head pressure - Menopause Message Board

moommin · 05-02-2007, 10:02 AM

hi im 47,fibroids,and in prei i also have iron defisancy through heavey periods for three years iv had head pressure in left temlpe,and down my neck,twiching in left eye numb and tingling in left cheek,whole body twiches when falling to sleep,blured vision,hot feet in bed anxiatey when going out and when driving,constant fatiege, bad brest pain,doc did hormoan test and said im not on the change,put a lot down to anxiety, any body else get these symptoms,there driving me nuts help

Nyxie63 · 05-02-2007, 06:08 PM

Your symptoms could be caused by any number of problems. Thyroid comes to mind first, but only because that's my problem. Thyroid issues can cause the vast majority of your symptoms. It can even cause your twitching, heavy menses, and anemia.

My second thought is that it could be Celiac, which is a sensitivity to gluten, and that can cause muscle spasms, fatigue, pain, dizziness, hot feet at night, and a whole host of other issues.

Don't let the dr write this off as anxiety. Either he listens to you or you find another dr.

Good luck and keep us posted!

roland92 · 05-02-2007, 06:33 PM

I have similar symptoms and had thyroid tests. Mine came back okay. I have the pressure in my head, anxiety(which is very bad at times), heavy periods, numbness in my face, twitching eye, heavy fatigue that comes on suddenly, shortness of breath..... the list goes on. I have been tested for just about everything. Cardio and Neuro. I do get migraines also. Migraines can cause numbness. I would say that you should get tested for these issues you are having. If all turns out okay, then I would say that it's peri symptoms. T.

moommin · 05-03-2007, 07:09 AM

hi and thanks,nyxle and roland,you say it could be celiac,every time i eat my stomach swells like im six months pregnant and dont seem to digest for hours ialso get knoring and a lot of wind,could this be celiac,and roland we sound the same,how do you cope thanks shirley

roland92 · 05-03-2007, 01:41 PM

Shirley,
I just take it day to day. I can't take a lot of meds for my symptoms so I take multi vits and fish oil caps. I may have a couple of days a month where things really aren't too bad. I come here a lot and read the posts. It helps to know that you are not alone. Some days I do feel like throwing in the towel!! Hang in there and know that we will all come out of this eventually! T.