zookeeper
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Post by zookeeper on May 13, 2020 3:50:16 GMT
What natural remedies have worked for you? I cannot take hormones because I have MTHFR. I need a hormone free remedy for these damn hot flashes. I feel like I am cooking from the inside out!
Help me, please!
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Post by ametallichick on May 13, 2020 8:50:36 GMT
I’m on HRT so I’m not sure I can be much help. When I started menopause in 2015, I was hot AF, losing hair in droves and had insomnia. I read about Black Cohosh back in the day. There were some mixed reviews but every body is different. I hope you find something that helps you. Been there done that. I could’ve streaked in Siberia In January and been totally fine.
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Post by SunnySmile on May 13, 2020 8:52:36 GMT
Need this info too. I could streak right there with you!
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Post by gar on May 13, 2020 9:13:20 GMT
I found sage to be pretty helpful but if I remember correctly there are a few contraindications so check those first  I got it in tablet form at the pharmacy or health food shop. I have mentioned it on threads here before and I thought a couple of other peas also found it helped with hot flushes. |
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Post by cakediva on May 13, 2020 12:47:22 GMT
I was using Evening Primrose with a bit of success when they first started, but it isn't really helping these days.
They are ramping up in frequency for sure for me.
Now if my effing period would take the hint and quit coming every 26 days like clockwork, I'd be a happy camper.
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Post by baylorgrad on May 13, 2020 15:57:12 GMT
On a lighter note, my mom hated the term "hot flashes" when she was going through menopause. She preferred to call them "power surges."  |
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Post by ellaknits on May 13, 2020 15:59:59 GMT
It's not hormones, but Effexor (venlafaxine) works really well for me. I started it last year when I was depressed during my husband's cancer treatment (and PS, he had to take it too, also for hot flashes as a side effect of his treatment, but his dose was around 4X mine). I take the lowest dose and only have maybe 1 per month or fewer now. Still in earlyish peri though.
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Post by crimsoncat05 on May 13, 2020 16:48:58 GMT
I can't take hormones due to past history of a stroke; after having my ovaries removed (ovarian cancer) my oncologist recommended Estroven, which is a natural supplement. "Menopause Relief + Stress" is the exact one I buy, from Costco. It contains black cohosh for hot flashes & night sweats, magnolia bark for managing stress, and green tea + yerba mate to boost energy.
I figured if my oncologist recommended it with my health history, it's got to be pretty safe. And I do think it's effective, or else I was lucky-- I only had hot flashes for a few weeks after my ovaries were removed, and I only get a *very* occasional one since that time.
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on May 13, 2020 17:16:57 GMT
I found sage to be pretty helpful but if I remember correctly there are a few contraindications so check those first I got it in tablet form at the pharmacy or health food shop. I have mentioned it on threads here before and I thought a couple of other peas also found it helped with hot flushes. I've been using sage and evening primrose oil since the end of January this year. The hot flushes subsided after 2 weeks and stopped after 3. They came back a little when I had to reduce the dose while I was waiting for a Covid-delayed order to arrive, and went again once the deliver arrived, so I'm pretty sure they are helping me. I was so miserable. Thank you to gar - I was one of the (probably several) people she helped! |
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Post by gar on May 13, 2020 17:55:23 GMT
I found sage to be pretty helpful but if I remember correctly there are a few contraindications so check those first I got it in tablet form at the pharmacy or health food shop. I have mentioned it on threads here before and I thought a couple of other peas also found it helped with hot flushes. I've been using sage and evening primrose oil since the end of January this year. The hot flushes subsided after 2 weeks and stopped after 3. They came back a little when I had to reduce the dose while I was waiting for a Covid-delayed order to arrive, and went again once the deliver arrived, so I'm pretty sure they are helping me. I was so miserable. Thank you to gar - I was one of the (probably several) people she helped! Glad to hear that! I can’t remember where I first heard of trying sage - it could have been here I suppose! 😁 |
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Post by scrapmaven on May 13, 2020 18:21:18 GMT
crimsoncat05, you've been through the wringer. Wishing you a long, healthy and happy life ahead. I do acupuncture. One treatment and my hot flashes are gone for a few months.
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Post by peasquared on May 13, 2020 19:48:28 GMT
I used Amberen and it helped greatly. It took about 3-4 weeks for it to fully work but the hot flashes went away. I don't know what I would've done without it.
