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, 31 May 2011 00:40:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Shelley Binkley http://healthewoman.org/2009/01/13/anxiety-and-panic-an-early-sign-of-menopause/comment-page-1/#comment-25914 Shelley Binkley Tue, 31 May 2011 00:40:53 +0000 http://healthewoman.org/2009/01/13/anxiety-and-panic-an-early-sign-of-menopause/#comment-25914 Thank you very much for reading and for sharing your information. I'll check out your radio show. -SB. Thank you very much for reading and for sharing your information. I’ll check out your radio show. -SB.

]]> By: donna http://healthewoman.org/2009/01/13/anxiety-and-panic-an-early-sign-of-menopause/comment-page-1/#comment-25587 donna Wed, 25 May 2011 13:20:43 +0000 http://healthewoman.org/2009/01/13/anxiety-and-panic-an-early-sign-of-menopause/#comment-25587 SO glad I found this. I will be 52 in June and still get my periods every month...they only last two or three days now but they arrive right on time. I have recently been diagnosed by an ENT with menieres disease...I woke April 5 feeling very unsteady on my feet and then had tinnitus since...I had an MRI...brain and head are fine but I did have an abnormal ENG test stating there is something going on with my balance. I see my regular medical doctor in a few weeks but for now I am on a water pill and am cutting down caffeine and salt, etc. I have a heavy head feeling a lot during the day...burning tongue...I really think this is partially menopause but we shall see. I care for my 92 year old mom so I do have a bit of stress. Im married almost 31 years to my best friend...he is a saint...and we have an almost 24 year old son who is a police officer....I have a good life and as a hobby I started a blogradio show...its just my therapy....I like to talk to all of us 50 something ladies about all types of life experiences. I would love it if you would like to give my last show a listen...this was when they were doing the tests and I was waiting for the results....its only my 6th show...Im really an amateur...just a nice past time...I loved reading all of your reassuring peri menopause stories....I will be checking in often... http://tobtr.com/s/1841947 SO glad I found this. I will be 52 in June and still get my periods every month…they only last two or three days now but they arrive right on time. I have recently been diagnosed by an ENT with menieres disease…I woke April 5 feeling very unsteady on my feet and then had tinnitus since…I had an MRI…brain and head are fine but I did have an abnormal ENG test stating there is something going on with my balance. I see my regular medical doctor in a few weeks but for now I am on a water pill and am cutting down caffeine and salt, etc. I have a heavy head feeling a lot during the day…burning tongue…I really think this is partially menopause but we shall see. I care for my 92 year old mom so I do have a bit of stress. Im married almost 31 years to my best friend…he is a saint…and we have an almost 24 year old son who is a police officer….I have a good life and as a hobby I started a blogradio show…its just my therapy….I like to talk to all of us 50 something ladies about all types of life experiences. I would love it if you would like to give my last show a listen…this was when they were doing the tests and I was waiting for the results….its only my 6th show…Im really an amateur…just a nice past time…I loved reading all of your reassuring peri menopause stories….I will be checking in often…
http://tobtr.com/s/1841947

]]> By: Uzzy http://healthewoman.org/2009/01/13/anxiety-and-panic-an-early-sign-of-menopause/comment-page-1/#comment-23510 Uzzy Fri, 15 Apr 2011 19:11:22 +0000 http://healthewoman.org/2009/01/13/anxiety-and-panic-an-early-sign-of-menopause/#comment-23510 Wow! This is so interesting and I wish I had found it earlier. I had horrible panic attacks and anxiety from my late 30s. Thankfully the panic attacks went before I hit 50 but I still have some anxiety. Since reaching 50 though I find it much easier to keep problems in perspective. Thanks for a really interesting read and best wishes to all. Kind regards Izzy Wow! This is so interesting and I wish I had found it earlier. I had horrible panic attacks and anxiety from my late 30s. Thankfully the panic attacks went before I hit 50 but I still have some anxiety. Since reaching 50 though I find it much easier to keep problems in perspective. Thanks for a really interesting read and best wishes to all.
Kind regards
Izzy

]]> By: Shelley Binkley http://healthewoman.org/2009/01/13/anxiety-and-panic-an-early-sign-of-menopause/comment-page-1/#comment-22956 Shelley Binkley Mon, 04 Apr 2011 20:44:10 +0000 http://healthewoman.org/2009/01/13/anxiety-and-panic-an-early-sign-of-menopause/#comment-22956 I'm so glad to hear you feel renewed in your fifties! I have something to look forward to. I’m so glad to hear you feel renewed in your fifties! I have something to look forward to.

]]> By: Shelley Binkley http://healthewoman.org/2009/01/13/anxiety-and-panic-an-early-sign-of-menopause/comment-page-1/#comment-22954 Shelley Binkley Mon, 04 Apr 2011 20:40:36 +0000 http://healthewoman.org/2009/01/13/anxiety-and-panic-an-early-sign-of-menopause/#comment-22954 You need to see a primary care physician. You need to see a primary care physician.

