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Hot flashes after Menopause??

Justholdingon — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 02:16:18 GMT

i'm at least four or five years past menopause and i'm still having hot flashes. is anyone else experiencing this and does anyone have any natural suggestions for it? my endocrinologist had me on hormone patches, but they hardly worked and i did not feel comfortable being on artificial hormones. I stopped them after about a year.
thanks in advance for any help!!

Re: Hot flashes after Menopause??

NicksmomESQ — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 02:44:49 GMT

@Justholdingon When I first started menopause I had terrible nightsweats .I was told to try standardized Black Cohosh.I bought it in GNC but any drugstore or amazon would have it. Within a couple of days my nightsweats were gone.A friend of mine had both nightsweats & hot flashes & it worked for her too.

I know how uncomfortable it can get. Good luck!!

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sunshine45 — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 02:50:27 GMT

YES....... still having hot flashes and night sweats.

it is not comfortable, but i just "deal with it."

dont want to take any hormones.

i am convinced i will ALWAYS be hot.....dont even have a need for a heavy winter coat anymore. i will be 58 in august.

now, my mother is always cold.....i told her that i HOPE to be like her when i am her age.

Re: Hot flashes after Menopause??

Porcelain — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 03:19:29 GMT

I mentioned in another menopause thread, I'm in peri. And Amberen has completely gotten rid of my hot flashes and night sweats. About almost a month ago they started coming back and I'm back on Amberen and they have been gone for about two weeks.

I couldn't sleep properly and now I can. That is so crucial for my wellbeing in every area of my life.

You take it for 90 days. And the hot flashes go away during that time, but you keep taking it until the 90 days are over. Then you go off it. If and when symptoms start up again, you do another 90 days. Works like a charm.

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DottieBlue — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 03:26:40 GMT

My hot flashes continued for another 15 years!! I thought they'd never end! But they finally stopped. I just suffered through them as my doctor didn't recommend anything for me.

Using 100% cotton bedding (sheets, blankets, quilts), wearing 100% cotton light-weight nightgowns year-round, and running a fan all night helped with the night sweats.

Good luck! They will end, sooner or later....

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mimy13 — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 03:30:13 GMT

@Porcelain wrote:
I mentioned in another menopause thread, I'm in peri. And Amberen has completely gotten rid of my hot flashes and night sweats. About almost a month ago they started coming back and I'm back on Amberen and they have been gone for about two weeks.

I couldn't sleep properly and now I can. That is so crucial for my wellbeing in every area of my life.

You take it for 90 days. And the hot flashes go away during that time, but you keep taking it until the 90 days are over. Then you go off it. If and when symptoms start up again, you do another 90 days. Works like a charm.

Thank you for this...I was wondering about that product as I keep seeing coupons for it. Can't take these hot flashes and tossing and turning at night anymore!

Re: Hot flashes after Menopause??

Mary Bailey — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 03:35:54 GMT

I went though menopause when I was 45 & DH 50 (recovering from a stroke) That was 15 years ago. I rarely have ever had hot flashes even back then

even now only rare & only during extreme stress that I have hot flashes.

My GYN back then said she didn't do hormone replacement therapy either, applauded my decision I have not reconsidered yet

@Justholdingon I hope you find what works best for you

Re: Hot flashes after Menopause??

kivah — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 04:01:22 GMT

@sunshine45 wrote:
YES....... still having hot flashes and night sweats.
it is not comfortable, but i just "deal with it."
dont want to take any hormones.
i am convinced i will ALWAYS be hot.....dont even have a need for a heavy winter coat anymore. i will be 58 in august.
now, my mother is always cold.....i told her that i HOPE to be like her when i am her age.

I'm 79 yr young and never had hot flashes or night sweats.

Re: Hot flashes after Menopause??

catter70 — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 08:48:39 GMT

It's the gift that keeps on giving.

Re: Hot flashes after Menopause??

RealtyGal2 — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 09:25:22 GMT

@Justholdingon wrote:

i'm at least four or five years past menopause and i'm still having hot flashes. is anyone else experiencing this and does anyone have any natural suggestions for it? my endocrinologist had me on hormone patches, but they hardly worked and i did not feel comfortable being on artificial hormones. I stopped them after about a year.
thanks in advance for any help!!

