Hot Flash Forum!

Joanne 53.... thanks for the site....I checked it out and printed off the info.  WOW Maca root is a superfood!!!....

www.well-women.com/maca.html

There's a new study on the intro page about hot flashes

AND they have Caner coaches now. They may have had them awhile and I missed it. Sound good.

CrazyKitties... love the name

150 mg effexor sounds like a mega dose.....

Effexor does help some but not others....I was one of the others....:-(

so glad it is helping you

I am trying the MACA Root supplements....

Chemopause am I. Like a underwater volcano. All that's missing is the steam coming off my head.

Just started taking a product with "Bee Pollen Extract" as the main ingredient - will post in a few weeks to say whether it is taking effect or not.

Must mention though that last night, I took my first green tea extract supplement (for me, drinking green tea is like sipping dirty dish water). Finished chemo nukes a few weeks ago. Might be my imagination but I know I slept like a zombie for 5 hours and not one erruption.

Yeehaw!  Will post on that too ...

I had my ovaries removed with a hysterectomy last november 2011. HOLY CRAP!! I was good at first, tolerable hot flashes and night sweats but the last month or two have been getting soooo much worse. I am on the maximum doses for Evening Primrose Oil, Black Cohosh, and Vitamin E. I take 2100 mg/day of gabapentin. I can't take effexor. I didn't realize every spot of my body could sweat, arms, legs, feet, neck, torso, only thing not sweating are my fingers and toes maybe. I have even been using ice packs. The heat has been at around 60-62 (I had it down to 59 a few times too).Sometimes I get such a sick feeling from them. I am not looking forward to summer.Just looking for a place to unload.

Isn't breast cancer fun? I had mild hot flashes with chemo and my Zoladex implants, but after finishing chemo, I started Tamoxifen...and while I'm having fewer hot flashes, they are much worse. I also find that I wake up right before one starts and do have the other issue at that time. I suffer from migraines and am on meds that don't mix with the antidepressents they recommend for controlling the hot flashes. I never planned to go through instant menopause at age 40 and I have to say, I'm not really enjoying it. I'm trying to be grateful that I'm alive, but I'd really like to sleep for a full night and not wake up dripping wet.

I started taking Tamoxifen in early January. I took my pill at night and got night sweats virtually evey night after my third day on it. At first I thought I could deal with it but it really disrupted my sleep. I just switched to taking or in the morning, three days ago and no more night sweats! I was a bit concerned about hot flashes which I haven't had yet but if I do, at least I can sleep at night. So anyone suffering from the night sweats, think about taking Tamoxifen first thing in the morning. I don't know why I waited so long to switch!

Aplle cider vinegar works 2 tbs twice a day

Linda 54, My MO app't was switched to this afternoon so will ask him about MACA -- I have a information sheet that I have printed off for him to see.  I have not started on Tamox yet but if and when the hot flashes hit, I do want to be prepared.

Starbeauty, had the same issue, I got the diagx of IDC so then I had to go off my bio id hormones cold turkey asap and the hot flashes were not bad, mild ones maybe once daily, then after the bmx and TE barbed wire ones, they sent me to the onc MO dr who put me on Arimidex and OMG, wake up at night soaking wet with sweat and smelling like one of those people from the 3rd world countries where they dont wear deodorant. I am showering and putting on the deo but wake up stinking to high heaven and then home from work my clothes smell awful! I get soaked and then of course I wake up cause then I start shivering from getting wet and cold at night. My quality of sleep is suffering and it is hard to get drugs from dr here in FL. I keep canned seltzer water in the fridge (La Croix) and when I drink something it feels like it is being poured on me instead of going inside when it passes by the TE so thats all I can do. Layer and peel clothes. Any help on TE pain? I got my first fill today and now instead of the porcupine on my chest,I got a backache and feels like an elephant on my chest,I can barely move and I have been taking Tyl with codeine #3 every 4 hrs. Guess I wont make it to work 2moro. I am not numb like I am supposed to be!

I was going to speak to my MO but did not --- I will call the nurse and see if she can get some information to him and see what he says.  I am interested for sure -- I am not looking forward to hot flashes -- I start the pill on April 10th ---

I have been investigating Bamboo pj's -- natural wicking fabric -- they also sell sheets and mattress covers -- might be worth it.

I bought a remote control ceiling fan for my bedroom - had one in my former house - my ceiling is too low so will not go up -- darn, I guess I could really use it now. 

Layla------ your body is trying to get rid of "STUFF" I CAN'T DEFINE IT,  But did experience the bad smell one time. Toxic stuff getting out-----for me it was through my feet-----------had to throw out several pairs of shoes. It's so long ago I forget what I did and it hasn't reoccurred. Sorry, wish I could remember.  I live in Florida now and wear nothing but sandals. So, don't know if body is trying thy same thing -------no one's complained. Also, 2 dogs that had no interest in the feet. Dogs like stinky stuff

Does though remind me of a storyfrom about pre 1980: Came home after a hateful day on my feet as a nurse. Wash my feet with soap and water. dried them. Layed a towel on the stairs. Put maple syrup on my feet. Layed my legs up the stairs and let the dog lick my feet. Some will be grossed out, but everything was clean. The dog loved it , I did too. The feet hurt so bad that was the resolution. Solved.

hillck - I did notice this but there are a few that said bamboo polyester -- not sure what that is so I am still going to look at them - the tags at the store on the garment might be more informative.  I am also going to check Bed, Bath and Beyond for the bamboo sheets, pillow protectors and mattress pad -- I would think they might have something.  Anything that will make my night easier will get my vote.