years ago, it is mostly fine.
My husband has the problem too, and when he uses normal shower gels he smells again quite fast. It's no problem if he uses soap, even without a deodorant.
I hope this can help someone out!😊
It is so great to hear about these "odd" symptoms. I get so tired of professionals only mentioning hot flashes and night sweats. There would be a lot less anxiety going around. Thanks for your honesty.
Drs add to anxiety symptoms because most deny or don't have knowledge of the weirder symptoms and speak with bemused, condescending attitude (yes in this day and age, sometimes i feel like I'm sitting in a cave with my gp in his fur pelt and club beside me). SMFH..apologies for swearing but I'm aussie and the lack of compassion and couldn't give af attitude is insufferable. Imho a completely different tact must be applied to menopause not just a couple of meds and "deal with it - its natural".
@@Christina-sf4pyI'm Aussie also. ( swearing is a way of life here.😂)
I also wish there was more understanding/compassion from doc's.
I was actually amazed at some of these as symptoms of menopause. Have/had so many of these yet was unaware it was linked.
I actually feel so much better and reassured that I wasn't going crazy! 🤯🤣
@@Christina-sf4pyI agree with everything you said, including the swearing and I'm a Kiwi 😉👍❤️
Do you think doctors are reluctant to attribute all these symptoms to menopause, in case they might miss something really wrong?
@@Christina-sf4py If the tables were turned and an older man went to see his dr with issues about getting older, the would Never say its just part of life, to get over it, they would do even give him pills to get it up!
Electric shocks, jabs and sting or stabby pains. I started crying when I heard you say this. Thank you, I was so scarred of what it could be and I’m going through flu symptoms and bought of insomnia. Disoriented and brain fog , dry mouth, dry eyes, hot flashes, night sweats and foot pain 😢 I appreciate your willingness to help others. Thank you!!!
My pleasure! Happy to help!😊
I'M WITH YOU ON THE STINGING IT JUST STARTED TODAY AND I WAS THINKING THE WORST, NEVER THOUGHT IT COULD BE RELATED TO PERI/MENAPAUSE! THANK YOU FOR THIS LIST!!!!
@@KariAnneWrightthank you for this video I though I was going mad!!! My anxiety i started having anx attacks. My foot start hurting too and wrist then it stopped. Im gaining so much weight to where i feel like I have hernia in my lower stomach. Feels like muscle pain. Going to get mri done this week. Crazy.
Dont cry, we'll be ok💐
@traciesplace I too was so relieved. Take care
This brought me to tears. I am almost 51 and have been dealing with all the symptoms you spoke about in your show here. I thought I was just slowly dying. Thank you for easing my mind. I live in Alaska and the doctors are mostly prehistoric barbarians and don’t care. Their answer to everything is
Take a hike or long walk. Yes, I’m the middle of the darkest part of -50 winter, they say “go for a long walk” I’m so glad I found your channel and realize I’m not going crazy or dying. :) Thank, Thank, Thank You❤️❤️
Me too!
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💕I thought I’ve been going bonkers !!🤣😂🤣😂💕
We're all in the same boat😉🙈😊 I do yoga and keep my vit D levels in check, it helps.
Calcium too
I literally experience EVERY symptom that you talked about. Unfortunately, right now I am going through the “phantom flu”! I have chills, nausea, lack of appetite, sore throat and HORRIBLE body aches. I have been through this so many times, been to the ER. Only to discover NO fever, NO infection and a negative flu test! I constantly get vibrating in my ears and sometimes in my stomach. I have had terrible acid reflux this past week. I am so glad to find out that I am not alone. Most of the time all of these crazy symptoms make me feel like I’m going insane. I really appreciate your channel Kari. Thank you 🙏
I’m sorry to hear that you’re struggling. This flu like phenomenon is very real and annoying. Out the last ten episodes that I thought I was getting sick I actually only ended up with an illness once.
Yeah i get weird symptoms as well it scares me 😟
OMG!!! I have the EXACT same symptoms…. The sore throat n reflux .. just suddenly showed up outta nowhere !!!
Me too.
My heart palpitations are rough. I feel I have the worst case around me and I’m 49
Do we ever get a break? From puberty to marriage child birth to career, and then this mess? Life is painful most of the time, accept and laugh at this mess😂😂I cry too though😢yeah I feel crazy 😮
I have to see some humour in all of this to keep me going. Coping can be a challenge on a good day!😊
No we never get a break, the curse 😂😂😂
😅I cry too daily.
I can add to the list-breast pain only in one breast, for me it’s the right-started in peri and continues at age 59, it comes and goes and can be fine for several months and then comes back-I’ve had breast ultra sounds, mamos every year, breast thermography and all is well. Also the lack of wanting to do anything…I just don’t feel like doing anything, being social, even running errands can make me feel overwhelmed. And when I do go out socially I feel very anxious. I can totally relate to the meno flu…had this several times also sinus issues.
Me too about the one-sided breast pain - exactly as you describe!
I agree with everything you posted. I don't want to do anything socially. I don't feel comfortable in my own skin.
Same. A few months ago I noticed pain in my breast like I would get during my period. But I knew it wasn't time for my period. Got a breast exam, nothing. Now that I've seen this I know what those strange breast cramps are. It's my darn hormones changing lol.
@@reenakemp9132continue to keep a check on the breast to be on the safe side, one all clear does not equate to a permanent all clear. Better to be aware and play safe. Good luck.
@carolwaller9605 you are absolutely correct. I'm getting better about the exams. I always hear at 40 start checking. It took me till about 42 . Now I'm much more regular about it
I tend to loose my car. I forget where I park 😂😂😂 I take pictures
I forget where I park as well but a little trick to help remember is park in the exact same area each time. Like in the same row preferably on either end of the lot. That way I know I'm in the first row. I've also had to push the lock button on my keys and listen for the car to honk and tell me where it is before I just learned to park in the same area each time. Now I know where the car will be and it really helps.
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I forgot to mention that even when it can be purely recomforting or imaginary chamomile tea has been known as a big help for all pains, as much inside as outside. I started to drink some after my mom told me she drank it every day during menopause because of the healing and soothing effects. Also a big help when feeling freezing cold.
Love you all, my sisters. We are in it together.
Love chamomile! Have you tried skullcap tea? All of a sudden I could breathe easier and it never made me foggy or tired.
Now I know why I weare jacket when all are in shorts and tshirts.
I go normal body temp to 500 degrees in 2 seconds flat. Break out in a sweat. Can’t get cool. IT IS MISERABLE!! I’d rather be cold.
@@melaniesirignano9408 Ha ha I feel ya! I moved to Idaho and last winter went outside in the middle of the night in the snow to cool off a time or two!😂
@@GenXHeart 😂😂😂 I hear that! I’m thinking there’s times I could melt a lot of snow! I’m in Ga so it doesn’t usually get that cold here. But one night in the low 20’s, I got really hot shopping in a store. I went outside. 30 minutes to begin to even begin to cool down!
