10 Post menopausal symptoms and changes. What to expect in post menopause.
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- Опубліковано 3 лип 2024
- This video details 10 post menopausal symptoms and changes. Many of the perimenopause symptoms that cycle in and out for years usually ease up after menopause but the permanent hormonal low in post menopause often comes with it's own list of problems and frustrations. If you've reached menopause or you're close and you're curious about what to expect in post menopause this video is for you. Thanks for watching! Subscribe for more videos on menopause.
Disclaimer: I am not a doctor! The information in my videos is based on my research and personal experiences and is presented from my perspective. Please contact your physician for medical advice.
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0:00 - Introduction
0:37 - Dryness in post menopause
1:41 - Hair loss in post menopause
2:36 - High blood pressure in post menopause
3:13 - High cholesterol in post menopause
3:51 - Changes in body composition in post menopause
4:40 - Mental health changes in post menopause
5:18 - Hot flashes and night sweats in post menopause
6:04 - Insomnia in post menopause
6:33 - Loss of bone density in post menopause
6:52 - Insulin resistance in post menopause
7:12 - Final thoughts
Absolutely lost all motivation at 58 . Still make myself go to work .
But when I am home it's a real struggle to go out now . Not to mention I feel like I'm losing my mind .😮
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I'm 59. I was in full menopause at the age of 44. I have consisered taking meds for anxiety and depresion, but I'm to scared of the side effects. I can't take estrogen, because it makes me sick. I could not take "the pill" in my fertile years, for this reason. My periods were so heavy and painful, it was debilitating. It has been a very difficult road. I wish there was a magical potion or pill. I have experienced most of the symptoms you speak about. Being a woman is like getting old, i'ts not for the weak. I wish all the women watching, much love and compassion. ❤❤❤
Hi I'm 45 and convinced I'm nearly in menopause now, did you have any specific symptoms as it was nearing the end? ❤
Try equelle it worked for me I'm 62
Have you tried estrogen gel? I’ve been using it for a while and the terrible hot flashes have gone.
My beloved great grandmother wore a wig. If strangers or acquaintances asked whether it was her own hair, she would always answer yes. Her reasoning was that she had paid for it herself.
At 56, mine is dizziness,heart palpitations, shaky legs,restless arms n the worst anxiety not to mention depression. NO mood to do anything
I still have bouts of dizziness as well and the anxiety is brutal. I empathize.
oh my god I have shaky legs and loose my balance at 53
@@reneeschroeder5583 me too I wake shaking n off balance 😢
Same!!
@@KariAnneWright do you sometimes have adrenaline running through you causing shakes dizziness I'm going to see endocrinologist on Thursday get more tests done hopefully x
Was perimenopausal at 48, now 63 and still having menopausal symptoms, hot flushes during the day and evening/night sweats. Upped my fluid intake as I'm sure was getting dehydrated. Looking forward to old age😂
I'm so glad I came across this video. Even though I don't speak English (I understand it well), I would also like to lament my suffering; The sweats began occasionally at 49, and at the same time the periods became irregular until they stopped completely at 52. That's when the menopause hit. My doctor advised me against hormones because my mother had breast cancer. After a year, I couldn't take it anymore. Nothing seemed to help until I came across the evening primrose oil capsules. These helped enormously. I took them for 3 years, during this time the symptoms became bearable. And I thought I had everything under control or even survived. Far from it! When I was 60 I had suddenly brown spotting for a day. The doctor said it was hormone-related. Then the whole thing really started. The evening primrose was no longer of any use either.Right after a sulfur smell like from hell set in and made every deodorant fail. Now I'm 63 and have been struggling with sweating , breast tension , brain fog...again for 3 years. There are also new symptoms that I didn't have before: racing heart, fluctuations in blood pressure, dizziness, ...two thirds of my hair fell out due to Covid ... Unbearable itch that I have to scratch myself with shoe brushes during hours at night and constant headaches and severe circulatory problems . I've been in an emergency 7 times, wrongly diagnosed with a heart attack, I developed panic disorder and cardiac neurosis. My lifelong low blood pressure increases extremely, then drops again. I always think that my last hour has come.You can forget about driving a car.I always carry my blood pressure monitor in my pocket.I just spend most of my time at home . They say at 63 it couldn't all be due to hormones because I don't have any anymore. But they couldn't find anything else either. All in all: my last 11 years had a quality of life of 0, it seems to me as if I had one a cheerful mother of five became a 90-year-old, listless , depressed old woman. My marriage is also suffering a lot. Men can't really understand something like that. Not to mention all the symptoms mentioned below.I also have fibromyalgia since I was 40 and don't know life without pain anymore. Menopause has made everything worse. My doctor's consolation: "Don't worry, I have 80-year-old women with flushes" .
