jbj137

I do not sweat like you do, BUT
Synthoid makes me have mini hot flashes.
I am hypothyroid.
J J

mommaB

I say ..avoid HRT at all cost!! I had my hyterectomy at 37 and the doctor insisted (I resisted) I take HRT. Yeah, I felt great, but within 2 years was diagnosed with estrogen receptive breast cancer. And the treatment for that has caused havoc on my body..and I ended up with horrendous hot flashes anyway!! So much so that my oncologist signed me up for a clinincal study which used neurotinin to try to control them (didn't work). I had to record every one, which turned out to be more than 21 per day just during my waking hours! The tamoxifen (and other related cancer drugs) caused high blood pressure, oesteopenia, high colesterol, fatigue... And the hot flashes lasted for 5 years anyway. I blame all of my current health issues on that estrogen patch, it started the ball rolling.

My recommendation..Mother Nature knows what she's doing. Just let your body get it over with... get a couple fans for your bedroom and carry a roll of paper towel with you everywhere. ;)

ptquilts

LOL bear - even when I was having hot flashes at night I STILL had to wear footie socks to bed -- no PJ's, just socks!!

BellaBoo

The specialist I go to said to avoid soy products as 9 out of 10 women have thyroid issues and don't even know it. She said coconut milk or almond milk is the best choice. I love coconut milk and coconut water. I'm on synthroid, my thyroid was killed with radiation, estrogen, and I take a statin twice a week.

arimuse

about using soy milk, I was drinking that to start, loved it! But then worried about thyroid issues. I tried coconut milk about a month ago (made by the same people I bought soy milk from - I like it even better!!). It doesnt have soy or lactose - just read the side of the carton and give it a try.
I also emailed the company who makes these products, I was worried about where the ingredients came from - they have a map showing the counties where they buy their soy. Everything is non GMO, organic, and grown in the USA. They emailed me back and said as of 2006 they stopped importing anything (from china - that was my issue) and strictly went for all USA ingredients. sharet

meemeepeggy

I could not do the HRT due to close family dying from breast cancer. Also, I had the fibroid tumors in my brest so it was out of the question. The dr. tried several anti-depressants that are used during M and finally Paxil worked for me. I had night sweats or hot flashes on occasions but not continuously like before. Like I said, the dr. had to experiment with different ones until we finally came up with the one that worked best for me. I took the meds for about 2 years and decreased the dosage a little at a time until completely off. Thanks goodness the hot flashes and night sweats didn't come back when I stopped the meds. I know that we're about ready to try anything when it's happening but be sure to check with your dr.

pocoellie

Sorry to rub it in, but about the only symptoms I had were some hot flashes for maybe 6 months, then it was over. I never took anything for them and continue to do the same.

jarenie

I found when I had those sweats that three thimes a day just before a meal I will take Soy Protine drink mix."Follow the directions. " I got mine at Wall-Mart" It took about a week and I was down to "Is it hot in here or is it me?" Most of the time It was me having my personal Summer. But none of the dripping sweats without the Soy.

bevannthomas

Excercising is the key.. Do you excercise? I mean really excercise. My suggestion to you, in the beginning you should excercise for two hours.... yes, everyday... for two weeks after that, do it for an hour and 30 mins. Do this for a month and you will see a difference.

BettyGee

I was 33 when I went through surgical menopause. I strongly support HRT in the smallest effective dose. There is no reason to "tough it out." I think of my poor mother and how she suffered with the hot flashes, enough to drench her and how embarassed she was. I've heard a lot about the "natural" methods, i.e. soy milk, etc.; however, I know the HRT works and properly administered by your physician there is no need to endure all the misery. I urge you to talk to your doctor about HRT and get through this period in your life as easily as possible. It can be done with no harmful effects.