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Posted by
danna on November 09, 2000 at 20:08:47:
In Reply to: panic disorder and early menopause........strange sensations. posted by S.k.k. on October 26, 2000 at 20:05:36:
: Hi. I'm 37 and for the past 3 years have been experiencing some strange stuff. I have never been the sickly type but I'm beginning to wonder if I might be premenopausal. My symptoms: "new" thick facial hair, intestinal and stomach problems, slight occasional dizziness, feeling "out of it", tired, full blown panic attacks, quick changes in blood pressure, feeling of fullness in head, heart palpitations. Am I going nuts or could I be headed into early menopause? My doctor says its stress. I still have periods but they are closer together (3 weeks). I hate this spacey feeling and would like to know if I'm the only one. I don't have hot flashes. My doctor is allowing me to take Xanax, which helps some. We tried Paxil, but that stuff made me even whackier! Does anyone else have similar symptoms. Please help. Thank you.
I am 38 and have the identical feelings you are having. I do have night sweats though. I believe I am in perimenopause. I have always had irregular periods, but since the birth of my children, they became more regular and much more intense. I thought I had irritable bowel syndrome for awhile. I am starting a new birth control pill in the hopes that it will help. I have tried 2 others this past year and felt the side effects were worse than before. However, now things have gone down hill and I need to try again. You are not alone. Good luck and health to you.
