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[Mrs_Tea]

I'm 56 and doing ok apart from the horrible hot flushes.  I don't want to go on HRT so wonder if anyone has found anything that helps 

[Taz2]

Hi Mrs_Tea - welcome to the forum!

Can't advise on alternatives to HRT as I went straight for that option when flushes got too much but there will be others along soon who have tried the alternative route.

Have a look at the menu on the left of the screen under Alternative Therapies for some ideas.

Taz x 

[tiger74]

Hello,

I'm not able to take HRT.  Luckily the day-time hot flushes aren't too bad but the night sweats are a pain and disturb my sleep.  Do you get night sweats too?  I've found that having a very thin single duvet helps somewhat (my husband has his own thicker single duvet so he's comfortable too, next to me in bed).  Also I invested in a Chillow which I put in a thin pillow-case next to me and roll onto it if I do overheat.

Best wishes, hope you find something that works for you.   

[Joyce]

 

Only thing which has worked for me is HRT. I tried alternatives, GP even prescribed  Clonidine, but it didn't help either.

Chillows are good for night, but I also have some "cool" scarves which are great for during the day.

[Mrs_Tea]

Thanks for replies - it's great to have found this forum and not be alone! 

I don't really get night sweats, just turning beetroot red and sweltering several times during the day.  Luckily they don't last long, but I look a sight!

What are cool scarves  - sounds like a good idea.  I'll check out the Alternative section now.