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Menopause and Dizziness




By Cathy Taylor

Unfortunately during menopause, the explosive symptom of
dizziness is all too common. You know the feeling - a spinning
sensation inside your head ripping down through the rest of
your body making it impossible to be at peace. Or the inability
to get up quickly not unlike the sensation you have when just
hopping out of a roller coaster. In extreme cases, you may feel
as if you are on the receiving end of a knock out blow to the
head.

Away from menopause, dizziness can be attributed to a variety
of factors - most notably fluctuations in blood pressure, low
blood sugar and viral infections. When it comes to menopause,
anxiety and particularly hyperventilation, migraine headaches,
and panic attacks can all cause bouts of debilitating dizziness.
Some women suffer so much from this symptom that they
become agoraphobic because they should they leave the
house, they fear becoming faint and dizzy.

For starters, estrogen and progesterone levels drop, and this is
one of the first things that need to be checked by your doctor
before you do anything else. Estrogen affects the nerves as
well and if not enough is produced, it can leave you feeling
"frayed" at the edges. Progesterone is produced in the brain as
well as serotonin and if this hormone is lacking, your ability to
feel calm can be affected. And, when not enough estrogen is
being supplied to the brain, dizziness and other related feelings
can result.

Tinnitus, another infamous symptom of menopause, can also
contribute to feelings of dizziness. The constant ringing,
whooshing, and chirping of the ears can disorient you. Combine
that with various other symptoms like migraine headaches, hot
flashes, night sweats, and panic attacks and you have a
formula for being unbalanced. Women who are suffering from
panic or anxiety attacks during menopause are more likely to
hyperventilate and this rapid breathing can easily cause
dizziness, giddiness or feelings faint.

Some women report that not eating properly including skipping
meals can also cause dizziness. If you feel dizzy, first sit or lie
down and breathe deeply and slowly. This eliminates
hyperventilation, especially if you breathe deeply into a paper
bag. If you are feeling fatigued, try cutting out sugar and
caffeine and drink lots of water. Walk around the block instead
of sitting in front of the TV.

Do a new activity that gets you moving tai chi or yoga. Both
of these exercises get your energy moving as well as calm you
and release tension from the body. Sometimes menopausal
symptoms are aggravated because at this time in many of our
lives, the demands on us are increased significantly. We may
have grown children who are in college, getting married, or just
leaving home. Possibly our parents who are ailing and maybe
even some of our friends. Often our relationships are shifting
and roles are changing. If you are the type of person who has
difficulty with change anyway, this can become an even more
difficult transition.

See your doctor to determine the cause of your dizziness. If it
is related anxiety, you may need medical assistance. On the
other hand, your symptoms may be handled simply with self-
care and alternative healing.

The information in this article is for educational purposes only,
and is not intended as medical advice.
 
 
About the Author
Cathy writes frequently on mid-life issues for women and men particularly menopause, and a copy of her book can be found at http://www.howtoconquermenopause.com
To read a sample of this book go to http://www.everythingmenopause.com/currentissue.html

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