Sometimes I have them, sometimes I don't. I am REALLY looking forward to post Holiday detox. We have been on a tear!! I think sugar has a big effect on my hot flashes so thanksgiving and Holiday revelry throws me so out of wack....
I don’t eat sugar any more. I use monkfriuit. Even when I went on keto for a few years and I lost 30lbs I still had the flashes. For me they just ended last summer. All of a sudden I cools go in the sun without feeling like I was passing out!
The Jack-Jack metaphor is perfect. One minute your existing peacefully and the next moment you're drenched in sweat and burning up. It's surely some kind of cruel joke being played on women in midlife. (As if we don't have enough to deal with at this age.) Love Dr. Bartos - she is the best!
So true...and it seems to go in waves...I wasn't having any for months and months and now I have them all the times...super...can't wait to ask Dr. B lots of questions!! Thanks for chiming in Susan!
I'm so sorry you're in the flash zone! I was miserable before HRT, but not everyone's a candidate. Fortunately, the a new non-hormonal FDA-med that Dr. B works with (https://www.veozah.com/) is getting great feedback in the advocacy community. Sometimes just cutting sugar, alcohol, and nightshades is enough--but I still find it so amazing how "bespoke" women are! Was wonderful to be a part of your zoom chat!
That IS great news CK. I find the flashes come and go. I went off all sugar and alcohol for a few weeks to see what would happen and it wasn’t much. Still had them at times. I do think they trigger flashes though. I don’t feel overrun by them and I thinks it’s odd how they stop and start. And yes Jack Jack really illustrates the power of a hot flash I think. Finally, what a gorgeous wedding your family just had! Congrats to you!
Mine is over but damn my head went on fire and I used to feel like I was in a kiln!
Sometimes I have them, sometimes I don't. I am REALLY looking forward to post Holiday detox. We have been on a tear!! I think sugar has a big effect on my hot flashes so thanksgiving and Holiday revelry throws me so out of wack....
I don’t eat sugar any more. I use monkfriuit. Even when I went on keto for a few years and I lost 30lbs I still had the flashes. For me they just ended last summer. All of a sudden I cools go in the sun without feeling like I was passing out!
The Jack-Jack metaphor is perfect. One minute your existing peacefully and the next moment you're drenched in sweat and burning up. It's surely some kind of cruel joke being played on women in midlife. (As if we don't have enough to deal with at this age.) Love Dr. Bartos - she is the best!
So true...and it seems to go in waves...I wasn't having any for months and months and now I have them all the times...super...can't wait to ask Dr. B lots of questions!! Thanks for chiming in Susan!
I'm so sorry you're in the flash zone! I was miserable before HRT, but not everyone's a candidate. Fortunately, the a new non-hormonal FDA-med that Dr. B works with (https://www.veozah.com/) is getting great feedback in the advocacy community. Sometimes just cutting sugar, alcohol, and nightshades is enough--but I still find it so amazing how "bespoke" women are! Was wonderful to be a part of your zoom chat!
loved having you! Bespoke we are! It’s on and off but I will definitely be contacting Dr. B! thank you for chiming in, Alicia!
Good news! The hot flashes decrease with age. I am not a candidate for HRTs. Hope you feel better soon. Love the Jack Jack comparison.
That IS great news CK. I find the flashes come and go. I went off all sugar and alcohol for a few weeks to see what would happen and it wasn’t much. Still had them at times. I do think they trigger flashes though. I don’t feel overrun by them and I thinks it’s odd how they stop and start. And yes Jack Jack really illustrates the power of a hot flash I think. Finally, what a gorgeous wedding your family just had! Congrats to you!
Grazie. 🥰🙏