Menopause

Fluffy · 03-17-2008, 07:05 PM

Hey, ya'll! This question is for the older women on this forum that are going thru or have been thru menopause.

What do you do for hot flashes that doesnt involve hormone replacement therapy, soy products or anything chemical?
I dont want to go to the doctor (no insurance, for one thing, another they'll put me on some kind of medication and I dont want that)
I have been having more and more hot flashes lately, especially at night. I can deal with it, but it wakes up my husband everytime I throw off the covers or pull them back on. He says I play the "now I'm hot, now I'm not" game. And it is disturbing his sleep. Not having the night sweats, yet. But then, we keep the bedroom refrigerator temp all night anyway.
Any ideas?
Thanks in advance!
Fluffy

Fluffy · 04-29-2008, 07:44 PM

So then, nobody on this forum is going thru this? Are you sure?
Are you embarrassed? You can pm if you want.
This is a normal part of growing up. Nothing to be ashamed of.

I have been doing very well in controlling the mood swings (so far). Some days are more difficult than others. Some days I wish I could take back. But for the most part, not too bad! (hmm, maybe I should ask my family this question!ha!)
The hot flashes have gone for now. They seem to come in waves. I'm in a 'trough' at the moment, I guess.

sigh. ok.
Moderators, feel free to close this thread. Its not going anywhere, it would seem.

Housesitter · 04-29-2008, 07:53 PM

Relax I don't suffer this problem but have a look at

http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/blackcohosh.asp

This is an info sheet produced by the National Institute of Health on the use of Black Cohosh.

Judy W · 04-29-2008, 07:55 PM

Hi Fluffy..
Maybe some women are too embarrassed to admit it!!
Here's what I do and I have no insurance either nor would I take hormone replacement therapy....(not good imo)
I use a small fan at the foot of my bed.....hub doesn't mind cause it's pointed on me. I also keep a wet wash cloth on my night table....when a flash hits I place it on the back of my neck and on my temples. It does get better so hang in there! Sometimes when it gets really bad....I will go out on the porch for a few minutes....the cool night air helps.
Hang in sis....this too shall pass!

Boanerges · 04-29-2008, 09:01 PM

Please forgive male intrusion but my wife had great success drinking soy milk.

Housesitter · 04-29-2008, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boanerges

Please forgive male intrusion but my wife had great success drinking soy milk.

Menopause: Menopause Treatment and Soy

Fluffy · 04-30-2008, 07:27 PM

Hey, thanks ya'll! I was beginning to wonder there!
I've gotten better lately, thank You Lord! And my hubby keeps our bedroom like an icebox anyway. Ergo the "now I'm hot, now I'm not" game!
I will take a look at these sites ya'll have given me.
As for soy milk, I read an article where the soy you buy in stores has been chemically altered (even the 'natural' or 'organic' ones) and the chemicals can cause all kinds of problems. To get 'real organic' would be really expensive.

Hot flashes are not all bad, though!
One time, we went to a fundraiser bar-b-cue for another fire dept. It was fine until the sun went down, and I didnt bring a jacket! eep! It was cold! I huddled up to the back of a bus that was running and kept warm in the exhaust. That worked until they turned the bus off!
Just when I was beginning to think I would have to go hide out in the bathroom a hot flash hit and aaaaah! The cold air felt good! Then it went away. BRRRRR! After awhile, it came again, aaaaah!

One thing that is bothering me is my thinking has gotten foggy. I found out recently that that was a part of it. I dont like that. I'm already twitter-pated, dont need it to get worse! ha!

Beloved · 04-30-2008, 08:08 PM

I'm in menopause as well... But nothing I tried like lots of soymilk helped... I tried other over the counter med but nothing worked I was having 3 hot flashes an hour so I couldn't sleep... I don't think I have mood swings I'm so Sweeetttt

However my husband says I do, and he gets scared and goes outside... Last year after years of this I finally got on premarin... My Pastor also suggested Black Cohash...

