Last night I had a wierd episode where I started trembling and shaking all over, got a hot flash and my legs were so weak I could hardly walk, and then I cried uncontrollably for 10 minutes. A strange heaving cry. Then I took a xanax and after about 10 minutes I returned to normal. Is this hormones? It did not feel like a panic attack. I have never cried like that before and for no reason.
Please give me some input on this.

I have felt a lot like this. I don't always cry but have felt like it. I do get trembly, stomach gets wiggly and head feels weird, also the jelly legs take over and anxiety kicks in. It is not pleasant. It is normal but doesn't feel that way.

GaudyGal,
Oh yeah...had plenty of those intense hot flashes that just take over your whole body. I think I've had every kind of hot flash there is to have from light to intense and everything in between. I've had panic attacks come on out of the blue also. Nothing going on, maybe taking a bath and WHAM. I just start crying and shaking. I haven't had too many lately, finally after 5 years, so it does get better. Have you had your vitamin D checked? Since I was told by my gyno to take an extra 1000 ui and started a complete multivitamin a lot of things have calmed down, even sleep cycle! I've also noticed my shaking/tremor/anxiety I've had for 5 years has calmed down. Whether it's a coincidence or my hormones decided to stop causing so much havoc I don't know but I'll take it!

Does anyone know if the extra vitamin D can have this effect?

Try to let the hot flash/anxiety feeling pass and not panic. I know it's easier said then done and these episodes are scary but they are hormones going crazy, not you.
Robin

I just had my vitamin d checked yesterday, still waiting for the results. I am such a mess, I don't know which way to turn lately. I have also been having terrible stomach issues. Heartburn and bloating . I just woke up with the burning sick stomach and decided to get up to try to take my mind off of it. My gyn is doing a full workup to rule out female issues but I think my md is going to have to take a look at my tummy next. I am scared

Dear GaudyGal
It is going to be alright honestly ,honey.Try to stay as calm as you can and remember you have a bunch of ladies with varying rotten symptoms right behind to support you.

When you get all your Tests results you will know where you stand and hopefully be able to come up with a plan,with your Doctor and Gyno. to alleviate your symptoms and feel a lot better.

I was scared too when hit with full blown Menopause at 39 but here I am today a fairly chirpy though still rather anxious 57 year old
So just hang in there
Keep Posting
Warm Wishes
Elizabeth.

I've read somewhere that Kali Phos 6x helps against heartburn