Brain Fog and Fatigue in Perimenopause and Menopause
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- Опубліковано 28 сер 2024
- Hormonal changes can affect both your memory and your energy, causing many women to struggle with brain fog and fatigue in perimenopause and menopause.
So, this week, my colleague and fellow menopause coach Sarah and I chat about these two very common symptoms, including our own experiences and tips you can implement to help yourself.
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*Eileen and Sarah are both certified menopause coaches (3rd age women peri-post menopause instructors). The information in this video is for informational or educational purposes only and does not substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.*
That brain fog can be very scary...happens to me on and off all the time.....the menpause has so many symptons attach to it that it just amazes me.....am just so thankful for these weekly vlogs they have open a whole new world of understanding for me when it comes to the menopause...thank you Eileen and your friend....good vlog as always❤
You're welcome Island Girl! :)
Best Wishes
Eileen
@@AvogelCoUk Thank you
I lost my fiance due to all these menopausal symptoms. I wish I knew what was going on with her months ago so I could of been supporting. She just wanted me out of the house and her life. It's like she became a different person. Truly heartbreaking
I am so sorry to hear this Andrew, unfortunatley, this does happen with some women.
Wishing you all the best.
Eileen
So sorry Andrew and I'm impressed that you are trying to understand why this happened. Any chance of a reconciliation?
Thank you so much ladies another perfectly timed video, I am having horrible brain fog at the moment, I do take HRT so having just finished my progesterone my period of sorts is due, I never made that connection with the cycle, I honestly thought I was going bonkers and started looking up dementia symptoms, which is not a helpful thing to be asking Dr Google!!! Thank you and please keep the videos coming, total lifeline. Great to hear that these things improve xxx
You're welcome CurlyWurly!
Best Wishes
Eileen
Hi! how r you ? sorry to ask, but did it do you forget to do certain activities that you needed to do or like forget something on the stove ?
Hello Eileen and friend. I have dealt with the brain fog and fatigue and it is debilitating if you let it go too long. The walking in the room and forgetting why I was there is awful 😂 I’m laughing now but I don’t when it happens trust me! I have been dealing with the long, heavy, prolonged periods this year…. Awful, probably the worst symptom for me so far. Thank God I began drinking liquid iron as soon as I realized that it was staying longer than intended and my levels didn’t get too low, 10.7 last month. Thank you for another great vlog. I always look forward to them. Have a wonderful week 💜 Janet
You're welcome Janet, good idea to get the iron tonic as anaemia can cause a whole raft of symptoms too! Have you had the heavy periods checked by your doctor? They may be able to give you non hormonal medication to slow this down and also check that other issues such as fibroids are not a factor.
Best Wishes
Eileen
Some days I feel so mentally "out of it."
Like I'm drunk or on shrooms and I am sober. It would be funny - if it wasn't 🤬
MENOPAUSE IS FUN 😩😓
I worry about the brain fog. I have issues all the time, where I am having a conversation and completely forget what I was talking about and have to be reminded. Or like the other day, I wanted to say the word Volcano, I could not think of this word, I had to describe it, for someone to then tell me the word….. I then made a joke about it. But it’s quite frightening as it happens a lot. Trying to have a conversation sometimes is quite difficult. It started in the peri menopause 4-5 yrs ago……as a family we laugh about it, as sometimes it’s like playing charade’s, but it is a worry.
Yup I forgot the word brussel sprouts and described it to my mom. She was no help. You know the small cabbage 🤣
@@lovelocked5385 it’s like we are regressing back to be a child, playing games to be understood 😂
Oh my, this happens to me too. I feel scared for myself, thinking it's an early stage of Alzimers.
I say afterwards " I guess I don't use that word a whole lot". Or pretend something caught my attention and for got the word hoping it comes to me as I go through my brains Rolodex.
Hi Jan maybe check out the herb Gingko Biloba as this is recommended to help with memory and hopefully some of the tips Sarah and I mentioned such as lots of water can be helpful too.
Best Wsihes
Eileen
Just lately, my brain fog seems to have gone worse and feel very tired... i go to bed early and have a bedtime routine....some days is just awful...thanks for your videos 🥰
You're welcome Jammyjay, hope this resolves soon for you.
