I'm 47, not had a period this year, possibly for a full 12 months (I can't remember exactly because brain fog). So at least perimenopausal. I have extremely rare moments of hot flush, literally about 10 seconds and by the time my jumper is off, it's gone. I mostly veer towards feeling too cold - vest, t-shirt, jumper and 'snood' on today.
I have had symptoms for about 4 years - joint aches, muscle pains, stiffness in hands and feet first thing in the morning, feeling exhausted and unrefreshed on waking, physical weakness, poor concentration and memory, clumsiness and balance issues, dry eyes, feeling cold. Most recent symptom to appear is thinning hair.
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I have had blood tests done in August and according to my GP, they are all 'fine'. I noticed on several tests over the last few years that some of the blood count tests were barely in range, which might indicate a type of anaemia. Thyroid test all 'in normal range'. Inflammation markers, according to rheumatologist are 'slightly high' but my joints aren't swollen and not all of the pressure points for fibromyalgia were painful.
I don't recall having the APS test done, but I must have had it. Will see what the consultant letter says when it comes. I have had steroids for asthma before (usually if a cold turns into a chest infection) and I haven't noticed a reduction in symptoms, but they're probably a different sort of steroid anyway.
It's so hard to piece things together. Having the consultant and GP not sharing info doesn't exactly help either.