Had to laugh. I had no idea that my constantly knocking my arms and elbows on the door frames, or the edge of the kitchen units (so painful) was due to the menopause. It happened constantly for a good five or six years! You’ve also explained the pain in my feet. I blamed the shoes at first, thinking, they don’t make shoes the way they used to 😂
Same here!
Yes that one made me laugh, just recently the amount of bruises I have doing this is crazy.
Omg!! Thought that was just me covered in bruises!!! 😂
Me too! All of them... door frames, couch and sitting down at my desk or table elbow bump. LOL 😂
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I have many of these symptoms. I have to keep reminding myself that it’s menopause and not early onset dementia or macular degeneration or planter fasciitis or heart attack. The women in my life (my mom, aunts and grandmother) only ever talked about hot flashes and night sweat, so it’s good to hear from others these other symptoms are somewhat common.
Yes
I've asked my mom & a few friends & they say they never had any menopausal symptoms. I just felt gas lit by them ,& by my doctor.
@@t.g.7180 They have never been taught to be in touch with their own bodies or admit to anything that might make them look week (in most cases).....I had a male OBGYN for decades...I have woman now...what a difference!
@@lorid1348 that’s true about that generation of not talking about “uncomfortable” issues for sure!! I’m glad you’ve found a good doctor. My bad experiences are with both male & female doctors. I’m not very trusting of our healthcare system at all anymore. Guess that’s why I watch YT videos about alternative options / advice/ opinions, etc lol
Our moms and grandmas didn't have access to this information, so if their moms and aunts and grandmas only told them about hot flashes, that's all they would assume was due to "the change." Anything else that happened they would assume was unrelated, and they wouldn't discuss it. Especially anything that made them think they were going crazy or getting dementia! They generally didn't admit to any such weaknesses back then, if they could hide it or avoid it! No one wants to be judged as "mentally unstable" or "a hypochondriac" for mentioning any symptoms that don't fit what they were taught were "accepted" symptoms to discuss. We are very fortunate now to have access to videos and comment sections like this!
I'm 57 and had my last period 11 years ago. I've had some of these symptoms, though not all of them. The symptom that bothered me the most is hard to put into words. I can only describe it as feeling like I didn't belong in my own body. I would have times when I just felt like I wanted to crawl out of my skin. I no longer get that feeling post-menopause.
I'm 47 years old, still have my period but the length of the cycle is different every month now. For the last six months I experience the feeling, that I dont belong in my body, and that I'm walking around like a zombie that is not fully aware of the surroundings (with brainfog, desorientation and a slightly nauseous and weird feeling, that I can't describe and never had before in my life) almost every day. There were so many times, I wanted to leave my body or like you said, crawl out of my skin, because I thought, I could not stand it any longer. Several doctors couldn't find anything, blood tests ct and mri scans were all ok. I experience most of the symptoms mentioned in the video, but what really botheres me the most is this strange, hard to describe feeling and the disorientation. You can't believe how happy it makes me, that for you this feeling vanished in post-menopause! Now I have hope that it's possible for me to get a bit of my normal life back someday too. Thank you so much leeanneowens4055! And thank you Kari Ann Wright for this video explaining other symptoms of menopause that are rarely talked about!😍
Best true words! I am trapped in a body I don’t know
I'm 66 years old. When she mentioned phantom periods I gasped. Night sweats breakouts sore and swollen boobs etc. Also terrible underarm odor. I'm glad to hear this
I am 46 and didn't get my period last month. I've had so many of these symptoms and its frustrating! Glad we as women have each other to lean on.
Hmm, at 45 I went to my doctor "I think I'm menopausal" said I... "you're pregnant" said he. My baby just celebrated his 18th birthday😄😄
I am 46, noticed my period was lasting longer and longer each month, now this month I missed it but had all the symptoms of a period plus extremely sensitive nipples..
hang in there honey, you're going to be okay, I'm 60 there with you,❤
@@georginacreighton9740same I’m going through this now
I am 32 and not menopausal at all, but education in my school about menopause was *severely* lacking. Needless to say I hit subscribe immediately upon realising this is a topic you discuss regularly. I want to be as well versed in what is going to happen to my body as possible, and you are bringing that knowledge directly to me. Thank you, my appreciation cannot be understated. This needs to be taught way more thoroughly than it currently is in schools.
Knowledge truly is power!😊
Thank you. I am stunned at the lack of education on this
I am post menopausal and most of my friends are peri-menopausal. They ask me all sorts of questions as they've never had the conversations with their mothers etc.
We all suffer different symptoms and to varying degrees but it seems most of the basic ones, like hot flushes, are universal.
Dry eyes are So Annoying!
@@lysan4878 Huh? Not exactly sure what you're trying to say. Menopause is chronically understudied and under researched in the medical community. This person is doing what they can to take personal responsibility and learn as much about it as she can
Agree 100%! I've said for years, we, as woman are fairly ignorant to what goes on in menopause. I have medical/surgical induced menopause. I was diagnosed with colorectal cancer when I was 38, now 54. Had a regular period 1 week before my first radiation. After the 1st treatment, done! Not a hint of a period ever again. I did tons of research back then and found there was over 37 symptoms of menopause and I had 2/3 of them. When I spoke to a specific doctor regarding this he told me that most women it's like riding a bike down hill for 10 years. While for me, it was as if I jumped off a cliff. 16 years in and all the symptoms are the same. No sign of any going away anytime soon. I sleep with AC at my head and a fan at the foot of my bed. I always say I feel like a Roman candle. Plenty of others, Insomnia etc. I think younger women love the idea of no longer having a period but, I've said for years, I'd take one anyway over menopause.
The blurry eye vision is so bad, I am 45 and have been having these symptoms for a few years now.
I have ALL OF THIS. I was basically convinced I was dying. My anxiety and panic attacks have been horrible. Heart palpitations when I lay down. I was instantly put in menopause from a complete hysterectomy due to cancer. And WAS NOT prepared or really aware of how different my entire being was going to become. This video has helped me more than anything I’ve ever read or seen. Thank you!
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Me too!
Yes! Heart palpitations...
Yes!! Thank you for mentioning the heart palpitations!! I really struggle with mine, which causes my anxious self to become more anxious!! I’ve had all the tests and there’s nothing wrong with my heart. I quit caffeine but still get them. I’m 55, It’s been 10 years for me and I still have these crazy symptoms 4.5 yrs post menopausal. My mom is 75 and says she still has some symptoms, yayyyy, it doesn’t go away!! 😂
I'm actually crying right now! I thought I was going crazy! Thank you for clearing this up! It's great to know I'm not by myself! THANK YOU!!!
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My experience has been that we're never alone. Whatever weird thing is happening, someone somewhere has either had it or knows someone who has.
I'm 46. I started getting A whole host of symptoms that I would have never associated with menopause, some of which you mentioned, three years ago. It was only when chatting with an older female friend that I realised I wasn't actually dying/had heart problems/a brain tumor/diabetes (which I did get tested for), it was just peri-menopause! She got me on a supplement called Menopace which has helped tremendously. There really needs to be more education for women on the subject.
