i am 44 and i have my period i have been having a lot of problems sometimes i get it sometimes i don't sometimes i bleed steady or sometimes just spot .anyway this month i have been feeling a bit sick from it and i have been waking up alway's feeling hot .my foot and leg swells of course i'm sure from my period . i have been waking up my heart beating a bit fast and my head aching into the back of my neck. is this normal to any other woman out there? can this be related to my periods?
2007-09-17 08:00:57 · 25 answers · asked by debbie d 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Women in my family have what they always called sick headaches that always come with their period. I found as I got older I get a migraine sometimes. My ankles swell also, the hot flashes I am told begin around 35 and never end... I'm 43 and about where you are now. I'm eagerly awaiting menopause since if I have to put up with all this other crap, it'd be nice to NOT have the period mess to deal with too. I'm going to star your question and watch it to see if you get any solutions. Good Luck!
2007-09-17 08:12:48 · answer #1 · answered by DB 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The extra symptoms could very well be related to your menstruation or lack thereof. At 44 it is not uncommon for you to be going through early menopause. As your reproductive phase winds down your periods can become irregular and the palpitations and hot flashes become a sign of passage into the next new adventure. However because they can be signs for other things like a thyroid disorder, I strongly suggest making a doctors appointment.
2007-09-17 15:10:08 · answer #2 · answered by MZOrr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is definitely menopause and is perfectly normal. Sorry to say that but it is. There still is a chance of getting pregnant so you should remain watchful and careful of this. If you can afford it go to a gynecologist and ask about your options with hormone therapy. If you can't ask to speak with someone at the county health department and maybe they know of somewhere you can go for more reasonable treatment. It is not very pleasant to say the least and may take years to get over it. Your body now does not have the ability to regulate its temperature and you may be uncontrollably hot or cold for one thing. Get some mild exercise every day, stay in touch with your friends and if you can have a massage once in a while, it will help you. Good luck.
2007-09-17 15:11:07 · answer #3 · answered by ZenWoman 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You are at the age for peri-menopause. Your period could be the cause of many things. I get ill around the time I am to start. My legs ache, I sleep way to much, headache etc. So all your symptoms may be normal for you. I would get a Dr to check me out just to make sure all is well.
2007-09-17 15:10:24 · answer #4 · answered by Jenn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you are starting to enter pre-menopause. When you are a child/teenager and you start having your menstrual cycle, it takes a while to develop a pattern. As you start to ovulate less, the same abnormalities start to occur. It is a little concerning that you are having heart irregularities, particularly when you are waking up. You should see a doctor to see if there might be another underlying health problem that is unrelated to your period.
2007-09-17 15:09:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you could be going through your "change of life", or Menopause. Things really change a lot during this part of a woman's life. You should see your doctor to get a proper diagnosis, and he/she can help you find the best option for treating your symptoms.
2007-09-17 15:14:28 · answer #6 · answered by dimples 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your problems are related to menopause. Your body is not producing as much estrogen as it used to- causing the fluctuations in your cycle and the hot flashes. You can talk to your doctor about an estrogen patch which can help with hot flashes and rapid heart beating, and the general uncomfortable feeling you have.
2007-09-17 15:08:42 · answer #7 · answered by not too creative 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your symptoms sound like you might be starting to go through menopause. it's a very gradual process and you could continue to have periods for a number of years but the regularity lessens. Hot flashes and fast heart rate could be hormonal as well. You might want to talk to your doctor, as there are treatments to help with the symptoms.
2007-09-17 15:10:45 · answer #8 · answered by Ann 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It's related to hormones. Welcome to Menopause at least it's the classic signs and symptoms and should be determined and treated by your OB/GYN. Starting early Menopause is normal. They can give hormones to help control the discomfort, but most doctors prefer for you to NOT have a period for at least 6 months, however make an appt with your doctor to confirm that it is menopause and he/she will be able to give proper treatment to deal with the discomforts.
2007-09-17 15:09:16 · answer #9 · answered by be happier own a pitbull 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
What you are experiencing as far as your 'periods' go is called 'perimenopause' ... but your feet and legs swelling, the heart beating rapidly and the 'headaches' could be signs of 'arterial problems' or possibly 'heart conditions' ... please see a doctor and get a thorough exam ... as soon as possible. Your 'aging' is 'normal' but I think there is 'something else wrong' that needs treatment by a doctor ...
2007-09-17 15:08:07 · answer #10 · answered by Kris L 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