Now I've ended up at a psychiatrist and I'am addicted to Xanax. I'm currently going through a withdrawal for the fourth time, but I haven't given up hope for a little happiness yet and I can totally understand each and every one of you here.
❤From Switzerland
Hang in there, May God Bless you , keep trying new things such as diet changes, no sugar , vitamins, remember to always pray
Bless you, with understanding, me too.❤
Testosterone is available for women now and can really help. It has no affect on cancer risk. 97% of women should be on HRT because of all of its health benefits. Start with transdermal patches and find somewhere to prescribe Testogel or similar. Goodness sake at your age quality of life is vital. Don’t be fobbed off!
Im right here with you
65 and dealing with night sweats occasionally. They leveled off but creep back. Anxiety is the worst one. I want to stay home and I’d be happy if I didn’t see anyone for weeks. It’s difficult because I’m self employed and work along with my husband. Menopause took away the vibrant, outgoing me.
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Omg I'm 65 surley all this should be over done with by now. Now swapping from tablets to patches let's see if they work. Phew 🥵🥵
@@jayneconnors4583 Sometimes hrt takes some tweaking. I hope the switch helps you.
Wow. Same.😢
I feel the same way. It’s hard because my husband doesn’t understand me. My kids are frustrated with me because they want to go out and I am happy with just staying home…all the time. So happy to know I’m not alone.
I am so sorry post-menopausal women have to go thru this. However, I'm relieved to see I'm not alone. Thank you for this video!
I feel the same.
Here is how I cope I hope this helps someone.
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Dryness in post menopause ----------- sweet almond oil...all over
1:41 - Hair loss in post menopause.... high protein diet / multivitamin every day - water
2:36 - High blood pressure in post menopause - low salt diet / meditiation / hydration
3:13 - High cholesterol in post menopause - not my issue
3:51 - Changes in body composition in post menopause - Walking / Low sugar high protein diet.
4:40 - Mental health changes in post menopause - meditation practice / emotional regulation practice (deep breathing) - counseling if needed
5:18 - Hot flashes and night sweats in post menopause - drink cool drinks only - dress in layers
6:04 - Insomnia in post menopause - nightly meditation and 2 magnesium glycinate before bed
6:33 - Loss of bone density in post menopause --- take calcium and vit D daily / avoid caffeine, sress, alsohol and smoking (I don't do these things)
6:52 - Insulin resistance in post menopause - Low glycemic LOAD diet / high protein / low sugar
Kari, I'm 57 yrs old and 5 yrs post-menopausal. My mother had a horrible transition from Peri to Post, she suffered greatly. It looks like I will be carrying that torch. I started losing my hair back when I was around 35, after a shower, it looked like a cat was at the bottom of my bathtub. As the years went by the thinning and hair loss became extremely noticeable, so instead of fighting a losing battle, I decided to shave my head 4 years ago. Instead of getting negative comments as I expected to receive, I got so much support and praise as well as many compliments. I have grown to love my shaved head, it's cute and it would appear nowadays to be very cool for a woman to sport a shaved head, it has become somewhat of my "thing". I also suffer greatly from mood swings, anxiety, health anxiety, panic attacks, and depression. I had hot flashes and night sweats really bad when I was in peri-menopause, now I get them sporadically. My biggest thing at the moment is Insomnia! I'm lucky if I get 3 hours of sleep in a 24 hour period. I feel haunted by insomnia, it's odd, I get these weird adrenaline surges and heart palps like I drank 10 coffees and I'm wide awake all night but become sleepy around 4 am, sleeping till around 7 am 🤷♀️🤦♀️ Also, my whole body hurts, cracking, grinding, popping, snapping! I've had an extreme case of Tennis Elbow and Tendonitis in both shoulders for 4 months now 😣 My body is literally falling apart before my very eyes! Yup, good times, good times 😒
I have horrible aches and pains. Started mid perimenopause and is ongoing. Perhaps I should have included pain but it seems to occur all the way through not just in post menopause. I also get the adrenaline surges and have sleep issues. I understand everything you are saying. I love the shaved head idea but I’m not brave enough to commit. Wishing you well.
Sandra Miles-
Wait one minute. Is that my comment? Did you somehow witness my life since age 35? I am shocked by the exact detail. And I wish doctors could read our experience.
My experience is literally the same, word for word. And I am not exaggerating. Minus the 3 years age difference.
Insomnia is a form of menopause suffering with a particularly horrendous element. It’s aged me 20 years and took my ability to work (lost my job).
