HollyDay Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Pure and simple, this is a whine.... I went 104 days without a cycle. I'm 51 and off HRT so I was hoping I wouldn't have another. Well, guess what....yup....surprise!!! Not only did the miserable thing start, my weight jumped about 5 lbs and all the extra is in the hips and lower abs. Jeans that fit 2 days prior won't even get close now. I thought maybe one of my daughter's jeans had made its way into my closet. Nope, they are mine. And they don't fit. And, the terrible awful joint pain came back. The deep pain in my shoulders and hips returned. And, my BP is almost too low to take my beta blocker. Why does starting a cycle drop BP so much? I have had high BP since Dec. (last cycle before this one was in Nov) and was happily normalized on my beta blocker. Can't skip a dose or 2 because the beta blocker is also blocking PVCs (of which I have too many too often) and migraines. I was really feeling pretty good. Energy was consistant, sleep was restful and good, Aches and pains were lower than had been in a LONG time. Finally, I thought perimenopause was letting go of its grip. And, last week was the 2nd anniversary of my father's death. And, last week, I found out my much beloved dog has cancer. And, last week, we found out we can't afford the house we want to buy. Would love some chocolate and some wine, but the jeans are still too tight and the scale is still hovering up not down...... Thanks for listening to the whine......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 I'm so sorry you're having such a rough time. Put on some sweats and have the chocolate and wine. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 :grouphug: Stress really wreaks havoc on our bodies. Yep, I agree. Have the chocolate and wine in some comfy sweats. It sounds like water weight which will be gone when your cycle ends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 I third the sweats, chocolate, and wine. I'm having (I think) a similar moment. I think I'll join you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 :grouphug: I'm sorry you're having a rough time. Hopefully that water weight will drop as quickly as it came on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 :grouphug: You poor thing. Hopefully the jeans will fit again in a day or two and this will be your last cycle. Do indulge in some comfort food and something comfy; jammies are my choice for period days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted March 10, 2014 Author Share Posted March 10, 2014 :grouphug: I'm sorry you're having a rough time. Hopefully that water weight will drop as quickly as it came on. I really hope so too because IMHO water weight is the most miserable extra weight to carry. I'm on day 5 and it is still hanging out around the midsection. Sigh....the nurse practitioner said1 of 3 things will probably happen: it (Weight, PMS, ache/s pain) could all just resolve and go on its merry way. It could hang around a while as the hormones fluctuate It could get better then get yucky again Only time will tell....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavender's green Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 :grouphug: Stress does funny things to my hormones and cycles. Try not to worry about the weight, I'm sure it's all water and will melt off in no time. Dr. Lavender's orders: 1. Bath with epsom salts. I'm partial to bubble baths accompanied with champagne, myself. ; 2. Sweatpants 3. Wine 4. Chocolate 5. A black and white romantic comedy, or whatever else tickles your fancy. :) :D (Okay, okay, I'm not actually a medical professional and this does not constitute medical advice, yadda yadda... :coolgleamA: ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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