Hello All ~ I'm 60 and post meno for about 6 years now. Peri meno was horrible and I felt like I was losing my mind for those 10 years. Thankfully the anxiety finally stopped when the periods stopped, or maybe it was really getting the divorce that helped the anxiety
Most physical symptoms have subsided to the point of being tolerable, although hot flashes are still a problem, especially when the weather is hot. I had a breast biopsy 15 years ago and my surgeon recommended no HRT so I've tried a number of herbs with varying degrees of success. My latest surprise has been an intolerance to alcohol, especially wine. It would be nice to be able to enjoy it once in awhile but even 3 sips can make me feel nauseous and drunk. I can never tell when it's going to happen because there are times that a few drinks won't bother me. In an effort to keep my blood sugar stable (I'm not diabetic but there is diabetes in my birth family) I eat a low carb diet heavy in nuts, veggies, salads & protein. When I cheat and eat too much carb/sugar I pay for it by feeling tired and lethargic, and a carb/sugar load can bring on heart palpitations. I also started an aqua aerobics class last July and that's really helped me feel good. I'm finally a believer in the benefits of exercise, although I went kicking & screaming for many years
Anyway, I'm very happy to connect with so many women and read about your own unique experiences. Sharing is power, ladies!!!