Although I know menopause is SURELY one of the greatest sufferings possible (and I do mean suffering of enormous caliber), it’s good to know people can share identical symptoms/timeline, including the hair loss and the shaved head. Fortunately we have a good head shape and carry it off…..Small consolation however.😭💦🙏🏼
@@KariAnneWright I’m shocked by how identical her (Sandra’s) story is to mine. Some women share many symptoms of course ,but it’s of surprise that the timeline and exact experience can happen for some.😳
@@pilarboutte392 Looks like we're "Twinning"! 😃💖🤗
@@sandramiles8390 Indeed. “Twinning” in a way none of us desires.
I can relate to all of these symptoms, I thought it would get better. The isolation anxiety feeling isn’t fun. Just when you think things are easing, it all starts again. Helps to know others feel the same.
The insomnia is actually great! I get so much done, more time to read and do other quiet things. I embrace it, and am glad to have more time in the day. Thank you for your vids.
You are definitely spot on. I am 55 and post menopause and I transitioned to post at 52. I have had hormonal ups and downs for 3 years and times where I have lost a lot of hair, I am experiencing that again right now. It doesn't seem to end. I am thinking I will be in my 70's and still suffering. A good diet, working out and so on does help although the imbalance of the hormones and how they rise and falls of the estrogen is just enough to make you bonkers.
I sometimes wonder if most of the symptoms will eventually leave. I eat phytoestrogens to try and balance what hormones I have and I live a pretty healthy lifestyle. It helps a lot but you’re right it isn’t perfect. It’s exhausting!
Is it possible to stop menstrual period after some years and enter post menopause
@@user-xl6mx3mp7vgood question
I'm sharing this with my husband. The more he knows... 🌈
But… most 55-75+ year old women don’t exercise like we did in our 20’s and 30’s. Not as active. No reason to have a body that’s so out of shape. I work at it daily and eat healthy. Steer clear of sugar and alcohol. I’m 57, still have all my hair. Very very few hot flashes like women my own age. My skin is a bit dryer and some wrinkles but again, we need to work harder at it than we used to. Exercise, eating healthy, keeping active, not smoking or drinking booze, and drinking more water will really help with staving off these symptoms. My blood levels are spot on. No diabetes, no high BP, etc. 👍🏻😁💪🏻
I embrace all the changes of my body. There is no need for judgment. Be grateful for the wonderful bodies you all have, regardless of what the looks may be. It is all uniquely you. I am in my mid 50s, postmenopausal, and most certainly way different from even 10 years ago. Mentally, emotionally, physically, but I am still in great shape overall. Just different. As far as food goes: Ditch all the low fat crap, eat fresh and organic fruits and veggies, include healthy grass fed meats, wild meats, fish and seafood. Stop putting those awful chemicals in your awesome bodies. Support your liver (the single most rewarding thing you can do at any time in your life, but especially beyond 50!) with bitter foods and herbs (artichoke, lemon, lime, dandelion greens, dandelion root infusion, raw cacao, burdock root, etc.). Cholesterol is majorly important for a woman's health! Do NOT attempt to lower it, especially when drugs are recommended. Hell no! Your body is making hormones from cholesterol, very important hormones. So don't freak out when those numbers rise. We are NOT men for whom high cholesterol DOES pose risks! Watch your triglycerides, have your omega 3 levels tested, insulin, CRP levels. Those are more important to keep track of. Do some weight training, or other activities that work the muscles in a more natural way. There's no need to run to the gym and freak out about all that stuff. Move in a natural manner through life. Work with herbs. Find a great herbalist to support you. Most importantly, do your best not to stress about things, especially those over which you have no control anyway. Spend time with cats. They are the most amazing animal friends to be around.The cat lovers among us know all about it anyway, and everyone else try visiting animal shelters and spending (or volunteering) time with those beautiful felines. The peace and calm that comes from them is out of this world. So is the laughter that comes from watching them play and interact with each other (and humans). Women laugh way too little. Taking things too serious produces nothing but more stress, and accomplishes nothing. Remember: You are great and awesome just as you are. If you feel you want to improve yourself, go right ahead, as long as you do it lovingly, with common sense, truthful information, and joy. Celebrate the new you!
Completely agree with your info on cholesterol and not over exercising.
Yes, all things in moderation. I think most people know what's just right for them. And thank you for your videos and the great humor you infuse into them. I showed a video to my husband, he was thrilled and laughed with me. @@KariAnneWright
True but there are a lot of people who cannot afford eating healthy nowadays. And of you are living in dire financial and houding circumstances you simply have chronic stress
I totally hear you, and I understand the concern. But pretty much everybody can grow at least some food at home, even on balconies, etc. People have to band together to make good things happen. There really is a lot we all can do, money is not always the alpha and omega in life. Moving the body in natural ways is entirely free, for instance. Eating healthy and whole foods is just one pillar for good health. Many grocery stores let people pick up food they'd throw away at night. All one has to do is stop by and ask politely. I had to completely rebuild my life from scratch several times in my life. Never surrender, always live to win. No situation is hopeless. If one does their part there will always be compassionate people coming their way to gladly lend a helping hand if needed. And please remember, menopause is not a disease that needs treatment per se. It's not about being perfect. Life is often messy. We all do what we can, the rest is up to... whoever or whatever is considered divine.@@carolinevdvlies6969
High blood pressure and high cholesterol I dropped mine to normal again by eating mainly plant based and exercising. God bless u all ❤
I'm 53 and can relate to so many of these! Insomnia is kicking my butt right now.
