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05-24-2008, 07:08 PM | #1 |
I love Jackson too! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ohio
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| men-OHHH-pause I have started full-blown menopause, and it's DRIVING ME NUTS!!! I get horrible hot flashes at night which wake me up. Then, of course, I can't get back to sleep because of the whole insomnia thing that goes along with menopause. And, that's after it has taken me hours to fall asleep in the first place! I get one bad hot flash as soon as I get up in the morning. I've tried to trick my body by getting up at different times, but it doesn't matter. Oh, and then there's night sweats. I am so tired of waking up feeling hot, sweaty and then clammy. Then, I have to get up and take a bath or shower so I can at least feel clean. Then, I freeze all day and have the hardest time getting warm. Where's a good hot flash when you NEED it? It doesn't help that I'm already ill with Crohn's Disease and having a lot of problems right now, and I won't even get into that!!! Anyone have any good tips?? HRT is out of the question for me because of my health problems and medications that I'm already taking. I am limited in what exercises I can do right now, but I do what I can everyday and I walk a lot. I have eliminated caffeine, and I eat really healthy....well, that's when I CAN eat!!! Speaking of medications.........side effects.......ahhhhhhhhhhh. One of my medications is a steroid, which also affects sleep. I'm so tired of it!!! And, I'm just TIRED...period! Whew! I feel much better now!
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05-24-2008, 07:51 PM | #2 |
I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member | It's horrible isn't it? The not sleeping was the worse part. The doctor finally gave me Trazodone and it helped with sleeping. I no longer take it; two antihistamines do the trick, but at the time, it was a lifesaver. Sleeping in a really cold room helps too, with a heating blanket so your face is cool, but the rest of you is warm. (Don't tell the energy conservationists about this.) I didn't take all the hormones that people suggested, I don't feel like they know enough about all the side effects, and in my mind the less medication the better, but sometimes you need some help. It does get better, and let's face it you have a great excuse every time you get grouchy.
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05-24-2008, 07:54 PM | #3 |
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| Bless your heart. I feel for ya!!! Personally, I think the doctors are killing us with some of the meds they put us on. I just had back surgery and can never have another MRI because of steel plate, rods etc. in my back. When I told my doctor (primary) my knees now were giving me a problem he was going to order an MRI. I could not believe him. I want even get into what the pain meds do to you. Good luck and sometimes I think we do better researching out things ourselves in what to take and do if its not something that requires surgery. |
05-24-2008, 08:02 PM | #4 |
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| Have you tried Melantonin (over the counter vitamin) to help you sleep? It is gentle and doesn't make you drag the next day. It works well for me. I usually have trouble going to sleep. I take one before bed and I drift off easily. Of course I still wake at 4 a.m. at times... I feel for you with the sleeplessness. Hot flashes, I haven't gotten, but I take it they are a pain.
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05-24-2008, 08:10 PM | #5 | |
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I will try that! I'll try anything!! Thank you!
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05-24-2008, 08:13 PM | #6 | |
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I agree about the medications. I don't like to take anything unless I absolutely have to. You never know what the long-term effects will be. I'm sorry you had to have back surgery, I know that has to be painful! I have had four bowel resections, and surgery is NOT fun!! I hope you feel better and recovery quickly!
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05-24-2008, 08:17 PM | #7 | |
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I hope you don't get hot flashes. They really drain you of energy, and they make me feel nauseous....and, I already have enough nausea problems with the Crohn's Disease. Some of them are so intense that I feel like I might pass out, but I haven't.
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05-24-2008, 08:29 PM | #8 |
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| Hope you find something safe that works...when you do let me know...LOL!!!
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05-24-2008, 08:31 PM | #9 | |
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05-24-2008, 08:42 PM | #10 |
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| LOL thanks, I sure will!
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05-25-2008, 09:01 AM | #11 |
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| Yep, I am going through it too. I just scream a lot..... |
05-25-2008, 09:24 AM | #12 | |
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05-25-2008, 01:18 PM | #13 |
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| Hi, since Melatonin is an over the counter suppliment, I think you should discuss it with your dr. before starting it. Since you have Crohn's you need to be aware of the side effects (see below) Melatonin Side Effects As with all hormonal supplements, there are many different melatonin side effects to contend with which may make this a unwise choice for your condition. First of all, there have not been adequate clinical trials to prove the saftety of melatonin supplements. Reported melatonin side effects include headaches, nausea, depression, nightmares and vivid dreams, irritability, abdominal cramps and dizziness. Melatonin facts also point to negative effects on the reproductive system as well as decreased sex drive in both men and women. Since melatonin is a hormone, it can affect many internal body processes. Melatonin facts show that those with depression might experience worsening symptoms. Others at a higher risk of developing melatonin side effects are people with liver disease, seizure disorders and high blood pressure.
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05-25-2008, 01:40 PM | #14 | |
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05-25-2008, 01:40 PM | #15 |
Donating YT 30K Club Member | I feel for you!! I have ben in menapause for 4 years and I finally had to go on antidepressants to help with hot flashes, irritability and dizziness. They help some but again it is another drug. It does seem to get better after 2-3 years. Hang in there
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