Hi All, in my search for some answers regarding numbness, tingling, dizziness etc, I am wondering why there is no mention of perimenopause or menopause among the women on this board.
I see alot of discussion regarding vitamin deficiencies, nutrition and the like. I am in my early 40's and alot of my symptoms sound like perimenopause. It is interesting how hormone fluctuations can mimic MS. Has there been a discussion about this that I have missed? If so, could somebody bump it up for me?
Just food for thought....
Cathy
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Hi Cathy,Wondering wrote:Hi All, in my search for some answers regarding numbness, tingling, dizziness etc, I am wondering why there is no mention of perimenopause or menopause among the women on this board.
I see alot of discussion regarding vitamin deficiencies, nutrition and the like. I am in my early 40's and alot of my symptoms sound like perimenopause. It is interesting how hormone fluctuations can mimic MS. Has there been a discussion about this that I have missed? If so, could somebody bump it up for me?
Just food for thought....
Cathy
Yes, those topics HAVE come up on here before. If you go to the top of the screen and put those terms into the "Search" box, it pulls up quite a few ThisIsMS posts for you to review or comment on (well over 100 just for "menopause" alone). Keep in mind before you bump any threads that the oldest ones may be from several years ago.
And you're right to consider that weird symptoms are not always MS! It's good to keep reminding ourselves of that. Good luck!
Dx'd with MS & HNPP (hereditary peripheral neuropathy) 7/03 but must have had MS for 30 yrs before that. I've never taken meds for MS except 1 yr experiment on LDN. (I found diet, exercise, sleep, humor, music help me the most.)
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P.S. And a little hint: If you want to start a discussion thread of your own, be sure to post the term "menopause" in the Subject line and it may attract more interest from those who can contribute. I think you can even edit the title of this very thread if you want to. 
Dx'd with MS & HNPP (hereditary peripheral neuropathy) 7/03 but must have had MS for 30 yrs before that. I've never taken meds for MS except 1 yr experiment on LDN. (I found diet, exercise, sleep, humor, music help me the most.)
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you can log in, open the first post on the thread, and edit the subject line.
TiMS member shayk has spent tons of time on hormonal aspects of MS, you can search for posts by author. naturally i look at how nutrient intakes affect hormone status.
and on that note - just bein me:
Lifestyle and diet in postmenopausal women. (2009)
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19811244
Diet and nutritional habits have a pivotal role in maintaining human health. Unhealthy eating, obesity and nutritional deficiencies may lead to various diseases. However, a most important component of lifestyle relates to physical activity. Sedentary people fare less well than those who exercise regularly. The benefits of exercise can be demonstrated in many bodily organs. The most frequently studied effect of exercise is reduction in cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, but positive effects on the musculoskeletal system, breast cancer risk, mood and cognition, and quality of life have been recorded as well. In many cases, a dose-response was evident, and even a mild to moderate degree of activity, performed only a few times weekly, may carry significant merits. The following article reviews this topic and brings updated information on dietary advice and the benefits of exercise in postmenopausal women.
Role of exercise and nutrition in menopause (2008)
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18677156
Menopause and the aging process itself cause many physiologic changes, which explain the increased prevalence of chronic diseases observed in postmenopausal women. Exercise and nutrition play important roles in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease, cancer, obesity, diabetes, osteoporosis, and depression.
Diet and lifestyle in managing postmenopausal obesity.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17882671
The majority of adults are becoming increasingly overweight and one of the sub-populations in which this prevalence is growing most rapidly is postmenopausal women. It is as yet unclear whether the menopausal transition itself leads to weight gain, but it is known that the physiological withdrawal of estrogen brings about changes in fat distribution that increase the risk for the metabolic syndrome, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The treatment of postmenopausal obesity is very simple logically, but incredibly difficult - eat less and exercise more. Recent studies suggest that being active and fit is more important than losing weight; hence, a major recommendation is to exercise regularly, for at least 30 min on at least 5 days of the week, while maintaining a healthy balanced diet. Unfortunately, there are no 'magic bullets' (drugs) that may provide long-term treatment, and all diets work irrespective of their composition as long as people comply to them. There is no substitute for a sensible lifestyle.
Diet and menopausal health (2005)
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15819333
This article outlines the evidence for exercise and dietary influences on many of the major disease risks for women around the menopause and after, including cardiovascular diseases, cancer and osteoporosis.
