Balance Issues in Menopause

Me too, Pamela!!! 

Me three Pamela!  I’m an established Realtor for a living who walks thru all kinds of properties all day long.  From high rise condos to restaurants.  I feel like a bouncing ball!!  I’m told it’s due to hormone fluculations but it sure is challenging!!!!  This symptom is one of my biggest complaints.  

Do you notice yours is worse in enclosed rooms and smaller spaces...and dark rooms? My off balance feeling seems a little better outside or in bright, open spaces...so strange. Wonder if anyone else can relate.

It depends.  If there’s a lot of action going on like in a busy restaurant, that makes it worse.  If more of a peaceful open space, I’m okay.  Smaller spaces can be bothersome.

Mines been going on for over 2 years, Pam.  I, too, get panic attack’s from it.  Makes me mad and sad as it has stolen a lot of my joy from me.  

I feel for you, Pam.  My legs feel the same way... like they are jelly.  

Makes me mad and sad, too, Nattie😪 I just sit in my recliner dreading when I have to get up .. hard to take care of my family ...💕🙏

Sorry, I spelt your name wrong 💕

Had it for 2 months and it stopped it scared me I thought I had miniere disease then I did am mri and it turn out to be normal in my case it caused my tinnutus to get worse so I was panicking and anxious in the same time. I can say it get better but the anxiety never did

I thought I had miniere , too.. of course I googled and scared the crap out of me.. I have tinnitus , also...   fun fun fun 😪

I had it so bad when it started I cried everyday and held onto walls to walk went on like that for a very long time then it eased up and wasn't so severe like that but it's never went away

Really affects my eyes.  They feel tight.  I lose my place in space.  So strange, Pam.  

Me too Pamela...in fact tonight my husband asked me why I was holding on things to walk... bed, counter, etc...  and then of course I start crying..😪  Not boo hooing.. just teary....  ??

I feel so very sorry for you, girl!  It’s very dibilitating. 

You’re fortunate it only lasted two months.  The anxiety is awful.  I’m so sorry you have to go through this part yet.  

Pam, do you have issues with your eyes?  Like do they feel tight and does it feel at times like your brain isn’t caught up with what your eyes are seeing.  This too throws my balance off and makes me feel panicky.  All of this is so strange.  

I feel exactly the same and it seems to effect my eyes too. Do you feel like your eyes are being pulled out their sockets ? Also this off balance feeling makes me feel I’m on a slow moving escalated then I feel nauseas. I’ve had this on and off since going into menopause three years ago but today’s not been a good, I went out for a walk at work to see if I’d feel better but no different. I’m trying to ignore it (who am I kidding) then I don’t get anxious. I can relate to all you ladies and it’s not in a good way I wish we were all writing positive stuff but this forum has helped me so much, we must support one another as doctors don’t appear to know what to do with us. I Keep on smiling and pretend everything’s ok but what I really want to do is hide in a cupboard and come out when it’s all over 😢??. Sending you all a comforting hug x

Totally feels like my eyes are being pulled out of their sockets.  No one has answers.  So darn strange!