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What is happening to me? Is it menopause?

Posted: Nov 30, 2015

though they are erratic, usually about 3 months apart at this point. I feel like I am losing my mind....had an episode of vertigo a few weeks ago followed by extreme anxiety and nausea, wound up in the ER (and if you knew me you'd know I wouldn't even think of going unless I thought I were dying)....they found nothing wrong, sent me home on meclizine, which does nothing. I still have this weird anxious/dizzy feeling that usually builds up over the day, getting worse until I finally fall asleep, along with feeling like I'm going insane. I usually can calm myself down enough but it takes time. I'm right at the age where I should be going thru menopause...could all this be because of THAT? They didn't make any mention of that at the ER....just gave me a CT and an MRI, which were normal. Not sure what they thought they were looking for with an MRI of my brain???? Now here I am almost a month later and I still can't shake this feeling. If it is hormones/menopause I pray this is over soon! I'd trade the worst hot flashes for THIS any day!

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Could be hormones - sm

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could be a messed up heart rhythm, could be stress. Taking any new medications or supplements ? Go to you reg doctor and start eliminating things. They ruled out a mass or stroke that's a good start.

Could b allergies and sinuses also - nm

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Could be menopause. - anon

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If I were you, I'd talk to my PCP and my gynecologist about the symptoms. It does kind of sound like a hot flash without the heat, but it's lasting a lot longer than mine do. Mine are like 1 minute long. I had trouble with vertigo years ago and recently figured out that it was silent migraines.

Sounds like anxiety/panic attacks...probably - anxiety

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from job stress of being an MT. Try Zoloft starting out at 0.25 mg a day for anxiety/panic attacks. This is what I did and feel so much better. Also I drink Tension Tamer team by Celestial Seasonings which helps me relax.

Zoloft rocks! - At least for me!

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It changed my whole life. I am calm now instead of SCREAMING PANICKED all the time. Wish they'd had it in the 60s/70s. Doesn't help everyone, though. I'd talk to your GYN and see what she/he thinks. Good luck!

Changed my mom's life incredibly - Nik

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My mom was always "high strung." Later in life she started having what were probably panic attacks like getting dizzy while walking by by herself in the mall, etc. Her PA got her on Zoloft (which she initially resisted as my mom thinks taking meds is a sign of weakness). She felt so much better to the point that she thought she didn't them and stopped. Well, you know what happened... Now she takes them and realizes she needs them, that a body chemistry problem is not weakness. It has changed her life not only because Zoloft really does help, but she no longer is afraid of feeling "funny."

So... - Let Me Understand This

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I need to understand something. You are on medication because of MT? I would say that's an abuse of a medication. MT is not the only job in the world. If, however, you already had a problem and MT made it worse, I understand that.

Meanwhile, if anyone is having to take drugs of any sort just because of this confounded MT career, start looking elsewhere. The action of taking control and looking for other work will do wonders for your mood.

I was almost a basket case in this job until I started looking for another line of work. No, I did not find it right away, but I will tell you that taking the horse by the reigns will give you a lot of hope.

Thanks all for the advice and comments - I guess I need to go back

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to my PCP. I always feel like they might think I'm a hypochondriac....

PCP vs female GYN - Steamy

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For quite some time I had strange problems. My male PCP was sympathetic and told me about his wife's experience. I went to the female GYN and immediately had a prescription for a low dose venlafaxine. It was difficult for me to get used to the drug at first and if I miss a dose I get some uncomfortable side effects, but I feel so much better, it is worth it.

NP specializing in anti aging hormonal - radmt

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I used to see an NP anti-aging, bioidentical hormone specialist referred by my PCP. (wellness center)
Have extensive blood work drawn including your D3 levels, thyroid, estrogen, progesterone etc. Once your levels are determined - they and you will have a better understanding if related to hormones. Can make adjustments with vitamin therapy, compounded hormones if deficient.

Hope you feel better soon. I was 40 when first experienced vertigo - it was a HIGH stress reaction for me personally (taking care of a family member with cancer).

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