Can u tell me where I can find menopace?
Finally I found help. My symptoms is stupidity. Now I have an MA in Counseling, yet simple words elude me. I know of another lady to squishes words together. I constantly stub my toe. Seething pain. I am on HRT and still have symptoms. I smell things that my husband can’t. I just hate Menopause. I want to go off all HRT, but I have tried and my heart beat becomes irregular, hotter than Hell 24/7, I cannot sleep or actually function. I am 52 and I want this done. I don’t know what to do.
Thank you for sharing this… the worst part of menopause is that people want us to ‘get over it’. The anger , the frustration, the fatigue- the depression uugh the list is endless
I have 10 of these symptoms and I have to say that the disorientation is scary and forgetting where I put things all the time is very stressful and upsetting to me. Thank you for this video. It is comforting to know I'm not alone
I am 62 and got my period until I was 57 so I was a late bloomer. My symptoms are crazy, one leaves another one comes. I have really bad pains and burning in my hands. I can say there isn’t much help for any of it. I found it’s best to go natural, exercise, eat well, drink lots of water, no alcohol. Peri menopause was scary for me my fog was heavy. I cried every day for 8 years or so. It’s been awful but I did have 3 kids and they are the prize.
Me too 😢😢😢
Oh no.. I am 48 and already fed up with periods. I hope I don't have to endure this till that age.
@@mamahlolimasipa9901 I hope so also I really don’t wish that on any woman a man yes!!! LOLz 😂
@@robbiebunge859 sorry sister
@@lindatohara6438 🤣 I am sorry ypu had to go through that though.
Im 63 and started doing chair yoga, then regular yoga. My clumsiness has disappeared and my balance is back to ehat it was pre menopausal
Oh girl, this was great! So happy I found you! I am 73 and going out of my mind! I have ALL of these symptoms and it's been going on since my late 40's. I'm active and fit. The worst is the bad 'thinking', everything sucks! waking up SOAKING WET, changing PJ 2-3 times a night, I've quit sugar and alcohol, no changes. I don't take hormones or any pills at all. I was prescribed something they give women for depression after birth, worked great, side effects long term scared me and I quit. I feel so hateful and pissed off a lot of the time! I fake it and make it, but this has really affected my quality of life. Thank G- I have a wonderful husband for 25yrs who adores me. It works because he lives in next door apartment, seriously, and it has saved us!
Wait these symptoms continue ??? 🥹 I thought they went away after a few years?
Woah, whoa, woah! Menopause is for life?! What the heck?!😳
I can't believe you let all of this go on so long. 🌸
@@kimb3852 I am not 'letting' this go on? Doctors don't know why and I have tried everything. My quality of life is totally affected.
I have blurry vision n yes had totally hystromey n sore balls on feet hot 🔥 but then ice cold pins n needles n elc shocks
Bouts of flu like symptoms confusion brain fog lite headed Ness n loss of balance wen wake up go loo . Food taste yucky . N ringing in ears dry mth . Dry hair n skin brittle nails . Thanks x
Thank you so much for bringing this discussion up. This list of symptoms makes me wonder how many of our mothers, grands and great-grands were sent to sanatoriums or even insane asylums for these treacherous hormonal imbalances, perhaps even being made worse through difficult child bearing years. Thank you for spreading awareness so we can be more understanding of ourselves and others.
I was just thinking this. Maybe not as severe as an asylum, but even just treated as "less than." It's so sad!
Read a good book in grad school called Women of the Asylum - detailed first person accounts of women sent away
Also I think this is where the whole idea of witches came from.
@@ginacirelli1581- A lot more than that went into the idea of men and women who worked evil magic.
I bet you're right. Some women were probably labeled "hysterical women" and not taken seriously.
I love your videos, menopause is something that not even my gynecologist knows about. I was having pain in my right hip, and she wanted me to go for all sorts of testing, and an arthritis check. Thankfully my older friend who has already been through menopause said "Eat some plant foods with phytoestrogens," and she gave me a list. I added those to my diet and wow, the pain is gone, no arthritis doctor, no X-rays. I also started walking more and doing stretching, which helped a lot.
Yes! This is all so on point!
WELL DONE👍walking/running does miracles…and all it cost is some time and a good pair of shoes….it’s worth it….really pays off in the long run
Can you share the list of plants that have phytoestrogens?
Red clover. Look up "how to make a red clover nourishing herbal infusion".
I've come to realize most doctors don't know 💩
Oh wow! I always thought I was getting diseases or something. The burning feet made me think I had diabetes and the chest discomfort was anxiety and panic attacks. Thanks for letting us know we are really ok!
I thought it was diabetes too! 😂
I can relate to most of those you listed.
😂😂😂😂😂😂10 of them for me thank u so much but period pains are worse47 years
Same
I thought it was diabetes as well. But my A1c was in normal range.
I am 47 and just starting menopause. I have experienced some of these symptoms and weird things now make sense. I am new on this journey and scared since I have no one to talk to and I live alone (not by choice). Thank you for the video I don’t feel so weird anymore. I am going to see a female doctor soon to get some help and to not feel so scared.
Don't be scared!!! I'm 47 also and just started missing cycles and have the majority of these symptoms......to me it's a celebration lol be glad to have no more periods, believe me.. so cheer up, the end is coming and that's something to be happy about!!!!❤
Yeah, I stopped seeing male doctors too. Only women from 19 on. Decided to only vote for women as well, when able.
I'm an old school feminists and I congratulate you are your voting choice!
@@marysue7165Done embarrassing yourself yet, Mary? 😂
OMG! I finally have answers to all the weird things that have happened to me in these past two to three years. I will be 54 this month. I have had the "almost getting sick" thing, the weird pains thing, the blurry vision thing, the weird body vibration thing, the phantom periods without any blood, the strange body odor thing, and the weird foot pains.
You look younger than your actual age
I have experienced all. Prior to finding a menopause forum online, I was convinced I was dying from a terrible disease. I went to the forum and read one of its posts and could have sworn that I wrote it myself because the symptoms that the lady described were exactly what I had been experiencing. Thank you for posting this. We need all the help we can get. Sometimes even doctors are unaware of all the symptoms associated with it and they look at you like you have two heads when you try to tell them that it’s menopause related. I have had a couple of doctors tell me I wasn’t in menopause because I was too young. When I started peri menopause I was 40. Now I’m 49 and I am almost two years without a period. But the symptoms got worse after I completely stopped seeing it. It’s so weird.
Me too! In fact, in the next two weeks I have gyno, mammogram, eye, and digestive disease appointments scheduled. Plus, I sit on the couch with the overhead fan going and a blanket beside me because inevitably I'm going to need both within a 10 second period.
Me too. I started to think I had deadly desease😂
Convinced it’s something god awful happening 😂
You forgot to mention heartburn and dental pain. That happened when I was still cycling. Thankfully the dental pain is now gone!
