Twinmom Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 It is official...she has overstayed her welcome! She told me she was coming for just a week and that was just fine. I was prepared. However, she arrived a few days late and now she will NOT go home! She is gracing me with her presence for the third week! :glare: She hides quietly in the corner for a few hours, I guess so I will forget she is here, and then she jumps out at me again! It is very frustrating. I have to be prepared for the unexpected at any moment, constantly on alert. Every once in a while, she will sucker punch me in the stomach and I need a little ibuprofen. I want her to LEAVE! I guess she is taking advantage of me this time because I am getting older now (43) and she thinks I am a pushover. Should I take action or will she get tired of this game all on her own? She's never pulled this stunt before when she visited, though she has been known to show up a wee bit earlier than expected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorrainejmc Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 My aunt Flo has been arriving a few days earlier, popping in an out without warning, then staying longer than I've planned for too.:glare: :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinmom Posted March 16, 2012 Author Share Posted March 16, 2012 She is her usual annoying little self, no changes in attitude...just darting in and out. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K&Rs Mom Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 When something similar happened to me last summer it turned out to be an ectopic pregnancy and ended with emergency surgery & one less tube. At least call your doctor and find out what you should be watching for - he should have a list of "if this happens then come in" that can at least make you more comfortable if none of that happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber in AUS Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I'd see the Dr. My Mum had this several times she ended up having to have a hysterectomy after ongoing issues of this kind for a few years and no other treatment solutions working for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zookeeper Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Get your hormone levels checked! Sounds like low progesterone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuff Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 My grandma had this problem for 10 years. Turned out to be cancer. I sometimes get very frustrated that she's gone because she could still be here if ahe had just taken better care of herself. Not to scare you; it's probably nothing. But if it continues or starts happening again, I'd definitely get checked out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinmom Posted March 16, 2012 Author Share Posted March 16, 2012 Well, turns out my memory is going as well because DH says I am 44! :001_huh: I am infertile, so no worries about an ectopic pregnancy (thank goodness!). I had a full checkup including a Pap and mammogram just a few months ago, so I am not thinking cancer...though I realize I can't rule that completely out. Frankly, I am thinking early menopausal symptoms right now. Especially since I forgot how old I was! :D Hormone changes have always been my nemesis. I have PMDD and am very sensitive to them. I actually just started neurofeedback to try to help with self regulation to see if it helps relieve the PMDD. Ah, the joys of being female... Does the Hive think I am right? If so, should I still make the appointment? Has anyone else experienced this in early menopause? If I add in the fact that I just lost 15 pounds (but am not underweight at all...still going for another 10 lbs off...) does that change anything? Thanks so much for the feedback! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sputterduck Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I had a period for like 6 weeks that stopped the day my exh left. Extreme stress can do that. Are you under a large amount of stress right now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinmom Posted March 16, 2012 Author Share Posted March 16, 2012 No, but I was last month. Big stress. This month, things are coasting nicely along! Maybe I do need those hormone levels checked... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 No, but I was last month. Big stress. This month, things are coasting nicely along! Maybe I do need those hormone levels checked... Yes, do that. My friend who is single and never married (or anything else) has had this as well and it was hormonal. Thinking likely the start of menopause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawana Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 (edited) Well, turns out my memory is going as well because DH says I am 44! :001_huh: I am infertile, so no worries about an ectopic pregnancy (thank goodness!). I had a full checkup including a Pap and mammogram just a few months ago, so I am not thinking cancer...though I realize I can't rule that completely out. Frankly, I am thinking early menopausal symptoms right now. Especially since I forgot how old I was! :D Hormone changes have always been my nemesis. I have PMDD and am very sensitive to them. I actually just started neurofeedback to try to help with self regulation to see if it helps relieve the PMDD. Ah, the joys of being female... Does the Hive think I am right? If so, should I still make the appointment? Has anyone else experienced this in early menopause? If I add in the fact that I just lost 15 pounds (but am not underweight at all...still going for another 10 lbs off...) does that change anything? Thanks so much for the feedback! . Edited March 22, 2012 by Lawana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaceful Isle Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Yes, I agree that stress can really mess up your cycle. It has mine before. Even if you feel you are dealing with life's issues well, you may still have a lot of stress on the inside. Hope you find an answer soon! I'm sure it is no fun to have frequent visits from an unwanted guest!! :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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