HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Burning Skin,heart Palpitations And Insomnia?

I have been experiencing burning skin, heart palpitations and and insomnia. I am 44 female. Had blood work, heart work including ekg, stress test and ct of brain with and without contrast also lung xray. All came back normal. What is missing? Could it be hormones? Vitamin issues? I have no appetite and my mouth is unusually dry. Thanks for your input.mn
Wed, 9 Nov 2016
Report Abuse
Cardiologist 's  Response
You say you've had a complete cardiac workup to evaluate your symptoms. You don't say if you are still menstruating or not, or having any change in the regularity of your menstrual pattern. The symptoms of burning skin, palpitations, and insomnia certainly CAN be symptoms of peri-menopause, which is a strong possibility in a 44 year old woman.

Your primary doctor or gynecologist should send your blood for what I call a "Lady Hormone Panel," which checks to see if the LH (Leuteinizing Hormone) and FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone) levels are abnormally high, and checks the Estrogen and Progesterone levels. Sometimes, the Anti-Muellerian Hormone level is checked also. These can tell at what point in the monthly menstrual cycle you are in, and whether or not you are close to menopause. All 3 symptoms you described can occur in peri-menopause or "the change of life," as it is sometimes called.

There are herbal and/or pharmaceutical medicines that can be used to help settle down the sometimes-disturbing symptoms of peri-menopause. The burning skin you refer to is sometimes described as a "hot flash" or "flushing."

Good luck. Let us know how things work out for you.
I find this answer helpful

Note: For further queries related to coronary artery disease and prevention, click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Electrocardiography


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Burning Skin,heart Palpitations And Insomnia?

You say you ve had a complete cardiac workup to evaluate your symptoms. You don t say if you are still menstruating or not, or having any change in the regularity of your menstrual pattern. The symptoms of burning skin, palpitations, and insomnia certainly CAN be symptoms of peri-menopause, which is a strong possibility in a 44 year old woman. Your primary doctor or gynecologist should send your blood for what I call a Lady Hormone Panel, which checks to see if the LH (Leuteinizing Hormone) and FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone) levels are abnormally high, and checks the Estrogen and Progesterone levels. Sometimes, the Anti-Muellerian Hormone level is checked also. These can tell at what point in the monthly menstrual cycle you are in, and whether or not you are close to menopause. All 3 symptoms you described can occur in peri-menopause or the change of life, as it is sometimes called. There are herbal and/or pharmaceutical medicines that can be used to help settle down the sometimes-disturbing symptoms of peri-menopause. The burning skin you refer to is sometimes described as a hot flash or flushing. Good luck. Let us know how things work out for you.