Ladies of a fine age: Besides showering and changing your clothes, constantly, what methods do you use to manage your hot flashes?
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Stick my head in the freezer. -
I have never had a hot flash LongName. I'm just the opposite, always cold or at least comfortable.
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With Cold water!lol I remember so many wet pillows from sweating at night! And all i did was cry! It will be over soon for you i hope! Take care new friend!
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Hostess Sno-Balls and a gun.
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fine age? what is fine age? I am 38 and I have had hot flashes since my hysterectomy at 30. Only 8 years. Seems like an eternity. fans, lots of air, (even in mid winter). Light clothing obviously and survive till cold weather. (in 5 months)Chocolate doesn't hurt either. LOL
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Black Cohosh, phytoestrogen from GNC, fans and A/C -- and lots of distance from the irritating people in my world.
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Hormone Therapy! I did hot flashes for so long it was ridiculous. Several times a day! I couldn't drink coffee, I couldn't drink wine, I couldn't eat spicy food...each would cause a hot flash. I tried ALL the home remedies. I finally when to my doctor and told her I couldn't stand it any more! They have me on the Climara patch. It worked wonders! I'm living a normal life now. There is also a hormone cream that you just rub into your skin every day. You really should talk to your doctor about it. Good luck! I feel your pain!
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It sucks, doesn't it? Although I work in air conditioning I have a small fan on my desk and that helps. I also found that wearing my hair up feels better. Otherwise there's very little I've found that works consistently. Ahh, the joys of being a woman, they're endless!!!!
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no chocolate....soy.....black cohosh......japanese women do not have them...lots of soy in diet...... i would never do any kind of estrogen or hormone therapy.......
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a good fresh deodorant and a full on fan on my body
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I have some input on this topic. I am 43 years old and was perimenopausal for the last two years. Then a series of shocking events over a one year period pushed me into what was thought to be full blown menopause - my hubby had an affair, I got a bad 2nd degree scalding burn to my genitals, bottom and foot, my baby Grandson aged 7 months died. As a result of shock, trauma and stress my adrenal gland has packed up and I am now estrogen toxic. I am being trated by a Naturopath with phytoestrogens but so far no improvement. My melatonin levels are low at night and high in the morning (opposite)so I cant sleep at night, which drives my stress levels higher, which makes the chemical imbalance worse. So, it could be worth having yourself checked out - a saliva test is best.
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There is a great herbal remedy called AM/PM, that helps with all of those crazy symptoms. I get it at Whole Foods, and it is the best stuff ever. The day pill helps with clarity and energy, while the night pill helps you sleep and gets rid of night sweats. They both have black cohosh to help with hot flashes. Also, avoid alcohol (it can set off hot flashes) and try to get a little bit of exercise daily (even just a walk around the block), it will help you sleep better.
Mrs. C 
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