<![CDATA[Menopause Symptoms Management]]>

Han Seo:
There are YouTube videos on how to do exercises for frozen shoulders, very useful. Check it out. The physiotherapist and chiropractor will help you reach those part of the muscles that you can't reach yourself. But be forewarned, the chiropractic adjustment is very painful. Got to bear with it.

Thanks Han Seo, for sharing.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/76769/menopause-symptoms-managementRSS for NodeFri, 01 May 2026 09:09:42 GMTMon, 12 Jan 2015 11:17:38 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Menopause Symptoms Management on Mon, 12 Jan 2015 10:53:47 GMT]]>There are YouTube videos on how to do exercises for frozen shoulders, very useful. Check it out. The physiotherapist and chiropractor will help you reach those part of the muscles that you can’t reach yourself. But be forewarned, the chiropractic adjustment is very painful. Got to bear with it.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1448440https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1448440Mon, 12 Jan 2015 10:53:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Menopause Symptoms Management on Mon, 12 Jan 2015 10:48:30 GMT]]>

zbear:
Dear Han Seo


Can you pls share what are the symptons of Frozen Shoulders?

Also, how do you slow down the downhill of your body after menopause apart from going for eye/hearing checks n aids?

I am now experiencing hearing problem n not sure if I have frozen shoulders, so like to find out more.
Frozen shoulders: When you have difficulty lifting up your arms above your head; when you can't bend your arms at the back to zip your clothes or hook your bra, when even putting on a T-shirt is a struggle. The intensity of the pain varies according to the severity of the condition. It can affect one arm or both arms at the same time. It is better to seek treatment early before the pain becomes unbearable. Physiotherapy helps a lot but you must continue to do the exercises yourself at home faithfully. For me, I am kiasu so I use a multi-pronged approach in my treatment: I consult a chiropractor, a physiotherapist and TCM physician. Took me about 9 months to regain 90% of my arm function.

How to slow down the aging process? If I know the answer I will be rich. Jokes aside, After a few health scares in the last few years including tinnitus and hearing loss, the best way to deal with it is ACCEPTANCE. Some people deny they have hearing loss and refuse to seek treatment. I have no qualms telling my friends and my adult students of my condition to seek their understanding. Nothing shameful, our senses deteriorate as we age. This is part of aging, unless one abuses it by listening to loud music every day resulting in the hearing loss.

One thing positive is that when hubby nags, I can't hear and if he dares to tell me, \"why? You deaf huh?\" I will reply, \"ah, but then?\"

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zbear:
Dear Han Seo


Can you pls share what are the symptons of Frozen Shoulders?

Also, how do you slow down the downhill of your body after menopause apart from going for eye/hearing checks n aids?

I am now experiencing hearing problem n not sure if I have frozen shoulders, so like to find out more.
Would like to know more about frozen shoulders too. My right shoulder is very stiff. Finding it harder to zip dresses and blouses when the zip is at the back. I'm not sure if it's due to my sleeping position as well as I usually end up sleeping on my right side.

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Han Seo:
After menopause, your body really goes downhill ...

That's why the TCM physician told me to stay away from cold and raw food as she thinks I am not old enough to start menopause.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1447991https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1447991Mon, 12 Jan 2015 01:04:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Menopause Symptoms Management on Mon, 12 Jan 2015 00:12:24 GMT]]>Dear Han Seo


Can you pls share what are the symptons of Frozen Shoulders?

Also, how do you slow down the downhill of your body after menopause apart from going for eye/hearing checks n aids?

I am now experiencing hearing problem n not sure if I have frozen shoulders, so like to find out more.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1447944https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1447944Mon, 12 Jan 2015 00:12:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Menopause Symptoms Management on Sun, 11 Jan 2015 14:07:00 GMT]]>🕺 :xedfingers:

pinky:
I am going through a very challenging menopausal period now and these are my

method to counteract the discomfort:
1. Hot flushes - come and go without warning. I shower 2-3 times to cut down the discomfort. Wear loose clothing too help. Drink lots of water.

