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I am 54 years old next month and I am having all of the regular symptoms of the menopause, plus some that are not mentioned. I have had a blood test and the doctor has said that my ovaries are 'struggling.' I am still having periods, the longest time in between them is 4 months, but other times I will have 3 in 2 months, lasting up to 9 days. I am now getting very down as I am not sleeping properly. I wake up having weird feelings that last about 5 minutes and then they subside. I have arthritis in my spine, known as spondylitis, and I am in a lot of pain with that too. Can you help me?

Has the doctor tested you for low iron or low thyroid?  Both of these are common in the menopause and can cause similar symptoms.

If not it would be a good idea to ask just to rule them out. You may find Dormeasan helpful for sleep and Devils Claw and Arnica gel might help with the joint pain.

Eileen Durward

 

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