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Menopause and fibromygla

July 24, 2016
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Members confirmed that menopause symptoms feel significantly more severe when combined with fibromyalgia, with several sharing that surgical... Read more

Members confirmed that menopause symptoms feel significantly more severe when combined with fibromyalgia, with several sharing that surgical menopause (hysterectomy) seemed to trigger or worsen their fibro symptoms dramatically. Many discussed trying hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with mixed results, one member found relief from hot flashes and mood swings with an estrogen patch though it didn't improve fibro pain, while another found unexpected help with Prozac for both menopause and fibromyalgia symptoms. A recurring theme was the difficulty of distinguishing which symptoms stem from menopause versus fibromyalgia, along with the frustration of navigating overlapping hormone fluctuations, brain fog, temperature dysregulation, and mobility challenges all at once.

A MyFibroTeam Member

oddly, my GP put me on prozac (mild dose) for my menopause issues. It does help with the night sweats, the hot flashes, and my mood. It also seems to help with the fatigue and stress of FM. I haven't heard it used for FM but it seems to be a fairly common script for menopause issues.

July 28, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

50 isn't a guarantee, but i'm sorry to hear you're dealing with it so young

July 24, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

i had a full hysterectomy jan 2015 and my symptoms have skyrocketed since then.

July 24, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Oh yes! change of life really plays havoc on a person and their fibro. Especially Brain Fog and irritability. We are having major hormone fluctuations to deal with along with hot flashes and night sweats. One minute your roasting and you cant get cooled off and then the next your freezing. Its enough to drive a person crazy. I am 52 so I can relate to what your saying. Hang in there as this will soon pass once we get through the change. Hard to tell though what the symptoms are caused from Fibro or Menopause. Just know your not alone Lyndsey.

July 24, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I had full hysteramy in 2014 and finding the symptoms so more aggressive.

July 24, 2016

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