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Georgia
True Blue Farmgirl
92 Posts
Angie
ballwin
mo
USA
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 Posted - Jul 17 2006 : 1:51:31 PM
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Anyone have any good ideas to crub hot flashes? I am in menopause from surgery, and its been two years and they keep on commin! ugh! any helpful sugeations?
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KarenP
True Blue Farmgirl
666 Posts
Karen
Chippewa Falls
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Jul 17 2006 : 2:27:53 PM
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Angie,
Check around for an acupuncturist, I was have night sweats and the acupuncturist took care of that for me!
If you find an acupuncturist, ask how much schooling and what type of schooling.
(I first went to a chiropractor who also does acupuncture)
Chiropractors only need 150 hours of training to get certified.
The acupuncturist I have now, she has over 3000 hours of acupuncture and chinese medicine. There was no comparison in the results I was getting for many things she's treating me for.
just my two cents
KarenP
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
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Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
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Posted - Jul 17 2006 : 2:57:41 PM
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They do start going away, little by little. Mine were more at night then day time, but light clothing. open windows, ice water, a cold wash cloth to the neck. You pretty much just have to go with it unless they are very bad. I don't know how to compare mine with others, but I was able to deal with it. still get one now and again but not as bad, just kick the covers off. I guess some have a bad time of it and really do need some outside help. but I never took anything and feel I just about made it through to the end. Having the windows open in the dead of winter was not a lot of fun for Richard, but I was happy. And you know that old saying, IF MAMA'S NOT HAPPY, NOBBODY HAPPY!!
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berries
True Blue Farmgirl
475 Posts
gloria g
Florida
USA
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Posted - Jul 17 2006 : 3:48:33 PM
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I have had them for years, also due to surgery (1993), still have them. I'm not on any meds, but my doctor recommends black cohash, and it has helped. But then I'm just naturally hot all the time anyway!!!! :>)
gloria g. Richards, TX
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Pickles
True Blue Farmgirl
146 Posts
Dairy Princess
Cheney
WA
USA
146 Posts |
Posted - Jul 18 2006 : 8:00:03 PM
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Try eating more soy products. Soy contains plant estrogens that can help replace what you've lost. I recently had a hysterectomy and have been eating more soy and flax and I can really tell the difference from when I slack on it. You should try that out!
Live Long, Laugh Often, Farm Much!! |
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OregonGal
True Blue Farmgirl
511 Posts
Chris
No. IL
USA
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Posted - Jul 18 2006 : 8:47:10 PM
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I've read and personally find that caffein and alcohol make the hot flashes worse. Go easy on the coffee, tea, chocolate, soft drinks and
anything with caffein, and easy on wine and other products with alcohol.
"...a merry heart does good like a medicine, it has the power to cure." |
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Audrey D Abbott
Farmgirl in Training
34 Posts
Audrey
Williamsport
IN
USA
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Posted - Jul 19 2006 : 03:59:20 AM
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I know a lot of folks recommend soy, but there is a word of warning. First of all, some/most soy is genetically modified - you can google for info on how that effects all of us. Second, if you have a risk of having estrogen fed breast CA or have had breast or reproductive organ CA - STAY AWAY FROM SOY! It is a phytoestrogen and can "feed" estrogen fed tumors.
Black Cohosh works similarly to phytoestrogen, but according to a recent issue of Alternative Health, research has shown that black cohosh does NOT increase risks in those with estrogen fed tumors.
Another good herb to add is Evening Primrose Oil. It also has other benefits and in fact was prescribed by the oncologist for a friend of mine who is battling Stage IV uterine and ovarian cancer. |
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santa_gertrudis_gal
True Blue Farmgirl
198 Posts
Kim
Groesbeck
Texas
USA
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