There are some pretty strange symptoms during the transition through the Menopause and Electric Shock Sensations is no exception! I have lots of friends that would never have linked these to Menopause (or believed me that these are Menopause related) but after researching this topic for a long time now, they link these painful and sometimes debilitating symptoms to the Menopause!
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My friends that have suffered with Electric Shock Sensations (ESS) explain them as a short, sharp shock of electricity going through the body at breakneck speed, leaving them in pain and/or very uncomfortable. I have been told it feels like a rubber band being snapped on your skin (ouch)! These are usually harmless and short-lived, but for lots of women, they experience these before having a hot flush.
What causes Electric Shock sensation during Menopause?
These sudden electric shocks come from the neurons in the brain that are misfiring, causing the pain you feel all over. No one seems to know exactly why this happens during the Menopause, but it is known that Oestrogen has an important role to play in your brain. With hormonal imbalances, the nervous system can misunderstand messages and lead to the neurons misfiring, causing these electric shocks. There are some medicines and medication that can contribute to ESS, and anxiety may increase the likelihood of having these electric shocks too.
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What can you do about Menopause and Electric Shock Sensations?
As this symptom is related to hormones and sometimes anxiety can trigger them, you need to address those issues first to see if your symptoms improve or go away altogether.
- HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) – If your life is being disrupted by these electric shocks, it is always worth speaking to your GP about HRT, this can help with leveling out your hormones and minimize lots of unwanted menopause symptoms.
- Relax and unwind – Whether it is yoga, relaxing in the bath, meditation, walking, all these things will reduce your stress levels and anxiety, and help alleviate ESS.
- Phytoestrogens – this compound found naturally in soybeans, tofu, chickpeas, flax seeds, berries and green tea, all act like Oestrogen and level out some of the hormone dips.
- Vitamin B12 – Low levels in the body of Vitamin B12 can cause electric shocks, so see your GP, to have this checked.
Other Solutions to Help with ESS:
Caffeine – This stimulates your nervous system which can contribute to ESS, so try cutting down or stopping altogether to see if your symptoms improve.
Sleep – Sleep deprivation can affect all the bodies systems and can exacerbate ESS.
This Scentered Sleep Well Aromatherapy Balm Stick is great for assisting with sleep, just apply to your wrist and inhale deeply.
Alcohol and Smoking – These can both lead to nerve damage and actually cause ESS, so giving up, may stop these electric shocks happening totally. This book “The Easy Way for Women to Stop Drinking” by Allen Carr is great to help stop drinking alcohol.
Hydration – Keeping your hydration up will help with all the systems in the body and overall, it will perform better.
Exercise – This will always lift your mood and it reduces stress and anxiety which in turn can alleviate ESS.
These Apple headphones are great for exercising and really motivate me on the days when I don’t feel like it.
Healthy Eating – Your body needs the right nutrients to function properly, a diet rich in Omega-3, plant oils, and magnesium, all help with the function of the immune system. Get yourself a menopausal cook book for inspiration on healthy eating!
Supplements that may help with Electric Shock Sensations:
Always seek medical advice from your GP with any new complaint as it could be more serious than you think and not linked to the Menopause. They can rule out anything more serious or any other underlying health issue.
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*DISCLAIMER*This page does not provide medical advice; it is intended for informational purposes only and is based upon my opinion and experiences. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Never ignore professional medical advice in seeking treatment because of something you have read on The Executive Menopause Coach website. Always seek professional medical advice.
This was so helpful & reassuring that I wasn’t imagining things and this can be quite normal. I was Chemo- induced into Menopause quickly and a couple months after Chemo stoppd I started with these “shocking” symptoms followed by a brief hotflashes. Thank you!