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Q: Tragedy?
asked by: janniferbartee on August 30th, 2007
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Three years ago, at the age of 43, my only child (1Cool died very suddenly. That was in August. I did not have another period for eight months. I had a few hot flashes a week for the first few months and that prickly sensation on my chest and neck that kind of rashed out for a few minutes at a time. My doctor said that my body was in shock and would adjust. I went from 190 pounds to 130 pounds in only four months during this same time. I just couldn't eat and had no interest in food. As my life slowly came back to as close to normal as it could my weight evened out and I began to have periods again. Over the last two years I have been on a 4 months on, 4 months kind of ride. The hot flashes were never very bad or given much thought. All my blood workup from the doctor's office kept coming back that I was post-menopausal. Now for the last two months I am in that phase but this time the hot flashes are 10-12 times a day and I don't sleep through the night because I wake up every hour or so burning up with the air conditioner down to 68 and a fan blowing on me.

Did the shock of the death of my child, the extreme weight loss and stress trigger this event? I've asked family members about when they all began menopause and it seems the mid fifties are average. Should I be concerned?
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blessed8888
replied on March 28th, 2008
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it can happen
I am 33, I had a hyster, and I am meno also I am going thru something rt now and for the past 2 wks have not had no hot flashes today of all days I keep having them. my deepest sympathies go out to you and your family Blessed wishes.
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bbfeet9
replied on March 28th, 2008
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I had a personnel shock myself some years ago. I was terribly stressed out. I lost 30 pounds, had hugh black circles under my eyes, my hair was falling out and my finger nails were so brittle and thin.
Some of what you are describing sounds like menopause,while the other half sounds like a sad grieving mom.
The hot flashes are a gimme. I still have them at least a dozen times a day. I do not get a period anymore but i still have them stupid flashes. I also have PMS, go figure. I will bet on it that you are going thru meno. Some women have an easy time, so don't. Ask your Doc for a little something, or check the Natural Food and Drug Store. I took black cohosh for a while and also St. Johns Wart. It helped a tad bit. I am so sorry about the loss of your baby. You have friends and supporters here. Just come in. Hugs to you.
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antigone
replied on March 31st, 2008
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I agree with bbfeet9. You sound like you are in perimenopause and the stress may have started the process early for you. There are some good products out there for women during the transitional phases going into menopause. Go to a natural food and supplement store. Ask someone to show you what is available. So sorry to hear about your child. We are always hear if you need to talk.
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