Best Wishes
Eileen
I have Lost Count on How many Videos you have done on Brain Fog, I think 8 or 10, TY so much they are very important to me ❤
Glad you like them, Kelly, I didn't think I'd done that many, been doing these for long long, I've forgotten :)
Best Wishes
Eileen
Never heard of brain fog before
Just found u on you tube an wow ur videos are amazing making us ladies understand what’s happening to r bodies x brain fog an fatigue has stopped me working an enjoying life x
Welcome Paula, glad you found us! 😊
Best Wishes
Eileen
Definitely some good tips, especially learning to preserve your energy and say “no” to things. I am learning that I have to slow down and not multitask as much.
Absolutely!!
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Eileen
I just love your talks, thank you so much for sharing. I take magnesium daily, but I also take a natural vitamin E supplement because I remember hearing this is good in the menopause, I'm not sure how true this is because I can't find the source of it?? And now I can't remember the mechanism of action??? Brain fog kicking in.😅
You're welcome J W!
Yes, vitamin E is really important in the menopause, especially for heart health, brain function, immune function, eyes and skin. I've taken 400iu daily for years and years!
Best Wishes
Eileen
This is a real struggle for me thanks for tips but keeping my mind happy helps
Such a good idea Marina!
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Eileen
This is such a wonderful channel and I try to watch all your videos. I searched this as I'm finding my typing (work) has become awful. My words are backwards, I miss spell everything to a worrying degree now. Perimenopausal at the moment.
Glad you found us emmajane!
Best Wishes
Eileen
Hi! how r you ? sorry to ask, but did it do you forget to do certain activities that you needed to do or like forget something on the stove ?
Me too it's not fun it's rough and terrible, i have to take some meds to help with this not hmt though ,
This is tough I was told last year I'm going through menopause I still have periods irregular and the symptoms are terrible, I also had another baby three years ago I'm 40 now , I also had COVID a few months ago , still trying to get better , but I have noticed brain fog and intense anxiety and depression hormones up and down hot flashes and night sweats smh appetite up and down, insomnia, itchy skin, I have to take some meds to deal with this it's more during two weeks or so before period is the most uncomfortable, when I get on my period it takes a few days then I start feeling a little better, the fatigue and tired and being low on vit d gummies and vitamin iron gummies , some periods I bleed a lot , some not as bad ,
Iodine salt sprinkle a little on food that helps thyroids , magnesium is collard greens or spinach or almond milk, I believe this started a little bit before the time I was pregnant and after , having covid was terrible, I do see a neurologist/ psychiatrist besides reg physician, I have also changed my diet off and on , lose weight gain weight, ra flare ups bones be sore , it's amazing women go thru this is terrible, but eventually it can get better I don't take hmt , I started taking vit d gummie supplement it seems like it's been helping, and take iron supplement gummy but not at the same time , less serotonin is a difference too as you get older ,
Hope you continue to feel better. Have you considered acupuncture? This can often be helpful when there are lots of different symptoms appearing
Best Wishes
Eileen
Very helpful ladies! Thank you
You're welcome :)
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Eileen
My words and sentences come out in a muddle as though I'm suddenly drunk which is really embarrassing
Thank you so.much I have that emotional/mental fatigue at the minute and feel easily overwhelmed I absolutely hate this would give anything to turn the clock back and have monthly cycle😢
You're welcome Caron.
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Eileen
Thanks for the info..
You're welcome Angela!
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Eileen
I enjoy watching Alfred Hitchcock movies. But I couldn't remember when I switched on youtube to search his movies. After half an hour I remembered
Oh no! Hope you got to watch your movie eventually! :)
Most days i have to be in bed attempting to get enough reat to function for a few hours as i have not slept more than 4 continuous hours since menopause began 7 years ago. I have no life anymore go nowhere and have no energy to do anything age 53.
Sounds exactly like me.
I'm so sorry. Have you tried a b complex in the mornings and magnesium at night? If you can't tolerate the magnesium pills, there is magnesium lotions and oils that are very convenient. I apply my magnesium lotion several times a day, and vitamin c also supports our adrenal glands. If possible, some kind of physical activity out in the sun and fresh air. I have been at this for 10 years and just now have been without a period for 8 months. Best wishes
Fantastic tips, thank you Zpan!
