Comments on: Anxiety and Panic–An Early Sign of "Peri-Menopause?" http://healthewoman.org/2009/01/13/anxiety-and-panic-an-early-sign-of-menopause/ Facts Plus Stories Equals Knowledge Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:26:46 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.3 hourly 1 By: Shelley Binkley http://healthewoman.org/2009/01/13/anxiety-and-panic-an-early-sign-of-menopause/comment-page-1/#comment-5001 Shelley Binkley Sun, 11 Oct 2009 23:50:43 +0000 http://healthewoman.org/2009/01/13/anxiety-and-panic-an-early-sign-of-menopause/#comment-5001 That could just be anxiety or it could be something more serious such as cardiac problems. I'd recommend seeing your doctor. That could just be anxiety or it could be something more serious such as cardiac problems. I’d recommend seeing your doctor.

]]> By: Ashley http://healthewoman.org/2009/01/13/anxiety-and-panic-an-early-sign-of-menopause/comment-page-1/#comment-4998 Ashley Sun, 11 Oct 2009 13:48:25 +0000 http://healthewoman.org/2009/01/13/anxiety-and-panic-an-early-sign-of-menopause/#comment-4998 Hello, Im 56 years old and just starting peri menopausal I believe? My question to you is it normal to have severe anxiety and then left with pain in neck back arms and also sever heart palapitations and then diminishes into the next episode Hello,
Im 56 years old and just starting peri menopausal I believe?
My question to you is it normal to have severe anxiety and then left with pain in neck back arms and also sever heart palapitations and then diminishes into the next episode

]]> By: Jes http://healthewoman.org/2009/01/13/anxiety-and-panic-an-early-sign-of-menopause/comment-page-1/#comment-4885 Jes Thu, 01 Oct 2009 01:25:40 +0000 http://healthewoman.org/2009/01/13/anxiety-and-panic-an-early-sign-of-menopause/#comment-4885 Hi, I've never written anything on a website before never really even surfed the web but my first panic attack in May of this year changed that. I'm 38, always been even-keelled but now I feel like I'm going crazy and always on edge that some weird symptom is going to flare up. My symptoms include tingling in my scalp which progresses to just feeling flushed and hot on my face, palpitations...like my heart skipped a beat, and psychological/emotional fluctuations...I find these extremely disturbing. I might be driving along just fine and then suddenly I'm in a deep, almost angry, depression and it might last 30 minutes or 4 hours. I've had my FSH and estradiol levels checked. FSH slightly elevated, estradiol normal. My doctor tells me this means I am in early perimenopause and that it may last up to 10 years! Are there any supportive therapies I can look into? Thank You, Jes Hi, I’ve never written anything on a website before never really even surfed the web but my first panic attack in May of this year changed that. I’m 38, always been even-keelled but now I feel like I’m going crazy and always on edge that some weird symptom is going to flare up. My symptoms include tingling in my scalp which progresses to just feeling flushed and hot on my face, palpitations…like my heart skipped a beat, and psychological/emotional fluctuations…I find these extremely disturbing. I might be driving along just fine and then suddenly I’m in a deep, almost angry, depression and it might last 30 minutes or 4 hours. I’ve had my FSH and estradiol levels checked. FSH slightly elevated, estradiol normal. My doctor tells me this means I am in early perimenopause and that it may last up to 10 years! Are there any supportive therapies I can look into? Thank You, Jes

]]> By: Shelley Binkley http://healthewoman.org/2009/01/13/anxiety-and-panic-an-early-sign-of-menopause/comment-page-1/#comment-4370 Shelley Binkley Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:29:46 +0000 http://healthewoman.org/2009/01/13/anxiety-and-panic-an-early-sign-of-menopause/#comment-4370 have you looked at the posts on anxiety on this site? have you looked at the posts on anxiety on this site?

