menopause and lower immune system
By Goatlady
@Goatlady (159)
Ireland
April 5, 2008 6:45am CST
Does anyone think that pre-menopausal could be possible for system picking up more colds, or could stress have a lot to do with it. Just started getting menstruation more frequent, Im exhausted. Things going wrong with our anmals, my grandpa passing away, 4 children running here and there everywhere 5 -6 days a week. Trying to figure out how to raise extra cash to get things going. I have this flu now a week, and can't seem to shake it, even though I have had some antibiotics.
I want to shake this cold so I can get things done in the house and outside. But I start choking - and it is really scaring people, I actually start choking when Im driving, but I have no choice I have to drive the kids to school etc.
What is everyones opinion? - Pre menopause (Im 42 - had tubal 7 years ago), run down, or stress?
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3 responses
@madlees (1377)
• India
8 Apr 08
I think it is stress related. You have had too many things to face you poor girl, that's why you are getting into these pre menopausal problems as you say. I have not had any till now I am 54 and have my alternate month periods and I don't know for how long... Otherwise i do not have any problem. Your problems will be due to stress. Just meet a gynae and get yourself some meds for this. All the best
@Goatlady (159)
• Ireland
9 Apr 08
Well - im going to start milking my goats by hand twice a day, I dried off some, but - I've had people traveling to me looking for milk, I've turned them away, as I feel that I would rather sell the milk when I have some equipment, but I have to start getting the yield up. Anyway, I think it could be stress. Cold not gone yet. Voice not back yet. My gran is staying with my mom. just found out that my foster daughters grandfather i NY - passed away this morning, poor girl is on her own, not 21 yet and is left to handle everything over there. The house she was in with her gramps has been left to an uncle so don't know what the story is with her. Yep - I think Stress is getting to me !
@paid2write (5201)
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5 Apr 08
It's probably a combination of all three. With all that has been happening you may not have been giving much thought to what you have been eating. It is important to have the right foods to build up resistance and give you more energy. I think a good supplement is a good idea at this stage. You may need more than vitamins, you may also need more iron and calcium. You can get these from a balanced diet, and you should consult your doctor before taking supplements if you are still on anti-biotics.
@ellie26 (4139)
• Malaysia
5 Apr 08
I think you are under stress. When we are under great stress, our immune system is weaken and we get sick easily. Take a full rest and relax. The best is to get enough sleep and take some multivitamin if you don't eat well. I have experience all these and I managed to overcome it by getting enough rest and stay out from stress as much as I can. Good luck.
