Utterly exhausted all the time..menopause?

[Worndownbyit]

As the title says I am utterly, totally and completely shattered...
I'm 59, 4 years post menopause and whilst it's fantastic to not have periods anymore, I'm finding that the flip side is so much worse. I have not had a fill night's sleep that I can remember... my brain is just sludge, I feel as though my whole body is slowing down before my eyes. My hips hurt, one shoulder hurts, and I'm actually sick of feeling like I'm running at about 25% of my capacity. I've got a responsible job in law within the NHS and am really struggling to get through each day.
I work with a great bunch of people but I'm considerably older than everyone else and when I say these things I get "well it's probably menopause/your hormones". Is this right? Is it really all part of the menopause? I want to cry with exhaustion and don't know how much more I can take.
Anyone else have this or have suggestions?

I’m a lot younger so I can’t say but I think you should get a blood test. You may be vitamin deficient.

I've had blood tests recently and nothing showed up other than I'm prediabetic. I've had to change lots of eating habits, the worst of it is I'm not even flipping overweight!!

It certainly sounds like meno symptoms. Make an appt with your GP to discuss. See if they have a GP in the practice who specialises in menopause and HRT.
If you get nowhere then get a private consultation with someone like Newson Health.
My sister and I have had to go to Newson Health to get the right understanding of our meno problems and the right HRT as the GP just looked blank and prescribed antidepressants .

Totally get it! I feel permanently knackered. I wake 2-4 times a night. I work FT in retail, carer for DH, rent, and no real pension provision, so I can't envisage a point where I can reduce or step back. Even my eyesight has worsened. Bloody menopause has knackered my memory, still getting brain fog, which cost me my last better paid job. The company spouts 'menopause awareness' but, in reality, manages out anyone suffering. It's shit! I hate getting older with every fibre of my being.

2 things that are worth trying. Magnesium and vitamin D.

Thank you x

Yes, most probably.
Id start with Vit B complex for energy.
A good quality Omega 3 for joints.
Magnesium glycinate for sleep, or L-Threonate for meno brain. Or a combination of both.
Then Vit D, preferably with K2.
Id prioritise a good clean sleep routine. And stopping drinking will help sleep.

@DustyLee123 is it better to take the magnesium morning or evening ?
OP I hope you find something to help.

Because I've had sleep issues for years I have a very good sleep routine, I rarely drink alcohol and don't have my phone upstairs but I will try the supplements,
Thanks all 😊

I only take Tnreonate , and I take it in the morning.

Thank you @DustyLee123

Ask if your ferritin level was checked with your recent bloods. You can have iron deficiency without anaemia, treatable with iron supplements

Magnesium 30-60 mins before bed, and at least 1 hour after eating or drinking anything containing calcium.

My guess is blood sugar. I am also pre diabetic and feel as you describe. Look at your diet first.