Try magnesium. Calm brand gummies are great.
I’m watching this now because I’m recently post menopausal… and I just turned 45. So unfair. Wish I could have held onto my hormones for at least 5 more years
I’d hang on to my periods forever if it meant feeling wonderful.
Try hrt.
I went post menopausal at age 42. I also thought the same, that it was unfair :( and wished I would have held on to my hormones for longer.
If you can, go regularly in an infrared sauna. I have a major muscle/back/spine Issue so purchased an infrared sauna for that (which has been a godsend and almost have no more nerve pain). It has been amazing for so many things. My skin is hydrated and any skin issue I had is gone. My hair is soft and shiny, my allergies have lessened. It’s also good for muscle atrophy, lessons chance of cardiovascular disease and dementia. Plus if you put on some zen music, it is a wonderful meditation time. Also, go for an evening walk if you can. Best for mental health and your body. I am going to get a rebounder for the winter months as I think that will be amazing for my body.
I had my last period about 15 years ago, around 50, stayed away for a few years and then the floods came back in epic proportions for a year or so, than at 55-56 it stopped completely, I have many of the symptoms you described as peri-menopausal, among which the walking on rubble, the broken internal thermostat, the banging into walls and furniture, bedazzled where I am at times and why I am there anyway, the needing to have stricter routines so i wont forget stuff, but I also recognize almost all symptoms of post menopause, itchy skin, bruises, body fats, eye sight, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes. All these symptoms had me worried big time, but now it all makes sense, It's 'just' menopause. I mean this in a sort of reassuring manner, all these aches and ailments and problems finally can be explained and easier to accept
By the age of 40 i was post menopause. Yes, itchy, Eczma prone skin. Thinning skin and hair. Body shape change and still getting hot flushes. Now 68.
Menopause is life changing but not to dwell on it is vital to combatting the post menopausal symptoms or its easy to fall into becoming reclusive and non-sociable! Depressed and anxious.
I had hoped it all just disappeared once periods ceased but no such luck. Many of the symptoms post menopause appear to last forever. Learning to accept and adapt lifestyle just a bit makes life so much easier! Super channel. Thank you! 🤗👍🏻
@nannyofmany8315... couldn't agree more. Trying to find more ways of relaxing and accepting. At 64 l never thought the various symptoms would last this long..still ongoing.. and be so bad.
My hips got big and breast got huge hour glass figure from stick insect boy ish shape maybe its extra padding for oseoparosis cause i vannot see lol
I'm 53 & been in post-menopause for about 5yrs now. I'm still hot all the time to where I use a fan most of the time, but thankfully the sweats have stopped. I use to sleep on a bath towel to save my sheets. Besides the high blood pressure, high cholesterol, & needing to watch my sugar I think the worst is having to take estrogen cream & progesterone pills so I can still be intimate with my hubby.
Thank you for including post menopause symptoms, it surely has its own set of problems. The worst being pain, digestive issues and even the simplest thing like a bug bite can just swell into a huge hive and take much longer to heal !
My pleasure! It’s the stage I’m in and it definitely comes with it’s own issues.
Hi how does it affect your digestive system? Thanks
I have had anxiety, hot flashes, cold sweats, irritability, itchiness, brain fog, clumsiness, hair thinning, etc. Also: i constantly have to pee, no matter how soon it was last time I went. I'm soon to be 58. UGH!!
same!
Hair loss includes public hair. I now have a significant bald spot and the comb over ain't fooling anybody lol
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Public hair loss Yep! You are not alone 💕
Thank you sooooo much for this information.
Yep! The night sweats got so bad for me, my bed would be drenched and I would be as wet as a person stepping out of the shower. Freezing cold! Worst symptom ever!
All me!! Thank you very much for posting this!
So happy I found you! Thank you! The buzzing! I thought I was nuts! ❤❤
Thank you for sharing your wisdom with others ❤
Explains so much of what I am dealing with, thank you so much :)
Dang it. I was looking forward to the end of cramps and periods. This sounds worse.
You and your videos are awesome
Happy New Year
Finally a video on POST menopause thankyou
I have found that when I get a hot flash I can shorten it by a breathing exercise. Breathe in for 4 seconds. Hold for 7 seconds and slowly release for 8 seconds. You can also feel your heart beat slow back to normal.
