really bad hot flash help - anybody???

DebbyC · Sun Jun 29, 2008 6:59 pm

hello, meet Ms. Surgically Menopausal x 2 years....it's 99+ degrees everyday and hot flashes on top of that is miserable. I can't take hormones....OMG I hate this! Especially since I have to start training 2 new nurses next week and when I'm stressed/anxious, they are worse - and so obvious, I turn beet red, no, make that - old fashioned fire engine red and sweat. I've already cut back my caffience considerably, drink lots of water, what else can I do?

I had blood clots 2 years ago so I'm going to talk to my doctor about what OTC/non-estrogen replacements. I can't afford to spend a lot on trying different stuff, but if anyone has similar situation and knows of something that works please let me know.

mrszmom · Wed Jul 02, 2008 3:32 am

this is not going to help during the day but I did find something that helps the night sweats. Do a search for a chillow or chill pillow. It helps a lot! I dress in layers at work that can be removed when I start heating up. Nothing seems to help the beet red face for me!

neolilyz · Wed Jul 02, 2008 12:29 pm

You could try to increase your soy intake by 1-4 servings per day to help reduce your hot flashes. Soy is a phytoestrogen, therefore it mimicks natural estrogen in the body and this may help with your menopause symptoms. Light soy milk and tofu are both allowed on SBD.

If you do a google search for soy and hot flashes or menopause there is a ton of research out there to support this. Unfortunately I cannot post any links for you because I am too new to this board!

~ Ashley


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