]]> By: Robi http://healthewoman.org/2009/01/13/anxiety-and-panic-an-early-sign-of-menopause/comment-page-1/#comment-19033 Robi Fri, 28 Jan 2011 05:14:21 +0000 http://healthewoman.org/2009/01/13/anxiety-and-panic-an-early-sign-of-menopause/#comment-19033 I am 48 yrs. old. My husband and I are truck drivers and we drive from SC to CA weekly and are home 1 0r 2 days a week. Last winter, we went to Reno Nv. and when we stopped for the night at the place we would deliver the next mornig, I was on my coputer and told my husband I was having a dissy spell (I have them occasionally) he said I dropped my computer and stretched out my body and wouldn;t respond to him for 20 seconds. He said I had a tear come from my eye and this iswhen he called 911, I then came around and my legs were very week , I had a headache and was shaking uncontrolable...The next week, delivery was @ same place in reno, we parked and I became dizzy but didn;t black out, I went and layed down and I was ok. I mentioned this to Dr. and it was kind of thrown to the side of my visit. Last week, we were leaving Ca. and we were in Az. where we stopped to eat, I had just woke up, we ate got in truck and I began to drive. after 1 hr. of driving, I became sort of warm but not overwhelming, but then I had shotness of breathe, then my right side under breast began to feel as if someone were stabbing me with a sharp knife the pain was sharp, would go away for a second or 2 and come back. The pain got real intense ..My husband and I swopped out he took me to hospital when my hand and fingers began to tingle. When I got to the hospital, I was shaking...They said it was mountain sickness....Heart monitor was put on me for 5 hrs. When we got back to SC I went to my Dr. she sent me to have a ct on lungs and that turned out good as well. I have had these symptons again after being home and I am not in high elevation, sounds like anxiety to me but Dr. isn't sure, what else can I have her check? I have recently lost 37 lbs since Aug.but I am not on a diet forsay, I am eating healthy foods and watching my salt. I have taken all sugar and flour out of my diet and eat whole grains vegetables, fruit ect. I exercise daily and I feel great when I exercise. Please if anyone has any suggestions, let me know them. Should I have a test on my thyroid? could this be the problem? I am 48 yrs. old. My husband and I are truck drivers and we drive from SC to CA weekly and are home 1 0r 2 days a week. Last winter, we went to Reno Nv. and when we stopped for the night at the place we would deliver the next mornig, I was on my coputer and told my husband I was having a dissy spell (I have them occasionally) he said I dropped my computer and stretched out my body and wouldn;t respond to him for 20 seconds. He said I had a tear come from my eye and this iswhen he called 911, I then came around and my legs were very week , I had a headache and was shaking uncontrolable…The next week, delivery was @ same place in reno, we parked and I became dizzy but didn;t black out, I went and layed down and I was ok. I mentioned this to Dr. and it was kind of thrown to the side of my visit. Last week, we were leaving Ca. and we were in Az. where we stopped to eat, I had just woke up, we ate got in truck and I began to drive. after 1 hr. of driving, I became sort of warm but not overwhelming, but then I had shotness of breathe, then my right side under breast began to feel as if someone were stabbing me with a sharp knife the pain was sharp, would go away for a second or 2 and come back. The pain got real intense ..My husband and I swopped out he took me to hospital when my hand and fingers began to tingle. When I got to the hospital, I was shaking…They said it was mountain sickness….Heart monitor was put on me for 5 hrs. When we got back to SC I went to my Dr. she sent me to have a ct on lungs and that turned out good as well. I have had these symptons again after being home and I am not in high elevation, sounds like anxiety to me but Dr. isn’t sure, what else can I have her check? I have recently lost 37 lbs since Aug.but I am not on a diet forsay, I am eating healthy foods and watching my salt. I have taken all sugar and flour out of my diet and eat whole grains vegetables, fruit ect. I exercise daily and I feel great when I exercise. Please if anyone has any suggestions, let me know them. Should I have a test on my thyroid? could this be the problem?

]]> By: lynn jones http://healthewoman.org/2009/01/13/anxiety-and-panic-an-early-sign-of-menopause/comment-page-1/#comment-18731 lynn jones Sun, 23 Jan 2011 02:28:43 +0000 http://healthewoman.org/2009/01/13/anxiety-and-panic-an-early-sign-of-menopause/#comment-18731 hi, i have just read some of your comments and am happy to see that it is fairly normal to still be having my period at almost 53years old! Most of my girl friends are well into the menopause. I agree with the advice to exercise...something I have been doing for many years...try to fit in at least 20-30 mins a day...either a brisk walk or i do a little routine at home...starting with a warm up on my cross trainer...best ever investment! easy and convenient at home! I can honestly say i am not experiencing any extreme symptoms and am happy to still be feeling reasonably on top of things...oh and I have a new hubby...remarried last year...they say life begins at 40! for me it was 50!! don't give in ladies...or up! :-) x hi,