Yes.
Glad you mentioned internal vibrations. I get them in my legs and I'm always convinced it's something ghastly.
Yep…that’s normal too. I have had that. It’s due to anxiety, and the more anxious you get the worse the buzzing gets. I’m Clare Louise too ❤😊
Me too, in fact I've made an appointment at my doctor's as electric shock sensations are the most worrying. I told a friend today that I think I have multiple sclerosis.
I get them in my lower abdomen. Feels like phantom baby flutters/kicks! It's unnerving.
@@pommiebearsHi Claire Louise 😊, and yes absolutely I get this when I'm anxious too.
Thank you Kari Anne for this video! I'm 65 and have been going through all of this for many, many years now...quietly worrying and not mentioning it to anyone....not only do your videos help me, but all the comments from the others on here saying variations on every feeling I too have had....physically and mentally! Hugs to you all!
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Same, and 67 here. Thanks for speaking up. And sorry.
I’m 65 and also been going through this for many many years!! ❤
Whenever I read anything about menopuse it always says that menopause is over with by the early 50's. Also that it just consists of hot flushes and irregular periods. In reality there are dozens of symptoms. So reassuring that so many women commenting here are still having issues in their early 60's as I am. So sorry you are all still suffering. No one EVER mentions that symptoms can persist into the 60's. The worry around all this has been awful for me. Docs know nothing about menopause. Many thanks for this vid.
I'm 46 and I have several of these symptoms. One thing that stands out is how stiff and sore and swollen my feet get sometimes. In the morning I am hobbling and limping for a good hour until things loosen up. And I keep bumping into corners, too, which makes me feel so silly. Some foods are unbelievably sour or bitter tasting now, whereas before I enjoyed them. Intermittent bouts of OCD occur, but that was something I always suffered from as PMS. Hot flashes, check. Thanks for sharing this. It makes it more bearable to know it is normal, and knowing it for what it is alleviates it somewhat. One more thing: It takes a lot longer to lose a few extra pounds, whereas before, once I started cutting out the junkfood and with moderate exercise, the weight would fall off rather easily, in comparison. So frustrating!
same here! when I was 26 I lost 40 lbs in three months, exercising and eating healthy. Now, it's taken me three months just to lose 9 lbs, doing the same routine! I thought I was going crazy! so nice to know I'm not alone. best of luck to you, and thanks for sharing.@@Indite_Biden
I love your user name! WWG1WGA!@@Indite_Biden
I'm 46, the same age my Mom went through menopause, but I had a hysterectomy at 30. Fun fact, even without a uterus you still go through menopause. The headaches, the foot pain, not sleeping, brain fog, and I'm always either freezing to death or burning up. The brain fog has been the most frustrating part for me. 😭
Truth! Keeping your ovaries means you will have perimenopause without the periods. Losing your ovaries means you are instantly in post menopause. Both can come with symptoms.
This I had a hysterectomy at 35 but still have my ovaries. Since I have thyroid issues as well the only way I knew I was in perimenapause was by running a tsh test 1st then checking my estrogen. My symptoms are less intense, so far, then a normal woman with their uterus, but still present. I'm 53 now, hot/cold flashes, emotional, the spatial thing even though I only have 1 eye, memory fog, the electric kind of shocks. I took DIM for a while to help even out my estrogen and that helped a lot.
Thank god I'm not alone, right? Perimenopause at 46, menopause in early 50's and has not gone away. I'm so hot now that I am writing this! The heat is almost impossible to deal with! My poor family needs a jacket to hang out in living room. How can I get relief for these other symptoms...confusion, anxiety, can't sleep night after night, weight gain, headaches plus all of the other symptoms that are mentioned. I'm afraid of the estrogen that is always used. The side effects are dark. I'm just miserable because I feel like I'm not in control of my own body, sometimes.
@@loribaker-gould3415 I figure the side effects of estrogen treatment can't be worse than the menopause symptoms. I feel like I'm slowly dying anyway. Trying the hormone therapy before it's too late won't hurt anything. You won't know until you try and you also don't know how long or how severe your menopause symptoms will be. I think it's ok to do whatever you can to ease your symptoms. Nobody said we have to suffer just because our ancestors did. We have the technology now. It might help you. At the very least you might gain back some of that lost sense of control over your body. Just my thoughts.
@@loribaker-gould3415 I really can't say how far I am into menopause, it's been about a year when the hot flashes started and 6-8 months with no period. But after a few weeks of the hot flashes(mine don't seem to be too bad), I started taking about 1/2 cup of soymilk in my coffee every morning. I've had no symptoms since. Give it a try for a week or two; worst case, you're out about 2.80. I just use the brand sold at our walmart, think it's Silk, plain. Has a slight vanilla taste to it too. Supposedly soy mimics estrogen in the body. Other supplements I've read that are supposed to help, black cohosh -haven't tried that one yet, no need to at this point. Black seed oil-was using that initially when I started the soy milk, so not sure if it worked or not. Tastes like a peppery oregano. And, evening primrose oil, was using that a little bit, but kept forgetting to take it so can't say if it works. Research all of those first.
I'm 68 and am so relieved to hear these symptoms. I thought the zaps that I get were something scary! I've also noticed my sense of smell changing. I often smell scents that others don't. They are seldom pleasant. Anyone else have this weird symptom?
I have told my adult children that with everything else fading, I think it's bizarre that my sense of smell has become so strong!
I’m 43 and have all of these symptoms. I had a child at 38 and my strong sense of smell never went away. Now it’s getting even stronger!
My sense of smell is like a dogs now Lol. I smell things that nobody else can pick up on.
YAAASSSSS! ❤️ Cancer dropped me into menopause at 37, OVERNIGHT. I've had ALMOST all of them. THANK YOU! 💕
hi! yay! I am not totally insane! I am often just walking around the farm minding my own business and suddenly I smell an open sewer or a rotting carcass that nobody can find!
53 here. Still in the midst of menopause. So glad you posted this vid! I’m in good company with all my sisters out there ❤
I have to suffer through it naturally as breast and other cancers run in my family. Hello to fans everywhere, little mister bottles, water- a lot of it, and wine…
The hubs needs the occasional reminder that when I break every glass on the counter…my depth perception is 10-fold worse than normal.
I sent him this vid so he can refer to it whenever he gets uppity 😂
and wine, yes.
This was comforting to watch - I'm not insane 😊. Been living with so many of these symptoms for at least 6‐8 years now. Also the short dizzy- and balance incidents resulting in me always sitting down putting on my trousers.
I'm 54 and my doctor never connected my symtoms with menopause. Only after reading about it, I got some Estrogen gel (september last year). Things have improved, but only a smaller percentage. Still having a lot of the symptoms described in the video. Need to make a new appointment with my gynecologist.
I went to several doctors with no luck unfortunately as a woman we just deal with it cus for me nothing has helped but that's just me.
I definitely didn't think my foot pain or blurred vision was related to menopause. I thank you for the education and personal experience you've shared.