2. Memory loss - write down reminders. I carry a small note book in my bag to record things and make a to-do list.

3. Insomnia-stop taking afternoon naps. Take a relaxing walk after dinner-it helps with digestion and tire you out by bedtime. I also tend to wait up a few
times a night. Still no solution yet.

4. Hearing problem- last resort is to use hearing aids.

5. Digestion problem - take small and frequent meals. Avoid fried/spicy food.

6. Tired easily/lack of stamina - take short breaks. Exercise.

Still looking for solutions for these problems:
balance, knee pain, hearing

Wish the symptoms will go away soon. It's driving me 😢 :stupid: :mad:
Hearing loss is not part of menopause but signs we are aging. Better to go for a proper diagnosis and wear hearing aids if needed. I am 50 this year and developed tinnitus in 2012. Went to see an ENT specialist and was diagnosed with hearing loss and since then , have been wearing hearing aids.

And yes, I have also menopaused and with it, comes a host of other problems such as itchy skin and frozen shoulders. Frozen shoulders can be cured with physiotherapy, acupuncture and chiropractic treatment.

After menopause, your body really goes downhill and this include hearing and vision problems.

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mamamia16:
Early 50s.


I heard that perimenopause symptons last about a year (hope so as it will be 1 year soon for me).

My gp told me that if I do not have menses for 1 year that means menopause completed/over.
Thank you for sharing.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1447021https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1447021Sat, 10 Jan 2015 01:32:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Menopause Symptoms Management on Sat, 10 Jan 2015 01:31:37 GMT]]>Early 50s.


I heard that perimenopause symptons last about a year (hope so as it will be 1 year soon for me).

My gp told me that if I do not have menses for 1 year that means menopause completed/over.

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mamamia16:
My menses is very regular and usually same routine heavy first 1-2 days and then light flow for another 5 days. I keep a record and know that I always skip a month, meaning I have menses for 11 months each year.


I had light-med heavy flow for 48 days in feb-mar 2014. I started reading on menopause and came to know about perimenopause symptons. I also started to feel hot easily, especially feel so at night but just turn the aircon cooler and it did not bother me. Other than the current itchy skin issue, I am fine.
So are you now in pre-menopause stage?
May I ask your age, pls?
Thanks.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1447011https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1447011Sat, 10 Jan 2015 01:23:08 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Menopause Symptoms Management on Sat, 10 Jan 2015 01:19:19 GMT]]>My menses is very regular and usually same routine heavy first 1-2 days and then light flow for another 5 days. I keep a record and know that I always skip a month, meaning I have menses for 11 months each year.


I had light-med heavy flow for 48 days in feb-mar 2014. I started reading on menopause and came to know about perimenopause symptons. I also started to feel hot easily, especially feel so at night but just turn the aircon cooler and it did not bother me. Other than the current itchy skin issue, I am fine.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1447009https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1447009Sat, 10 Jan 2015 01:19:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Menopause Symptoms Management on Sat, 10 Jan 2015 01:05:55 GMT]]>Your may wish to refer to my earlier posts 2 days’ ago.

Try Evening Primrose think is quite good.

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starlight1968sg:
Can this type of blood test be done at a polyclinic?

I have no idea.

Just checked my blood test done in 2013 at a private GP, the FSH n LH indicators are not part of the normal blood test. Maybe need to request specifically?

Found this

http://www.cgh.com.sg/Medical_Specialit ... atory.aspx

under clinical biochemistry

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1446786https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1446786Fri, 09 Jan 2015 13:30:41 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Menopause Symptoms Management on Fri, 09 Jan 2015 13:25:54 GMT]]>Can this type of blood test be done at a polyclinic?

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starlight1968sg:
janet88:

i'm concerned about the depression zbear mentioned.

my menses are shorter now...about 4 days compared to 6 days in the past...first 2 days heavy with cramps.

