I think I'm having symptoms of peri menopause. I only have insomnia and headaches.?!
Question: I think I'm having symptoms of peri menopause. I only have insomnia and headaches..?
I am 51. Do I need anything more than Imitrex for my headaches and Ambien CR for sleep.? I don't have any other symptoms.Health Question & Answer
Answers:
If your doctor has prescribed Imitrex and Ambien CR, by all means continue to take them for your symptoms.
These are reliable, excellent articles on perimenopause:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/perimen...
http://www.webmd.com/menopause/guide/gui...
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If your headaches and/or your insomnia have become noticeably worse in the past few weeks, see your physician. Both of these can be caused, or exacerbated (made worse) by the fluctuating hormones of perimenopause.
Another poster mentioned low-dose hormones for a short amount of time. If you begin having other perimenopausal symptoms, especially hot flashes, these can help, but you should discuss this very thoroughly with your physician. Hormone-replacement therapy (HRT) has been strongly linked to increased risk of some types of reproductive cancers.
Some physicians will do a FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) blood test to "diagnose" perimenopause, but as your hormones can vary daily, this test may not be that accurate.
My own perimenopause began at age 38, although I didn't realize that' what it was. At age 47, I am now in menopause.Health Question & Answer
These are reliable, excellent articles on perimenopause:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/perimen...
http://www.webmd.com/menopause/guide/gui...
.?articlekey=47880" rel="nofollow">http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/a...
If your headaches and/or your insomnia have become noticeably worse in the past few weeks, see your physician. Both of these can be caused, or exacerbated (made worse) by the fluctuating hormones of perimenopause.
Another poster mentioned low-dose hormones for a short amount of time. If you begin having other perimenopausal symptoms, especially hot flashes, these can help, but you should discuss this very thoroughly with your physician. Hormone-replacement therapy (HRT) has been strongly linked to increased risk of some types of reproductive cancers.
Some physicians will do a FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) blood test to "diagnose" perimenopause, but as your hormones can vary daily, this test may not be that accurate.
My own perimenopause began at age 38, although I didn't realize that' what it was. At age 47, I am now in menopause.Health Question & Answer
No, you don't need anything else, as long as you're fine with the status quo. The recommendation at your age is to take hormones for the shortest amount of time and the lowest dosage. You might want to investigate a bone strengthening drug like Boniva, though, to forestall osteoporosis.Health Question & Answer