Loose Women's Coleen Nolan 'suffering' with 'scary' symptoms

Loose Women star Coleen Nolan has received messages of support from fans as she said she has been suffering of late.

The 59-year-old recently finished a solo nationwide tour and away from her hectic life in the limelight, Coleen regularly shares updates with her 357,000 Instagram followers.

She said: "Just when I think the menopause symptoms might be lessening. I've been suffering with what I thought was the start of some form of dementia, I have to say. And because my mum had it I've been panicking.

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"But I've since been told the old fog brain of menopause is a real thing and although it's quite scary, it's also helped me calm down a bit and think 'oh, it's menopause'. So many things with menopause, isn't there?

"I thought I was over most of it but here I am, can't remember anything. Honestly, can't remember names when I've just said hello to someone. Can't remember my phone, my shoes, my car keys, dogs.

"I'm surprised I manage to find the house when I go home. It has been a bit scary but I'm kind of okay now because I know what it is. Anyway you might not be interested, but I won't remember if you are or not, so."

Fans have been quick to respond in the comments section, as Andrea said: "I'm the same as you, I forget names, where I've put things. I forget instantly what someone has just said", while Jayne said: "Yep, me too". Philomena said: "Absolutely spot on, feel exactly the same", and Kelly said: "Really hope you're OK".

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