Hot flashes...what do you do?
By crybabbee
@crybabbee (89)
United States
April 23, 2007 2:32pm CST
Omg...it has been a nightmare since I had a full hystorectomy in November. I don't know what the doctore was thinking when he said let's do this. He didn't explain that I would be menopausel when we got done, didn't bother to tell me I'd be thrown right into the life change. Deek!!! It started immediately after getting home. I didn't know what to think the first time, but it was horrible. I am always cold, or hot. There is no in betweener. What do you do? Everyone is always telling me that it's just me and that they don't notice the difference. The kids get mad when the a/c is on and it's only 45 degrees outside. Then they get really upset when the heat is on and it's 70 degrees outside. I can't seem to win here. I know that it's just me and I have tried to handle it the best I can, but it's unbearable. For those of you who don't know what it's like, think about having the flu, you know when you feel cold, hot, and clamy all in one. Like this heat has radiated deep from within, but your skin is cool and clamy. I can't take hormone replacements because of family history of heart issues and I have my own issues that prevent me from taking them. The doctor is worried that it could cause more damage than needed. I can only take off so many layers of clothes before there is nothing left to take off. Does anyone have any good suggestions that may work.
2 responses
@sweetcakes (3504)
• United States
25 Sep 07
If you can identify the things that trigger your hot flashes, you've made the first step in getting the upper hand. Keep a record of when they occur and what you were eating or doing, or how you were feeling at the time. Many women find that stress tops the charts as a trigger. Was that hot flash in the boardroom a random hit, or were you feeling under pressure at the time? Was it a full day of pressure without a break?
Solution: Ease the pressure. Give yourself more time to plan your work, to rehearse your presentation, to deliver your assignments, to arrive where you're going. If you are doing a series of presentations, give yourself a chance to relax and cool off between sessions. And plan your schedule so you avoid meetings or decision making when you're most likely to be in a sweat.
@mememama (3076)
• United States
23 Apr 07
I'd try some natural supplements/remedies. Try over the counter progesterone cream, I've seen it sold in health food stores, actually if you go into a nice health food/supplement store I bet the people that work there can help. Look into black cohosh, vitamin E (d-alpha is the best), and don quai. Sometimes you can find an herbal blend too. Good luck!
