menopause symptoms...any one relate?

bizi · Nov 22, 2016, 11:09 PM

Hot then cold at a concert tonight.
I did not have anything to drink too.
bizi
at least I am not sweating during the day like some women.
I am grateful for this.

Wild Coyote · Nov 23, 2016, 02:01 AM

(((((( bizi ))))))

WC

bizi · Nov 23, 2016, 09:08 AM

I took the black cohosh 80mg last night and did not have any hot flashes.
yeah! I will take it today as well.
bizi

bizi · Nov 23, 2016, 10:53 PM

I did notice some hot flashes today need to further research doses.
bizi

luvyrself · Nov 24, 2016, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by fairydustgirl

perimenopause kickstarted my bipolar 1 at age 43, I've actually been stable since I stopped having periods altogether at 51...perimenopause and craziness for 8 very long years! My mom had breast cancer at 57 so I am not a candidate for oral estrogen, had to tough it out best I could. I was on effexor for a really long time (about 7 years) and it helped with the hot flashes and night sweats, its not why I took it but the literature says it is sometimes used for that purpose also...I only had them for a short period of time years ago. If you are a candidate, hrt might actually be helpful for the mood swings, as well as, hot flashes and night sweats...oh and the vaginal dryness thing is no joke, it's just hit me a couple of weeks ago after 2 years, I am planning to use the topical estrogen when I can finally get a dr appt. that really sucks, just when I can have sex anytime I want and finally found a partner who can keep up, my body decides to misbehave!

------please be very careful with estrogen. I have 4 cancer survivors inmy family and my brother was board chair for the cancer society. There are plenty of lubricants and whatever else. I experience the dryness also. My friend in dallas was taking estrogen sups aggainst the advice of her doc and she got breast cancer. Not necessarily cause and effect but who wants to take the chance? I sweat in my hair enough to require kleenex dabbing or a headband when i get nervous now. Not great in an interview!!!

bizi · Nov 29, 2016, 11:42 PM

Well The black cohosh did not work out...I know I only gave it a week, but I need to sleep! so I researched other brands and came up with one from amazon. It is called "HOT FLASH" It will take a week to get in.
So I will continue with the black cohosh until it comes in as it may be helping during the day...
bizi

Nov 30, 2016, 12:12 AM

Good luck and keep us posted on how it works. (((Hugs)))

bizi · Dec 01, 2016, 09:13 AM

I posted this in another thread...it belongs here too.
bizi

I used to take evening primrose a long time ago...for some reason. I just threw some away...that was very very old! I will have to look up doses. Thanks I will try it, can't hurt right? I take so many pills what is a few extra little tiny ones?
Looking forward to my new"hot flash" from amazon in a week. the black cohosh is not doing the job. having a hot flash right now...sigh I AM HOT!
bizi
our house was cold this am 66..I was cold under a down comforter at least this morning when the hot flash occurred it warmed me up!!!!

bizi · Dec 01, 2016, 09:19 AM

Hot Flashes is owned by Source Naturals, a company that was founded in 1982 by Ira Goldberg and is located in Scotts Valley, California. They pride themselves on being on the cutting edge of alternative / natural herbal remedies and supplements.
Hot Flash with Non-Gmo Soy is a product designed to minimize the effects of diminishing levels of estrogen that occur in woman during menopause. It includes phytoestrogens which may lessen luteining hormones and reduce hot flashes.
Does not contain Yeast, dairy, egg, flavor or fragrance., gluten, preservatives or artificial color, salt, sugar, wheat.
Ingredients:
Genistein-Rich Soy Concentrate, Black Cohosh Root Extract, Dong Quai Root Extract, Licorse Root Extract, Vitex Berry Extract, Dibasic calcium phosphate, sorbitol, stearic acid, colloidal silicon dioxide, modified cellulose gum and magnesium stearate.

zijax · Dec 01, 2016, 09:22 AM

I decided to not take a ssri and do hormone replacement therapy for depression, irritability and hot flashes instead. It has worked beautifully. I take the estrogen patch and a progesterone pill. I am no longer irritable. I am calm. Zero hot flashes and no more night sweats. Libido fantastic. I'm back to my old self. I have no depression. I still take my mood stabilizer but that's it. I wish I had done hrt years ago.I have suffered needlessly. I did a lot of research on this before I decided to do it. My gynecologist said that menopause wreaks havoc on bipolar women and hrt is etremely helpful for them. Well she's right. I'm proof.

bizi · Dec 01, 2016, 09:35 AM

After reviewing the scientific evidence, the Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database, concluded that evening primrose oil is “possibly effective” for treatment of breast pain (but may not be effective for severe, long-term pain) and for treatment of osteoporosis when used in combination with calcium and fish oils. The review also found evening primrose oil “possibly ineffective” for treating PMS, ADHD, eczema, and hot flashes and night sweats due to menopause. The review found insufficient evidence to rate effectiveness of evening primrose oil for treating chronic fatigue syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, complications of pregnancy, Sjogren’s syndrome and concluded that more evidence is needed to assess the possible benefit of EPO for the treatment of cancer, acne, multiple sclerosis, heart disease, high cholesterol, and Alzheimer’s disease.
Dr. Weils:
Nutrition and Supplements – Herbs for Menopause
Try the following natural remedies and menopause treatments, including herbs:

Soy foods. The isoflavones in soy foods help balance hormone levels and have some estrogenic activity. There is ongoing research about the safety and efficacy of isolated soy isoflavone supplements. While the initial results look promising, we currently recommend using natural soy foods rather than supplements. Choose from tofu, soy milk, roasted soy nuts or tempeh.
Flaxseed. Substances called lignins in flaxseed are important modulators of hormone metabolism. Grind flaxseed daily in a coffee grinder at home and use 1 to 2 tablespoons a day.
Dong quai. Dong quai (Angelica sinensis) is known both in China and the West for its ability to support and maintain the natural balance of female hormones. It does not have estrogenic activity. This is one of the herbs for menopause that should not be taken if a woman is experiencing heavy bleeding.
Black cohosh (Cumicifuga racemosa). One of the best-studied traditional herbs for menopause, black cohosh is used to help alleviate some symptoms of menopause, and is considered an effective hot flash remedy. Black cohosh seems to work by supporting and maintaining hormonal levels, which may lessen the severity of hot flashes. Many women report that the herb works well but it isn’t effective for everyone. While any therapy that influences hormonal actions should be a concern, black cohosh does not appear to have estrogenic activity and thus may be safe for women with a personal or family history of breast cancer.
Vitamin E. A daily dose of 400 IUs of natural vitamin E (as mixed tocopherols and tocotrienols) can help alleviate symptoms of hot flashes in some menopausal women.
B vitamins. This group of water-soluble vitamins may help women deal with the stress of menopausal symptoms.
Evening primrose oil or black currant oil. These are sources of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), an essential fatty acid that can help influence prostaglandin synthesis and help moderate menopausal symptoms.

bizi · Dec 07, 2016, 09:56 AM

Taking the hot flash supplement 2xday and then drinking the soy milk at night.
had a lot of hot flashes during the day yesterday but slept great last night!!!!!
I think it was the soy milk!
bizi

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