Hi ladies, I have been experiencing a new symptom for the last week or so that is really unsettling. It feels like my brain is trying to send messages to my body that my body isn't properly receiving. My legs feel like jelly, and muscles all over feel weak, almost paralyzed. I find even speaking to be a chore- like I have to really think about the message I want to convey to others. Is this normal? Some days, it's worse than others, some days, non-existent, but some days, like today, it's very overwhelming. I have a very cloudy brain too. Hoping it will pass, but wondering if anyone else has had this issue? I'm concerned!!
Hi Cindy, yes I have this, and today is quite bad! When I get like this I get so worried health anxiety shoots to the sky.. My legs are weak jelly feeling , feels like my sugar is low, I’m shaky I feel like crying I’m headachey ( just came off a bad migraine) I’m dizzy cant think, and yes can’t speak clearly..its all too much it started bad for me last night and woke up no better as of yet.. You are not alone.. I hope you feel better soon.
Hi Cindy, yes I have this, and today is quite bad! When I get like this I get so worried health anxiety shoots to the sky.. My legs are weak jelly feeling , feels like my sugar is low, I’m shaky I feel like crying I’m headachey ( just came off a bad migraine) I’m dizzy cant think, and yes can’t speak clearly..its all too much it started bad for me last night and woke up no better as of yet.. You are not alone.. I hope you feel better soon.
I also have the all over pressure especially my head feels like hands around my neck and my head will explode such weird symptoms all of this..
Cindy you are not alone.. I’m feeling just like you described now. It started early this morning. My limbs feel weak, and very jittery. This is my second day of my period as well. My anxiety is on overload.. I’m at work trying to push through, but I can’t really concentrate.. I’ve been crying alot yesterday and today too..
Things have to get better 
hi Cindy - OK, glad to read your post - i woke up 5 months ago with dibilitating muscle/tendon/joint pain in my legs - i did have an MRI on my right knee to learn i do have almost bone on bone, but thats not the part that bothers me so much. The part that bothers me is this heaviness, actually puffiness of knee joints & this sensation that my brain isnt communicating with my legs to move. i do yoga, aqua aerobics & weights & i have no issue doing leg exercises, its just walking & the constant achiness is relentless - i am post menopause 7 years & just read that low estrogen increases inflammation - this really is a bad curse because it truly is affecting my mobility - i do double up on my omegas & take tumeric which tends to lessen the symptoms & eat magnesium like candy - i want this to go away!
Thank you for your response. It really helps. I get super shaky too. AND the pressure, especially in my head. It’s passed a little bit since posting, but I was in bed for the weekend- too weak and wobbly to do anything.
You just wrote my story! I just went to a neurologist because I was so scared and she said it was anxiety. Lovely. It’s so crippling. Feel like crying all the time because of the symptoms. Scares me. Have a hard tine with my hands too. Very trembly. Exact same symptoms as you! Just awful.
Hi Trina,
Thank you for your response. If I wasn’t at work, I’d be crying, so I hear you.I am always super distressed on really bad days, worrying it’s something else. And it always eventually goes away. Day 1 and 2 of my period are total write-offs, but I’m mid cycle so this is just yet another unpredictable surprise of perimenopause. I am SO over it. I’m sure you are too.It’s frustrating! And I weirdly judge myself when I have a bad day, even though I know it’s not my fault, I’m hard on myself. I hope your day improves. We are not alone in it. that’s for sure. I appreciate the feedback.
Thanks, Debra. I started taking Curcumin (Turmeric), as well., but it’s probably too soon to tell.Have magnesium supplement, which can wreak havoc on my digestion, but I might try it again, for the relief of other symptoms. I ordered a magnesium spray online- will try that on the legs as well. I’m experiencing the joint pain- it’s everywhere. Feel like I’m going downhill fast! SIGH!
It’s ridiculous. I feel the same- wanna cry all the time.
Do you get it where it feels like your reflexes are too sensitive? Mine are. Drives me nuts. It’s like my muscles want to react to quick… like their timing is all screwed up. Makes me feel even more anxious!
hi cindy - make sure to take magnesium glycinol, all other magnesiums tend to cause stomach issues & loose stools.
hi nettie - i feel like i have to concentrate to walk - & with every step its just achiness - feel like everyday i have been hit by a Mack truck - i am not sure how mine can be tied into anxiety, however, i do feel like there isnt an ounce of lubricant to move my achy muscles -
Nettie my reflexes are the same!
Nettie,
For sure! Same thing happens to me, especially when I’m at rest.
Feeling like I’ve been hit like a Mack truck is so accurate. This stuff happens whether I’m feeling anxious or not. But of course, when I’m anxious, it’s ten times worse.
OK, will do. Tried Magnesium bisglycinate- upset my belly, but will Google the other.
have you been told why this happens, Annette? Anything help it. This really makes me anxious.
I’ve replied to your msg Nettie, basically the reflex thing has been happening to me for years, not very often but it does, never bothered or worried me. I’ve never asked a doctor about it.