Sally, thank you for your lovely comment!

@@AvogelCoUk please link with me thanks.

Also Google Power Surge. That article was a life-saver for me! My doctor had no idea and sent me away several times in tears, the hospital did the same (I almost fell over after they had insisted I go home) several times, the top endocrinologist here didn't know and didn't help me. The doctors are USELESS. This lady's post was fantastic - although she could've given more info with regards to getting your hormones tested properly, she's at least got most of it sussed and is helping women from home for free! That's amazing in and of itself ❤

Glad to be of help! :) Best Wishes Eileen

Would you like to email me privately with your symptoms, age and if your periods are still regular or are changing and I may be able to suggest some things to help you? eileen@bioforce.co.uk

I get the same thing. I feel like I am dying 2 weeks out of every month. It's like a switch goes on then off just like that! Then I'm on top of the world for 2 weeks. I feel like I just want to give up. I am afraid that menopause is going to kill me. I have no family or friends to talk with just my husband who doesn't understand and thinks I'm nuts. I am 52 and haven't had a period for almost 8 months. I am exhausted and feel like I did back when I was in my teens. I keep getting shingles and psoriasis. (I think its psoriasis).

Hi Genevieve, you may find the acupuncture beneficial too and I would also recommend some Milk Thistle Complex for 2 months. The liver can often get stressed as hormones change and this can affect the skin and nerves and contribute to fatigue and anxiety.

I'm going through the exact same thing.. I have been having flutters lately..I hope you get to feeling better!!!! Blessings to you!!!!

Lezette Gaxiola hi I’m the same...feels like I have been hit by s car.. I don’t mean it in a bad way.. but it’s great to know.. that other women have got the same thing.. 🥰🙏🏻

Hi Deborah, glad to hear the video was helpful. Please let me know how you get on, and if you have any specific questions please email me - eileen@bioforce.co.uk

Deborah Edwards Sage Tea, Black Cohosh, Red Clover Tea, All Help With Hot Flushes.

@@MysMystery13 Thankyou i will try them 😀

Hi Regina You're welcome, glad to be of help! Yes, do chase your doctor to investigate this further for you; it could be something as simple as low blood pressure or even low B12.

Omg Regina, I can soooooooo much relate to what you said! It's bloody INCREDIBLE. You wonder how and why the body DOES this crap to us! As if periods weren't inconvenient enough our whole lives. Sheesh! Lol x

Everything you listed is what I’m experiencing! I’ve been to the doctor and all my lab work cane back normal. My FSH level looked okay too. I’m 48 and still having periods, though they come a bit closer now. I actually feel great when I have my period and then the lightheaded, anxiety, fatigue come back. I take a multivitamin but would love to know if there’s something else I can add like magnesium or iron.

Omg ,i feel you! My symptoms makes me crazy, feels im dying tonight,tomorrow, or later😥, i had horrible symptoms which attacks at the same time ,heart palps,raising thoughs ,dizziness, lightheaded, nauseous, panic, joint pains,leg muscles pain,tinnitus, weakness . . . Who wouldnt think of dying with those at the same time?😥

You're welcome Sylvia, glad to be of help! Best Wishes Eileen

You're welcome Kim! Best Wishes Eileen

Hi carrieme Hopefully, the tips above will be of help but if you are still worried please do check with your doctor. Best Wishes Eileen

I experienced this last night. Really scary....

Hi Julissa Gald to be of help! Best Wishes Eileen

You're welcome Gwendolyn, glad to be of help! :) Best Wishes Eileen

How are you feeling now? Any better? Please tell me what you had done to overcome the lightheadedness. I have been suffering from severe lightheadedness just by standing for 5 minutes at one constant place..

Hi Sue You're welcome, glad to be of help! Best Wishes Eileen

Hi Sue You're welcome, glad to be of help! Best Wishes Eileen

I am the same. Both vertigo and lightheaded. Breathing techniques may help.

Oh my 😂😂 I feel the same way

Hi Melly Hopefully the tips in the article will be of help for you but if you think your iron levels are being affected too then ask your doctor to check them again for you. Low iron can trigger a raft of symptoms such as fatigue, low mood/anxiety, poor sleep and joint pains so it does need monitoring.

A.Vogel UK Thank you very much for your answer. I will ask my doctor about my iron level.

Hi Eva Thank you for the great tip! Best Wishes Eileen

Thanks, I'm suffering with dizziness

Great to hear. Thank you for sharing.

You're a good man! These symptoms are so horrible :( Mine have progressively been getting worse over the past 5 years. I can't wait for it to stop. Good luck to your wife 🙏

Louise Bonivento oh thanks I took her to a homeopathic dr. And he gave her some herbs/teas that picked her up and found her iron level were low but now she’s doing better after the treatment. 🙂

I am 47 and think I may be perimenopausal. I have had dizziness and vertigo for three weeks. How is your wife now?