OCD, blurred vision with bifocals on, foot pain (walking on marbles), change of taste, and phantom periods✅️
I’m almost 48, and I found that going to the chiropractor regularly has helped with many of these symptoms! Many of them went away, like the arm tingles, the foot pain, the brain fog….
It sounds like you actually have low thiamine (vitamin B1). You can't test for it either
Yoga and qi gong help a lot along with tapping...I alternate them.during the week. When you asked how many did I have I was thinking nearly all, then you said the same. I also realize being hydrated is very key for me. Recently I decided to get a larger hydro flask and juicer. Thanks for your video.❤ shared!
@@cookiemum1 OMG yes hydration!
Yep been going for 2 years and it helps a lot!
@@cookiemum1yoga has changed my life.
At 63 , I’ve been “done “ for over 10 years now and there are a couple more I experienced personally..Near the ending time of my periods, I suddenly developed severe plantar fasciitis in my feet. Being a horticulturist and on my feet 12 hours a day, this nearly did me in! Now I understand why… I thought it was because I put on a few lbs but no! And it lasted(so painfully!) for about a year and just went away one day! Also , I had terrible morning sickness and nausea with my pregnancies, and thats still happening quite often - hormones again I’m sure. But over time I noticed that my body hair has become virtually nonexistent, i always had scant pubic hair anyway and all other body hair I had was blond and sparse anyways too. But e.g; I only have to shave my underarms a couple of times a year, and legs- never. It’s like I’ve reverted back to being 10 years old again! I did not had a rough time with menopause though, maybe a very few handful of hot flashes that were especially bad. But in opposition to my body hair stopping its growth, my head hair is as thick and full as ever- thank goodness! And it grows very fast. I am still “intact” as far as internal organs go, but I am having some issues with anxiety/panic episodes/ sleep issues and some help with medication helps me. I am retired now and love my watercolors , cat and dear partner! Best wishes to everyone!
I know 2 other women who lost most of their body hair around menopause. That is something I would not mind. I don't think it happens to everyone though.
I lost most of my leg hair and some pubes but my arm hair and chin have more hair than ever! The hair on my forearms reminds me of my late uncles', but the hair is not as coarse!
@@cathymc116 I think I lost some leg hair and gained some chin hair.
Thank you so much for this video. I am 57, and I have experienced all of these. I am relieved to know that I am not alone. The phantom flu is the most disturbing. For me, it usually accompanies daily headaches and/or migraines. Thank you, again. The vibration is freaky too. I check my phone to see if it is on vibrate. I ask my husband, "Did you feel that?" The electric shock feeling is pretty trippy. I check my computer cord and the wall plug thinking there is a short somewhere. These things are not something I can talk to other people about. Young people think your are old and crazy. People nearing peri-menopause don't even want to think about menopausal symptoms. Men have no clue. It is great that we are starting to address these issues.
Yep. Disorientation, blurry vision, temperature shifts and o dear, foot pain and ankle pain. Also, muscle aches, headaches, and a general f£%k off attitude is quite common. 😊
I'm 60, and 12 years post-menopausal. This list is spot on. I remember when I started noticing the unpleasant change in my body odor. My husband of 35 years says I don't smell any different to him. But I know that I do. I also used to be pretty graceful, but have turned into a klutz, walking into stuff. It's an embarrassment. My daughter is 41 and just starting to experience all of this fun stuff.
I’ve either had or am currently having all 12 of these symptoms, lol. I use to joke about being OCD but my husband recently mentioned my obsession with organizing every drawer, shelf, cabinet, etc in our house. Hopefully this will diminish over time.
Yup the "odor" I have it too. Menopause is weird isn't it? It's strange as some days I have underarm odor and someday I don't lol go figure
Fun stuff hahahahaha
try glycolic acid under your arms. I have stopped using deodorant and just use it a couple of times a week and NEVER get smelly anymore. I use the Ordinary Skincare one.
I thought I was losing my mind and bathing four five times a day but now I know it's normal!
I have all 12 symptoms... Three weeks ago sweet goods like ice cream and donuts began tasting metallic. I can't enjoy corn on the cob now. SMH. And the muscle pains in the left breast area, foot pain, hip aches.
Thank you for sharing life. It makes me feel more "normal" and not like I'm suffering an illness☺️❤️
I'm 42, so not quite there yet, but I've started noticing odd symptoms, and several that you mentioned... the flu-like symptoms, the shocks and zaps, the vision changes, foot pain, inner trembling... It's good to know that this can be normal.
Same. I'm 42 and I have everything you mentiond, except the inner trembling. And cold sweats are awful for me.
I am 48 and have been dealing with a lot of those symptoms. I still have my period. My cycle is really messed up though. I haven't had a period of 21 days one time to having it early by 14 days.
You're over 40, so welcome to the "peri" 40 somethings! Lol
I started premenopausal symptoms at 44. My periods ran like clockwork until, boom! Flooding one month, nothing the next, then the lovely symptoms started marching in one by one...I wish better for you, but you never know.
@@sharonruff3837 My periods became so heavy at 40 that I developed a serious iron deficiency. I had to have intravenous iron every couple of months because I was losing so much blood with my cycles. Then one day, my cycle wouldn't stop. My doctor gave me a med to try to help it stop and scheduled me for an IUD. She told me that if it didn't work that I'd have to have a hysterectomy. I was 42. It worked and it's the best thing that ever happened to me! I'm saving a ton on tampons and pads! Lol
I have 10 out of 12 also! Thank you because I thought I was going blind and had Alzheimer’s and I’m not even joking. I’ve left my phone in the fridge, my keys in the cupboard - and the list goes on.
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Wow!!! ALL of these. 50 and been in peri for maybe 5 years. Everyday I feel like I may have some horrible disease. This has really helped 😊
I am 4 years post menopausal and still get the electric shocks. Also, ever since menopause, my insomnia has been absolutely HORRIFIC. I now have to resort to CBN/THC edibles in order to get any sleep.
Melatonin gummies work well!
@@ashleyvalentine7750 i don't like melatonin, it makes me feel heavy like I'm being pulled to the ground
Right there with you Vlr! I'm perimenopausal and I basically have to blow dart myself with two CBD capsules AND a melatonin gummy to get anything resembling an uninterrupted night of sleep. So frustrating 😡
I think for us all to get to this we are WARRIORS Ladies !
Thank you. I’m suffering with many of these. I didn’t know about the eye sight though. That makes me feel better, as last month I went to get my eyes tested (my eyesight has always been 2020) he told me I’m fine. I still walked out with reading glasses. Thanks for the heads up !
Thank you, I'm 57 and going thru menopause. I would have never connected the foot pain with menopause! Wow. I also get the sudden stabbing pains every few months. Blurry vision, check. And I get lost in every store parking lot wondering where the car is. Thanks for the vid. When I take MSM and eat a yam every other day, I feel better.
Spatial awareness is a big one for me! Vibrations, flu like symptoms! Omg I’m so glad I’m not alone! Love your videos Kari!! Thank you!
