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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apey18 04/27/2008

About 1 year ago started having tingling on my face. Went to the doctor who took a MRI and thankfully found nothing. Said probably was anxiety. It would come and go. Now I have practically everyday. When I checked online sure enough there it was, can be from perimenopause/menopause. Great just another thing to deal with. Anyone else out there experiencing this feelig?

deleted_user 04/27/2008

HMM NEVER HAD TINGLING BUT I GET TWITCHES ALOT! SO MUCH IT LITERERALLY DRIVES ME NUTTS!

deleted_user 04/28/2008

Yes i have had the tingeling and numbness on my right side of my face...worse when stressed

shazzca 10/02/2009

I too have started getting tingling across my upper lip, and runs around my nostril and face that comes and goes.... could it really be something to do with menopause..? WOW

deleted_user 10/02/2009

I get tingling and numbness. Also twitching is part of my daily routine. I hate when it happens while I'm somewhere besides home. People tend to look at you like funny when out of the blue your arm or leg decides to do the macarena without consulting you first lol! Just keep telling yourself that all this craziness is normal. I know it can scare the heck out of you!! Trust me, I have made enough trips to the er to finally realize that I'm not dying of some mysterious disease. I'm just menopausal and eventually things will calm down.

deleted_user 10/02/2009

I get muscle twitches and tingling in my face and head as well as my hands and feet. Probably related to the anxiety.

shazzca 10/02/2009

Wow its SO good to know that I'm going crazy worrying about this on my own!? I wonder why it happens or how? U have twitching at times as well that I forgot to mention. I had twitching in my eye for 2 months straight! And now my other eye at various times now as well. ! Geez! What else!??

deleted_user 10/05/2009

I would hope you have had other tests. Tingling in your face can also be from electrolyte imbalances, particularly from a high potassium level. Also you can feel such tingling I think from hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). This could be a sign of something such as diabetes, kidney disease, etc... but since you have been to a doctor I assume that these things have been looked into, I hope so! I would not think tingling or numbness of the face virtually every day is something to pass off.

shazzca 10/05/2009

Yup I go back to the doctor tomorrow and find out the results of my blood tests .... Not sure I want to know if its bad news catrice ? Lol

deleted_user 10/05/2009

Oh it could just as well be something less serious. Just hoping your doctor can figure it out, and that you feel better soon.

shazzca 10/08/2009

Thanks Catrice...... hey guess what I know what it is.....!!
My blood tests say that I am low in Vitamin B12, and also Magnesium..! Both of these can cause my face symptoms my doctor said.. Its SO good to know now that I'm not imagining these symptoms... Both affect the skin and cause tingling and numbness when you are lacking in it... because I'm not a vegetarian and eat enough meat, I have an absorption problem and not able to take enough in , So I will need 4 sets of shots of Vitamin B12, and will for the rest of my life I guess...?
Lets hope this helps everyone else out there that might be having tingling..... GET A BLOOD TEST.......! xxxx

deleted_user 10/09/2009

Hey! Funny you should mention tingling. I've been experiencing tingling in the back of my neck, down through my shoulders and upper arms. I'm mystified - wondering if it's my meds, high blood pressure or what. Today I had that, hot flashes in the morning and felt really depressed. I was wondering if it could be perimeno. I guess it could!

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