Fluffy, for years I've had foggy brain... I am praying and learning to live with it though it really annoys some people

SweetSurrender · 05-01-2008, 04:56 AM

I am now 59 and have been on Prempro since I started Menopause at 40. So, for 19 years now, I've been fine. No cancer and I am on the lowest does possible - 2.5 mg. I went off of it once when the scare went out. I was soooo miserable, I threatened the kids I'd "hang them up on the wall" if they misbehaved! It was not only my mood swings during that time, it was headachs from tense shoulders and night sweats besides soaking my shirts everyday.

I finally could not take it anymore and found a Dr. who'd put me back on it. As for me? I'd rather not live with that misery and let be what will be than live the way I was living without my PREMPRO! It was not really living at all. If I have to get Cancer, so be it. I'll just be closer to my Heavenly Home. Sorry, but that's how I live. Dangerously and cool.

Beloved · 05-01-2008, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SweetSurrender

I am now 59 and have been on Prempro since I started Menopause at 40. So, for 19 years now, I've been fine. No cancer and I am on the lowest does possible - 2.5 mg. I went off of it once when the scare went out. I was soooo miserable, I threatened the kids I'd "hang them up on the wall" if they misbehaved! It was not only my mood swings during that time, it was headachs from tense shoulders and night sweats besides soaking my shirts everyday.

I finally could not take it anymore and found a Dr. who'd put me back on it. As for me? I'd rather not live with that misery and let be what will be than live the way I was living without my PREMPRO! It was not really living at all. If I have to get Cancer, so be it. I'll just be closer to my Heavenly Home. Sorry, but that's how I live. Dangerously and cool.

I was given premarin 0.625 mg... My Dr. said to go as long as I can without it... Which was 5 days, so for now it looks likes I will only take 2 pills every 10 days... Because of the side effects heart disease, cancer and stokes? I want to take the least amount I can live with...

03-17-2008, 07:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
Fluffy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,233 Blog Entries: 3 Rep Power: 2	Menopause Hey, ya'll! This question is for the older women on this forum that are going thru or have been thru menopause. What do you do for hot flashes that doesnt involve hormone replacement therapy, soy products or anything chemical? I dont want to go to the doctor (no insurance, for one thing, another they'll put me on some kind of medication and I dont want that) I have been having more and more hot flashes lately, especially at night. I can deal with it, but it wakes up my husband everytime I throw off the covers or pull them back on. He says I play the "now I'm hot, now I'm not" game. And it is disturbing his sleep. Not having the night sweats, yet. But then, we keep the bedroom refrigerator temp all night anyway. Any ideas? Thanks in advance! Fluffy __________________ Be transparent before God, He sees right thru you, anyway! http://www.likepreciousfaith.org/testimony_val.htm Please pray for your local emergency responders, daily.

04-29-2008, 07:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
Fluffy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,233 Blog Entries: 3 Rep Power: 2	So then, nobody on this forum is going thru this? Are you sure? Are you embarrassed? You can pm if you want. This is a normal part of growing up. Nothing to be ashamed of. I have been doing very well in controlling the mood swings (so far). Some days are more difficult than others. Some days I wish I could take back. But for the most part, not too bad! (hmm, maybe I should ask my family this question!ha!) The hot flashes have gone for now. They seem to come in waves. I'm in a 'trough' at the moment, I guess. sigh. ok. Moderators, feel free to close this thread. Its not going anywhere, it would seem. __________________ Be transparent before God, He sees right thru you, anyway! http://www.likepreciousfaith.org/testimony_val.htm Please pray for your local emergency responders, daily.

