I had all of the above symptoms, for 10 years I suffered. Until I went to a wonderful Dr. who gave me a biodentical pellet, it took 3 weeks to work but I noticed a huge difference & all of the symptoms have either gone or have been reduced dramatically. To anyone who is suffering with these symptoms go & get it! I am going in for my 4th pellet today have been on them since Jan 2014. It saved my marriage, changed my life & I would recommend it to anyone. Just try it , you will notice a huge improvement. Also I am taking magnesium & progesterone pills at night
What a relief to find this website and blog. I turned 50 on July 8th, 2014. I had started skipping periods about 5 years ago. I have never had children so my Dr. indicated it was normal to enter Perimenopause early.
On July 13, 2014 I began to feel dizzy and very lightheaded. My legs went weak. My head felt tight or heavy. It was almost like something in my brain was misfiring. I felt like I was having a heart attack. I went ot the ER. I was diagnosed with Vertigo Labarynthitis. They said that if I take an anti-nausea medication it should go away on it's own. They made sure I could walk on my own and once I could, they discharged me. I asked the Dr. before I left,, "Could this be related to perimenopause?". He said "NO".
So, thinking I had a virus. I stayed in bed for the next 8 days. It gradually got better but I would have days where it would come out of nowhere. I'd have to take 1/2 a valium and someone would drive me home. Now, it's about 10 weeks later. I've been to an ENT, two ER's, a general practicitioner, an allergist and a chiropractor. The chiropractor has been the only one that has helped me. I had a CAT scan, hearing test, bloodwork.....everything is fine.
There is no doubt in my mind that this is hormonal. Here is what I think is the interesting part of my story. I was adopted at age 6. My mother was institutionalized after she gave birth to my brother and I. She was about 48 when she was put in to a mental hospital and we were put in foster care. I was able to find her later in life. She was 70 years old. Been in a nursing home since she was 48. They had done Electro Shock therapy and a Lobotomy on her when she was in her early 50's. I went all these years thinking she was dealing with severe mental illness. Now, I'm thinking that she had the same symptoms I am now having and this is how they treated it.
Anyways. As I have said, I am now 10 weeks in to this. The chiropractor helps with adjustments and natural whole food supplements. I have not had one symptom free day since July 13th but each week I feel like I'm getting better. I agree with a lot of the previous posts. At this point it's about rest and nutrition. You must support your internal organs....kidneys, liver...... Cut out diet soda and anything else with artificial sweeteners. Be prepared that if you drink a lot of diet soda, the withdrawls from the Aspartame may be very uncomfortable, but they only last a few weeks or so. I am so glad that I'm not alone in this. Thank you all for your posts.
Please, please read my post (MissM50) from today!!!! You are not crazy.
Of course I remember you!!!! It is good to hear from you. We went through it didn't we.??? I still have lingering stuff too but it is much better then when this first all started. Are you still in Texas??? My e-mail is the same so if you have it please write. I am sorry you are struggling.
Anne
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Hi Ann
Do you remember me.Melanie.
Its been years.How are you.
I got better for a few years but this year its all crashed.
I found out it was due to antibiotic toxicity.Namely Levaquin. Maybe some meno stuff thrown in.Im in the middle of a bad flare up..right back to where I was in 2010.I just came across this forum and saw our posts from back then.
I do hope youre well