I have had 3 days of pain in my muscles and the sweats are constant. My appetite has gone and I feel very depressed. I have suffered from depression for 23 years and I'm afraid it's back. Is it normal for menopausal symptoms to feel like the flu?

Severe flu-like symptoms are not usually connected to the menopause and you should go to the doctor if your symptoms don't resolve, or you an unsure of the cause.

In the case of milder, flu-like symptoms, especially if these symptoms are cyclical, there is a chance these could have some connection with hormones. Read here for more information on this.

Eileen Durward