Menopause Support Group

Menopause is the physiological cessation of menstrual cycles associated with advancing age. It normally occurs in women between the ages of 45 and 55, when the body begins to slow and stop the production of eggs, estrogen and progesterone production decreases, and menstruation diminishes, eventually stopping altogether.

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linoblockartist 03/28/2016

Hey all: Just wanted to jump in here and see if anyone has any idea of what REALLY works to help with the damn hot flashes. I am 52 years old, was finally told my my Gyn that it was time to be off the pill a couple of months ago, and since then I have 5-6 flashes during the day and 4-5 at night. I get this awful, claustrophobic feeling right before the flash, then the heat and stripping off of clothes, and finally - maybe the worst part - is that I get COLD, freezing cold and literally cannot get warm for 30 min or so. Is this normal? Is there anything real I can do besides herbal stuff, or soy (neither which has worked for me) or HRT? I am tired of looking hot flashes up and finding information recommending fans and cool pillows. Any real suggestions from those of us actually going through this? Lost my mom in 2014, so no one else to ask.....:(

FeelingRough 04/02/2016

You are not alone with this.

I had them for a while and they went away.

Now , they are back.

Along with other stuff.

Unbelievable.

i find that keeping an ice pack handy helps. i put it on my forehead when one strikes.

stay away from sugar.

overeating triggers it too.

it's a horror.

LynDay825 04/04/2016

Dear feelingrough and linoblockartist,

I get those oh so awful hot flashes. Sometimes I feel dizzy and my heart pounds as if I am climbing a very steep mountain ...
Now I have high blood pressure, I hate the meds and I think they make my heart pound even more, :(
I get very irritated and sometimes just want to quit. Then I'll have a good day. I think the worse about all this is my libido... its nonexistent ... where the heck did it go? And the pain during, Oh my ... what in the world happened. Well I know, but like overnight it happened.
I have tried HRT, the bio-identical cream you rub on wrists, its ok works a bit.
I tried soy, why you ask, well ever since I've gotten into menopause I cannot touch dairy, I get a bloated feeling that no words could describe. Now more and more foods are bothering me, and the headaches have gotten severe. WHEN WILL IT STOP, it been 4 years for me :(

Yes Feelingrough it is "HORROR"

PS don't get me started on drs.

Harenurse 06/29/2016

An hrt called Duavee cured mine. Now I can sleep through the night. The night hot flashes kept me from getting good sleep.

HeartDX 07/08/2016

I heard on another post about magnesium but I have to ask my doc about adding this to my meds. They were saying that it helps with hot flashes. I would check with your doc.

Ctsb1902 07/09/2016

If you're coming off the pill, what about talking to your doc about a lower dose in pill or patch format? I use a patch, and have slowly increased as the amount of my own estrogen has fallen (and symptoms get bad). So I started on the .025 patch, then the .0375, then the .05 and I'm currently on the .075. My hot flashes have not been terrible (and now it's summer, so no one notices), but I get migraines with nausea. The patches are to help keep those away, and they mostly do a good job. I've come to realize that I'll never feel 100% again (for a while?), but at least I can function in life. Like another poster said, keep away from certain foods, you'll figure that out for you. For me, too much wine can trigger a flash, and sometimes sugar. Wishing you the best.

Tracy 07/19/2016

Read up on Peruvian Maca. It is supposed to help with perimenopausal/ menopause symptoms. It is a root vegetable. It helps to balance hormones naturally. I haven't tried it yet but am seriously considering it.

Jmkcak 07/26/2016

My doctor says black cohosh helps about 25% of women. It helped me with hot flashes.

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