I went through menopause cold turkey (no HRT) because I thought the HRT had a part in promoting breast cancer. I found this great book, The Natural Remedy Book for Women by Diane Stein. There is a section on Menopause ways to deal with various side affects like hot flashes. The book recommends vitamin E, B-complex, vitamin C, in addition to other treatments. This book saved me and I would recommend it to anyone. Also, and you may already know this, but if you eat meat or dairy, for example, they will give you hat flashes because of the animal estrogen. There are other foods that will give you hot flashes as well, like chocolate, so you may want to adjust your diet to include more vegetables. I read that in Japan the woman do not go through menopause with all the side affects due to their diet. Hope this helps.

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itsmagic — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 10:46:26 GMT

Yes I have had hot flashes and night sweats for several years now. The summer affects me the most. It seems like hot weather brings them on. Our home is air conditioned but I also use a fan at night. My doctor says it will go away eventually but at this point I’m not so sure.

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CalminHeart — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 11:24:57 GMT

I'm 16 years past menopause and still have hot flashes. My gyno said it was very normal due to all the hormone changes that continue as we get older. I swear my body temp never went back down because I'm always hot.

I never took hormones or supplements during peri or menopause. There are too many warnings about over-the-counter supplements, particularly black cohosh.

Before I retired, I kept cold, wet, paper towels in my desk. Now I just splash my face a lot. It's just the way it is. I lived through it just fine.

Re: Hot flashes after Menopause??

coco14 — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 12:40:01 GMT

Everyone's experience is unique to them, as are the various remedies women have tried - some successful, some not.

At age 22, due to an incompetent doctor, I had a complete hysterectory, thereby going into menopause -

After 20 years of dealing with the sweats, I read an article which recommended Vitamin E and Vitamin C to control them. I started taking those vitamins immediately and sure enough, for me at least, it stopped the hot flashes and I was never bothered again with them.

Re: Hot flashes after Menopause??

morganjen — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 13:50:12 GMT

I've heard of people in their 80s still having them.

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Shelbelle — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 14:35:01 GMT

I consider myself one of the lucky ones, been in meno 18 years and still never had a hot flash, neither did my mother. Other issues, yes, but no hot flashes.

Re: Hot flashes after Menopause??

ThinkingOutLoud — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 15:08:39 GMT

Two things I've heard of are Black Cohosh and Hyland's Menopause.

Hyland's Menopause Description

Natural Relief for Menopause Symptoms

Formerly Hyland's #13, Hyland's Menopause is a traditional homeopathic formula for the relief of symptoms of hot flashes, moodiness and irritability from the onset of menopause. Working without contraindications or side effects, Hyland's Menopause stimulates your body's natural healing response to relieve symptoms. Hyland's Menopause can be used in conjunction with other medications.

Directions Adults: Dissolve 2-3 tablets under tongue every 4 hours or as needed.

Re: Hot flashes after Menopause??

Shelbelle — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 15:34:30 GMT

There are a lot of these types of supplements around to fight meno symptoms, most all of them contain black cohosh. Amberen is another one. These use plants that produce estrogen like effects .

Re: Hot flashes after Menopause??

Terrywu — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 16:16:38 GMT

@morganjen you are so right about women in their 80s. I am just a person. 81 in June and still have hot flashes. My ac bills are quite high. One Doctor told me some women have them forever another doctor told me cut my dose of Zoloft in half. Still no relief. Keep ice packs handy. Just another thing to hate about getting old.

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wilma — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 17:28:22 GMT

I’ve been having hot flashes & night sweats for about 10 years now. My gynecologist suggested I try various natural supplements none of which worked for me. She prescribed HRT which really helped, but due to uterine polyps I had to stop taking it. Now the flashes & night sweats are really bad again. Just toughing it out.

I have 2 older sisters. One never had flashes, the other still has them almost 20 years later but not as frequently. I am hoping mine will become less frequent sooner than later.

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kittykatkay — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 18:02:43 GMT

Only been on hormone therapy for 1 year....years and years ago and got off of them. I don't think they are good for you. I have been using Andrew Lessman's "Women's Wellness" for about 8 years....love it and no hot flashes. I love his vitamins.