Some weeks ago, it all started with a little fluttering in my heart. Now, I have had that happen before over the course of my life, but nothing to worry about. Basically, it would flutter and then go on beating. Thankfully!
This time though, it was often and on a regular basis. I went to the doctor. Twice! First time around, he gave me some medicine for my stomach. I was having a constant burping. Very irritating, to say the least. However, by the end of that same week, I went back. This time, insisting he check my heart. Which he did. An EKG came back just fine. So, for the next step, he gave me an anti-depressant. For anxiety, mind you. Whatever you say, doc!
I began to take those and I felt like a zombie, really. Not a fan of that one bit. Within a couple days, the hot flashes started. Wow! I quit taking the anti-depressants because again, not a fan of the flying high feel. Not only did I start to feel better, but the heart fluttering subsided. Yet those darn hot flashes really baffled me, so me and my friend Google went on a search and we came up with the pre-menopause diagnosis. I made an appointment with my OB-GYN. She told me she really believes that is what it is. Hot flashes, irregular periods, fluttering heart beat, mood swings. Yep, that describes me!
So hopefully I will survive this, since I would think I am only in the beginning and have a long way to go until relief. The hot flashes have subsided some, but I guess according to what my ovaries are doing down there, those will come and go as they feel the need.
I want to be 20 again!!
8 comments:
Really? Isn't it a little early for you?
Yeah, that's very early!! My doc told me I had another 10-12 years before I had to think about that and we're the same age!
OH man! What a pain!! But I'm grateful it's nothing life threatening at least!!!! How come men don't get their share of all this "fun stuff"??? I call foul!
Hugs!
I'm with the others... isn't that a little early?
Maybe a 2nd opinion would be good.
I'm already dreading the day, Amy...and I feel it's not in the too far distant future! Hope you find some relief SOON!
i'm so sorry. do you watch desperate housewives? reminds me of this week's episode with bree finding out she was going through menopause.
i'm sorry but I am glad you are otherwise healthy!
Oh I could so use 20 again. I miss that age. And menopause? Ugh, sorry! Did you see the last episode of Desperate Housewives? :)
It happens at all different ages from what I hear. I've also been told that the later you start your period, the earlier you start menopause. I'm really hoping that's not the case since I was a very, very late starter. Whatever remedies you find, be sure to post 'em up here!
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