Very informative video. I’ve been post menopausal for 5+ years. When I was having hot flashes, I’d carry cotton bandanas because of all the sweating, to wipe away sweat. Btw, I honestly would not have known you wear a wig if you hadn’t told us. ❤️
I didn't know she was wearing a wig either!
Thank you SO much!! Don’t know how exactly I found you but SO thankful I did! Thank you for your explanations and patience in explaining things in detail. Glad to know I’m NOT going CRAZY!!
Fasting helps tremendously!!!
Thanks for the information. Menopause isn’t easy.
Superb clip, great narrative and thanks.
Regards,
Siriluck from Dover Kent UK 🇬🇧 ❤️ 💙🙏🙏
Thank you so Much. I’m not going Crazy!!
Thank-you so much for clearing up some good home truths about this "condition"! women all over will be so relieved this weird "thing" is not just happening to them.
Anxiety and dizziness is HORRIFIC. Hot flashes so bad I sleep with 4 fans AND central air all year round. I stay home to do less peopling
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@@burgundyjayde I sure will ❤️ thank you
I’m 61 and still deal with Hot flashes - working in a office where heat gets up to 77 degrees, that will throw me into a day of hot flashes. Hard to handle when everyone around you is younger and clueless oh and I work with all men as well so God forgive them that they know NOT of what a woman goes through in regards to this entire subject.
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I had no idea that there was a connection to diabetes! I've been post menopausal for about 3 or 4 years & I was recently diagnosed with diabetes & high cholesterol. The cholesterol came from left field, that's always been good my entire life. I expected the diabetes at some point, because my maternal side has multiple members with it, plus I had gestational diabetes with my 10 year old. Thanks for these videos!
Finally some truths!
Thank you for this video. It explained so so much that I am going through but didn’t think it had anything to do with me being por menopausal. I thought everything was done and all that was happening to me was in my head. I’m 48 have been post menopausal for 7 years. God bless you and all the ladies going through this life change.
Thank you Kari for keeping it real. I'm so thankful for your videos. Three years post menopause. I stopped at age 55. The stabbing joint and muscle pain is unbearable
Yes the stabbing pain and muscle pain is horrible. Hugs!🥰
Thank you so much Kari you are so brave and encouraging. I am 54 and almost through peri(I think and hope) and I want to come out of this like you have, you are rocking it!
Thank you for the kind words!🥰
Forgetful, not wanting to do anything, have to fight myself . Wanting to eat junk , which makes me happy, my body not so much . Hot flashes and freezing flashes , like iam going to die of cold . Jacket on , jacket off. My mind wants to do stuff my body wants to watch hallmark all day on weekends . Hopefully summer in Canada will bring changes for the better .
Summer in Canada bring bugs and heat!😂 I am not a summer girl! The other symptoms you describe sound all too familiar.
Worst part of post menopause for me (and many women I’m sure) IT COMES BACK! Even after a week or even 2 if lucky, the awful symptoms can cycle and cycle again and again. It’s beyond hell. My sympathies to all who come to this channel.❤️🙏🏼
Yes you are right some symptoms do continue to be an issue. Living as healthy as possible and taking it day by day is all we can do short of hrt but even that is sometimes not helpful. Have you tried to include more phytoestrogens in your diet to see if you can reach better hormonal balance? Like flaxseed, berries, cruciferous veggies and oats to name a few. You can google a list. It may help you. I have berries and organic cold pressed flaxseed every day.
You’re so right!! Oh my, I need some Hormones. Thank you!! 😊
@@smoothjazz1954
Yes, hormone therapy really improves quality of life for some women!
I hasten to add that I am on hormone replacement therapy (estradiol -progesterone-testosterone) for 5 years now, but it only reduces hot flashes ...unfortunately it does not help any other issue.
HOWEVER- that is just my individual hrt experience. Every one has her own unique physiology and I know some ladies get all their health back on hrt.
Hoping you find health and peace!😊
So glad you said this. I keep thinking… oh good I am over that. And then it’s back! Now I know I am not crazy.
@@thecreativegramgram8592
Nope. You're not crazy at all. Lots of us having the same experience.🙏🏼
❤❤thanks for the time and energy you put into your videos, xx
It’s my pleasure! I hope the videos are helpful!😊
@@KariAnneWright Yes they are very much so xx
Thank you for this video. I am post-menopausal, and my LDL has climbed. It is like someone flipped a switch. I am working with a dietician to help me lose weight and lower my liver enzymes. I keep resisting exercise, but you are giving me motivation. I have switched from hot flashes to cold. It is nice to know that I am in good company. Overall, I am relieved that many of the symptoms have subsided, but there are definitely some new challenges.