Best Wishes
Eileen
I'm 40 and it's terrible perimemapuse not menopause yet
But the symptoms I m going through too
Life savers.❤❤❤❤
You suggested that once hormones balance out, brain fog will go away. How long after hitting menopause will hormones balance out? I hit menopause four years ago and I’m still having brain fog … trying to remember words, losing my train of thought during a conversation, etc. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Hi M
This is a difficult question to answer as it is different for every woman and may also depend on their general health, diet/lifestyle/stress management as well, sorry.
This is one of the symptoms that is best managed rather than
hoping it will ease on it's own.
Best Wishes
Eileen
Hi! how r you ? sorry to ask, but did it do you forget to do certain activities that you needed to do or like forget something on the stove ??
Thanks for the lovely video. ❤️Can you do a video for HRT. I do not take HRT. I hope we can manage without HRT. I like if you can give information about HRT. THANKS❤️
Glad you enjoyed the video! Unfortunately, we can't give advice on HRT as this can only be given by a medical practitioner such as a doctor, sorry.
Many women can manage well without HRT if their symptoms are mild
Best Wishes
Eileen
@@AvogelCoUk Thanks a lot. Eileen. That's so true! I would prefer to stsy without HRT. My mum never heard about those things in her life. Much appreciated your kind words and advice. ❤️😘❤️
15 mths post menopause myself & workmates laugh at me munching on snacks more often than not.
Bet you have the last laugh though Sofia!
Best Wishes
Eileen
I’m 48 just starting hrt. I have periods really irregular . 2-3 months apart and they’ll be long or sometime 2-3 days . I just had bloodwork which is ok. I normally am really active, but this last year it’s a struggle. I’m finishing a masters, NP degree. So memory and energy loss is really stressing me. Is it better to cycle progesterone vs steady state? Does that help or worsen this or not make a difference? Does hrt help the energy issue at all? Thank you !!
Hi Nicole
I'm really sorry but we can't give advice on individual prescriptions of HRT. Your doctor should be able to answer all your questions as they will have the technical information on the brand of HRT you are using, how it works, what the main benefits will be and how it should help they symptoms you have.
Best Wishes
Eileen
Hmt is not supposed to be months on end too many side effects with hmt but there are some ssri s and so others that can help with the symptoms change in diet lots of sun and gummy vits iron dv vit d dv collard greens magnism eggs it's really terrible I'm 40 going through this too
Yes water and a good snack.
I have low iron due to heavy periods. I tried lots of oral iron tablets and nothing worked. My lovely doctor gives me iron infusions when it gets very low. I'm so much better after it and I don't get the overwhelming fatigue and brain fog.
That's great to hear Lindsay, having a good doctor is priceless!
Best Wishes
Eileen
Also beef liver will boost up iron too
It just sounds like having a period. I’ve been walking into rooms since my teens/20s and forgetting stuff
Brain goes blank when a conversation is boring
Stay away from wheat,grains and alcohol & refined sugar
Good decisions about food & snacks are key to controlling brain farts/fogs.
Absolutely Sofia!
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Eileen
Yes L T some women do experience these symptoms just before a period too! Great tip about food and drink, thank you!
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Eileen
Is magnesium good for Brain fog
Hi Shirelle
Yes, it can be helpful, also make sure that you're drinking lots of plain water as dehydration is a primary cause!
@@AvogelCoUk Thank you
Hello Good afternoon I'm 52 and my period was 6 months then on March I just had spotting sometimes I feel tired weak and very red and itchy can you give me some advices I would appreciate Thank you God bless you
Hi
You could try a phytoestrogen supplement such as our Menopause Support, this contains soya and is known to gently balance oestrogen thus reducing symptoms. Dehydration can cause these symptoms as well so remember to drink at least 1.5 litres of plain water daily - this can often help quickly!
www.avogel.co.uk/herbal-remedies/soy-isoflavones/
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Eileen
What to about whining husbands who don't get it!!! Ugh!!!
We have heard this complaint often and unfortunately don't have any herbs that can help!! 😅