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Why Managing Menopause Symptoms Matters More Than You Think

  Hello October! I woke up this morning feeling like I wrestled a tiger in my sleep. My back? Stiff like a frozen chicken. My tummy? Acting like I swallowed a balloon. And sleep? What sleep? I counted sheep, cows, and even imaginary alpacas last night. Still wide awake.  If you're in your fabulous 40s or 50s and nodding along, welcome to the club. The menopause misadventures club. No membership card needed! Just a body that suddenly decides to throw curveballs like back pain, indigestion, sleepless nights, and anxiety.  The Sneaky Symptoms Doctors Often Miss Let me tell you something I wish someone told me earlier. These symptoms are real, and they’re often misdiagnosed. I went to the doctor complaining about my back pain. He said, “Maybe you slept wrong.” I said, “I sleep wrong every night then?”  Indigestion? “Try probiotics .” Sleepless nights? “Avoid caffeine.” Anxiety? “You’re just stressed.” Hmm… okay, but what if all these are part of the menopause rollercoast...