Post menopausal started at 58, I am now 61. I still have night sweats and hot flashes but not everyday. I eat a mostly plant base diet and exercise daily. I don't feel great, but I feel good.
I am lucky that I don't suffer as much as some of you ladies do. I believe that is because I am on prozac which reduces my anxiety. I also take Ativan at night to sleep. It shut down my over thinking brain for the night. I never thought about this before but I believe that is why I had an easier menopause. But hot flashes, those killed me. lol I wish all you ladies the easiest menopause possible.
Yams can help. I been eating yams up to 2 till 3 times a week anstood of potatoes. Its worth a try, and see if symptoms improve. Also using Amlactin lotion to improve the thickness of the skin. Its fragrance free and smells horrible so I only use it before bed time. It may sting a little on the beginning because it has 12 % Lactic Acid in it, but that feeling will dissapear. Cerave is another good cream for your body. Hope that helps for someone out there. Love to share more !
Thank you! 😅
gaaahh! I'm just now getting over a UTI that came out of nowhere - (sigh) - COVID & menopause took my hair so I cut it into a cute "bob" ... My dry skin: I learned how to make my own Lemon Balm Salve (fresh cut lemon balm infused with olive oil) I make in my kitchen, I keep in a mason jar in the fridge (no petroleum & no pesticides) ... Thanks Karie for your wonderfulness!
Thank you God bless 🙏
God bless you too!🥰
Great information Kari.
We All would benefit greatly when we set self care as #1 priority. #Women #unite #selfcare #www
Glad I found your channel... I am 55 and HOPEFULLY going to be done with all of this crap, had last period in Late October / early November.. I have the sweats, hair loss, weight gain, urinary symptoms, slowing of the urine stream, insomnia is horrible, you name it, I got it, dry skin, mood swings, etc... smh... Just hoping this will be over soon...
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I had a complete hysterectomy, no uterus,no ovaries. But I still have menopause symptoms and I am 69in this month. Will it ever go away? I took hormone therapy for years but I stopped because they were not helping. Now I have every symptom in the book. I thought it was just me.I'm glad that there are other people that are going through this too.
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I am 74. Had a total by hysterectomy at 35. I suffer with severe anxiety and vaginal issues. It just doesn’t end. 😢
Peri-menopause was easy for me. My symptoms have increased & got so much worse since post.
I'm54 from Thailand thanks alot for good vdo. for helping I'm feel better my anxiety and mood swing are my menopause ploble😢m😅😅
Just a note, high cholesterol and liver function go hand in hand. Cholesterol isn't a bad thing it helps weak veins by cementing them...the issue is that it causes blocked veins.
Good Olive oils, cod liver oil, garlic are good things along with apple cider vinegar.
I thought things we're difficult before menopause...after! I think some from my generation might say it aint for sissies! Its hard, really hard somedays. A side note about batwing arms,I have found that knitting and crocheting daily helps keep the under arm from flapping about as much and keeps it a lot firmsr. It helps me mentally as well to knit and crochet. Keep up the good work! Your videos educate, entertain and comfort!
Thank you! I wish I had watched you 10 years ago it would of helped my mental health immensely!
My pleasure! Sorry it came so late.🤷♀️
@@KariAnneWright and me, I'm now on anti-depressant been a real struggle the last 10 years xx
@@skyrascalfireworks1444 So sorry to hear that. I hope your life gets a little easier soon. Sending hugs!!🥰
@@KariAnneWright thank you 😘
I'm 71 menopause at 55. Still have hands and feet like chili peppers!, Just learning to live with it.
I appreciate the dramatic acting 😁
Have to make things interesting!😁
Great info, glad I found your channel, I'm 58 and are dealing with a lot of symptoms and trying to lose weight , eating better, and dealing with uterine fibroids so it looks like I'm have a baby!😔
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Hot flashes also chills at times during the night.
Spot on! I'm going to be 55 this year and had a hysterectomy in 2019. Still have my hair though 🙏🏻
But peopling has become a no-go. Now I know that it could be part of the process 👍🏻
Climbing blood pressure means that now when doctors take mine they say "BP fine... a bit low". Which is nice, because back before it climbed there were a couple of times I had to calm down the person who was freaking out after taking it "you should be in the hospital!" "nooooo, this is my normal".
Kari, do you do seminars or meet and greets? I think you have a huge fan base that are so happy for your videos and would love to see you do a live stage show ❤️❤️
I would love to meet people in person but I don’t.
