Posted by jujube on November 2, 2004, at 12:10:43
In reply to Re: My body gave out on me » alexandra_k, posted by Dinah on October 31, 2004, at 21:46:04
Be careful, and listen to your body. I ignored the warning signs, and have been sick for months, after burning the candle at both ends (11 - 12 hour days at the office, little or no holidays, etc.). Our body has an annoying and scary way of letting us know when it's had enough. If I had only listened . . . And, yes, you should get your blood checked, particularly your iron levels (not just hemoglobin, but ferritin as well). If you don't mind my asking, which medication are you on? I was on Effexor up until the beginning of September, and my periods were quite irregular while I was on it. But then again, don't discount how stress can affect a woman's cycle. Take care of yourself, and make sure you build time into your schedule to give your body and your mind some much needed and deserved rest.
Tamara
> I used to able to push through that 2 am downtime, but this time I couldn't. Even more scary was the mid-day shut downs. And when I say used to, I mean a couple of months ago. August.
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> Ok, what's really scary is being over a week late now. I *know* I can't be pregnant. I might forget having sex, but both my husband and I aren't likely to forget it at the same time. I even took a pregnancy test today. Negative.
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> But my little OCD voice is whispering that that would explain why I'm so tired. And that I shouldn't take my meds. That I'll harm the baby.
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> I'm overriding the fears so far, because I know I can't be pregnant. Even if I was another immaculate conception, the pregnancy test says no. So it's safe to take my meds.
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> Sigh. 42 is awfully young for menopause. And I don't think I've had any symptoms other than growing some chin hairs.
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