i have had the gaustly symptoms of the menopause for 7yrs has anyone else had this for so long?

Question

59yr old woman who has tried "everying"

Answer 1

YES!!!! I'm 49 and it started when I was 39. I tried Hormone Replacment therapy but, the side effects from the hormones was more than I could handle. I have found that my weight has alot to do with the severity of the hot flashes. .... I'm 5' 7" and now weigh about 200lbs. (Yuck, not something I like to share) but a couple of years ago, I excersized & ate healthy (mostly vegetarian meals) and got down to 145 lbs. at which point, my symptoms dissapeared completely. (AND I looked great) My hubby likes to feed me, so I gained it back but am now losing it again (I finally made him realize that the extra weight was making me miserable - he remembers that the hot flashes and mood swings dissappeared when I lost the weight before) and with every few pounds I lose, the symptoms lessen. Hope this helps :)
Also, I do take an over the counter med called: Black Cohosh Menopause complex. It's made by Spring Valley and I get it at WalMart for about 10 bucks for 30 day supply. It helps a little. I do sleep better when I take this.

Answer 2

Yes, menopausal symptoms can last 10 + years or more.
Some women use soya but not in great quantities because of the estrogen connection. Black cohosh, Dong Quai, Maca Root & Red clover are good to treat menopausal symptoms. You could check out an herbalist or talk to someone @ your health-food store for natural ingredients for you symptoms. I only eat poultry & fish & my symptoms are not severe. I exercise 3x per week or more, eat healthy not too many white foods & I drink lots of water. In menopause 3 years-age 56. Accupunture might help too.
Exercise: I alternate taking Yoga, Cardio work with stretching &
Pilates.
I walk once a week with my Wild Women Walking on Wednesday Group.

Answer 3

' what your doctor may not tell you about the pre menopause'
dr john lee
hes got a web site