Wow..I feel devastated this. I have been having hot flashes for over 25 years. I can't stand it. Also mood swings. I am getting crepe like skin too😢
So glad I found your videos. I am 60 started going through menopause late 40's early 50's. I developed paroxysmal atrial fibrilation, saw an increase in the foods which triggered my IBS, developed diverticular disease and gall stones. Saw a worsening in my plantaar fasciaitis and arthritis, became less and less mobile and put on lots of weight (the gut problems meant having to give up my vegetarian healthy diet as fibre became a no-no and finding foods I can tolerate is very difficult). My hair didn't thin, it went into overdrive. The hair on my head is like a sheep's fleece and I now have to shave (my face) on a regular basis. I developed haemmoragic migraines (I thought I was having a stroke the first time it happened) and my mental health became a real problem. I have BPD which I have managed to control really quite well for the majority of my life but the depression is so bad now that I feel as if I am just waiting to die. I only leave the house to go food shopping once a month and have lost all motivation to do anything (I used to walk a lot, living in Scotland hiking was a daily event but since my dogs died 4 years ago I haven't been out in the hills). Oh yes I also developed psoriasis. Fun times. xxx
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I am right there with you. Menopause cause by an ablation gone wrong to a hysterectomy with both ovaries removed also. I didn’t have hot flashes and all of the other symptoms that goes alongside menopause. I had very thick hair most of my life now I have half as much and I’m fine with that. I could barely walk after the hysterectomy. They must have dropped or twisted my body that cause severe pain in my back and shooting pain in my butt cheek running down to my toes that went numb when walking. When I was under anesthesia. Spondylolisthesis was the diagnosis in my spine that I never had before the hysterectomy. I worked my butt off to lose weight and got into a size 6 dress from a size 16 for our daughter’s wedding. I was miserable at the wedding I didn’t enjoy it like I was supposed to, we went home early. I didn’t want to have back surgery and I couldn’t stand the pain any longer. Walking any distance made me cry like a baby. Back Fusion L4-L5. Right after that recovery I’m still not back to myself after having Covid-19 twice. I cannot breathe without inhaling medication now. I have been trying to tell my Pulmonologist that I did not have COPD before the Corona virus, and here I am. Going to a study program for COPD this week to see what is really going on with my lungs. I had a PET SCAN to see if is was cancer, Thank God it is not. I get heartburn so bad that it makes me sick to my stomach and I end up with my head in the toilet. I had pains in my gut that felt like labor pains, it was diverticulitis that I never had before. I had an eye stoke that I have to get a shot in my left eye (EYELEA) every other month now, after menopause. I will be 59 on Wednesday and all I want for my birthday is me back to normal. I lost my dog also six months ago and I don’t plan on getting another one to take care of. I don’t leave the house unless it’s to go get groceries or doctor’s appointments. No family, no friends and no job. I pretty much do a whole lot of nothing. My husband works and fines lots of things to do on the weekends, hunting, fishing and riding his Harley. None of them I like to do.
I was told by a Respiratory Therapist that I have, you guess it. LONG COVID. I was told that it be should resolve with-in three years😳 from on-set, it’s been three years. So I am on BREO a once a day (Corticosteroid) for a symptom caused by Covid-19. Yep I’m pissed because nobody not even a Pulmonologist would say that. I was also told to take Vitamin D3 to keep my bones strong because I was taking Caltrate for calcium supplement, that was making to much calcium in my blood. Guess what to much Vitamin D3 causes, To Much Calcium in my blood. To much can be a sign of cancers in the body. Not one Doctor has look into the HIGH CALCIUM LEVELS👀.
So I'm completely depressed now that I've seen this video and read some comments. I was really hoping that once I reached post-menopause, my life would get back to normal and the sweats would end and I would be able to sleep. Thank you so much for crushing that hope. Looks like I'll never sleep again. Waaaaahhhhh! I love sleep and miss it dearly!
You may be fine. Everyone is different. Some sail straight through. Others feel better in post menopause. You may be one of those ladies.
Finally, someone talking about postmenopause for us older women. The symptoms are almost worse than peri menopause. My anxiety is over the top. Please let us know if estradiol pills have helped. What form have you taken? I was on estradiol, progesterone and testosterone, but got off and now my symptoms are horrible. Thank you
I cannot use hrt so I do not have personal experience with it to share unfortunately. It does help many though. My anxiety is hanging on too so I empathize.
I am on HRTs and they have helped with my anxiety but my anxiety is still out of control. I believe if you suffer anxiety before menopause no hrt will put you where you may be if you were a non sufferer but wow it got soooo much worse in post menopause. I still sweat and roast all morning and have all the other issues she spoke of but vaginal pain
I completely empathize with your hair loss . . Male pattern baldness is a thing for women in my family . My hair has been coming out for years .
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I noticed mine falling out bad so i I stopped brushing my hair! It's never looked better! My daughters also stopped using a brush or comb. Just fingers
Dear Kari, I am 50 and postmenopausal. Since 5 years ago when I got the menopause I've had terrible sympth. especially digestive issues, IBS and way more migraines then when I had menstruations. The migraines improved a bit but the stomach problems became way worst :-( (hiatal hernia + GERD, especially nausea). Thank you for mentioning these in relation to menopause ( in another video), as I could not figure out where do they in come from (haven't had GERd before menopause :-(().....