So Im not crazy! I have experienced so many of these symptoms - phantom periods with all the symptoms of PMS at the time of the month that my period would normally begin. The freezing body temperature but night sweat, sudden jabbing pain, foot pain, joint pain. The worse has been the extreme fatigue with flu like symptoms but no fever. Bone pain and air hunger(I think that is what it is refered to in Menopause), I had no clue that these were Menopause symptoms. I thought these were individual illnesses and not part of just one problem. These videos have helped so much. At least I know why Im experiencing this and that I will survive. Thank you for all of your help.❤
I'm 40 and I've been having a lot of these problems. I've recently found out that if I take a multivitamin it really helps. Mostly I believe the two vitamins that really helps are Magnesium and Folate. All I know is it helps.
I agree, for me magnesium and potassium really helped.
Agree. I take B stress complex and Magnesium and almost feel like my old self again
❤Kari, Lady, where have you been in the last 3 years of my life?❤😒.You are hitting all the craziness in my new life. Lord, have mercy on us all😢 Thank you 😊 ❤
Wow, I feel so validated after watching this! I’m 54 and experiencing peri menopause. I used to have terrible night sweats. Those have subsided, but now I have periods of feeling extremely chilled. Also, the changes in taste. I had attributed that to medications causing that, but hey I’m willing to blame menopause for that as well. Ditto the occasional blurry vision and short bouts of feeling off balance. Thank you for this video.
My periods were extremely heavy and longer then normal right before they stopped
All of this.
54 and still getting periods? You poor thing!
Me too
@@GenZMotherI had them up in my 60s.
I have so many of these issues. I’m 55 and the phantom periods and extreme body temperatures are the worst. I also have the internal vibrations! I never knew this was related to menopause! Blurry vision. Electric shocks. Anxiety. Thank you for this video. 🙏🏻
I have never had another woman to speak with about the effects of menopause and I was raised to used Johns Hopkins for emergency only, not routine daily life. I am amazed!! You described my yesterday - sudden onset on nausea, I was the most cold and hottest I've ever been at the same time, and felt the migraine coming. I told my boss that I was leaving work and going to bed. Few hours later, I woke up feeling fine, showered and went back to work.
OCD is what makes me good at my job - I had it long before menopause.
I have them all including Thyroid condition Graves Disease. I refuse to give in negativity and live everyday the best I can through my faith in Gods words Healing Amen
Oh my gosh!!
I truly thought I was going crazy!
Thanks for explaining how normal I am!! 😂❤😅
I’m 46 and had early menopause beginning at 30 after a hysterectomy at 29. I’ve finished menopause but I still sweat profusely, have brain fog and declining eye sight. Those symptoms never went away. Most of my friends are just now experiencing peri-menopause.
I went into Perimenopause at 35, without hysterectomy...
I'm starting the fun early
Menopause never goes away,
A couple of my friends are in menopause they had to have hysterectomies I’m 43 and haven’t had menopause yet
You are in menopause NOW. Once your periods are gone for a year, you're considered to be in menopause. That is what you are in for the rest of your life. Perimenopause is the period referred to as "the change," that period when things like hot flashes, mood swings, etc. happen.
Hi @sstacy8487 May I ask how was your experience beginning menopause prematurely? I also have to do a hysterectomy, and I’m terrified of starting menopause early. I also don’t want to hrt because of the cancer risk associated with it. The purpose I’m doing a hysterectomy is to reduce my cancer risk for Gyn-type cancers due to a genetic mutation.
Omg I woke up more than a few times feeling like I’m vibrating & it scared me so much. Thankful for your channel ..I thought I was alone & never heard anyone else with this sensation.
Actually there are several of us just in my support group that have the vibrations. You are not alone!
I was wondering why I was vibrating! Glad I'm not alone.
I also have this symptom it mainly happens when I'm asleep. 😬😔
Vibrating , insomnia severe anxiety, forgetfulness, brain fog rapid heartbeat, body aches, joint pain , I just want it to stop
I had burning mouth syndrome. I saw so many specialists with no answers. My regular doctor said ‘have you ever thought of taking a Centrum silver and living with it?” 😡 Finally a nurse suggested it could be burning mouth syndrome. Fast forward and one day I looked up symptoms of menopause and boom there it was on the list. Why do doctors not consider menopause/hormones when diagnosing 🤦🏻♀️
I have that too. I didnt no its menopause related sometimes acid problem most days bloatednes and gassy . It all started when my period stopped.
I almost cried (happy cry) my doctor told me it was in my head but almost everything you talked about is what I’m going through! Thank you.
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Thank you so much! I feel like the world just lifted from my shoulders. For the last 5 years, I've been living with just about all these symptoms and was convinced I was going to die. It's been so bad that I started to have daily panic attacks and anxiety for the past 2 years. Honestly, I don't even know how I've survived. I've gone to several specialists and all of them tell me on paper I'm ok and that there is nothing wrong with me! They even suggested that I go see a Psychiatrist. I'm now 53 and I feel like I have lost so much time feeling sick every day. I'm so grateful that you opened my eyes to all the crazy weird things that happen to us when we go thru menopause. I can't wait to tell my husband I'm not crazy LOL
That's exactly what I'm going true and been to hospital, doctors because I am convinced I'm losing my mind, got antidepressants yesterday have to start today but I'm wary of more mental health problems and weight gain. I'm glad your feeling better ❤
@@philtoner2621 Thank you so much and I pray that you feel better soon. 🙂
I'm 46 and apparently have passed thru menopause. I wasn't even expecting it.
I had about half of these symptoms, and none of them were the ones that older women talked about. The anxiety out of nowhere was a bigger surpries than the physical symptoms.
I had never experienced anxiety in my entire life until I hit 52. It was so bad that it made me nauseous, I'd almost black out, and I'd have to pull off the highway, if I were driving. I ended up quitting my job of 8 years [after a 10k raise], and moving 500 miles away, back to my favorite city. I think the anxiety was a culmination of menopause and being unhappy/stuck in a boring job/life that I needed to change. Perfectly fine now. ( :
I got off easy too. I'd get occasional sweaty periods, followed by feeling totally frozen, but that was it. I'm so very glad I missed the anxiety part. I already have plenty of panic attack and am not in the market for more!
@@catw6274I’ve suffered anxiety for many many years due to my mental health. However the anxiety with peri menopause is something else
The anxiety out of nowhere is something else. Diet and lifestyle made a a significant difference. I avoid the high hormone and inflammatory foods for a symptom free life.
You're kinda lucky! I'm 54 and no relief from the monthly visitor in sight.😫
I am 66 years old and the only thing that stopped when I went through menopause is my period. Every other menopause symptom has stayed including several of the symptoms that are mentioned in this video. This is so relatable!
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Still suffering and I'm 73.. Became worse after a hysterectomy 3 Years ago!.. Dr has told me her oldest patient is 86!!
Oh my gosh ! The spatial awareness is so me. My husband asks me why I keep bumping into everything . I didn’t know until now.
