Disney ladies...can we talk hot flashes???

[Gigi22]

I decided not to use any medication for menopause. I find both caffeine and alcohol trigger hot flashes. The best thing I have done is cut both my caffeine and liquor consumption. Also, I highly recommend that you install a ceiling fan in your bedroom if you don't already have one. We have a remote-controlled fan over our bed, and it has helped enormously with hot flashes at night. I don't have to get out of bed to turn it on!

 

[TiggerTails57]

I carry a folded fan, and drink ice water to cool down.
I need to buy a herbal cool thing........

 

[Canooknic]

Have any of you tried this? http://www.magicool.uk.com/home.html

I use it in the summer to keep my kids cool, but my Mom and older sister swear by it for their hot flashes.
I'm not sure if it's something you can order online - eBay maybe??

 

[3happydancers]

Like others, I have found certain foods and drinks trigger my flashes; high sugar, caffeine and carbs. I cut down on those which I found helped. But, what I found to be the greatest help was when I started adding exercise to my life. I was walking 1 mile plus every other day for about 30 minutes (using my treadmill), while increasing my speed and incline over time. I know this is what helped the most because when hurricane Sandy hit, our lives changed for a long time (no electric and such), and so did my dedication to exercise. Low an behold, the hot flashes are back, strong as ever.

 

[Mickey2903]

I have been taking evening primrose oil and could not believe how much it helped in my PMS symptoms. I had no cramping which NEVER happens. It is supposed to also help with menopause symptoms. I would definitely try it. I used the Barleans brand.

 

[njcarita]

I have been taking evening primrose oil and could not believe how much it helped in my PMS symptoms. I had no cramping which NEVER happens. It is supposed to also help with menopause symptoms. I would definitely try it. I used the Barleans brand.

just becareful....... it can cause bleeding so if u do use discontinue for 2 weeks before any surgery..... also contradicted with any one with seizures or epilepsy ..... and in a bunch of other people.... here is the info............ from web md............http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-suppl...006&activeIngredientName=EVENING PRIMROSE OIL

 

[njcarita]

Have any of you tried this? http://www.magicool.uk.com/home.html

I use it in the summer to keep my kids cool, but my Mom and older sister swear by it for their hot flashes.
I'm not sure if it's something you can order online - eBay maybe??

oh this looks good...... beats the frozen icepack i carry around...lol

 

[leahjade]

Hope this questions isn't too racy for the Disboards but any suggestions for "lady" dryness? I don't get hot flashes and am too scared to take estrogen in any form!

 

[North of Mouse]

Has anyone had a good experience with over the counter medications/vitamins/etc....I'm burning up!

Any suggestions appreciated!

Tried *wild yam cream* at the suggestion of my SIL. Didn't do a thing for me, was just very yucky when applied.

It was HRT all the way for me - helped tremendously, and gave me back my life. No longer need it now - yippee

Didn't feel like the risk outweighed the benefit and *need* for me. Was on low dosage, and GYN said it was low risk. Would definitely do it again.

 

[North of Mouse]

Hope this questions isn't too racy for the Disboards but any suggestions for "lady" dryness? I don't get hot flashes and am too scared to take estrogen in any form!

*Replens* with applicator from over the counter is great - my gyn recommended it.

 

[midwestdee]

I must be the last person in North America that said to heck with this and did hormone replacement therapy. menopause can go on for years - everyone is different, some people have mild symptoms, some have severe (mine were severe), and I saw no good reason for being miserable for years, then I'd get hit by a bus anyway.

 

[ElizK]

I must be the last person in North America that said to heck with this and did hormone replacement therapy. menopause can go on for years - everyone is different, some people have mild symptoms, some have severe (mine were severe), and I saw no good reason for being miserable for years, then I'd get hit by a bus anyway.

Me, too. Increased my dosage back in the summer because what I was on wasn't doing enough. I was completely miserable before. Life is much better now.

 

[DVC Daisy]

My Dr. Recommended OTC Remifemin. I purchase mine from Amazon after reading the reviews.

It is suppose to take two weeks to start working, but I went from absolutely miserable 5-7x a day flashes to none in less than 24 hours!