Anyone else feel dizzy/off-balance every day? I don't think my doctor(s) believe me when I tell them that I feel this way (almost) every day....I've not actually fallen down, but it feels as though I'm swaying even when I'm standing (or sitting) still....in fact, it's almost worse when I'm standing/sitting still....I was talking to someone in the hallway at work yesterday and thought I was going to fall over (although I don't think anyone can actually see me swaying)....I also feel a weird "internal" shaking in my legs sometimes...I've had a ridiculous number of medical tests, and they all came back normal....my doctors have suggested that it's anxiety, but I'm wondering if it might be perimenopause? My periods have been very erratic for the last eighteen months or so (which is about when all of this began happening)....coincidence? Looking for some advice from anyone who has these physical symptoms....how do you get through the days? I'm so frustrated...I just want my life back!!!
hi kitty im feeling just like you are dizzy and heady all the time. Normally starts at the beginning of my periods. x
Waery.. I feel the dizziness all the time. It is so crazy. Not a spinning dizzy but an off balance dizzy. There are days I want to scream.
Hi. I feel like this too, most days. It's not great but I have to just soldier on. I try to focus and sit it out but it's so difficult. I don't know what mine is either, all tests come back normal. It makes you so tired because you have to concentrate so much harder. Have you ruled out any inner ear problem? Worth doing that to be sure. I honestly think that mine is probably hormone related. I get such tight muscles in my head , which give me head aches and pain and I think makes me fuzzy and dizzy. I know exactly how you feel. It's so frustrating . I am so envious of people who can just go for a walk instead of having to concentrate so hard to go a short distance. I think that relaxing stuff like meditation or yoga can be helpful, especially the floor exercises where you don't have to worry about falling over. Xx
Here's something from my own experience that might help you. Over 3 years ago I had much of what you are describing.....realize that only in the past year have I had symptoms that I felt I could actually link to peri-menopause. My dizziness was all day long every day for 9 months. If I bent over to water a plant I would actually fall over. I had no many tests done, thousands of dollars worth, thank goodness for health insurance. I was sent to specialists. No doc could find one thing wrong with me. I went to my GYN and she felt it was not peri-menapausal sypmtoms. Finally, I decided to look at my diet. I went off wheat for 3 weeks, docs normally suggest 8. My dizziness was not gone yet but I was starting to feel better. I then ate wheat and got sicker. When I could see that going off for the limited amount of time did help me I then stuck it out like the docs suggest and at the 9 week mark all my dizziness was completely gone. I have been on a gluten-free diet now for 3 years.
Just recently a doc I spoke to about my adventure with the gluten told me that when our hormones start to change our digestive tract is effected and he told me that it is possible that this might have been one of my first indicators that my hormones were changing. Of course there is no way to prove it. I have had hormone test and it is not accurate
Sorry you feel that way. I am that way too. My life sucks! 
. I feel dizzy/light headed every day all day when walking since March 1st. I have vertigo which is premenopausal symptom. I have had lotsa blood tests and MRI to rule out anything serious. My hormones are having a going away party with my body! . Things will get better. We just have to go through these motions. 
I know exactly what you mean about feeling envious of other people....everything I do these days feels like such a chore....I miss being able to just hop in my car and go shopping or out to eat or to visit a friend without struggling....there are days I want to just lie in bed and cry for the life I had....it sometimes feels as though I'll never be well again
I have an appointment with an audiologist next week to rule out inner ear problems (my ENT doesn't think they'll find anything wrong, but it's worth checking)....and I'm supposed to begin physical therapy to help with the off-balance feeling (have you tried that?)....feels as though I'm grasping at straws, trying to find anything that will help.
I'm sorry you're struggling too....it does help me to know that others are going through the same thing....I'm told that this too shall pass (I just hope it's soon!).
hi wearykitty
umm i am afraid thats peri alright... are you taking supplements to ease it..
Vit B6 is a good one... eased all this for me and the anxiety ... 150mg daily..
Jarrows 5000mcg B12 good too, we lack these during peri, body working overtime and depleting our energy etc... hang in there hun, your not alone.. Jayxx
I am sorry you (and other's) are going through this. I am also wondering if perhaps magnesium or lack of might have something to do with the above symptoms? I hear it is such an important mineral and apparently we are all not getting enough magnesium. ( it does work in conjunction with calcium). Lots of information on line. It's supposed to also help with anxiety, helps u sleep better, etc, ease frayed nerves, helps with fibromyalgia etc...the list is long...I think that might be worth investigating...
excellent advice
Greetings! I too started those B vitamins (JJs advice) and did wonders for me. Feeling better and that's a Godsend . Plus multi vitamin, vitamin D and fish oil capsule. Should I take calcium too to boost my broken body?
Hi there ... Totally know where you are coming from on this. I have put up with this for such a long time and so difficult to explain but you have done so pretty well. My Doc said same anxiety!! It's a nightmare some days are worse than others. I can't work because of it and no one believes it!! Sorry I'm not more positive but you are not alone with this off balance sensation and feeling like I am swaying too. Shops and queue's I cannot and will not do. It's a horrible time this menopause. It has hrlped me to know that others are getting same symptoms and it's not my imagination. Huge hugs to you. Xxxx
I feel the same I am scared to walk I feel like I am on a boat you are not alone I am trying music therapy just know its bloody PERI its just aweful
I understand exactly what you are going through. I have been through all the same emotions. I am trying now to focus on each day as it comes and not to think too far ahead or look back. I have found that trying to concentrate on what I can do rather than what icant helps a little but I agree it's tough. I have had physio for work on my neck muscles and it did help me over a period of time. Unfortunately I had vertigo again whch has kind of thrown a spanner in the works! I am trying all sorts of natural stuff including the B 6 that Jaynee has suggested. Still early days so can't tell you if it has worked. The Drs havnt found anything in any tests so I'm sure it's all hormone related. Xx
Hi there and hope all is well. Thank you for contacting me! I started vitamins for menopause. The B12 is good for vertigo, dizziness!! I started the B vitamins a few days ago and yesterday
and today they have kicked in my system. I feel much better and not as dizzy so I actually did some housework and cooking and stuff yesterday. I have been suffering since March the 1st. It was so bad I didn't feel like doing much I will tell you
I take B6 and B12., vitamin D, a multi vitamin, omega super krill. I finally see the light to the end of this damn dark tunnel!! I feel great this morning! .
My doctor is out to lunch!!!!
Ohhh I forgot to say....The vitamins I use are all by Jamieson I found at the pharmacy! . Good Luck! We will beat this together girls!
hi dottie bee taking b6 and b12 for 2 days how long do they take to really kick in x
Hi Lesley
about a week to 10 days for me
good luck
Jay xx
Hi Mooma....I agree that keeping the focus on today is the best thing to do....I find myself constantly thinking about how things were in the past and worrying that they'll never be that way again....just this morning, I woke up and was crying even before I got out of bed because I couldn't stop thinking about how easy and carefree my life had been up until last March....I tried doing my deep breathing and mindfulness exercises, but I couldn't get myself settled down....I just feel as though everything has fallen apart and I don't know if I'm strong enough to pull it back together.....sorry for the rant, just feeling sorry for myself today.
I did start the B6 yesterday and will see if that helps with the physical symptoms....if I could just not feel dizzy for a few days I think I'd not be so sad.....