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Penguinmama

1y ago

Need Help with Night Sweats and Hot Flashes

Does anyone know how to combat night sweats/hot flashes? I've tried just about everything & nothing seems to help

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sorenachy

1y ago

I actually when to my gyno and she started me in low dose birth control and my hot flushes are almost completely gone. I very rarely get them anymore. It's been awesome.
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Utahperson

1y ago

Get a bigger standup fan, light sheets. Use a cold humidifier may help. Low or no protein before bed meat beans and nuts make you run warm.
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DaisyMae7

1y ago

I didn't know about the protein, that's good to know because I'm on HRT and I still have night sweats
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Shmoop

1y ago

Yes, completely agree with the Hormone replacement therapy. Ask for bioidentical HRT it's going to be two medications estrogen and progesterone. I rarely have hot flashes any more. Life saver!
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Nannytequila

1y ago

Hrt was my lifesaver,, still get occasional hot flush but nowhere near as bad . Fans - both upright & handheld- are extremely effective ❤️
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Penguinmama

1y ago

I've been dealing w/menopause for 10 years now & it's driving me insane
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DaisyMae7

1y ago

I sleep with my ceiling fan on and thin lose pj's
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Wonderwoman6

1y ago

May be down to the start of the menopause. It's treatable with HRT, and your doctor would be the best to help you too
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Beetlejuul

1y ago

I live in a dorm in florida so I can’t change the temp and it’s around 72 F in my room or higher. I invested in a nice tower fan with 3 settings. I also have a shitty desk fan aimed directly at my face. I occasionally sleep with ice packs or a cooling blanket. Love ice packs tho
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ladycat

1y ago

Put ice packs behind the fans for extra cooling.
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TollyRock

1y ago

What temp is your room at night? Mine is usually 15-19°C, best temp for sleep is around 18°C. Keep a beach towel handy for lying on/drying off at night time. Eat well Drink enough water. For me with my outdoors job that's 2-3Litres every day Oct-Mar and as the weather warms, up to 6L per day. Sounds a lot? Only 500mg every ½ hour... Also wear loose-fitting, nonsynthetic clothing. I've actually stopped wearing bra etc. Feels comfortable and less sweaty. Maintain good hygiene and visit the Dr is you're at all concerned
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ladycat

1y ago

great advice, and throw in a tylenol

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