Hello i have struggled with a lot of menopause issues, but does anyone have any advice for menopause peripheral neuropathy i have had countless blood tests , scans & mri and all clear for any other medical issues , which is great . I have tried low dose hrt patches but they made me feel quite faint & gel but did not help! Its hard not to overthink things but all tests are fine so must be these lovely hormones
have you tried magnesium? i get that alot, was told i have ms but the 2 times i was told that was straight after taking the same antibiotics twice two years apart so i doubt it! but i get it alot with peri xx
Hello, thank you for response. No I have not tried magnesium , I will definitely try - drives me mad! Doctor has said possible MS but MRI all clear, I spoke to Gp again this week, He said I have been on about pins and needles for last 3 years! Yes I know, lol, I get fed up asking them to help.
Did magnesium help you? if so what do you use ?
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yes it helps alot i take magnesium glycinate as its gentle on the tummy, i also take epsom salt baths as that is magnesium too xx
doctors are awful with hormone problems unfortunately xx
I do have the epsom bath salts , will try magnesium , got to be worth it.
Doctor has given me anti depressant, nortriptene, nothing has helped, he then said about ms, which was worrying but thankfully mri was all clear
Thankyou xx
I am post menopause by 2.5 years and I have discovered through tons of research and trial and error of my own, that a lot of times the pins and needles can be a low B12 issue. The thing with b vitamins is that if your low, you can suffer from pins and needles, if you have too much you can suffer from pins and needles! They can also be tough on your kidneys if you have too much as well.
l should add that I use a spray of B12 with Methyl that I get from my naturopath. I use one spray under my tongue a few times a week. It helps with anxiety too. As far as magnesium, even the glycinate gave me an upset stomach so I switched to the spray of that as well. I use 1/2 spray on one of my ankles (and rub it in) as needed ( maybe a few times a month). Only take magnesium at night though as it helps with sleep.
Hello
Thank-you for info
I have regular blood tests as also have hypothyroidism , so B12 tested and cones back fine . I did not know magnesium comes in spray, will see how get on with tablets
This has been going on for 3-4 years, hoping I have to be nearing end if this awful journey
Hi, sorry I dont have any advice as to how to deal with it but you’re not alone with this. I’ve been getting pin prick sensations, full on pins and needles, numbness, burning, all sorts of weird things for about 3 years now. My doctor hasnt even sent me for any tests, I’ve given up complaining to them now! At least you’ve had the reassurance its not something awful. It gives me a lot of anxiety. I have seen other people say its a symptom of declining oestrogen levels though. Wish the GPs were more clued up about all these weird peri symptoms!
Hello
Thankyou for reply
It is good to know i am not alone
I have struggled alot with anxiety, and hearing others have had similar feelings helps, who knew hormones can effect so many thing 
Yes, apparently oestrogen affects every cell in your body! The anxiety I get from all these awful symptoms might be the worst part of it. But each day is a step closer to getting to the other side of peri, thats what I tell myself 
I got that a lot too and I realized that mine was from anxiety. It stopped when I started taking anti anxiety.
hello
what do you take for anxiety?
Alprazolam 250mcg
Hello. I wish I had some helpful advice but I’m in the same boat! I started having the same tingling/burning in my extremities a year and a half ago, 2 years into Menopause at the age of 55. My GP checked me out, even referring me to a Rheumatologist. Neither really had an answer for me. We just sort of took a wait and see attitude. Eventually the tingling just sort of faded to mild and intermittent episodes. It comes and goes so I started doing my own research and read that a drop in Oestrogen and/or Estrogen affects nerves causing tingling/burning sensations in some women. On top of that, anxiety has become a huge problem for me since my late forties so I now believe that was due to Perimenopause and it’s only increased with time. And tingling is a symptom of anxiety.
Some days are really bad, then throw in the heart “flutters” and I feel like I’m losing my sanity. I imagine all sorts of horrible things. I hate being afraid and that’s all I feel these days. I’m hoping a new GYN will have some ideas. But I really hope it’s all hormonal and I’d be fine with it…I can deal with that.
One thing I do know is Menopause is not for sissies. I sure hope you find some answers and relief soon. Maybe someone else has some info that will put us at ease. Best of luck to you!
Hello
i have had similar , heart flutters, joint pain etc,
Feel like going insane, spent more time asking Dr for help in last 3-4 years than i have last 30!!
I wonder when it all gets better?
oh ms they always push that ive apparently got but the funny thing is i took antibiotics i was allergic too twice with years apart and got numbness but was completely well between those years hmmmm xx
Hello. Do you mind saying how you realized it was stress and if your Dr agreed with you? I’ve really think that it has to be anxiety because it doesn’t bother me at all at times or when I’m asleep for example. I don’t think my GP hears me when I try to tell her how I feel. She’s not one for anxiety meds and has only given me a very low dose of Buspar that’s not helping. I didn’t push it last time I saw her because I was doing ok. I’ll be seeing my GYN and I’m hoping to be heard then. I’m betting I’ll settle down if I find out that there’s nothing too serious going on with me. Glad you’re doing ok now.
It’s one of the physical symptoms I get when I’m anxious or in the middle of a panic attack. I get it along with chest/arms/shoulders/neck/jaw/back pain. My psych said that anxiety does that to you. Good luck with your check up! Anxiety really is the worst.