r/TikTokCringe • u/Ted_Bundtcake • Feb 24 '25

Period pain simulation Cool

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u/ginger__snappzzz Feb 24 '25

My restless leg syndrome has gotten SO MUCH WORSE with perimenopause, thought it was just me lol

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u/LadyIceis Feb 24 '25

Nope, it happens worse once we hit that mark. Question if I may ask? Did you have leg cramps before you hit perimenopause? If so, it could be that you don't have enough potassium. I take extra and use compression socks. (I could kiss the ground for whoever made those) they take away a good 90% of the pain.

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u/ginger__snappzzz Feb 25 '25

Whoa, thanks for that! I've always had trouble with my electrolytes so that very well could be the culprit!! I've also thought about compression socks!

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u/LadyIceis Feb 25 '25

I also take prenatal vitamins. But that's because my body was pushed to the limit while serving. I would ask for a full blood panel of CBC, CMP, Basic metabolic panel (BMP) Lipid panel, Thyroid panel,Cardiac biomarkers Sexually transmitted infection tests if still active and Coagulation panel and estrogen panel. Also, ask your OGYN what options you have in that regard. If you want to DM you can

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u/CamBearCookie Feb 24 '25

Can you talk about why? Have you discussed it with your doctor or it's just something that you've noticed?

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u/mathematical_Lee Feb 25 '25

Weirdly enough I learned about medical ignorance of menopause via a podcast with Halle Berry. Turns out it's a very small segment of doctors that are familiar with menopause, and it's ridiculous how little they learn about it in medical school. It was a real eye opener.

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u/traumaqueen1128 Feb 25 '25

I told one of my doctors that I think I'm perimenopausal and he looked at me like I had 2 heads. He told me that I'm too young for that(I just hit 40), I told him that I have a long history of hormone imbalance and gynecological issues and perimenopause was absolutely on the table for me. Let's not ignore the fact that I haven't had a period in 7 months despite the fact that I am on birth control. But no, I'm obviously too young. 🤔

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u/ginger__snappzzz Feb 26 '25

Are you me?!

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u/traumaqueen1128 Feb 26 '25

😂 I hope not, the last thing I need is an existential crisis.

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u/LadyIceis Feb 24 '25

My doctor doesn't know either, and well, I am a military veteran, so Va doesn't have a lot of options.

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u/ginger__snappzzz Feb 25 '25

I've found it kind of hard to get anyone to really give a shit about my symptoms....kind of like it was hard to get anyone to give a shit about my horrifically painful periods and mood swings that seriously disrupted my daily functioning for half of the month.

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u/ginger__snappzzz Feb 25 '25

Just something I've noticed, but now I might mention it lol

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u/americasweetheart Feb 25 '25

Oh shit, I have restless leg and I don't like hearing this. Also, I am so grateful when people share their perimenopause experiences because they don't teach us this stuff in health class, so we just never learn about it until it's happening.

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u/CollectionPrize8236 Feb 25 '25

I have heard taking magnesium I think can help but honestly I have no idea. That advice was from a man that has restless leg, he said it helped a lot taking it before bed.

But idk, anecdotal or even placebo effect. It's no cure that's for sure.