No wonder so many women in their 40s get diagnosed with fibromyalgia--that's a lot of symptoms that no doctor ever mentions. I am on HRT for both thyroid & estrogen & I still have a few of the symptoms you listed. I was peri in my late 30s, early 40s needed a hysterectomy due to fibroids (they also removed a large cyst from my ovary) I was in full blown meno (hotflashes & nightsweats) a dew months later. My ovaries & thyroid tanked at the same time & I felt like death on a cracker.
Death on a cracker! Apologies, but that is hilarious, and I will be using that whenever I get the chance!
I have just about all of these ! The electrical shocks, I thought I was losing my mind ! Or about to have a heart attack. My anxiety is through the roof. I worry about everything and anything. Constantly. I could go on and on.
Thank you so much for your videos. They help immensely!
I’m glad my videos are helpful to you. Wishing you peace of body and mind.❤️
I'm sending you a hug....I feel like you do!
I'm 55 and thought I was losing my mind. So many things explained and while being funny. Thank you. Whew almost through with this.
YIKES! I have had ALL of those symptoms and it is not a walk in the park! I'm 69YY and I have about 3 of them that linger; blurry vision/dry eyes, feet pain, disorientation. Life is still a blessing!! 🙏
I was just scrolling through TH-cam and talking to my husband at the same time. My heal was hurting really bad as it often does lately and I said, ‘I wish I knew what was causing this heal pain’. Within a few moments your video popped up and you perfectly explained what is happening with my heal! Thank you for your informative video, it answered a lot of questions.
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My feet hurt terribly one or two days then they are fine for a few days. I was mystified.
I thank God for sending your channel to me. You have described so many of my 46 year old body symptoms to a T. From the vertigo, to the nervous zaps, nonstop anxiety, temp changes on dif body parts, insomnia, and so many more. Your humor, grace, and understanding are so appreciated! I feel less alone now. Thank you so much ❤️🙏
My pleasure!🥰 I’m blessed to be in a position to try and help other women.❤️ You are not alone!
Do you know how often I walk around with only one sock on these days? I literally have one freezing cold foot and the other boiling hot!
@@Denidrakes69how old are you?
First of all, Thank you thank you thank you so much. I honestly thought I was going a bit crazy when I was feeling vibrations in my body. Also the constant itching is driving me insane. I swear it feels like bugs crawling all over me and I now have scars in the shape of scratches on my legs where I have scratched gouges in my skin. Also I’m so grateful that you addressed vaginal atrophy, I have actually gone to pee before and almost screamed from the pain as I had no idea during the night I had scratched myself to the point of tearing my skin down there. The sudden dizziness, hot flashes, extreme temperature changes, night sweats and spatial awareness are also disturbing, add to that the lack of sleep and brain fog/forgetfulness and it’s one hell of a ride. Another awful symptom for me is chronic migraines. I have at least 2-5 a week atm, with no cause for the increase. Also I’m glad to know I’m not the only woman being dismissed by doctors.
So thank you thank you thank you and bless you for sharing the information you are a god send.
Oh Lord... several of these! !!! I was trying to explain to my husband about the random stabby pains that come out of absolutely nowhere! 😂
And the tendon issues.... literally handicapping some days.
The Phantom flu was a learning moment here! It's happened to me several times, where I had all the symptoms, expecting the worst, but then woke up perfectly fine the next day.
I can tell you that Lume deodorant is an absolute game changer with the onion sweat and other stinky sweat odors that started happening! It really works!
I am 65, last period 2008. I have ALL of those symptoms. I thought it was just aging. BTW, you are hilariously entertaining.
Ahh the stabbing pain. It’s not just me. Or being cold and then two seconds later sweating. Thank you for this list. I have far too many of these symptoms and No One talks about them
I have been struggling with pretty much everything in your video but have been blaming most of the stuff on lingering COVID effects, general aging, or my migraine brain. Like so many others here have commented, it is actually such a relief to know that these are symptoms related to menopause. I just wish there was standardized medical research and treatment options for something to do about it!
Wow…the foot pain thing…now it all makes sense. Never would I have put that together with hormonal changes. So glad I found your channel! Ready to watch a lot more!
I strangely had the opposite experience with vision. My parents realized I needed glasses for nearsightedness when I was around 8. Wore them or contacts my entire life, never even questioned it . At age 54, about 7 years postmenopausal and a few years since my last eye doctor, I thought I needed a new prescription because my glasses were no longer helping much at all. The eye doc made me come back two times for testing. He said it was rare but my eyesight had actually improved - I didn't need *any* corrective lenses anymore! Went to the DMV the next day and, sure enough, passed the eye exam.... first time ever I didn't have that restriction on my license. Strangest (but coolest) thing ever!
You must have eaten carrots! My dad used to tell me that they were good for my eyes 😂
My vision is getting really bad! And my hair is falling out like crazy. You’re so right for #3! No more period. I’m 49. So annoyed
I am 54, and was recently diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes...I also have weird stuff going on with my vision, and thinning hair especially on the top of my head...and it could be due to either the T2 or Peri- menopause. 🫤. Grrrreeeeaat.
I think I had every symptom of menopause there is and you just added a few others. I had heart palpitations too and was very sensitive to caffeine. I was so frightened by the heart palpitations that I went to see a cardiologist who had no diagnosis but did manage to make me feel so bad about myself that I started to cry. He literally and rather coldly blamed me for being stressed out about a very stressful life! A jerk man of course! No mention of menopause ever. No one ever figured out why my heart was beating like that but I did when I realized caffeine was a trigger and menopause too. Now that I’m 63 I can finally drink caffeine again! I’ve become much more calm too and heart all normal again! No more other weird symptoms either. So weird though is this flu symptom! I used to get that all of the time during my later 40s and all the way into my 50s. I hardly every feel that anymore but would always be thinking I was gonna get a cold or flu and never did! Thank you for the insightful video! But I think men and women reverse roles when we finish menopause. Men become like miserable women with PMS and women become like happy go lucky men with no worries ! lol that’s why old ladies are always so sweet and old men are always grumpy! They lose their men hormones and have only the other and visa versa.
I have a friend whose husband had to go on hormones after treatment for prostrate cancer. He apologized to her and said he now understands what she was going through. Men doctors could never understand something they wouldn’t normally experience. I too have noticed that caffeine is giving me heart palpitations and triggering hot flashes. I don’t know if I can quit coffee.
@@lizg859 One person can’t really understand a symptom that is emotionally felt by another person unless they went through that themselves. Pain is universal but emotions are differently felt and relayed by each person individually. I think some men simply refuse to show empathy because they don’t have that emotion in them until maybe they hit male menopause!!! Lol. I’d like to think I’m wrong about that however. I was able to quit caffeine by switching to decaf and that made a big difference. Maybe try to wean yourself off by using half regular coffee and half caffeine and then get it down to no caffeine. I actually sleep better and feel less tired in the morning not drinking caffeine which seems counter intuitive. Heart palpitations are scary and still could be damaging if your heart is not pumping evenly. I noticed a big difference once I stopped drinking caffeine. I do now though occasionally have a cup of caffeinated coffee but still enjoy instant decaf too. I don’t get the palpitations except very rarely but I do notice the caffeine can make my moods more intense and I can get angry about stuff for no reason. Add the caffeine to hormonal changes or pms and Houston, we have a problem!! I always think that’s why some people drive crazy is because they are all hopped up on Starbucks or Red Bull and aggressively drive!