Digestion seems to be a real issue for so many of us. Wishing you well.
@@KariAnneWright thank you
Start taking a whole food calcium supplement ( like New Chapter calcium) whatever you do take K2 (MK-7). New chapter has it in it but an added one can’t hurt and don’t forget your magnesium, ionized liquid is best. This should remedy the situation
I've got nearly all of these symptoms and im in perimenopause, hair loss has suddenly got even worse, im having to use fill in powder. Im convinced that i must be near menopause soon, been having terrible symptoms for at least 8 years now. Please tell me its coming to an end! Im only 45 though! I will celebrate when its over 🤸
When I started with heart palpitations and night sweats i went to my wellness chiropractor and she started me on all natural supplements to help with that and help my adrenals that were weak and causing some of those issues. I also changed my diet to a more whole food based and that helped alot also. Cutting out all caffeine was helpful also.
My diet is whole food plant based and I also keep caffeine low. It is very helpful! Happy to hear that you have a wellness chiropractor helping. We could all use one.
What are the all natural supplements you use?
Omg! I love your videos!!! Much love from Tx!! ❤
Kari I hope you are doing well. Lately my left breast and left knee has been hurting not sure if its the result of a few jumps during my exercise activities where I pushed myself too hard.
Yes we definitely don’t recover like we used to. Joints are often sore when hormones shift in menopause. If you are exercising it may have irritated something.
I am so glad for your videos. I am 5 years post menopause and experiencing dry mouth, skin and tongue. Heart palpitations started a few weeks ago. I have been experiencing brain fog for about a year now and anxiety. I pray this goes away soon
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Same thing for me. 😢
Same thing here
Lasy your a tonic. ❤️
My gynecologist told me years ago that 40% of all women will go thructhis until they die. Lucky me.....I have every one of these, and on year 9 of post hot flashes
Kari Anne...I feel i shouldnt moan about my hair not being as lustrous now 😞May I say yours looks fabulous I would never have guessed it wasnt real x My main problems are constantly aching everywhere despite having hot baths etc...that bad sleep and headaches. All this and emotional problems because of my relationship.. terrible . I don t get hot flushes but ive only been without period for a year (I did have a period a week ago a few weeks ago after a year so getting that check out)
You actually have a really good head of hair, so it must have been super, super thick before! Lucky you!
It’s a wig. My natural hair is thin. I’m glad the wig looks ok though.😊
Yes my cholesterol is finally leveling out
57, and one year since my last period. A few hot flashes, but not dramatic. I lost most of my hair, but after I got the Delta strain of Covid, my hair started growing back. Now it is thicker than it has ever been. I would take some post menopausal symptoms if I could trade my early-onset dementia for them.
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Well Kari you wear that hair well..... I had no idea!
I believe hypohidrosis lack of sweating is a peri and post menopausal symptom. It is for me and for my late sister in law. We no longer needed antiperspirant. This is actually dangerous in the heat.
Lately I have not been sweating a whole lot. I never wear deodorant unless I am going out. I will see when summer comes if I am able to sweat normally in the heat. It’s cold right now.
Thank you for saying this. Everywhere I would see sweating. sweating, sweating in post menopause. Last summer I sweat like no one's business. Now when I get hot I just get red. I can't believe I'm not sweating but it's only March 2023. I was afraid of Sjogrens and pray I don't have it.
I have a air walkeravibbration plate ❤
Anyone else feel nervous ?
Not anxious but nervous ?
Anyone else feel prickly sensation on skin ?
I’ve had tons of tests so I know it’s not underlying problem.
But prickly
Anyone else ever feel cold ? Even standing in the sun ?
Menopause is just so weird
I hate it 😅
I have those symptoms... post menopause.
Yes aniexty high take a good vitamin i took v solgar when i can rember to take it help feeling cold all the time thyroid issues tried hrt peri9d came back worst thing possible some came off it and felt better ❤
Yes I have all of them 😢 plus shaking hands.
The prickly skin is awful, I've tried all types of bedsheets, linen, cotton, cotton polyester and hemp in order to not feel like my skin is prickling all over.
i had 42 of the symptoms.. wow i!
Not post yet.. but symptoms are starting to slow. My current annoyance, body vibrations. I've had it since last Thursday. Is difficult to sit. Been dealing with it since my 30s and im 53 now. I just want it to go away. No pain just an annoyance.
Haha I tried to attend a work conference this weekend and got up and left after an hour!! Valet took a while and anxiety crushed me!! I'm a disaster!!!
What causes neausa and vertigo please thanks