[enough3]

#1072941

Wow…you certainly have been through a lot of trauma and stress. My goodness…Very sorry to hear the series of events that you have been through. I don’t understand what all that would be like because I have not been through some of those events, but just losing a child alone..I can’t imagine.
When is the last time you had labs done?
I would encourage you to see your Dr., your breathlessness could be coming from a number of things…
Also, upset stomach is very common with stress..
Call your dr.

Hang in there and try to trust God in all of this. He is a ever present help in time of need. Jer.29:11

[johns_mom]

#1072942

Thank you very much enough3. Yes, I know the Drs. tell us to avoid stress, but this stress can’t be avoided. And I don’t know if that is what is affecting me or if it’s a true medical event going on. I had bloodwork in Dec. 08, and whatever is going on now I think was just beginning then, if not just after. Needless to say, I’ve about had it emotionally and just need some direction.

[enough3]

#1072943

Let me just tell you that stress has a very very powerful effect on your body. Stress alone can cause all the symptoms that you mentioned in your post. BUT, you should still get your Dr. and have labs redone. Just to make sure it nothing else. If everything is okay, then I would discuss temporary options for stress, such as anti-depressants (short term:).

On another note…I don’t know if you have a strong support system at home or not, but counseling may be a wonderful thing for you. What’s on the inside needs to come out. You may find that counseling through all these issues may bring some peace of mind, relief, and hope for you. Also, start taking care of yourself TODAY:) Call and make an appt. with your Dr. and start from there. If their is a hobby and activity that you enjoy doing…maybe start doing that a couple times a week. Stay encouraged..hope is on the horizon.

[hyperm]

#1072944

Hey there,

Firstly, I am so sorry to hear about both your losses.

My mum had a terrible menopause (she has had a hard life raising 6 kids and well the rest should be left unsaid). She was 32 when she went into and I was only 2 however, she had a complete breakdown through it all in the process as she had supressed everything for so long and WHOOOSH along came the "hell opause" as she would call it.

She is now helping me through my erratic days of mood swings and hormonal fatigue. She couldn’t take HRT etc… anyway it was a terrible time for her ” title=”Sad” /> She read a book Menopause without medicine and also a book which has helped me "Self help for your nerves "

My mum went from running a large house with 6 kids (we were always dressed and with 5 girls took time everyday to do her hairs in curls etc..) ran a buisiness with my dad and you name it she could do it. Then suddenly lifting a duster was tremendous effort and I remember as a little girl (as my 4 year old does now ” title=”Sad” /> ) cuddling her and writing little letters to tell her I loved her. She would go crazy somedays (sadly) and I remember her (she was always baking) throwing eggs at my sister who was around 16 at the time and hormonal too ” title=”Smile” /> Sadly my siblings were very unsupportive which just made everything worse.

I remember she had a 2 sisters and a very good friend who had a similar menopause (other women just sail through it) and they tried to help each other as I am sure you will find – some people don’t want to or don’t understand.

Yes I would agree you need the RIGHT kind of support and counselling can be a life saver. I have a friend who was moaning that her mum doesn’t take her kids etc and that she is horrible and is trying to blame it on her menopause – well she met the right person as I really told her how ill my mum was and what a fantastic mother she was but was couldn’t do anything not through choice but because of her condition. I then explained what i was going through and that hormonal imbalances, moods and fatigue are awful and that you need support and understanding. She went home and spoke to her mum that night and they both had a cry – now when the kids are at nursery she goes round to her mums and tries to do some ironing, housework etc and makes a little extra dinner and sends it around.

Sorry to go on but I really wanted to share my mums experience as I can truly understand.

Good luck at the Gp and would def recommend those books above and looking into some counselling – without your physical condition it sounds as though with all your traumatic life events recently you could do with some support.

Keep us posted

Love and prayers
M x

[johns_mom]

#1019627

History: Diagnosed Feb. 2003 (TSH -.0004), RAI March 2003, Hypo April 2003 and began Levoxyl, June 2004 released to GP.

Since then I’ve gotten divorced, been in a serious car accident which resulted in a severe concussion and a four-month stint of constant double vision (Fourth-Nerve Palsy) that reappears when I get tired, lost my only child (22 yr. old son), lost my mother, started menopause.

I’m afraid I’m losing my mind! I can hardly control my emotions, I’m having hot flashes, can’t catch my breath if I exert myself in the least, have gained about 20 lbs in the last 6 months, and now I am bloating every time I eat which results in near diarrhea.

I have an appt. with my GP tomorrow and wondered if anyone else had these symptoms and could help me form my questions/comments for the Dr. visit?

Thanks!

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