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Posted by Dinah on November 6, 2007, at 13:17:00
Because he already thinks that I'm a hypochondriac.
Lately I've been having periods where my face feels like it's suddenly flushing, my chest may feel compressed, and I feel a bit lightheaded. Sort of like a caffeine overdose, except that I haven't been taking in much caffeine.
I was really really busy, and figured it had to do with stress. But I'm not as busy now, and it's still happening from time to time. I'm not sure if it's all in my mind, or if it's some hormonal perimenopause thing, or if it's the Provigil. I don't *think* I've changed my dose of that lately.
And my doctor thinks I'm a huge hypochondriac because, let's face it, I'm usually hyper-aware of what's going on in my body. And I have been known to create rashes by thinking I have one, things like that. At any rate, I hate to see him unless I'm bleeding somewhere or have a raging fever.
Posted by ClearSkies on November 6, 2007, at 15:47:38
In reply to I'm afraid to ask my doctor, posted by Dinah on November 6, 2007, at 13:17:00
I feel silly asking (having known you for all this time), but - do you get panic attacks? Because that's what this sounds like. An adrenaline response to stress. Quite apart from the run-of-the-mill state of anxiety, unfortunately, but I think that they can start to develop when other perimenopause symptoms do.
But, whatever it is, it's worth asking your doctor about it. It's your body that's being affected, and your sense of well being.
ClearSkies
Posted by Dinah on November 6, 2007, at 18:15:40
In reply to Re: I'm afraid to ask my doctor » Dinah, posted by ClearSkies on November 6, 2007, at 15:47:38
That's actually what I started therapy for. Panic attacks associated with OCD. Unfortunately bringing the panic attacks under control with breathing and other CBT stuff just sent the anxiety in different directions.
It makes perfect sense that this would be a manifestation of that since it feels so much like overcaffeination. Menopause sounds delightful.
Thanks!
(I don't know about mentioning it to my doctor. He's a really nice guy and all, but I dread getting "the look" that doctors give hypochondriacs.)
Posted by Phillipa on November 9, 2007, at 21:55:59
In reply to Re: I'm afraid to ask my doctor » ClearSkies, posted by Dinah on November 6, 2007, at 18:15:40
Elder speaking been there done that yup the anxiety or panic can reappear with perimenopause and it can last for l0-l5years til actual menopause . Might want to get an FSH drawn to see if your're starting or there. Now that mine is done surgery for cystocele, rectocele, hysterectomy with a mesh. Not fair when women age. Phillipa ps setting it up for January and I want a tummy tuck with it ob-gyn said if the plastics guy said okay will do it. But I think you need lipo first wait six months and then the tuck. Nope don't have the money. Got a good vacuum cleaner to suck out the fat. Average age of menopause completed is 52.
Posted by Dinah on November 12, 2007, at 10:32:28
In reply to Re: I'm afraid to ask my doctor » Dinah, posted by Phillipa on November 9, 2007, at 21:55:59
If I ever lose enough weight to make it worthwhile, I'd love a tummy tuck and a breast lift. Childbirth and breastfeeding, both wonderful experiences of course, left me with a hanging tummy and likewise above. But it wouldn't be worth it unless I lose weight.
And it seems like every five years, I add another five pounds. All of a sudden. And it gets harder to take off.
I haven't had one of those spells lately, which makes sense as the time since my deadline grows longer. Whew.
Posted by adelaide curtis on November 15, 2007, at 21:23:35
In reply to Re: I'm afraid to ask my doctor » Phillipa, posted by Dinah on November 12, 2007, at 10:32:28
d..
have you concidered your blood sugar levels?
was it a morning "flush" ..
i will get "morning sickness" if i do not eat before 9am..
(not with child)
Posted by Dinah on November 18, 2007, at 15:00:30
In reply to Re: I'm afraid to ask my doctor, posted by adelaide curtis on November 15, 2007, at 21:23:35
I think in my case, Clear Skies is right. As time passes since my last big deadline, I'm no longer having them. So it is probably a shiny new manifestation of anxiety.
Are you diabetic? I never have been able to eat in the morning, and that hasn't changed a bit. I rarely can stomach more than a plain piece of bread before 10 or 11 am.
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