Hi ladies
Its very reassuring to know that dizziness is a common symptom of menopause. I am 50 and I am in peri. I am having the usual missing periods then a few close together. Full bloods in November were perfect apart from major estrogen dominance. I have been taking 100mg bioidentical HRT for 4 weeks.
My issues really started about 2 months ago with a full on vertigo attack one morning. I had this before many years ago so was not initially worried, but the dizziness has continued, although not so severe. Just a kind of shifting feeling; a bit like the lights in my head dim for a split second. However, it has also been accompanied by headaches almost daily. Has anyone else experienced this? The headaches are not normally severe, and are usually at the front or on top of my head. It often feels like a tight squeezing pain. They are often preceded by a tingling sensation that runs from the back of my head. I do not wake up with them in the morning, they seem to come on through the day. In the last week however I have been waking in the middle of the night with the same headache, just more intense and with nausea. My legs also sometimes feel weak and tingly.
Just had my eyes tested and needed a new prescription, but eye health is fine. I have had 4 blood tests since November which have all been fine. I have seen 4 doctors and 2 A&E doctors; they all tell me I am having tension headaches. Physio has not helped. Finally I asked for a brain MRI which I had last Thursday: I am waiting nervously for the results. I have of course convinced myself I have a brain tumour or perhaps MS.
Can this all be hormonal? Any thoughts would be gratefully appreciated!
Vanessa M