Is this it?

[pam76]

I had emergency surgery Oct 31 and Nov 1, and was menstruating at the time of both surgeries.  I have not had my menses since this time, but have had symptoms like quick lived heat flashes, dizziness where I actually lose my balance momentarily and am VERY tired.  I have had CT scans done to rule out other abdominal problems, went to my ear, nose, and throat specialist and he reccommened balance therapy, but I am certain that would not help.  I don't know if this is all due to trauma to my body, and is healing slowly, or since I am 51 is this teh start of menopause?  My mother never was dizzy during her change, so I am concerned.  Has anyone else had similar problems and do they subside or will I have to go through life looking like I am enebriated when walking?

Thanks in advance for any help or reccomendations.

[pam76]

Thanks for the advice.  I'm also having hormone levels checked.

[PerimenoWorried]

Dizziness...or more commonly referred to as "vertigo" can be caused by many things.  More often than not, it's caused by an inner or middle ear imbalance/infection.  This can be bacterial or viral or even allergy created.  It can also be a perimenopausal symptom but, more commonly, it's ear related or perhaps even stress related.  There is also a dizziness that comes from a spinal misalignment.  Oftentimes it's neck or shoulder area related and a good chiropractic adjustment can help tremendously.  Since you've already seen an ENT (ears, nose and throat specialist) and they can offer no real explanation, it can't hurt to see a chiropractor and see if something is out of balance.  I had this happen with severe dizzy spells and no doctor could figure it out.  After some chiropractic treatments, all is well! :)

[pam76]

I had part of my lower intestine removed.  I was really dehydrated from the flu and I guess the lower intestine wasn't getting enough blood or oxygen.  Once in the abdomen they also discovered my pancreas was leaking.  I had a transplant 9 years ago so teh following day they fixed that.

[Rasta15]

What kind of surgery?  I have similar symptoms with a drop in estrogen, I think, no one has been able to determine it.  I went off birth control and three days later had similar symptoms to yours.  It took about three months to get better.  I just had surgery 1 1/2 weeks ago and I am now in complete surgery induced menopause.  I have some of the same symptoms.  Short hot flashes, dizziness and tired.  I also have body aches and leg pain.  I am on HRT,but my body is probably still adjusting and it could have thrown my thryoid off again.  The two can work against each other.  Do you have a thryoid problem?  A change in estrogen can throw that on a rollercoaster too.