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<by newbie5> Hello, I've posted a few times previously. I just wondered if anyone else has experienced a kind of "buzzing" in their feet or elsewhere? I notice a buzzing/pulsing/tingling mainly in my left foot, some tingling/buzzing in my right thigh (along with muscle twitches). I didn't know if this was one of the many wonderful peri symptoms, or if anyone else has had this. I have read where some people have had "internal trembling", but am not sure if they resemble each other. Any input would be appreciated! Thanks a bunch!
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Count me in. I'm menopausal and I thought I was going to escape the symptoms. No night sweats, no hot flashes, etc., but ten years ago I started having this strange buzzing in my left foot and left buttock that has now spread to my right foot as well. Strangely, I can get my symptoms calmed down, but if I fall asleep for even fifteen minutes, they are back full force. I have no idea why sleep brings them on, but it does. I have been terrified.
No neurological problems or neurological diseases at all. No ALS, no MS, no Lyme, etc. Everything is "normal" and I'm in excellent health except for the buzzing feet and sometimes buttocks. The doctors put it down to "stress." No, I know it's not, but I had no idea so many of us were "buzzing" or that it could be related to menopause or perimenopause. I have to say that stress makes mine worse and relaxation (except for sleep) helps, but no, I know this is not caused by stress.
I noticed that my buzzing was better when I was taking vitamins, but I stopped when I had to take antibiotics and I've gotten a lot worse. I started the vitamins again today and will see if they help. I hope so. Right now, I'm taking Neurontin (gabapentin) to control the buzzing, but if it's menopause, I don't know that Neurontin will help. We'll see as I just started it. At least it's supposed to help with anxiety and sleep, but it can cause weight gain and I don't want that.
I was thinking of trying Estroven, but it's mainly vitamins. My former doctor told me green tea was excellent for perimenopausal and menopausal women. I just got some and I'm certainly going to try it. Apparently, the green tea is supposed to provide something our hormones no longer provide, but without causing periods again or carrying the dangers of HRT.
Exercise helps me a lot, but not too vigorous. Walking is good. I mainly notice the buzzing when I'm trying to relax. As a former poster said, what a wonderful time in our lives.
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