Dizzy in Seattle

Hi all!

I have only one question. Where are our elders?

I have been searching forums for an answer to what to do about dizziness associated with menopause and I never hear anything from those who have "been there - done that". Are they gone? Are they laying on their sofas afraid to move? Are they dead?

I am nearly 53 and according to my doctors I have been going through menopause for the past 8 years! I had a partial hysterectomy in 1995 and started having flushes. About 5 years ago severe hot-flashes started and Tinnitus started (with very little hearing loss), then a couple of years ago I got pressure in my right ear but no fluid and no pressure showing on the ear instrument gage. Then every once in awhile I would get these terrible dizzy spells that I couldn't replicate. As of a month ago, I have been off balance or dizzy nearly everyday with no explanation. I also have degenerative disk disease in my neck now and they are thinking this is the cause of my neck pain, Tinnitus and episodic hearing loss.  But, sometimes my neck isn't even bothering me when I have these dizzy spells, although lately it really is. I am going nuts. I have always been an anxious but independent individual. Now, I feel damn near depressed at not knowing how I'm going to get through the day.

Where are the elders? Anyone out there? Have any advice for us baby boomers?