@vanessa As I entered peri, I had irregular periods, then the odd really heavy one, and then like you this endless spotting which went on for weeks, perhaps stopped for a day and started again. For my peace of mind, I had it checked and all seemed OK so I knew it must be peri. I know about health anxiety and how you feel, I must have worried about every part of my body in one way or another!

@lisma I had migraines for years thru every cycle. After menopause, they just stopped. Occasionally they pop up. But generally, this could be something to catch very early with migraine meds. Rest in a dark room, listen to soft music stay stress-free as long as possible, and eat foods that don't trigger migraines.

@philippa I have it too. post-Meno also. I chew gum because it seems nothing helps. I do rinse with baking soda water after I brush my teeth, it helps a bit but not much although my teeth and gums seem to like it.
Mine is worse if my stomach is acting up. I'm not sure if there's a connection or not. I get nauseous pretty easily these days and I notice it more. Have you tried any moisturizing mouthwash? It didn't work for me but maybe give it a try and see if it helps.

@hanishi magnesium sometimes low magnesium can be the cause and especially if you have thyroid trouble. Maybe need to look up your blood results or go on a forum called health unlocked, sometimes your thyroid can cause heart palpitations if your medication isn’t right

@sanian if you have a mild UTI, drinking plenty of water should help make it feel better within a couple days or so.
if you still don’t feel well after drinking water and cranberry juice let your doctor know so you can discuss the possible use of medication.

@jeffy I think anxiety promotes bad health and mind, to say the least. A healthy mind comes from good thinking and proactive physical output. You need to focus on overcoming these issues by remaining in contact with your doctor and asking questions which promotes a good fight against the issues. physical health recovers with consistent maintenance, and a healthy mind. Anxiety does the opposite.

@sasical You will need to get some therapy for this. However, when you get a panic attack before your bowel movement, the stress of it can still upset your bowel. The gut-brain axis is very strong and what you feel in your mind, can have an impact on your intestines. Even if the panic attacks are not aggravating your bowel at the moment, over time the cumulative effect of your mental distress could irritate it.

@angelie I’m so sorry to hear! so you’re getting all of this yet still getting your periods. Have you done a menopause test? I bought one and it's positive but was no surprise as I’ve not had a period for quite a few months, I think. I bought a test online.
Have you not tried any meds?

@avocure I suggest you go and get the readings of both of your eyes done. sometimes the readings are the same as earlier it’s just the thought process. Expectations may lead to such things you should compare the readings before and after the surgery and then you can come to the conclusion. Most of such experiences are just only due to your thinking that the eye that underwent surgery is clearer and the other not whereas nothing had been done to another eye. All your doubts can be answered by going through the readings and consulting your doctor.

@hameer Because you were hit "squarely in the eye" when playing volleyball, if you haven't already done so I would encourage you to have your eye checked by a doctor (preferably an ophthalmologist) just to be on the safe side.

@biston lens should be taken out at night. When you leave them in that long you increase your chance for infection. Also, the front surface of your eye starts to distort due to lack of oxygen. However, if you are unable to tell by looking in the mirror if your lens is out, I would recommend having your eye doctor take a look. They will easily be able to tell with the slit lamp. If you can’t tell I would not dig and dig trying to remove it. Best of Luck

@maureen-0 You are right about the castor oil but it’s the cold-pressed pharmaceutical type you need, it is a very pure sterile one and not the run-of-the-mill type you would find in Boots, you could possibly buy online but please check the companies credentials you buy from first. I have read lots of good things about it being very good for many eye conditions even helping with cataracts it might be wise to have a discussion with your doctor first your eyesight is very precious to go taking any chances. If your doctor OKs it and you do try then I'm sure many on here would be interested in how you get on.

@gillian Hello Gillian
How long have you had dry eyes & what drops etc are you using?
warming your eye up helps unclog the tear ducts. Then you can get some preservative-free eyelid wipes that help cleanse your eyes of all the gunk and bacteria that comes out after. Then 20 minutes after you do that, put your eye drops or eye gel in. Our eyelids and eyelashes have a lot of bugs in them so regular cleansing can help prevent styes and eye infections, as well as help, keep them lubricated.
Dry eyes are much more common now because everyone has computers, tablets, and phones that they are in front of a lot.
When you are in front of a screen, make sure you remember to blink and if you can, try and give yourself little breaks here and there. I know that isn't always possible if you are working through.

@angiel Whenever I have experienced this it's either due to lack of sleep, tiredness or extreme stress, or both. Get rid of those causes and the twitch usually goes as well.
If your actual eyes are twitching then it's something connected to the eye muscles, so if you are convinced it's your eye then see your optician.
Many people say it’s their eye when in fact it's the tiny muscles around the eye, but not necessarily the eyelid.
Do you spend a lot of time using screens? If you think you do then cut back, especially in the evening before bed.

@richardson If anything goes into your eyes, they will immediately react by producing lots of tears. That is their natural safety mechanism. Your eyelids are also programmed to shut immediately if the eyes see a problem approaching.
The most likely thing you will get in your eyes is dust or pollen and the tears will wash it out. If you are in great pain after something gets in your eye and it doesn't come out that is the time to seek help.

@timkob Sounds like an allergy. I would recommend seeing an eye doctor or an allergist. It doesn't really look serious. A doctor can put your mind at ease.

@sukhsingh Just an update on this, was diagnosed with Optical Neurosis. Gets better on its own apparently. I was diagnosed with strong steroids and on the mend.
Can be the start of MS

@marissa Hi Marissa, is that your resting heart rate? Did you consult a physician? To confirm a thyroid disorder you will need a blood test called a thyroid function test. They measure the free levels of the thyroid hormones FT3, FT4, and the thyroid-stimulating hormone TSH.

@stacy-0 Constipation is a common symptom. Digestive issues can be as well. I had so many symptoms that went away after that I didn't even notice until they were gone. My digestive issues seem more linked to gluten for me. I wish I had discovered I had this years ago but am still glad I finally had an answer to so many issues my doctor ignored.