Ladies only please....?

Question

Every couple of months or so (usually mid cycle) I suffer from flu like symptoms where I feel really lethargic and I just want to sleep all the time and have no energy at all. I also suffer from lower back pain. Within two days I am back to normal. Does anyone else suffer from this sort of problem and is it related to the menstrual cycle as I suspect.

I am the wrong side of forty so should I be preparing for the menopause?

Answer 1

I have symptoms like this. I believe some people just have different reactions to the menstrual cycle than others.

Answer 2

I am a man, but I do know the answer to this... well it could be many things, but this could have to do with  milk duct blockages... assuming that you have previously had children....

See, don't always count out the men!

I would suggest, obviously, seeing your doctor to get a real diagnosis.

Answer 3

im not really sure but i think your best shot would be to ask your doctor rather then yahoo answers. If he says thats normal ask him to prescribe something for you.

good luck and hope this helped  

Answer 4

I'm pretty sure it is your body prepering you for your menopause. Check this out .....

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Menopause#P...

Answer 5

I have the same symptoms every month and I'm only 24....achy and feeling like I'm getting sick with back pain and all of the other fun stuff. You're not alone!  

Answer 6

I get that way. Did you get that way recently (like in the last year or so) or have you always had menstral troubles? If it just came on then maybe that time is about to hit.

Not sure....not much help

Answer 7

I often get like this when i come on my peroid, and i'm only 16 so i don't think you should be worrying about the menopause just yet!

Answer 8

I would suggest caling your doctor it might be menopause though

Answer 9

Im 26 and experience the same thing. A week or so b4 my period I get so drowsy I just want to sleep and ache all over. I get alot of headaches too. I just assumed it was my cycle.

Answer 10

hot water bottle and stop drinking 4 bottles a night

Answer 11

Maybe CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome) or fibromyalgia or something else?

Go to a doctor for a general checkup for a start.

Answer 12

Are you getting enough Iron?? and you might be starting menopause my step mom went through the same thing when she was getting ready to go through it

Answer 13

the lower back pain is just your cramps acting up. it can range anywhere from your lower stomach, your lower back, or even your thighs. /:

i know, it really sucks. xD

but for feeling sick, that's probably also normal.

maybe you're just losing some blood and you don't have enough iron in it? :D

who knows; if you're really worrying about it, ask the doctor.

and yeah, you should be preparing for it pretty soon.

it starts with women about 45-55, around that age. (:

Amy(:

Answer 14

yes i do i find i eat a lot more than usual as well

Answer 15

yoga, meditation etc is getting more and more popular as holistic health care. have you tried any of those?

http://www.Healthy-Step.com

Answer 16

Umm... I honestly can't say what it might be but maybe you can talk to your doctor!

Answer 17

If your worried about it see a doctor. I would think it's to do with menopause, however it's best to get proffesional advice x