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Symptoms Tingling Extremities
One of the strangest symptoms associated with menopause is the sensation of tingling extremities. During menopause women may suffer from a number of skin related conditions which can result in tingling extremities. Whilst these conditions are a perfectly natural result of a lowered level of estrogen, they can be uncomfortable and have a detrimental impact on a person´s self image. Read over the following paragraphs on handling the symptoms of tingling extremities.
What are the causes for tingling extremities symptoms?
Similarly to when adolescent girls experience skin problems (acne) when they first start menstruating, it is not a coincidence that the skin starts to react in a negative way when the menstrual cycles begin to stop. Both experiences are due to the body´s hormones rapidly changing and the skin reacting to these changes.
What exactly are symptoms of tingling extremities?
 The tingly, prickly, some would say “creepy” feeling that women experience is known as formication. It is typically experienced one or two years after the last period. Whilst doctors are not in agreement as to its exact cause, in a majority of cases formication goes away on its own after a relatively short period. However, any type of sensitive skin can become painful if not treated, and one should make sure to see a dermatologist. One theory is that the tingling extremities are caused by an overworked, overheated liver, which happens when the hormones change rapidly during menopause.
Very often, the same remedies that worked in treating sensitive skin when you were a teenager also in menopause. That is, moisturizing your skin, washing sensitive areas like your face very gently and with special washes, using prescription acne medications, washing your pillowcases often, and using less oily makeup.
The dangers of tingling extremities:
 Tingling extremities are often more a cause of concern than sensitive on the face for example. This is because though many women experience tingling in their feet, hands, legs, and arms, the tingling can be a sign of more serious problems including diabetes, vitamin deficiency, and depletion of calcium, potassium depletion, or blood circulation problems. For this reason you should see a doctor if you are experiencing tingling extremities for a prolonged period of time. This is because doctors can rule out any other medical reasons for the skin problems, and to rule out the possibility of confusing menopause with the onset of another serious disease or disorder.
How can I deal with tingling extremity symptoms in menopause?
Because menopausal tingling extremities are a result of a drop or fluctuation in estrogen levels, the most effective method of relieving its symptoms is by boosting or stabilizing those hormones. This can be done in a variety of ways; the easiest (and healthiest) is to formulate a regular diet and exercise pattern. A healthy body is less likely to suffer from hormone fluctuations and therefore less likely to experience skin symptoms. In addition to this, there are alternative medicines that act as hormone balancers or boosters in the body, which complemented with the healthy lifestyle approach, prove hugely effective in reducing the symptoms of menopause.
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