Hello ladies.
Trembling, internal shaking, the jitters etc has been my worst meno symptom by far. I was reassured that it was hormonal when I consulted my trusty meno book so I thought I'd quote some passages here so other ladies can benefit.
"Feelings such as tension, anxiety, depression, listlessness, irritability, tearfulness and mood swings can occur at any age but they rarely occur together or as frequently as they do during the menopause. If you are experiencing several negative feelings simultaneously it may be helpful to know that the menopause is the reason".
" For many women, menopausal mood changes resemble a roller coaster ride. Women describe subtle sensations such as trembling, fluttering, unease and discomfort. More severe feelings of anxiety or panic can arise with little provocation. Tasks that you used to be able to tackle can leave you in total disarray. "
" The centres in the brain that control a sense of well-being, a positive state of mind and a feeling of control and tranquility are affected by the absence of oestrogen".
The book is called Menopause, was written by Dr Miriam Stoppard and was first published in 1994 by Dorling Kindersley. I bought my copy from a charity shop ten years ago. Given the age of the book it surprises me that even today the medics we encounter are ignorant of the above symptoms and look at us in disbelief when we describe them. Incidentally my jitters became much less severe when I started using HRT and there are times when they appear and disappear for no logical reason plus they are often accompanied by a flush or similar surge.
For treatment the book recommends HRT but also says ADs and complementay therapies may be helpful.
I hope you have found this post of interest ladies and can feel comforted that the jitters are not as rare as some people think.
Take care.
K.
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Topic: Meno Book Info On Trembling. (Read 2354 times)