]]> By: Michele http://healthewoman.org/2009/01/13/anxiety-and-panic-an-early-sign-of-menopause/comment-page-1/#comment-3231 Michele Wed, 29 Jul 2009 03:21:37 +0000 http://healthewoman.org/2009/01/13/anxiety-and-panic-an-early-sign-of-menopause/#comment-3231 Hi, I'm 47 (will be 48 in Nov) and for the first time I'm experiencing anxiety (started 2 months ago). I had a period in Aug 08 and 1 in Dec 08 and then nothing. My GYN put me on HRT three and a half weeks ago, but I'm still experiencing the anxiety. I'd trade the anxiety for hot flashes any day. Frankly, the anxiety scares the crud out of me. I get 2 semi good days (where I almost feel normal), 2 days of anxiety, a day and a half of anger and the other day and half are a grab bag. I've had a lot of job stress, family medical issues, refinance house all at the same time. Any advise? Thanks, Michele Hi, I’m 47 (will be 48 in Nov) and for the first time I’m experiencing anxiety (started 2 months ago). I had a period in Aug 08 and 1 in Dec 08 and then nothing. My GYN put me on HRT three and a half weeks ago, but I’m still experiencing the anxiety. I’d trade the anxiety for hot flashes any day. Frankly, the anxiety scares the crud out of me. I get 2 semi good days (where I almost feel normal), 2 days of anxiety, a day and a half of anger and the other day and half are a grab bag. I’ve had a lot of job stress, family medical issues, refinance house all at the same time. Any advise? Thanks, Michele

]]> By: SeaSpray http://healthewoman.org/2009/01/13/anxiety-and-panic-an-early-sign-of-menopause/comment-page-1/#comment-354 SeaSpray Thu, 26 Mar 2009 23:28:40 +0000 http://healthewoman.org/2009/01/13/anxiety-and-panic-an-early-sign-of-menopause/#comment-354 Thanks Shelly - I will be 54 in June. I do hope I sail through without the hideous hot flashes some of my friends have. As I stated ... mine have been minimal. But I will say... I used to sleep so well and easily and now I am lucky if I get 5 hrs uninterrupted. And I sleep restlessly. Thinking of getting melatonin. :) Thanks Shelly – I will be 54 in June.

I do hope I sail through without the hideous hot flashes some of my friends have. As I stated … mine have been minimal. But I will say… I used to sleep so well and easily and now I am lucky if I get 5 hrs uninterrupted. And I sleep restlessly. Thinking of getting melatonin. :)

]]> By: Shelley Binkley http://healthewoman.org/2009/01/13/anxiety-and-panic-an-early-sign-of-menopause/comment-page-1/#comment-349 Shelley Binkley Thu, 26 Mar 2009 14:26:50 +0000 http://healthewoman.org/2009/01/13/anxiety-and-panic-an-early-sign-of-menopause/#comment-349 Hi SeaSpray, Thank you for your comment. 53 is on the longer side for the appearance of the cotton pony, but not all that unusual. The average age for cessation of menses is 52--this means about half of women are older than 52 when the cotton pony stops visiting. Other symptoms, e.g. anxiety, insomnia can begin long before and persist long after the cotton pony is gone. Shelley Hi SeaSpray, Thank you for your comment.
53 is on the longer side for the appearance of the cotton pony, but not all that unusual.
The average age for cessation of menses is 52–this means about half of women are older than 52 when the cotton pony stops visiting.
Other symptoms, e.g. anxiety, insomnia can begin long before and persist long after the cotton pony is gone.
Shelley

]]> By: SeaSpray http://healthewoman.org/2009/01/13/anxiety-and-panic-an-early-sign-of-menopause/comment-page-1/#comment-344 SeaSpray Thu, 26 Mar 2009 01:49:33 +0000 http://healthewoman.org/2009/01/13/anxiety-and-panic-an-early-sign-of-menopause/#comment-344 Hi..I enjoyed the post. I am 53 and actually STILL peri-menopausal. I am much later than my friends. The cotton pony may skip a few visits... and even though shorter..sometimes...she's still riding into town. ;) Is that alright? (I do have my yearly gyn exams and did in October.. but didn't think to ask about being this long in peri-menopause)I'm glad because I figure I am still getting benefits of hormones. I don't get hot flashes..thank GOD! I did have 5 since I was 44 with 2 bad ones out of five... and last one...which was on vacation summer 05 -that memorable. :) Anxiety? ha..I can relate to that. :) Hi..I enjoyed the post. I am 53 and actually STILL peri-menopausal. I am much later than my friends. The cotton pony may skip a few visits… and even though shorter..sometimes…she’s still riding into town. ;)

Is that alright? (I do have my yearly gyn exams and did in October.. but didn’t think to ask about being this long in peri-menopause)I’m glad because I figure I am still getting benefits of hormones. I don’t get hot flashes..thank GOD! I did have 5 since I was 44 with 2 bad ones out of five… and last one…which was on vacation summer 05 -that memorable. :)

Anxiety? ha..I can relate to that. :)

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