This is such a hot topic, has been for a while but I am seeing that more and more research and information is being shared with us! For that I am so thankful.
When I started on my journey years ago I was clueless that I was even in perimenopause as it wasn't talked about. I felt my body changing, my mind was all over the place, not to mention my emotions...(oh my, that is a topic all on its own). I didn't know what was happening to me, but what I did know was that I could NOT continue like this. My blood pressure went from very low which was normal for me to extremely high which landed me at the Cardiologist and after a full gambit of tests I was put on BP medication!!! I mean...seriously??? What was happening to me is all I could say!
So I did what I always do when faced with uncertainty, I went digging for answers.
Now mark you, doing research is important but I did not know what I was researching. Putting in my "symptoms" lead me down a dark hole of confusion and fear as of course Goggle was diagnosing me from depression to crippling diseases!
I had to "wheel and come again" as they say in Jamaica ( I think) and seek medical counsel as Google was making it worse.
Fast forward....
After testing all my levels AND hormone levels, off I went with the results and had a consultation with a Menopause specialist. It turned out that my hormones had plummetted and I was running on E (empty).
I had direction and answers finally!!!!
What a relief to know that this was causing my symptoms and guess what....I was told this can be turned around with treatment!
Fast forward...again
Today as I write this, my hormones are level, my hot flashes a thing of the past, my BP is normal and I feel AMAZING!
Why am I telling you my story?
I want to empower ALL women that if something feels off in your body, go and have it checked. You have the power to make the changes with guidance from professionals to ensure your Chapter 2, your journey of Menopause empowers you, makes you feel like you did when you were in 20's or 30's as I am proof that it is doable!
Not sure where to start? Talk to women who have walked the path, get their feedback and recommendations, do your research with your physician. If you are still not getting answers from them, then find the ones that will give you the answers, don't stop there.
For those of you who may not know about Menopause Monday, our online webinar series, there is almost a year's worth of Menopause experts for you tap into free of cost! You can start there!
Love to support anyone reading this who is feeling lost and hopeless OR you want to learn more details of how I got to where I am today...reach out to me anytime...see contact information below!
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