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Are Extreme Fatigue And Body Aches Signs Of Perimenopause?

Posted on Thu, 18 Aug 2016

Question: Hi my body has ached for over 6 months now. No doctor can figure out what's wrong? No medical or natural path :(. I have always been very active mom and grandma. I'm 56 and miserable. Can you help? I've tried every supplement and detox. I eat pretty healthy, I'm small built at less than 120 pounds and 5'3". My blood work is pretty normal and I'm at a complete loss at what to do next. It's getting quite depressing now. I do feel really tired and don't sleep great. Some nights are better than others. This just isn't normal for me. I had a small surgery early January and May have had a little too much anesthesia and a month after that I got this and have not been able to kick it. I have had a few good days but they are getting less and less

Answered by Dr. Chaithanya (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Menopausal symptoms probably

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for asking a question

I'm Dr Chaithanya attending you

I suggest you on 2 things

1. Start Hormone replacement therapy after consulting your gynec doctor, gives great results in women above fifty's

2. Start mild antidepressant/anxiolytic at low doses - Your Psychiatrist will prescribe you. This not only stabilizes the mood, but can aid in good sleep

Take multivitamin, calcium supplements

Hope this helps
Any questions, anytime, I'm here

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Wish you good health

Best Regards
Dr Chaithanya

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Priyanka G Raj