Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Menopause??? & update

 Last period was mid-September, almost three months ago.  It's a bit weird it just kinda stopped, leading up to it it was pretty regular, even coming early some months but never getting farther and farther away.   Looking back, when I had hot flashes, that was probably the beginning of perimenopause about 5-6 years.  Some other symptoms that may been related to this:  restless leg syndrome, tinnitus (ear ringing), joint pain (right hand mainly), increased forgetfulness, heart palpitations, insomnia, burning mouth (tho I think was medication), bloating/gas, bladder incontinence, vaginal itching, anxiety/depression, breast/nipple tenderness first month of missed period, and high blood pressure (mainly now, even with medication.)  

Average age is 52-53.  I', 50 now.  Since it's menopause when I've officially had no period for 12 months, I'll be 51-52 most likely. 

Been having somewhat more of an urge to go pee lately, can kinda feel bladder getting full and then feel like I gotta go.  Memory def getting worse.  More gray hairs coming in.  Hip pain still about the same, if anything a little better.  Knees seem to be better as well.  LIb got me a standing desk.  I think that's been helping. 

Left underarm/left boob dull ache/sensitivity.  Also along left should blade when pressed.  Not sure if it's related to heart? BP has also been somewhat high so seeing the cardiologist (Dr. Bagheri) in Jan.  

In two days I have annual checkup.  Asking for mammogram along with some other questions.  Will update after appointment. 

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