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mamagotcha) wrote2008-04-06 09:29 am
mamagotcha) wrote2008-04-06 09:29 am
What the hey?
So I'm pretty sure I'm in the thick of perimenopause... really, ever since things started up again since I had Linc. Eh, I'll be 45 in May, it's not unexpected.
But besides the oddball periods, I'm also having a couple other things that I didn't know were associated with menopause... or maybe they're not?
My scalp has gotten incredibly itchy and dandruffy. I bought Head & Shoulders for the first time in my life, and it doesn't seem to be touching it. It's getting a little better with spring's arrival, but sheesh, this is ridiculous.
I'm also having all the signs and symptoms of a period... except the actual period itself. I go through all the premenstrual stuff, even have cramps and backache and bloating for a few days, and then... nada.
About two weeks ago, I had about four days of really tender breasts... like the kind in your cycle, nothing really alarming... but just having it go on for so long (while still nursing a wiggly kiddo) just was no fun. I had no idea that this was part of perimenopause until I looked it up. I'd take a hot flash over sore boobs any day
Also... intermittent times of extreme horniness and extreme "don't you dare touch me." Makes planning a night out a little difficult.
Just whining. Advice accepted but mostly thanks for listening!
But besides the oddball periods, I'm also having a couple other things that I didn't know were associated with menopause... or maybe they're not?
My scalp has gotten incredibly itchy and dandruffy. I bought Head & Shoulders for the first time in my life, and it doesn't seem to be touching it. It's getting a little better with spring's arrival, but sheesh, this is ridiculous.
I'm also having all the signs and symptoms of a period... except the actual period itself. I go through all the premenstrual stuff, even have cramps and backache and bloating for a few days, and then... nada.
About two weeks ago, I had about four days of really tender breasts... like the kind in your cycle, nothing really alarming... but just having it go on for so long (while still nursing a wiggly kiddo) just was no fun. I had no idea that this was part of perimenopause until I looked it up. I'd take a hot flash over sore boobs any day
Also... intermittent times of extreme horniness and extreme "don't you dare touch me." Makes planning a night out a little difficult.
Just whining. Advice accepted but mostly thanks for listening!
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While I'm not having hot flashes (or rather, not debilitating ones, just rip-off-the-clothes for a while), I'm definitely feeling like I'm getting to cash in on my life experiences... I'm a member of a group of attachment parents, and while we all have little kids running around, I'm definitely the oldest there (by about 10 years, for the most part). It's kind of nice to have people asking questions and then, you know, really listening to what you say because you've managed to grow up a pile of kids without losing 'em. Hope I keep my marbles long enough to enjoy it!
If they run that panel, I am SO THERE. Thanks for the novel suggestion, I'll see if I can find it!