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Hot flashes
Posted: Nov 4, 2011
Does anyone know of any natural remedies for hot flashes. I get them so often at night that I hardly get any sleep. I have tried I-Cool and other OTC products but just haven't really gotten any relief. I really don't want to try HRT. Just hoping one of you had found something that works. Need some relief. Thanks!;
Hot flashes...sm - Betty
[ In Reply To ..]You can do the this... (which is not well received but what I did and I became healthier to boot) cut out all foods loaded with hormones...meat, dairy and you'll have restful nights and days. I did. Both sisters and my mother suffered hot flashes...not me.
Hot flashes - Alice
[ In Reply To ..]I cut out all refined and high-carb foods, including flour, sugar, potatoes, white rice, pasta.
Also, I used an herb called Black Cohosh. For me, this was 15+ years ago. My doctor at the time was unfamiliar with its use, but I think it is more widely used nowadays and info can be found on the Internet.
Vitamin E works for me - anon
[ In Reply To ..]My mother swore by it so I tried it and it works for me too!
Hot Flashes - anon
[ In Reply To ..]Black cohosh worked well for me too!
Thanks for all the help! - sm
[ In Reply To ..]I will certainly try all of your suggestions. I thought I had them under control pretty well, but lately they have gotten much worse. I have been so tired from not sleeping well and said something really stupid and hurtful to my daughter last night. I have apologized to her and everything is okay now, but I have to get these hot flashes under control and start feeling better. Thanks again for all of your help.
Hot flashes - Christine
[ In Reply To ..]I know how you feel. Hot flashes for me were actually debilitating. When they are at the worst I get almost no sleep. Like you, I tried over the counter remedies to no avail. They have temporarily diminished somewhat, but after a period of time they always return with a fury. I am going to try vitamin E. Good luck to you. I am glad things are better with your daughter.
Christine - MOMT
[ In Reply To ..]How long have you had hot flashes. Mine started about 1-1/2 years ago. Mine have also diminished somewhat and are tolerable right now, and I sure hope they stay that way for awhile. My doctor told me they usually last for about 5 years. I will be so happy to be hot flash free!!!
Estrogen, Chillow, Pads - Linda_Osborne
[ In Reply To ..]I dealt with mine before we knew about Black Cohash, etc., by staying on a smll dose of estrogen (careful if you have a family hx of breast cancer). I also discovered relief from hot sweaty pillows with a "Chillow". Not quite as comfortable as a pillow - sits on top of your regular pillos and keeps your head cool. Also, to save time changing wet sheets, I would use those incontinence pads you can wash and reuse under area I'd sweat, then just replace that upon waking up wet and go back to sleep instead of making the bed.
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