Diet, exercise, and lifestyle in preparation for menopause. (1993)
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8367138
This article reviewed conservative measures in dealing with issues of osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease prevention. The scientific evidence for each singular intervention is difficult to extract because there are so many confounding parameters. Moreover, improvement in nutrition and diet has its greatest impact on premenopausal women. Needless to say, a total health care approach is still beneficial: exercise, a low-fat and normocalcemic diet, and proper use of ERT. These issues need to be a concern for both the pre- and postmenopausal woman. Gynecologists as primary health care providers need to incorporate this knowledge into their practices. They should clearly understand both the benefits and shortcomings of a nutritional and exercise approach in osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease prophylaxis. In using this knowledge premenopausally, they can better prepare women for the menopause.
TiMS member shayk has spent tons of time on hormonal aspects of MS, you can search for posts by author. naturally i look at how nutrient intakes affect hormone status.
and on that note - just bein me:
Lifestyle and diet in postmenopausal women. (2009)
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19811244
Diet and nutritional habits have a pivotal role in maintaining human health. Unhealthy eating, obesity and nutritional deficiencies may lead to various diseases. However, a most important component of lifestyle relates to physical activity. Sedentary people fare less well than those who exercise regularly. The benefits of exercise can be demonstrated in many bodily organs. The most frequently studied effect of exercise is reduction in cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, but positive effects on the musculoskeletal system, breast cancer risk, mood and cognition, and quality of life have been recorded as well. In many cases, a dose-response was evident, and even a mild to moderate degree of activity, performed only a few times weekly, may carry significant merits. The following article reviews this topic and brings updated information on dietary advice and the benefits of exercise in postmenopausal women.
Role of exercise and nutrition in menopause (2008)
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18677156
Menopause and the aging process itself cause many physiologic changes, which explain the increased prevalence of chronic diseases observed in postmenopausal women. Exercise and nutrition play important roles in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease, cancer, obesity, diabetes, osteoporosis, and depression.
Diet and lifestyle in managing postmenopausal obesity.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17882671
The majority of adults are becoming increasingly overweight and one of the sub-populations in which this prevalence is growing most rapidly is postmenopausal women. It is as yet unclear whether the menopausal transition itself leads to weight gain, but it is known that the physiological withdrawal of estrogen brings about changes in fat distribution that increase the risk for the metabolic syndrome, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The treatment of postmenopausal obesity is very simple logically, but incredibly difficult - eat less and exercise more. Recent studies suggest that being active and fit is more important than losing weight; hence, a major recommendation is to exercise regularly, for at least 30 min on at least 5 days of the week, while maintaining a healthy balanced diet. Unfortunately, there are no 'magic bullets' (drugs) that may provide long-term treatment, and all diets work irrespective of their composition as long as people comply to them. There is no substitute for a sensible lifestyle.
Diet and menopausal health (2005)
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15819333
This article outlines the evidence for exercise and dietary influences on many of the major disease risks for women around the menopause and after, including cardiovascular diseases, cancer and osteoporosis.
Diet, exercise, and lifestyle in preparation for menopause. (1993)
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8367138
This article reviewed conservative measures in dealing with issues of osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease prevention. The scientific evidence for each singular intervention is difficult to extract because there are so many confounding parameters. Moreover, improvement in nutrition and diet has its greatest impact on premenopausal women. Needless to say, a total health care approach is still beneficial: exercise, a low-fat and normocalcemic diet, and proper use of ERT. These issues need to be a concern for both the pre- and postmenopausal woman. Gynecologists as primary health care providers need to incorporate this knowledge into their practices. They should clearly understand both the benefits and shortcomings of a nutritional and exercise approach in osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease prophylaxis. In using this knowledge premenopausally, they can better prepare women for the menopause.
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Thanks everyone for your input...Jimmylegs, I love all your posts! You have alot of knowledge and I often find myself going back and re-reading your nutrition info.
Cathy
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glad to hear you're finding the info useful cathy!
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Being a menopausal person who has had MS I can assure you that the tingling etc with menopause is very different to MS. I tried to imagine my symptoms were something else but unfortunately MS is eventually unmistakable with VERY solid clinical signs and images on MRI.
Early symptoms might seem like something else but unfortunately multiple sclerosis becomes quite obvious. If you are perimenopausal you won't develop clinical signs like actual sensory changes, altered tendon reflexes or visual changes. Your MRI will remain negative and better still HRT is an easy tool for diagnosis because your symptoms will go away with it.
Early symptoms might seem like something else but unfortunately multiple sclerosis becomes quite obvious. If you are perimenopausal you won't develop clinical signs like actual sensory changes, altered tendon reflexes or visual changes. Your MRI will remain negative and better still HRT is an easy tool for diagnosis because your symptoms will go away with it.