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Diagnosed With Hashimotos And Endometriosis. Having Problems With Cycles. Formication Meaning?

I am 42 years of age, female. I was diagnosed with Hashimotos at a young age. I was diagnosed with Endometriosis in December 1997. I have had six surgeries including 2 back to back laparotomies. I am Stage IV. Since June 2004 I either have problems with my cycles or going in and out of menopause even perimenopause and have formication. I hope you do not think I am insulting you when I ask do you know what formication is?
Tue, 7 May 2013
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Hi,
Thanks for the query.

Formication is a type of paresthesia can be called as tactile hallucination.
This is one of the symptom of menopause.
Some women can experience this as insect crawling, pricking or tingling sensation, itching etc.
You should not scratch due to this as that can lead to skin damage.
As along with all menopausal symptoms formication may also be treated with hormone replacement therapy.

For more details you can ask me through: http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-sree-gouri-sr/63429
Take care.

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Diagnosed With Hashimotos And Endometriosis. Having Problems With Cycles. Formication Meaning?

Hi, Thanks for the query. Formication is a type of paresthesia can be called as tactile hallucination. This is one of the symptom of menopause. Some women can experience this as insect crawling, pricking or tingling sensation, itching etc. You should not scratch due to this as that can lead to skin damage. As along with all menopausal symptoms formication may also be treated with hormone replacement therapy. For more details you can ask me through: http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-sree-gouri-sr/63429 Take care.