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Post by Neisey on May 13, 2020 20:36:30 GMT
I suffered through hot flashes for a few weeks before I tried Menosmart on the recommendation of the young man at the supplement store...his aunt uses it lol! Haven’t had one in about a year now. I’m almost 53 and my period stills shows up occasionally to surprise me!!
Here is the product blurb...available on Amazon.
MENOsmart PLUS is formulated with herbal ingredients such as Black Cohosh, Sage Leaf, Dong Quai, Chastetree Berry, Gamma-Oryzanol and Hesperidin. These natural ingredients help provide relief from menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, irritability, vaginal atrophy and dryness, and leg cramps.
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Post by nellej on May 13, 2020 20:41:03 GMT
Soya Isoflavones mostly, and Sage. But it's a bit of an experiment - I'm 51 so not sure whether they'll work.
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Post by birukitty on May 15, 2020 2:25:38 GMT
I've never taken hormones because of the risk of breast cancer. I too have MTHFR but I've never heard about not taking hormones because of it. Can you please enlighten me as to why this is the case?
To answer your question I've been in menopause and have had hot flashes for the past 10 years. I use Evening Primrose Oil but I think it depends on where you get it as to how effective it is. I see a doctor called an Integrative Medicine doctor and he sells the supplements he prescribes for me in his office. I can also buy them online (he certainly doesn't require me to buy them in his office) but the brands are what they call physician quality or something like that. Anyway, the brand I'm using now is called Jarrow Formulas and I order it from this website pureformulas.com The version I get has soft gels that are 1300 mg. each. I take 3 each night and it really helps to get rid of my hot flashes. If I run out I'll get a hot flash every hour. Once I'm taking them regularly it cuts the hot flashes down to one a day. It's not expensive either. It's about $10.00 for a bottle of 60 capsules.
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Post by Deleted on May 15, 2020 2:29:24 GMT
Have you tried just putting ice packs under you arms if you are at home. It worked for my mother.
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Post by tracyarts on May 15, 2020 2:30:58 GMT
Evening Primrose oil is helping me some. I've taken it for over 20 years for PMS symptom relief, and it seems to be helping with my perimenopause symptoms too.
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Post by zookeeper on May 15, 2020 3:49:27 GMT
Have you tried just putting ice packs under you arms if you are at home. It worked for my mother. My problem is that I am getting hot flashes in the middle of the work day. I was literally having one today and my coworkers both saw me turn red from the heat flash. Ugh. This really sucks. How do women survive this? |
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Post by zookeeper on May 15, 2020 3:51:27 GMT
Now if my effing period would take the hint and quit coming every 26 days like clockwork, I'd be a happy camper. Yes! It is a special circle of hell when we get to have both period cramps and hot flashes at the same effing time!!! |
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Post by zookeeper on May 15, 2020 3:53:41 GMT
I too have MTHFR but I've never heard about not taking hormones because of it. Can you please enlighten me as to why this is the case? People who have MTHFR are at an increased risk for stroke already which is increased even more with hormones. My family doctor and my gynecologist are both on the same page with this philosophy. I am not willing to take the risk. |
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Post by Deleted on May 15, 2020 4:32:39 GMT
Have you tried just putting ice packs under you arms if you are at home. It worked for my mother. My problem is that I am getting hot flashes in the middle of the work day. I was literally having one today and my coworkers both saw me turn red from the heat flash. Ugh. This really sucks. How do women survive this? I would try the lunch pail size ice packs. It’s not the best solution but anything is worth a try. |
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Post by birukitty on May 16, 2020 0:17:24 GMT
I too have MTHFR but I've never heard about not taking hormones because of it. Can you please enlighten me as to why this is the case? People who have MTHFR are at an increased risk for stroke already which is increased even more with hormones. My family doctor and my gynecologist are both on the same page with this philosophy. I am not willing to take the risk. I haven't heard of this so I'm so happy that you posted today and informed me of this. Thank you so much. I knew somewhere in my gut not to take hormones for menopause, not even the bio-identical ones. Thanks again. |
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Post by zookeeper on May 16, 2020 17:24:12 GMT
birukitty I am so glad that you trusted your gut!
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Post by elaine on May 16, 2020 23:08:48 GMT
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I got it in tablet form at the pharmacy or health food shop. I have mentioned it on threads here before and I thought a couple of other peas also found it helped with hot flushes.
