HollyDay Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 I came off estrogen 3 weeks ago. I started Armour Thyroid 4 weeks ago. And I'm still on progesterone, but only 25 mg. The hot flashes returned this past week. The ones during the day are not that terrible. They are quick and just mildly annoying. But, the ones at night are awful! I have at least 1 but usually 3 every night. As soon as I wake up in the morning, a hot flash starts. This morning, my hair was damp and my pjs were sticking to my back. Other than going back on estrogen, and neither my doc nor I want to do that, what else can I do? I've given up caffeine completely. I've lost almost 12 lbs. Any and all suggestions are greatly appreciated!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 I don't have any suggestions for you, but I'll bump your thread back to the top and send you some :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted August 18, 2013 Author Share Posted August 18, 2013 Thanks Cat! I'm hoping someone has some suggestions. I've been wondering if the progesterone isn't doing me any favors since the hot flashes are at night and I use the cream at night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 I've read that regular doses of miso soup helps, but I've never had cause to try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 As a breast cancer survivor, all hormones are off limits for me. I get a lot of hot flashes at night, too. Actually, I probably have quite a few during the day, but I'm busy and ignore most of them. To cope at night... a cool shower before bed. a fan going all night Wamsutta cool, crisp sheets. Anything sateen is TOO HOT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swimtaxi234 Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 I was too embarrassed to open a "news" story yesterday that said women were "helped" from their hot flashes/night sweats problems by using a v&&brator. :scared: Since the NSA tracks everything I pictured some office geek laughing at me being silly enough to open that link so I decided to NOT be curious. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paintedlady Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Wear layers. A sleeveless top with a lightweight shell/sweater that can be shed quickly. Same at night--a fan always running with very lightweight clothes (shorts & tank) with a light blanket. I also keep a small hand-held fan (not electric!) ;) with me so I can fan myself--really helps, no matter the situation. Also, I wear my hair up a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serene Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 While I don't know very much about this, I thought I would share what worked for my mother when she was going through menopause. She was never able to take hormone replacement therapy or even birth control pills, but when she started to drink about 4 oz. of chocolate silk soy milk at night, her night sweats improved dramatically. I don't remember how long it took for the full effect, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane Elliot Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 I was beginning to have these, so I finally asked a group of older women at a church potluck, and they all said Evening Primrose Oil. I tried it, and it does help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Remifemin is supposed to help. I don't know what's in it. It's avail OTC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted August 18, 2013 Author Share Posted August 18, 2013 I was beginning to have these, so I finally asked a group of older women at a church potluck, and they all said Evening Primrose Oil. I tried it, and it does help. hmmmm.........I might give this one a try. I do use fish oil or cod liver oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted August 18, 2013 Author Share Posted August 18, 2013 There's a poster here named Negin who always has lots of advise for peri/menopausal problems. For some dumb reason, I assumed my hot flashes would stop after I had a hysterectomy. I found this online, and their suggestions seem to help. " While it may be impossible to completely avoid hot flashes during menopause, there are certain triggers that may bring them on more frequently or cause them to be more severe. To prevent hot flashes, avoid these triggers: Stress Caffeine Alcohol Spicy foods Tight clothing Heat Cigarette smoke Other things you can do to keep hot flashes at bay include: Stay cool. Keep your bedroom cool at night. Use fans during the day. Wear light layers of clothes with natural fibers such as cotton. Try deep, slow abdominal breathing (six to eight breaths per minute). Practice deep breathing for 15 minutes in the morning, 15 minutes in the evening and at the onset of hot flashes. Exercise daily. Walking, swimming, dancing, and bicycling are all good choices. Chill pillows; cooler pillows to lay head on at night might be helpful." It could be stress. I cut out caffeine just over a week ago now. Alcohol is not a factor (too many calories) since I started Weight Watchers. I guess spicy foods could be to blame...Tight clothing no factor at night. Don't smoke. It has been 105 here this Aug, but the last few days have been nice, down in the 90s. Maybe that is just too hot for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 There's a poster here named Negin who always has lots of advise for peri/menopausal problems. For some dumb reason, I assumed my hot flashes would stop after I had a hysterectomy. I found this online, and their suggestions seem to help. " While it may be impossible to completely avoid hot flashes during menopause, there are certain triggers that may bring them on more frequently or cause them to be more severe. To prevent hot flashes, avoid these triggers: Stress Caffeine Alcohol Spicy foods Tight clothing Heat Cigarette smoke Other things you can do to keep hot flashes at bay include: Stay cool. Keep your bedroom cool at night. Use fans during the day. Wear light layers of clothes with natural fibers such as cotton. Try deep, slow abdominal breathing (six to eight breaths per minute). Practice deep breathing for 15 minutes in the morning, 15 minutes in the evening and at the onset of hot flashes. Exercise daily. Walking, swimming, dancing, and bicycling are all good choices. Chill pillows; cooler pillows to lay head on at night might be helpful." Had to laugh... Stress, caffeine, spicy foods and heat are my life. No wonder I have hot flashes. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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