04-29-2008, 07:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
Housesitter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: England Posts: 2,760 Rep Power: 3	Relax I don't suffer this problem but have a look at http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/blackcohosh.asp This is an info sheet produced by the National Institute of Health on the use of Black Cohosh. __________________ Ray Enjoy a rent free holiday with Christian House Sitters www.christian-housesitters.com

04-29-2008, 07:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
Judy W Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Homeward Bound Posts: 294 Rep Power: 1	Hi Fluffy.. Maybe some women are too embarrassed to admit it!! Here's what I do and I have no insurance either nor would I take hormone replacement therapy....(not good imo) I use a small fan at the foot of my bed.....hub doesn't mind cause it's pointed on me. I also keep a wet wash cloth on my night table....when a flash hits I place it on the back of my neck and on my temples. It does get better so hang in there! Sometimes when it gets really bad....I will go out on the porch for a few minutes....the cool night air helps. Hang in sis....this too shall pass! __________________ Matthew 10:34 "Think not I come to send peace on earth: I come not to send peace, but a sword."

04-29-2008, 09:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
Boanerges Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: St Rose LA Posts: 14,631 Blog Entries: 3 Rep Power: 16	Please forgive male intrusion but my wife had great success drinking soy milk. __________________ Love, in the final analysis, is wisdom. --E.W. Kenyon

04-30-2008, 07:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
Fluffy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,233 Blog Entries: 3 Rep Power: 2	Hey, thanks ya'll! I was beginning to wonder there! I've gotten better lately, thank You Lord! And my hubby keeps our bedroom like an icebox anyway. Ergo the "now I'm hot, now I'm not" game! I will take a look at these sites ya'll have given me. As for soy milk, I read an article where the soy you buy in stores has been chemically altered (even the 'natural' or 'organic' ones) and the chemicals can cause all kinds of problems. To get 'real organic' would be really expensive. Hot flashes are not all bad, though! One time, we went to a fundraiser bar-b-cue for another fire dept. It was fine until the sun went down, and I didnt bring a jacket! eep! It was cold! I huddled up to the back of a bus that was running and kept warm in the exhaust. That worked until they turned the bus off! Just when I was beginning to think I would have to go hide out in the bathroom a hot flash hit and aaaaah! The cold air felt good! Then it went away. BRRRRR! After awhile, it came again, aaaaah! One thing that is bothering me is my thinking has gotten foggy. I found out recently that that was a part of it. I dont like that. I'm already twitter-pated, dont need it to get worse! ha! __________________ Be transparent before God, He sees right thru you, anyway! http://www.likepreciousfaith.org/testimony_val.htm Please pray for your local emergency responders, daily.

04-30-2008, 08:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
Beloved Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: West Posts: 1,223 Rep Power: 2	I'm in menopause as well... But nothing I tried like lots of soymilk helped... I tried other over the counter med but nothing worked I was having 3 hot flashes an hour so I couldn't sleep... I don't think I have mood swings I'm so Sweeetttt However my husband says I do, and he gets scared and goes outside... Last year after years of this I finally got on premarin... My Pastor also suggested Black Cohash... Fluffy, for years I've had foggy brain... I am praying and learning to live with it though it really annoys some people __________________ Shalom ( SHALOM says: Completeness, wholeness, health, peace, welfare, safety soundness, tranquility, prosperity, perfectness, fullness, rest, harmony, the absence of agitation or discord. ) Beloved 1 Corinthians 14:1 Let Love be your highest goal.

05-01-2008, 04:56 AM	#9 (permalink)
SweetSurrender Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Midwest Posts: 598 Rep Power: 1	Prempro I am now 59 and have been on Prempro since I started Menopause at 40. So, for 19 years now, I've been fine. No cancer and I am on the lowest does possible - 2.5 mg. I went off of it once when the scare went out. I was soooo miserable, I threatened the kids I'd "hang them up on the wall" if they misbehaved! It was not only my mood swings during that time, it was headachs from tense shoulders and night sweats besides soaking my shirts everyday. I finally could not take it anymore and found a Dr. who'd put me back on it. As for me? I'd rather not live with that misery and let be what will be than live the way I was living without my PREMPRO! It was not really living at all. If I have to get Cancer, so be it. I'll just be closer to my Heavenly Home. Sorry, but that's how I live. Dangerously and cool. __________________ I gently laid it all down to God in sweet surrender. And I heard Him whisper "Daughter."

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