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I am going though Menopause and I think that my Fibro flare ups are worse because of the Menopause.
And can you tell me if you do have Menopause how does it affect you?

September 25, 2016
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Members overwhelmingly confirmed that menopause significantly worsens fibromyalgia symptoms, with many describing intensified pain,... Read more

Members overwhelmingly confirmed that menopause significantly worsens fibromyalgia symptoms, with many describing intensified pain, uncontrollable hot flashes and chills, difficulty regulating body temperature, and debilitating fatigue that forced some to leave work or drastically reduce activity levels. Several members shared their experiences with hysterectomies (some with ovaries retained), hormone therapy including Mirena IUDs and estrogen treatments, and the compounding challenges of managing fibro alongside hormonal changes, with some noting that cancer treatments requiring hormone blockers made symptoms even harder to manage. A recurring theme was the frustrating cycle of sweating from pain, sweating from fibro, and sweating from hormones all at once, along with increased cravings for carbs and sweets, though members encouraged each other not to feel guilty about dietary choices since restriction didn't always improve symptoms.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I am perimenapausal, and I am living a nightmare with the sweats. I sweat due to pain, I sweat due to fibro, I sweat due to hormones, (or what's left of them). I am a walking sauna. Then I freeze. My body does not know what the heck it wants. My nerves are shot, and I feel like a eat carbs and chocolate!!!! So, I would say that is a resounding yes from me. Gentle hugs xxx

September 25, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

When fibro was getting more noticeable for a diagnosis, I was just on the tail end of menopause. Dr said it would have been worse but I had a Morena which helped with hormones. It probably would have been much worse. Right now I'm having trouble regulating my body temperature. I'm either really hot or really cold. There's hardly ever an in-between. You must be having a BIG problem with hot flashes.

September 25, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Hi! Yes from what I have read fibro is worse through menopause and after. I am 48 years old and POST menopause. I just found this out at my six monthl with primary when I had him check my levels. I knew I had hit an all new low with my fibro in the last year but had no idea I was going through menopause.

October 7, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I have had a hysterectomy years a go I still have my ovaries. I am have double trouble with Fibro and going through Menopause.

October 3, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

GABBYONE1976 if you are still bleeding after a hysterectomy you should go to the doctor. It's not normal. Where is the blood coming from? You have no uterus? Immediately after surgery it's normal. But after you've healed you should never bleed again. Time to start asking questions and find out what's wrong! Don't let that one wait!

September 29, 2016

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