WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for February, 2003: Why can't I keep up?

Why can't I keep up?

From: Avalon (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 9 Feb 2003 16:27:43 -0600 (CST)

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Hello,

I'm 50 and have had somewhat erratic periods for about the past three years. My last period was six months ago, which is my longest "drought" by far, so I may be done.

I have the following health "issues":

--Endometriosis with nodularity in cul-de-sac and 6 cm endometrioma on left ovary (stable for several years) --Fibroid tumors recurrent after surgery 10 years ago (20 week presurgical uterus, 10 week uterus now) --Diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome prior to above surgery based on negative colonoscopy --Menstrual pain since the very first period --Long history of mild to moderate chronic digestive problems --Perimenopausal symptoms, i.e., hot flashes, bedtime palpitations and odd sensations, for about 18 months

I am a single professional working full time and commuting about three hours a day.

In the past two years or so, mental and physical fatigue have made my routine increasingly difficult to keep up with. I rarely get more than six hours of sleep a night, often less, and I know that probably contributes to this difficulty. Perhaps the worst aspect of this is feeling misunderstood by friends, family and co-workers who, I suspect, think me a little lazy and self-centered.

My question to you all is: Do you think it is to be expected that the above-mentioned physical health issues would make my lifestyle a bit difficult and lead to a need for more rest and sleep than I can find time for? Or would you assess more blame to insufficient sleep itself and possibly to depression?

I would be equally interested in comment from health professionals and from women with similar issues.

Thanks for reading!

--Avalon

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