sadiegirl Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 Ok, my body is on a mission to make me insane right now. For the past month, I have been experiencing hot spells(hate to call them "hot flashes" because I am not sure that is what it is?!?)...then I get cold. I am waking up constantly at night as well unless I take a Simply Sleep. I am 47 so I'm wondering...what is my body telling me? I have my annual scheduled but it is not until mid-July and honestly, I think I might burn up before then! Does anyone have some advice for me? I recently starting taking a supplement from Garden of Life called Oceans 3-Menopause and Hormonal support thinking that it might help. Can anyone give me a clue as to what is going on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 At my house we call them hot flashes. :D I was quite happy taking hormones for a year or so. Now I can live with it. Put a fan by your bed and consider an air conditioner this summer. The not sleeping is really awful. I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IdahoHomeschooler Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 Take a Zyrtec before bed. My mother's doctor told her it helps about 80% of women with hot flashes. It works for my mother. She told me about it to pass on to the gals I work with who have similar issues. It's certainly worth a try! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca VA Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 I've had them this year, and they are miserable. It's the hottest hot I've ever been -- the heat comes from deep inside and radiates out very slowly. I've had to go out and stand on our back deck in the winter cold many times just to try to cool off. I've never taken anything for them, but I've often wondered if it's healthy to try to endure it. The blood seems to rush to my head, and I feel as though my head is going to explode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 I've had them this year, and they are miserable. It's the hottest hot I've ever been -- the heat comes from deep inside and radiates out very slowly. I've had to go out and stand on our back deck in the winter cold many times just to try to cool off. I've never taken anything for them, but I've often wondered if it's healthy to try to endure it. The blood seems to rush to my head, and I feel as though my head is going to explode. Why live through it when there may be a solution - or several? Check out Dr. Lark's website. She has all kinds of herbal supps. I personally take Maca and have bioidentical Progesterone to help me sleep. I cannot function without sleep so I had to do something. If you have a naturopath near you, pay them a visit. There are things that can be done and it's not necessarily synthetic hormones! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadiegirl Posted April 30, 2010 Author Share Posted April 30, 2010 [ Check out Dr. Lark's website. She has all kinds of herbal supps. I personally take Maca and have bioidentical Progesterone to help me sleep. I cannot function without sleep so I had to do something. If you have a naturopath near you, pay them a visit. There are things that can be done and it's not necessarily synthetic hormones! [/color][/font] What is the website for Dr. Lark? What exactly does bioidentical progesterone mean...is it something that I would be prescribed? I have seen some creams at the health food stores that is for women that you rub on your wrists? Would those be healthful? What do you take the Maca for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 I'm only 38, but was having similar problems. I started acupuncture for an unrelated problem, and was shocked that it cleared up the sleep issues 100%. My acupuncturist follows traditional Chinese medicine and is covered by insurance. Just a thought.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaillardia Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 Don't forget calcium supplements. I use herbs high in calcium to keep my level up, it helps me to sleep. I had to be careful of how late I ate chocolate, for crying out loud. So also consider cutting back on caffeine consumption in the evening. It gets worse, and better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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