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Vertigo in menopause

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Interested to know if anyone has experienced severe and frequent vertigo with upset stomach during menopause and whether HRT helped?

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  • carmen51657
    carmen51657 Rippled

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    Hello,

    Yes I have. I was diagnosed with BPPV about 8 years ago so I have to differentiate between that and the hormonal vertigo. It's on and off for me and tends to give me anxiety but I do not get an upset stomach. It is probably one of my worst symptoms. I"m so sorry you are struggling. I am in my 7th year post menapause and this symptom didn't kick in until 2 years ago after my Covid vaccines. I have never taken HRT so can't help you there. I'm always hoping this will end soon.

    Be well and take care,

    Carmen

    • Rippled
      Rippled carmen51657

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      Thanks Carmen, my understanding is that BPPV is a temporary condition. i had my vertigo daily for a year. Eventually it went away but i have had mini spins recently and fear it coming back

    • carmen51657
      carmen51657 Rippled

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      Yes, they can reset your crystals with BPPV but it can be chronic and keep coming back. What you are describing is different. I have had that daily vertigo as well and it can come and go. I get the mini spins too. I'm not sure what to do either. I'm sorry. I know other women have talked about their vertigo on this site. It just seems to be another symptom of menapause. I really wish I had a solution for you.

      Hang in there,

      Carmen

  • anxiousface
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    yes i started with the vertigo about two years ago , im seven years post menopausal. the gp thought i had meneries but after tests at a balance clinic they told me its vestibular migraine as i get so many headaches too and the upset stomach that goes along with migraine. i now take cinnarizines tablets but still get the mini spins. i cant take HRT so sorry i cant help you with that but just wanted you to know your not alone with the vertigo

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