i have just read some of your comments and am happy to see that it is fairly normal to still be having my period at almost 53years old! Most of my girl friends are well into the menopause. I agree with the advice to exercise…something I have been doing for many years…try to fit in at least 20-30 mins a day…either a brisk walk or i do a little routine at home…starting with a warm up on my cross trainer…best ever investment! easy and convenient at home! I can honestly say i am not experiencing any extreme symptoms and am happy to still be feeling reasonably on top of things…oh and I have a new hubby…remarried last year…they say life begins at 40! for me it was 50!! don’t give in ladies…or up! :-) x

]]> By: asomadhi http://healthewoman.org/2009/01/13/anxiety-and-panic-an-early-sign-of-menopause/comment-page-1/#comment-10604 asomadhi Fri, 16 Jul 2010 19:36:46 +0000 http://healthewoman.org/2009/01/13/anxiety-and-panic-an-early-sign-of-menopause/#comment-10604 i get them both hot flashes and sudden mood-swings/anxiety attacks. i turned 40 in february & believed i was in the clear since my ma didn't have these symptoms. i need help as these mentioned symptoms only add to the dreamy 8 or so day long cycles filled with heavy cramping, bleeding and clots. anyone had great results with addressing this women's issue naturally? each month i'm getting closer & closer to selecting a surgical option but the fact that i don't have children comes slamming down. i get them both hot flashes and sudden mood-swings/anxiety attacks. i turned 40 in february & believed i was in the clear since my ma didn’t have these symptoms. i need help as these mentioned symptoms only add to the dreamy 8 or so day long cycles filled with heavy cramping, bleeding and clots. anyone had great results with addressing this women’s issue naturally? each month i’m getting closer & closer to selecting a surgical option but the fact that i don’t have children comes slamming down.

]]> By: Judy http://healthewoman.org/2009/01/13/anxiety-and-panic-an-early-sign-of-menopause/comment-page-1/#comment-10060 Judy Thu, 10 Jun 2010 01:58:30 +0000 http://healthewoman.org/2009/01/13/anxiety-and-panic-an-early-sign-of-menopause/#comment-10060 I am a 48 year old woamn who is certainly experiencing premenopausal anxiety. today specifically I have so much stiffness and tension in my neck that the back of my head starting going numb and then I could feel my heart racing and getting hot then cold. It scared me to the point I called my doctor and talked with them. My period comes once every 2 months and lasts only a day and a half. These episodes are so scary and I tend to get pretty worked up. I feel ike I am going crazy at times. But no depression. I just want to be reassured there is nothing in my head going wrong. I am trying to go all natural to control these symptoms but today I just couldn't. Anyone else fell this way? I am a 48 year old woamn who is certainly experiencing premenopausal anxiety. today specifically I have so much stiffness and tension in my neck that the back of my head starting going numb and then I could feel my heart racing and getting hot then cold. It scared me to the point I called my doctor and talked with them. My period comes once every 2 months and lasts only a day and a half. These episodes are so scary and I tend to get pretty worked up. I feel ike I am going crazy at times. But no depression.
I just want to be reassured there is nothing in my head going wrong. I am trying to go all natural to control these symptoms but today I just couldn’t. Anyone else fell this way?

]]> By: Lance Chambers http://healthewoman.org/2009/01/13/anxiety-and-panic-an-early-sign-of-menopause/comment-page-1/#comment-8098 Lance Chambers Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:55:15 +0000 http://healthewoman.org/2009/01/13/anxiety-and-panic-an-early-sign-of-menopause/#comment-8098 I'd also recommend seeing a doctor about any symptoms associated with perimenopause such as anxiety and panic attack especially if they are severe just to make sure it is not associated with other medical problems. Regular exercise and eating healthy can help with many of the symptoms associated with menopause. Processed foods that are high in sodium or sugar should be eliminated completely from the diet. Replace these products with whole grain, low-fat, and low-sugar choices. Fresh fruits, vegetables, beans, oatmeal, and fish are healthy. Limit caffeine, alcoholic beverages, and sodas. Drink lots of water, and unsweetened fruit juices. I’d also recommend seeing a doctor about any symptoms associated with perimenopause such as anxiety and panic attack especially if they are severe just to make sure it is not associated with other medical problems.
Regular exercise and eating healthy can help with many of the symptoms associated with menopause. Processed foods that are high in sodium or sugar should be eliminated completely from the diet. Replace these products with whole grain, low-fat, and low-sugar choices. Fresh fruits, vegetables, beans, oatmeal, and fish are healthy. Limit caffeine, alcoholic beverages, and sodas. Drink lots of water, and unsweetened fruit juices.

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