Been great all symptoms gone she visited a homeopathic dr. And he gave her some herbs and vitamins and got well fast but regular dr. Wanted to put her on some prescribed drugs but we both opted out and thank god we did

​@@loveconquersall143 How are you feeling now? Any better? Please tell me what you had done to overcome the lightheadedness. I have been suffering from severe lightheadedness just by standing for 5 minutes at one constant place..

You're welcome, glad it's helped! Best Wishes Eileen

Thank you!

That's great to hear Sylvie! Best Wishes Eileen

You're welcome Rachel. Hope my tips are helpful but still maybe an idea to check with your doctor to rule out issues such as low blood pressure. Best Wishes Eileen

@@AvogelCoUk TY so much. You're amazing to write back to me. 🙏

@@rachelr8837 you're welcome, anytime!

Hi Sarah Yes, you should find enough info in this video blog. Cravings are really common; this is nothing to do with lack of willpower, it is your body going into survival mode (because of all the hormonal changes going on) which is really difficult to fight but hopefully the tips I give will make a difference for you. www.avogel.co.uk/health/menopause/videos/how-menopause-affects-blood-sugar-levels/

Sarah Brennan, me too! It's 10.30 PM here in Australia where I am and I just ate 2 ice creams. I'm sitting here thinking I might go in for a 3rd! Lol. Chips and chocolate, chips and chocolate every single night just about. I am going to gain SO much weight!! 😫😭

Glad it was helpful! Best Wishes Eileen

Hope you feel better now Marie, maybe just get your blood pressure checked soon Best Wishes Eileen

You're welcome Sandra! Best Wishes Eileen

Hi You're welcome! Best Wishes Eileen

Hi Sue In our experience dizziness is quite a common problem in the menopause so not sure why they would say this? Best Wishes Eileen

You're welcome!

Hi Li lo You're welcome, hope the tips in the video can help you. Best Wishes Eileen

Hi Lolita An ongoing thirst can indicate other health issues such as diabetes so it is important to tell your doctor about this, just to rule it out. Best Wishes Eileen

Hi Lynn I would get this checked out by your doctor to rule out issues such as Meniere's Disease, labyrinthitis or vertigo just in case something needs treatment. Also check your hydration and eat little and often to avoid low blood sugars which could be a trigger. Best Wishes Eileen

This can often happen if you get up too quickly after sleeping! Best Wishes Eileen

Hi Lovely Fainting can happen in the menopause and may be due to several factors such as a sudden dip in blood pressure, dehydration, low blood sugar levels or even severe anxiety. It's difficult to say if this will happen again but you can say to her to make sure that she eats little and often (doesn't go long periods without food) and drinks plenty of plain water and that should help. Best Wishes Eileen

Hi Sandhyanjali Well done for looking after yourself well, this is so important! Mystery numbness could be caused by postural changes due to falling hormones. I would suggest going to see a Chiropractor, they can check to see if there are any spinal issues and offer a treatment plan for you. Best Wishes Eileen

I have that numbness, too. Makes me feel spacey, it's awful and doctors don't know the cause. I hope you're doing better since posting this. 💗

That happened to me at the gym. It followed by extreme anxiety as I got really scared. I now know I was having a hot flash during my workout! I know the warning b4 so when I feel the extreme tiredness all of a sudden, I take a break and alot of water. Some flashes can take 5 minutes to pass and then I carry on.

Shorter periods, lighter periods, still regular every month. I've been suffering chronic fatigue for over 2 years. Have had iron infusions and they didn't help either :(

Why do blood sugar levels become erratic? I swear, again, I am SO over it! I don't drink coffee/caffeine or alcohol and I don't smoke. I feel like I'm going to faint most of the day and I have a rocking sensation 😫😫😫

Erratic blood sugar levels are really common in the menopause and often caused just by falling oestrogen. If this happens really regularly it may be an idea to ask your doctor to test you for diabetes as this can often appear in the menopause

@@AvogelCoUk thank you! As per the DUTCH test - and my functional doctor, my estrogen levels are apparently fine and strong. My progesterone level however is extremely low. I have Crohn's disease though (not active) and I have a very good feeling that it's my adrenals that are on the blink. I've been to the ED twice telling them that i'm weak and I fainted. They still turned me away and sent me home. Twice. Today I'm feeling worse than ever. This hormone/peri thing is the pits! :( x

You're welcome!

Hi Melinda Dehydration is a big factor here so remember to drink lots of plain water throughout the day and have a small shot glass of warm water just before bed. Low blood sugars can be another trigger so have a good snack mid evening. However, it is important to get this checked by your doctor as well just in case other health issues such as low blood pressure could be a reason. Unfortunately, it is really difficult to say how long this may last as it is different for every woman and can depend on your general health, diet and lifestyle.

