Comments on: All About “The Change” | Navigating Menopause in Midlife https://emptynestblessed.com/2019/04/23/navigating-menopause-in-midlife/ A Lifestyle Blog for Empty Nesters by Suzy Mighell Wed, 03 Feb 2021 19:45:01 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 By: EmptyNestBlessed https://emptynestblessed.com/2019/04/23/navigating-menopause-in-midlife/#comment-2124 Sun, 28 Apr 2019 00:26:36 +0000 http://emptynestblessed.com/?p=10358#comment-2124 In reply to Linda.

Linda,
Wow! Thanks for sharing this! So glad you got it figured out! xoxo Suzy

]]> By: Linda https://emptynestblessed.com/2019/04/23/navigating-menopause-in-midlife/#comment-2123 Sun, 28 Apr 2019 00:06:44 +0000 http://emptynestblessed.com/?p=10358#comment-2123 Thank you for this discussion. My skin started itching and I went a physician’s assistant. He wanted to help me, however, this wasn’t a GYN P.A. He said “You better find out what this is”. I replied, “I know”. He did mention perhaps it was menopause. Yip, it was!! The good news is generic Claritin helped take the itch away along with taking cooler showers.

]]> By: EmptyNestBlessed https://emptynestblessed.com/2019/04/23/navigating-menopause-in-midlife/#comment-2110 Fri, 26 Apr 2019 14:09:46 +0000 http://emptynestblessed.com/?p=10358#comment-2110 In reply to Andrea Spencer.

Andrea,
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and experiences! It sounds like you really took control of your health and you had a good caregiver who worked well with you! I’m so happy for you. Hugs and many blessings, Suzy

]]> By: Andrea Spencer https://emptynestblessed.com/2019/04/23/navigating-menopause-in-midlife/#comment-2109 Fri, 26 Apr 2019 11:54:06 +0000 http://emptynestblessed.com/?p=10358#comment-2109 Great article on an important subject where good information is often sadly lacking! I am 56 and just went through menopause at 55!! No hot flashes but horrible night sweats that constantly deprived me of sleep. Not drier skin but crazy menopausal acne at times! I have a 35 percent risk for breast cancer and am immune compromised with autoimmune issues. My specialist felt comfortable committing to prescribing HRT for me for 5 years. It has helped immensely! I wish I had asked for help sooner! One happy change with menopause has been the reduction in the number of migraines I experience. My allergies are still crazy as ever—including chronic hives and upper respiratory issues. Staying busy with projects and practicing good self-care—adequate rest, good communication, healthy lifestyle, positive attitude—make a real difference.

]]> By: EmptyNestBlessed https://emptynestblessed.com/2019/04/23/navigating-menopause-in-midlife/#comment-2108 Wed, 24 Apr 2019 20:36:13 +0000 http://emptynestblessed.com/?p=10358#comment-2108 In reply to Wendy Howard.

Wendy,
Thanks so much for sharing! I’m so glad you recommended these! You know I’m a believer! xoxo Suzy

]]> By: Wendy Howard https://emptynestblessed.com/2019/04/23/navigating-menopause-in-midlife/#comment-2107 Wed, 24 Apr 2019 20:24:52 +0000 http://emptynestblessed.com/?p=10358#comment-2107 Thanks for this great post! I have found Juice Plus, a whole food fruit and vegetable supplement, and a high-quality omega-3 supplement like Nordic Naturals, has helped me tremendously. I went through menopause with only a few hot flashes and really no other symptoms! Omega 3’s can definitely help with hormone support. As a registered, licensed dietitian, I recommend these two supplements to all my clients and patients since fruits and vegetables and omega 3s are our greatest nutritional deficiencies.

]]> By: EmptyNestBlessed https://emptynestblessed.com/2019/04/23/navigating-menopause-in-midlife/#comment-2106 Wed, 24 Apr 2019 19:04:19 +0000 http://emptynestblessed.com/?p=10358#comment-2106 In reply to Robben.

Robben,
Oh, my goodness, you are just the sweetest! I’m so happy that you found it helpful.It IS just another season of life, and it will pass! Every season has its challenges – and blessings – but the importance of serving others and making a difference never really changes! Your comment was such an encouragement to me! Thank you, Robben! xoxo Suzy

]]> By: Robben https://emptynestblessed.com/2019/04/23/navigating-menopause-in-midlife/#comment-2105 Wed, 24 Apr 2019 18:58:14 +0000 http://emptynestblessed.com/?p=10358#comment-2105 Hi Suzy,
Thank you for this post. It was so great of you to remind me that it helps to focus on others as oppose to myself and my challenges. I will be taking a “this too shall pass” sort of attitude and trust my physicians if there is something serious that needs addressing. It’s just another chapter of life.
Thank you for helping me change my prospective!
Robben

]]> By: EmptyNestBlessed https://emptynestblessed.com/2019/04/23/navigating-menopause-in-midlife/#comment-2104 Wed, 24 Apr 2019 18:55:46 +0000 http://emptynestblessed.com/?p=10358#comment-2104 In reply to Carole Pope.

Carole,
I’m so glad you’re going to pass it along to him. When my husband read it, he couldn’t believe it! I am so happy your migraines are better. It really is a blessing! So good to hear from you, sweet friend! xoxo Suzy

]]> By: Carole Pope https://emptynestblessed.com/2019/04/23/navigating-menopause-in-midlife/#comment-2103 Wed, 24 Apr 2019 18:01:04 +0000 http://emptynestblessed.com/?p=10358#comment-2103 Great post Suzy, I have actually been looking
for something not too heavy & short & concise for my husband to read , so this is it! I sometimes think he wonders where the lady he married has gone with so many physical & mental changes going on with me!
Huge plus (& there are not many, haha) is the reduction in my migraines as you say.
Thanks again for tackling this!

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