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[sue83]

Hi, i am a new member and struggling with the menopause.  I was on HRT but had to come off it due to a DVT in my leg. I am using Replens for vaginal dryness which seems to be helping, but i am really struggling with insomnia and awful sweats (day/night).  Would really appreciate some advice.

[pansypotter]

hello Sue,
welcome to site, I am new too! my Gp suggested I buy  some tablets [from BOOTS] called SLEEPEAZE 25mg and 20 tablets in box. Not expensive and do the trick. You can take one or two before bed, but one always ok for me.
I don't take every night, just when I feel I really need it, Gp says much better than prescribed sleeping tablets and non addictive.As for night sweats, I sleep in cotton nightie, then push the [Summer] duvet off when I need to. You can then sleep on top of the bed but are still covered for those times when you get cold.Good luck.

[sue83]

Thank you for the warm welcome, will certainly give them a try, my gp wanted to prescribe anti depressents but to be honest dont really want to go down that route if i dont need to.  Dont you just love this menopause, my husband has said that it is like sleeping next to a radiator because of my sweats but he has now set up a fan next to my side of the bed which comes on and off during the night and it does seem to help a little.  Look forward to hearing from you soon.

[pansypotter]

   I know just what you mean Sue! It's no picnic is it? I don't know about you, but I had nobody to tell me what it's like, as my Mother died when I was young. However, that's one of the good things about the internet, the sharing of info. The only thing we have to all realise is [including my own tip to you] that we are not doctors on here, and what works for one may not work for another.It's more that we can chat to people going through a difficult time, and knowing that we are not freakish! My husband says I am a living hot water bottle, but that it's nice in Winter!Not so nice in the Summer of course. Ah well.

[Delilah]

Hi sue & pansy

  to you both. Hope you find all the support and help you need here.  We're all in the same boat, struggling through a difficult time and helping each other as best we can. 

Delilah x