I am experiencing a very uncomfortable feminine transition, which has sent me reeling with migraines, fatigue and muscle aches. The treatment I've been given (low dose progestin) prevents the headaches and improved my energy level, but these days when I race, I feel more like a pack-a-day smoker than Hercules, which is killing my motivation to compete.
I'm wondering if any of you have had (are having) similar experiences and how you're handling it. I look forward to hearing your thoughts and experiences :)
Leslie, Susan, and Laura Hamel. If I can just stay close to you ladies I will consider my swims a success. Thank you for posting your experiences with peri-menopause and menopause. This "transition" has just begun to enter my life and it blows. But, misery does love company. Keep posting your experiences and potential solutions. They are invaluable.
Well I'm going to try some different things for a meet next weekend, including a "drop" taper. So I should have some more "data" after that. I'm also going to reduce the amount of sports drinks and gels I consume pre-race and stick to water and Cheerios because once I hit a level of sugar I get the shakes. Anyone else have that problem?
Leslie, Susan, and Laura Hamel. If I can just stay close to you ladies I will consider my swims a success. Thank you for posting your experiences with peri-menopause and menopause. This "transition" has just begun to enter my life and it blows. But, misery does love company. Keep posting your experiences and potential solutions. They are invaluable.
Well I'm going to try some different things for a meet next weekend, including a "drop" taper. So I should have some more "data" after that. I'm also going to reduce the amount of sports drinks and gels I consume pre-race and stick to water and Cheerios because once I hit a level of sugar I get the shakes. Anyone else have that problem?