@@AvogelCoUk Thank you. Today was actually a better day for me. Thank God!

Great to hear - hopefully tomorrow will be too. Do let us know how you get on.

hehehheheh, 3 weeks, I'm on 3 years!!!! dizzy, lightheaded, nausea, loss of balance Bla bla bla. yes, been to the quacks. "nothing" wrong with me!! periods all over the place, only had a few hot flushes, a few night sweats. seems to be dizziness, spinning head etc etc is my thing

@@hoipoloie well join the club......I have lightheadedness from neck pain which in the MENOPAUSE is even worst than ever......I am on a Physio programme and everything that hurt susided and the Dizziness took over...talk about confusing....I am also taking a light iron tablet because my HCT and hemoglobin were a bit low.....OTERWISE than that I am as strong as an elephant....when I am not dizzy that is!!!!!!Thank you for your 5 bits worth!!!!!

Hi A I would just check with your pharmacist as they can tell you whether you need to continue with the iron. Best Wishes Eileen

Yes, it is possible, but do get your blood pressure checked in case it is more to do with this Best Wishes Eileen

Hi Sallyanne It is best to avoid sugary foods as these can cause a big hit and dip of your blood sugars making symptoms worse (an oreo smoothie is probably jam packed with sugar!!) so you may find avoiding these will make a difference. Main meals should contain protein, healthy fats, veg and a small amount of healthy carbs, snacks should focus on protein and healthy fats. Has your doctor tested you for low blood pressure and low iron as these could cause dizziness too? Dehydration can be an issue too so make sure that you are drinking lots of plain water - not sugary drinks or fruit juices. Why not do a food/drink diary, note down everything you eat and drink and when and also when you get an episode of dizziness and if you look back an hour or so you should find if anything you ate or drank or if missing meals or not eating snacks could be the trigger. Meals. Please do check out my videos on blood sugar issues. www.avogel.co.uk/health/menopause/videos/how-menopause-affects-blood-sugar-levels/ www.avogel.co.uk/health/menopause/videos/sugar-cravings-and-appetite-changes/

Suede Dogs, google non-diabetic hypoglycemic reaction. I get exactly what you described too. It's a frikkin pain in the butt! As if the normal (chronic) fatigue isn't bad enough :( I'm having almost all of the 35 symptoms related to perimenopause. There has to be a reason why we have certain symptoms and imo the hormone deficiencies NEED to be treated with bioidentical hormones. What this lovely lady suggests is very healthy indeed, but I've tried it all and it hasn't improved the way I feel. I try to eat healthy most of the time (it's only the last week that i've started binging a bit - but that isn't normal for me) and I force myself to exercise in some way every single day. I had the B12 injections and an iron infusion but none of it improved my energy levels or the dizziness/lightheadness at all 😟 I'm going to see my functional doctor next week and I'm going to tell her the bioidentical hormones I want to try. You HAVE to be your own doctor through all this as the GP's often have NO idea about the scope of perimenopause symptoms :( I have researched SO much. I've found Dr Northrup's articles to be extremely helpful too :) Good luck. Hope you feel better soon! x

Dizziness an lightheaded Ness an my presure getting high

Hi Elizabeth Dizziness can be caused by a number of factors such as low blood pressure or poor insulin control so it is important to get this checked out by your doctor. Best Wishes Eileen

Hi Yes, it can be a difficult choice, however, many women get through the menopause without HRT and fare very well. All we suggest is that if you are managing OK then there should be no need to take it. Some women do find that when they have to come off it they can get withdrawal symptoms similar or worse to the original menopause ones they had to start with!

C. C. I have a IUD and I have these symptoms

Hi Michelle If you are getting both day and night symptoms it is best to take the tablet with your evening meal. Best Wishes Eileen

It depends on every person but can last up to ten years. Dizziness is actually very common in perimenopause. However, dizziness can have other causes, so it should be properly investigated in case it’s not connected to hormonal changes. It is best to check with your doctor for symptoms like this.

@@AvogelCoUk Mam thank you so much for your reply. Mam, my other factors are investigated and other factors are ruled out. I am having dizziness due to my perimenopause stage confirmed by my family physician.

@@ruchirabanerjee6104 Here is an blog I wrote on the topic which you might find helpful! www.avogel.co.uk/health/menopause/symptoms/dizziness/

Hi Marlean Absolutely, that's why it's important to get BP checked regularly in the menopause. Best Wishes Eileen

Hi Patricia You would use the same advice as for dizziness but you can also try the Ginkgo Biloba.

Hi Rashikala Your skin anywhere can get much more sensitive and also tension can occur in the neck muscles affecting the head. Maybe try organic shampoos and add in a magnesium supplement to help reduce muscle tension. Best Wishes Eileen