Omg! Thank you! I had ovarian cancer four years ago, and they left my other ovary in because at 39 “they didn’t want me to go into menopause too early.” So much for that, because a year later my period became super irregular and I started experiencing all of these symptoms! Every time I ask my PC or my gynecological oncologist, they tell me “you’re fine,” and have never ellaborated on what was actually happening with my body. I guess I’m not insane.
Same thing happened to my mom after that procedure. She went into early menopause and absolutely refused to listen when I suggested it. Months later, her postmenopausal friend said the same thing, she really agreed. I objected and she told me at 19, I don't get a say in grown lady things. 😂
This video has eased my anxiety SO MUCH I can’t thank you enough. I’m perimenopause at 44 and seriously thought something was wrong with me. SO MANY times I get weird shocks in my hands and thought I was losing my mind, not to mention the new swollen fingers everyday or going to bed with my hands and feet absolutely freezing only to wake up hours later soaked in sweat and have to change my top. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!
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i found black cohosh or remifemin (same thing) worked magic with night sweats. sleep and temperature regulation
I'm post menopausal and I still get phantom periods. It used to freak me out till I found out that actually happens. By the way, a lot of these symptoms are also indicative of a b12 deficiency, which is also common as we get older.
B12 deficiency is no joke! It can be lethal if it goes on too long, and nerve damage can be permanent even if B12 levels are recovered. If anyone is experiencing brain fog, tingling toes or hands, confusion, fatigue or anxiety attacks, HAVE THEM CHECK YOUR B12!! The level at which they consider it “too low” in the US is significantly lower than most countries, and you could experience harmful and permanent effects even in ranges that are “borderline” where doctors won’t think it’s the issue. I know this from first hand experience. They were testing me for every neuro-degenerative illness they could think of including MS, Lou Gehrig’s disease and others while I was wasting away, on the brink of losing my job and in a wheelchair because I could barely walk anymore. On every health forum online there was someone posting about this book called “Could it be B12?” And I was peeved that they were trying to peddle their book to people who were struggling for their lives. Finally, when the doctors were out of options and I had all but accepted that I might be dying, I purchased the e-book version of it… and it saved my life. Yes, it WAS B12 😢. After THOUSANDS of dollars in tests (some quite painful) and months of fear and worry, all I needed were B12 shots. (I also used Sublingual Methyl B12 tablets to get started).
I strongly encourage anyone suffering from the symptoms above to do more research on B12!
@@ForestEdgeGardens I was diagnosed in 2016 with Pernicious Anemia after I ended up in the ER nearly dead. It's a shame how little even DOCTORS know about b12 deficiency, though I will say that my new doctor, who is much younger, seems to be more educated on the subject of b12. I work in a health food store where we try to educate people on B12 def. We see so many customers coming in with all the symptoms. Our modern diet, I think, exacerbates the problem and because cows and pigs are fed mostly feed and very little grass, they aren't as rich a source of b12 as they once were. Because of my condition, I have to inject b12 on a regular basis, as I can't absorb it anymore, but there are so many other causes of b12 def, including digestive conditions like Crohn's, SIBO, IBS, etc, medications like Metformin, statins, PPIs, and anti-biotics (especially fluoroquinolones) and even birth control, bariatric surgery and nitrous oxide (which DEACTIVATES B12). Americans have such a poor diet that I think there are more and more cases of simple nutritional deficiencies including b12 that go overlooked by doctors. Could It Be B12 is the bible of the PA/B12 def sufferers, and Sally Pacholok is an angel.
I take my B12 everyday, it does help :)
I take B12 vegetarian gummies. I was anemic and I'm taking iron, too. I'm still always tired. Maybe I should take two B12s!
People over 50 need a lot more B vitamins.
I'm 48 and a couple years into perimenopause. I have quite a few of these symptoms but had no clue why. Thanks so much for shedding light on this! 😊
48 here as well. 1975 was a good year. Like a fine wine. 😊
As to body odor- Lume is my best friend! I believe Lume can be your friend too! No, it doesn't smell weird anymore, they improved the formula.
Great video! I was never diagnosed with ADD or ADHD, but never really had an issue with focusing but have been experiencing that the last couple years! I found "brown noise" channels on TH-cam that help me focus. I've also made myself a "brain" (paper with all items I need to address during my shift - night shift nurse) to help me keep my thoughts better organized. Still, it's been upsetting and discouraging. Sometimes when giving report I can't think of the word I want to say! I feel stupid in front of my peers. Thanks menopause!
OMGOSH! I can so relate!
Thank you so much for sharing this. I thought I was going nuts. I hate to know others go through this, but I'm grateful I'm not alone.
I've been post menopausal 7 years. I began having sporadic periods early, I think...mid 30's?!
At that time, my parents passed away 18 months apart, which was brutal. I've been dealing with an anxiety issue since 21.
After my parents passed...my hair began coming in gray and I never had a normal period again. I do think stress is huge in this.
Thank you for your knowledge!❤
It’s good to know that disorientation is not Alzheimer’s then! I get cold and then hot, blurry vision, brain fog, all sorts of pain throughout my body. This video is reassuring. I started my menopause at 51 almost 52. It literally felt like I was dying and thought I can’t cope with that feeling that just comes over me. It much less now . I’m not on any menopause treatment as still waiting to see the menopause clinic. I took some Clary Sage oil as advised by some other video as mimics estrogen. I came off it quickly as it made me feel much worse. It does work but without the progesterone balance is what made me feel awful and out of control. I coping now but doctors just don’t help enough. Thank you good woman for helping us understand ourselves better.😊❤
OMG! I feel that right now. "Intermittent flu's'. They suck!
You should have a million subscribers ❤️
I would love the opportunity to try and help that many women in some way. What a blessing that would be.❤️
Yep. Experienced at least 8, and they aren't pleasant, unless I'm the woman standing in the cold with a T-shirt on, or I'm my cats heat bed, or our pet snakes hot water bottle. Much love and kindness always Tracie from Australia ❤
The change in odour was one of the first things I noticed, ugh. Also the change in food flavour. There was a marked change in vision, particularly the big decrease in my night vision, to the point I avoid driving much at night. Still worth it to avoid the pain and anxiety associated with periods and the stained sheets and clothing. I love being able to invest in really nice white bed sheets, cute underwear and light-coloured shorts and pants.
I am 52 and I have all these and some you didn't mention. It is driving me insane some days. Like today for instance, everything that made noise, irritated the crap out of me.