Menopause Support Group

Menopause is the physiological cessation of menstrual cycles associated with advancing age. It normally occurs in women between the ages of 45 and 55, when the body begins to slow and stop the production of eggs, estrogen and progesterone production decreases, and menstruation diminishes, eventually stopping altogether.

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shirl13 01/03/2016

Hello All

I am new to this group, but not new to Daily Strength

I have been having internal tremors for over 6 months, mainly at night, my chest area shakes internally and I feel awful. I have got AF which it is not this. I suffer bad night sweats up to 5-6 a night, heart racing, the heat - feel really ill then the sweats.

I have also had bad day sweats for about 6 months now. I have not had a period for many years as I had a myrena coil for 5 years which I had removed about a year ago.
I am nearly 60 and have been in the menopause for about 4 years.

I also suffer from AF, a spinal conditon, GERD and arthrithis of many of my joints.

This internal shaking is making me feel really ill along with day sweats.

I went at last the my doctor who is gettting me blood tests and internal scan, and a scan of my abdomen as I do suffer from IBS.

I feel just awful, really ill most of the time. headaches, you name it I thing I have got it.
I am worried something awful is going on inside me.
I read some old posts on this group about internal tremors and the menopause, but mainly from women who were peri-menopausal and younger.
My doctor has not mentioned it could be the menopause.

I am thing of trying Black Cohosh, but I take warfarin for my AF and don't know whether it intereacts. I have posted on the AF group. But if anyone knows about this on this group would be most helpful.,

I have been on HRT in the past but had a large ovarian cyst ruptured and I was very ill from the infection for months so won't go on HRT again.

Please any help in this subject will be so much appreciated.

I know that the menopause can bring so many odd things to happen to your body, but internal tremors?

Thank you

karennwose 04/07/2016

Hello everyone

I have been dealing with dry eyes, dizziness and anemia due to fibroids for years. This January I went to the ER thinking I was having a heart attack. I knew I had irregular heartbeat but did not feel it til January. Turns out I have benign preventricular contractions (pvc...extra heartbeat). At the time the docs put me on betablocker and I had all the tests. My heart is apparently fine. I came off beta blocker the following month and I though the internal tremors 'buzzing' was a beta blocker symptom. No, it is still with me now in mid April. I know I am peri menopausal from last year when my gynae did testing. And so here I am after much panicking and feeling on the edge of madness, I have calmed down and gotten a hold of the anxiety. I KNOW the PVCs start up at period time (I am still regular). The buzzing does its own thing BUT I have stopped eating cheese, liver sausage, steak, pickles and anything else 'aged' and I notice it reduces the buzzing. They all contain tyramine. Please read this link. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyramine. It may help. I just cheated today and ate some Manchego cheese..oh boy, the buzzing started within 10 mins and still going!
I have also added Vit D, B complex, Vit D to help at the advice of my FEMALE cardiologist who suggested the peri menopause started my pvcs. Its so encouraging to read others similar tales. Thank you for easing the burden and I hope the Tyramine info may help some of you :)

karennwose 04/07/2016

oops..try again with that link:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyramine

margaretc42 04/21/2016

Hello ladies, I experience these tremors everyday either in my core but always in my legs, does anyone else experience them everyday? This has been going on for 6 months. Thanks these forums are a life saver. I was at the doctor and she is trying to rule out other co-infections Im just praying that its all meno related.

ladykate 04/23/2016

Every day it's either tremors or something else. ..awake now at 2 a.m. because of panicky feeling and racing heart episode. It's stopped but the anxiety it causes has me up...

debbiestewart 04/23/2016

I'm back to comment again. I went to the neurologist last week, after MRI of my neck, and discussed the tremors again with her. She has given me gabapentin to take for them and the burning, shocking type pain that come with mine. I have not started it yet, as I'm still reading all the info on this medication. Just wanted to let you all know of this supposed help with our symptom.

dschwartz 05/04/2016

"Without reading all of your replies (thanks Universe) . . all I can say is count your blessings"! Seriously. This site is not always spot on in replying to those in need and question . . . as a matter of fact, I'm getting ready, set and go to reply to the unfortunates that have had 0-1 replies. Makes me sick to think that we as as a threaded effort of Meno women can not come together to create a tight group and support our newbies. I'll do my part . . . to pay it forward. Peri- and Meno- Pause sucks. Period!

dschwartz 05/04/2016

Sorry, just to follow up . . I absolutely have no personal knowledge of internal tremors . . although I get the rest of your concerns. HMT . . for me was not an option as I had endometriosis prior to full on menopause. Actually, that was one of the benefits of meno-p. My endometriosis went away entirely. However, Hormone Replacement Therapy will never, ever be an option in my case. Not sure how this will help, or not in your case? Hang in there g'friend. It sounds like you are doing your homework. Awesome, and about as best as one can expect during this journey! Hugs.

debbiestewart 05/08/2016

Started taking the Combipatch 5/3 to help with menopause symptoms. So far, not feeling a change in symptoms. Dizzy, lightheadedness, shaky, and nausea today. So tired of not feeling well! Hope everyone else is faring better! Keep us updated!

amycoleman 06/12/2016

I also experience the internal tremors. I'm almost 44 yoa. I've been having them every single day for about 6 months. Some days are much worse than others. Initially I only felt them in my right upper arm, now they appear in both arms, legs, core, my head at different times. I also get lightheaded pretty often, brain fog, muscle aches and general body weakness. I guess this is perimenopause for me, as nothing has shown up in extensive testing

Healingmojo 04/05/2017

Hi Everyone - I've been tremoring internally 24-7 throughout my entire body for 3 weeks. It's horrible as you all know. The things that have helped me are the Amino Acid L-Theanine. You can take up to 500 MG a day - and they tend to dial the tremors down a bit. I've also started Acupuncture - there is a syndrome in Chinese Medicine called "Liver Wind." My first session was yesterday yesterday and it felt like it helped. I will keep you posted on my progress. I am 51 years old - and my doctor wanted to prescribe me "Lithium" as she thought it was anxiety ..I refused as I don't want to be on that. I have tried Xanax, Valium, weed, and alcohol..none have helped...Please share any things that help you..again for me right now Acupuncture and L-theanine....

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