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Supplements to relieve hot flashes?

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Mizmelzy76
Mizmelzy76

I have started this year getting hot flashes I am 45 years old. They are not terribly bad just annoying at night. I don't sleep well because of them. I keep waking up hot so I uncover, then maybe 30 minutes later am freezing so I have to cover back up. This goes on all night. I've tried wearing light clothing at night but that still doesn't help. And then I am freezing most of the night not wearing enough. Usually ( I live in Wisconsin) I am cold all the time so I can wear multiple layers of clothing to keep warm. So I have gone back to just wearing normal pajamas at night. But my sleep is very disturbed by waking up on and off all night. My Fitbit said last night I was awake for 2 hours. I believe it. Normally I may be awake 30 mins. And it's getting annoying and I am tried.

A little back story on me. I have had a hormonal balance all my life. In my 30's they tested my hormones and my estrogen was normal but my testosterone was borderline deficient. I was two points away from being low in testosterone. So they tried giving me a natural supplement that your body converts into testosterone. Only 1/2 the original dose and I was having horrible breakouts on my face so bad it hurt to talk. So then they tried progesterone and that didn't do anything. So we just left it at that since I really wasn't having any issues with it. She said it was the way my body was just made. Because usually being estrogen dominant has unpleasant side effects but I didn't have any. I was kind of hoping that this meant when I went into menopause I wouldn't have a hard time with it since I am dominant in it.

I did some research on natural supplements. I do not want to take any hormones because both my parents died of cancer and one of my grand parents had it as well but didn't pass from it. I know taking any type of hormone can increase your risk. I don't want to add to it. So I am looking into natural supplements that may help. I've already tried Black Cohosh Root. Which I can only take 1 capsule a day other wise I get nauseated. Standard dose for what I bought is 1 capsule 3x daily. And just taking 1 isn't helping. Are there any other natural supplements that may help? My hot flashes are not terrible by any means. I just get a little hot and feel a little sweaty. But it's annoying when you just take a shower and 20 minutes later feel sweaty again

So what other supplements have you taken that have helped? I will be going into my doctor for a well check soon and am asking for something to help me sleep through my hot flashes at night. I am already on benedryl for allergies, and melatonin (10mg) along with a muscle relaxer for my Fibro. Hoping they can give me something good. Basically, I want to sleep so well a tornado could sweep through my house and I will sleep through it lol

Thanks in advance!

Melissa

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  • kristina14827
    kristina14827 Mizmelzy76

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    Apple Cider Vinegar! It stopped my hot flashes in 2 days. If you can stand to drink it take 1 TBL with water (perhaps add honey to make it easier to get down) twice a day. I couldn't stand to take it but then found some capsules online which helped to get rid of my hot flashes completely. But then the capsules I was taking were recalled and so I switched to some ACV gummies that i found. They work as well! It's really amazing. I also take 1000 mg Vitamin C a day which is supposed to help as well but doesn't get rid of the flashes entirely. Definitely try it, I wish my mom knew about this remedy as she suffered horribly for years. Good luck!

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