Women of a certain age...

[Pkstracy]

Ugh I haven't had a period since Jan, and today I am feeling crampy in my lower belly area and feel pressure and my right ovary feels heavy, and I can't seem to stay away from the bathroom, very loose stool, haven't had a loose stool flare up in a couple of months, I just want this to be over...I am 51 dang it. I am having slight cold chills.

[Carnation]

Heat on the tummy helps PK. It might be a too warm for a hot water bottle but just placing a cushion on the tummy area will give a little comfort.

[Pkstracy]

Thank you Carn, It died down was having normal few weeks and bam right back to where I still haven't had my time of the month, now I am having an IBS flare up, ugh no pain just going to the bathroom more frequently and ovary pain. Much like my last post.

[Darwin73]

Hi everyone

I am 52 and haven’t had a period for coming up to two years, but a lot of times I still feel like I have PMT and like I’m about to ‘come on’. Does anyone else experience this? Also I still get hot flushes (not horrendous, but just feel suddenly hot). Also have terrible stiff, achy joints when I get up after a period of inactivity. I suddenly feel ‘old’.

Also, can’t believe how fast time goes past. I was in my thirties when I started posting on here ��

[Carnation]

Yes, you can still feel the cycle symptoms with no period. For me, certainly. I suppose the body gets used to the cycle and also the hormones are still in play.

[Darwin73]

I certainly still feel ‘hormonal’. Yes, I’m sure you’re right that the body is used to the cycle and when it suddenly stops, things don’t feel right.

[glassgirlw]

The last couple of months I’ve developed a new peri symptom (to me) - increased hormonal related acne. So annoying. I look like a teenager with how bad the breakouts are on my chin and around my nose. UGH. Tried everything - changing makeup, face washes, increasing water intake, reducing sugar - nothing seems to help. I’ve researched and it really is a thing for many women going through peri.

[Carnation]

glassgirlw, rather than try things on the outer body, try within. Look up foods that can help.
I went through this and thought "what? Where's all this coming from?" Eat as much natural foods as possible, alkaline foods, fish and if not a vegetarian, meat.