Hot Flashes

minki

Hi, all just started experiencing these beauties....not sure if it is the Tamoxifin or age doing it but does it help to take note of them when they occur - anybody try this and what did you find.  Last night I had a flash that lasted from 3:15 am to 4:20 AM....yuck....I get cranky if I don't get my sleep.

 Minki...(my Wii name)

coffeeluvr

hi Minki,

As far as I know, we stuck with this side effect from our meds.  Sorry.  My support group says to dress in layers, buy the wicking-type of sleepwear,  & use a fan directed on you.   I feel like I'm doing the hokey-pokey at night "put your right foot out, put your right foot in...".     I don't have the sleepwear, but I'm wearing something light to bed.   I do better going nude - but I have a son and worry about him walking in our room at night.   I don't want to close the door because then it gets stuffy.   I do have a fan I use.  I found a remote that can turn it & off so I don't have to get out of bed....love it!  And since I don't sleep well at night because of the hot flashes, I read alot. Then sometimes, I end up taking naps during the day.

 Hope you find something that works for you.