Hmm... I may have similar symptoms ie shortened in terms of number of days.

with that kind of numb feeling there on first 2 days, I dread going out as much as possible. I feel down after the menses are over and mood picks up only from 6th day onwards.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1446783https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1446783Fri, 09 Jan 2015 13:24:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Menopause Symptoms Management on Fri, 09 Jan 2015 13:24:17 GMT]]>Found this


http://www.breastcancer.org/tips/menopa ... tand/is_it

\"Blood tests can tell whether your ovaries are beyond menopause or not. These blood tests measure your levels of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH), proteins made by the brain that stimulate ovulation. If your ovaries are beyond menopause, they no longer respond to FSH and LH, and your brain reacts by sending out even more of these hormones. Blood tests indicating high levels of FSH and LH show your doctors your menopausal status.

Persistent elevated levels of FSH (13–90 milli-international units per milliliter) and LH (15–50 mIU/mL) are consistent with a post-menopausal state. Normal levels of estrogen before menopause peak at 150–300 picograms per milliliter each month (depending on where you are in your menstrual cycle), falling to less than 20 pg/mL after ovarian function declines. In pre- or peri-menopausal women taking tamoxifen, estrogen levels can be significantly increased above normal.\"




a KKH staff who did the pelvic ultrasound scan for me shared with me that I can go for a blood test to measure the levels of estrogen to determine whether I am experiencing menopause.

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janet88:
i'm concerned about the depression zbear mentioned.

my menses are shorter now...about 4 days compared to 6 days in the past...first 2 days heavy with cramps.
Hmm... I may have similar symptoms ie shortened in terms of number of days.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1446766https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1446766Fri, 09 Jan 2015 13:08:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Menopause Symptoms Management on Fri, 09 Jan 2015 13:03:24 GMT]]>i’m concerned about the depression zbear mentioned.

my menses are shorter now…about 4 days compared to 6 days in the past…first 2 days heavy with cramps.

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janet88:
starlight1968sg:

May I ask what are the signs of menopause?

Have I reach this stage of life?

i'm also curious about this.
menses come earlier than 25 days...I know when it shows signs. when I am desperate for sweet stuff, bloated, backache and ready to slaughter anyone who comes in my way.

Mine is just a few days earlier each month.
I read about hot flushes but dont know what they are.
So I guess mine not yet.

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starlight1968sg:
May I ask what are the signs of menopause?

Have I reach this stage of life?
i'm also curious about this.
menses come earlier than 25 days...I know when it shows signs. when I am desperate for sweet stuff, bloated, backache and ready to slaughter anyone who comes in my way.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1446753https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1446753Fri, 09 Jan 2015 12:55:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Menopause Symptoms Management on Fri, 09 Jan 2015 12:25:37 GMT]]>

peggy:
Jennifer:

I was told by TCM physician as well as GP that menopause should start in our 50's, not early or late 40's.


I am 48 this year. And had completely menopause.

How r u taking care of yourself after menopause? Need any particular focus?

I am 44, soon 45.

So far my menses comes once a month, a few days earlier each time, flow is light, last ard 3 days. No abnormal pain or terrible mood swings.

But since early Oct, I had prob falling sleep at night n seem to be having loose stools more often or constipation. Now not regular bowel movement everyday.

I just checked peri menopause symptoms.

What peri menopause symptoms did u go through then?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1446725https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1446725Fri, 09 Jan 2015 12:25:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Menopause Symptoms Management on Fri, 09 Jan 2015 12:24:39 GMT]]>May I ask what are the signs of menopause?

Have I reach this stage of life?

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ScaredyMum:
but I am not taking any chances as I have seen some colleagues went through horrible stages :scared:


My sister went through depression n it was very bad. She only recovered after she completed her menopause n that is 1 year.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1446717https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1446717Fri, 09 Jan 2015 12:07:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Menopause Symptoms Management on Fri, 09 Jan 2015 08:51:52 GMT]]>

Jennifer:
I was told by TCM physician as well as GP that menopause should start in our 50's, not early or late 40's.

It depends on individual and there is also something called \"perimenopause\" - referring to pre menopause symptoms.

Not sure if everyone goes through perimenopause as I have also yet to reach the menopausal age... but I am not taking any chances as I have seen some colleagues went through horrible stages :scared:

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