Menopause Can anyone advize plz...

Going thru surgical menopause an hrt not seem to help, i sweat excessively to the point im changing my clothes 3-5 times a day...can anyone please help with any advice on herbal remedies or would this sweating be another cause ? Thank you...xx

[Scottish-piglet]

Hi

I use Agnus Castus which is a herbal remedy for PMS but works well on my hot flushes / sweating. It can be purchased in Holland & Barrat but is also available online xx

[Janet28]

Hi Hidden I'm sorry you are suffering at the moment. I'm afraid this is one of the worst symptoms of the menopause. I was only talking about it the other day with another member. It is an unbelievable flush of heat that feels like it makes you go bright red & sweat profusely. Bed times are worse, covers on, covers off all night. I think because fibromyalgia seems to make you sensitive to everything, including heat or cold, the menopause hot flushes seems worse.

I would mention it to the doctor though because it can make you quite dehydrated and if you are only type of medication for water retention.

I do feel for you and remember it well, I used to have one of those little pocket fans & sometimes I used to put the hair dryer on cold & just blast it on my face lol, another good one, is put your hands into cold water.

Peace, luv n light

Jan xx

[bluebell99]

Hi

Hidden a lot of ladies here are suffering with sweating, me included, and it can be the menopause. Fibro can also be a cause as we seem to have "faulty" thermostats.

A friend swears by soya milk and another by evening primrose oil.

This is obviously bothering you and it does seem as though you are experiencing more sweats that could be explained away by menopause alone. I suggest you see your GP who may want to run some blood tests to check your thyroid.

Hope you get some relief soon as I know how miserable it can be.

Xx

[Hidden]

Hi HUn if you go over to Endometriosis forum on here you will find loads of ladies able to advise you, go to "communities next to your user name top of page it drops down and you should be able to link to end forum.. good luck

[Dizzytwo]

This may be a daft question but what is a surgical menopause. Ive only had the normal one.

Mo

[rosewine in reply to Dizzytwo]

When you have had your ovaries removed surgically unfortunately, your body immediately stops producing estrogen and progesterone. Unlike women who go through menopause naturally, women wake after the operation to have immediate estrogen withdrawal. It's that sudden. Been through it and worn the T shirt horrible. Normally when a woman goes through natural menapause it is a more gradual process so in most cases rather kinder.x

[Hidden in reply to Dizzytwo]

I had a hysterctomy which brort on menopause 😐 ..sorry for late reply xx

[Furry]

Hi there, I'm suffering as well at the moment, I find the hot flushes increase my fibro symptoms which naffs me off somewhat. My GP recommend red clover capsules ( Holland and Barrett) and they do help. Always wise to check with your GP or pharmacist before you try any herbal remedies to make sure they don't interact with any of your prescribed medication. Hope you get some relief. Take care x

[TheAuthor]

Hi Hidden

I am so genuinely sorry to read this and I have pasted you a link to the NHS Choices cache on Hyperhidrosis:

nhs.uk/conditions/Hyperhidr...

I want to sincerely wish you all the best of luck, and please take care of yourself.

All my hopes and dreams for you

Ken

[Hidden]

Hello everyone so so sorry for the late reply an thank you all so much for your help and advice...i had an accident an injured my head knocked myself unconcious an split my ear in half i have been in a terrible state the past month an thats why ive not been back on anyway 16 stitches to put my ear back together it litrally was cut in half an my head an necks been in so much pain an still but wanted to say thank you to you all i will try allmof the above not all at once obvs... 😙😙 hope everyone is well xx