Menopause and running

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Purps Sep 2020 6:15pm, 10 Sep 2020 38,253 posts	0 Purps My tinnitus is horrendous it's definitely worse during a migraine, which I am currently suffering from.
Wine Legs Sep 2020 6:19pm, 10 Sep 2020 5,429 posts	0 Wine Legs It would seem that there is a relationship then! It mostly doesn't bother me, but it's there & can be annoying.
phal Sep 2020 3:48pm, 24 Sep 2020 3,057 posts	0 phal 48 hour ECG booked after two horrible irregular heartbeat episodes this month. Normal ECG done on Tues which was OK. Doing really well not to google what it says on my print out 🤣🤣 Doctor (first year doctor) has been brilliant. Blood tests also sorted - doc did them himself as there was a wait until October with the nurse - one of my thyroid levels was on the low side of OK in a previous test which I hadn’t been told before.... Now to wait.... The conundrum continues. So glad I’ve been recording all the crap that’s been going on - he was impressed with my cycle tracking and linking (or trying to) when things were happening. Always tricky with an irregular cycle though. Now just a case of elimination to see what’s going on hopefully. 🤞🤞🤞 Breathe.
SarahWoo Sep 2020 3:52pm, 24 Sep 2020 12,306 posts	0 SarahWoo Glad that you're getting some attention, phal. Well done for keeping records too xx
halfpint Sep 2020 5:29pm, 24 Sep 2020 32,524 posts	0 halfpint It sounds like they’re doing a thorough job Phil. I hope the results give you some useful answers. I was at GP yesterday for something else and since she was taking blood she is doing a second FSH test. She spoke about possible HRT for bone protection due to age and directed me to Menopause Matters site.
EvilPixie Oct 2020 9:23am, 16 Oct 2020 19,442 posts	0 EvilPixie Ladies I've noticed lately that my hair seems to be coming out a lot more when I brush it Seem to hoover up more of my hair than our new fluffy cat's hair! Any idea/suggestions?
halfpint Oct 2020 9:36am, 16 Oct 2020 32,797 posts	0 halfpint No suggestions EP, sorry. Menopause is just the gift that keeps on giving isn't it. I have been pondering something the last couple of weeks. My last cycle was 81 days - the record. From around day 29 (when my period would 'usually' be due) I was experiencing fatigue and lightheadedness. This went on for almost 8 weeks. Then 2 days after my most recent period started my energy levels improved significantly and have remained relatively good. I'm still getting a little bit of lightheadedness but that mostly seems to be going too. I had been thinking the fatigue etc was due to falling off my bike onto my head or possibly even covid related but now I am thinking it's hormone related - does that sound like a reasonable hypothesis? I will be keeping an eye on things over the next wee while to see if a pattern emerges. Would HRT help with those symptoms?
EvilPixie Oct 2020 9:40am, 16 Oct 2020 19,444 posts	0 EvilPixie Sounds logical to me HP
Autumnleaves Oct 2020 10:15am, 16 Oct 2020 15,341 posts	0 Autumnleaves I certainly found HRT has helped with most symptoms - though I do still get the occasional night sweat, they aren't nearly so bad. In general my sleep has really improved since I started taking it. I am also far less achy in my legs and hips. I was hoping I might get a huge energy boost - which hasn't really happened, but overall I definitely feel much better for taking it.
phal Oct 2020 11:21am, 16 Oct 2020 3,076 posts	0 phal I think your hypothesis is wise hp. I started tracking my cycle after IVF to work out what was happening as my hormones were (unsurprisingly) all over the shop. As they have settled I’ve found my first half of my cycle to be fecking awful in terms of emotions and anxiety and the second half much better and more manageable. I seem to be ‘backwards’ though as the oestrogen kicking in after your period is meant to be when you have more energy (from what I’ve read) Which would fit with what you’ve written.....whereas it just makes me feel crap. Am waiting for my ECG 48 hour report to be at the docs before I go back for a chat..... I worked out that the previous FSH blood test they did was on day 20 Of my cycle which is the wrong time for it isn’t it??? Start tracking and just making a little note day to day - there’s a lady called Maisie Hill who has written a really informative book called ‘Period Power’ - might be worth giving her a google 👍