My mother is 53 and started menopause a few years ago. She has always had to deal with bouts of depression, however, these last few months she has progressively gotten worse.
She complains of cold sensations that randomly occur throughout her body. She says they feel like rain drops hitting her skin and the sensation spreads out. She complains of a general feeling of pain throughout her legs and body. She has gone to the doctor and has had blood work done, a nerve test and a cat scan done - to test for ms. Everything has come back negative.
She has become obsessed with this condition. No one can have a conversation with her because all she speaks of is the problem. She sleeps all day and has no life. I can't help but wonder if she is experiencing symptoms of menopause and her obsessive nature just won't let go of the fear.
She has been taking oxapam for the last year-and-a-half for depression and to help her sleep. I also wonder if the medicine is having an adverse effect on her and is aiding her depression. I'm worried because she has told me and my dad that she can't go on living like this.
I understand that depression is playing a major role here with her problem but I am looking for an answer about her cold sensations and aches. I believe that finding an answer to that problem is the first step in getting her back.
Has anyone had similar problems?
