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[terriw]

I have just started on Serenity Progesterone cream. I hope I'm not imagining it but the hot flushes are fewer and lighter and I'm sleeping a bit better. However, I've broken out in a few spots on my face. Has anyone else experienced this and do you think there's a connection?

[Rivadan]

You're sitting in full sun - guess you don't live in England then??

[terriw]

Thanks Corrina, I'll give that a try!

[Corinna]

Hi Terri,

keep us posted how you go.

@ Rivadan: I am in the UK and I was sitting in a south facing bay window. There was sun all Sunday morning here in Kent.

Funny, I thought, people would be a bit more enthusiastic about my post. After all, these hot flushes are so awful and there are not many solutions to it. Mmmh....maybe, most people are not so unhappy after all.

Best,
Corinna

[Bette]

I think it might be that many here have tried SO many "miracle natural cures" which have either not worked or "worn off" after a short while that they are a little wary about getting too excited in case it's yet another disappointment. Hot flushes aren't a probelm for me but many here suffer dreadfully, I know. It's clear from all the posts on here that nothing seems to work for everyone but I'm sure that others will try your idea. Hope it keeps working for you.
Bixby

[Corinna]

Hi Bixby,

thanks for giving some explanation.

I've been reading around this website for some time and I found the overall mood rather despairing. It really depressed me and I stopped coming here. With menopause it is so important to keep a positive outlook because otherwise it drives you mad. So I searched elswehere on the net.

After I had so much success myself I wanted to inject something positive here but maybe that is not what people want to hear???  I am confused but I wish everybody luck.

Corinna

[terriw]

Corrina, I've put the apple cider vinegar on my shopping list and will get some and try it. I know my Mum used to use it for lots of things. Anything is worth a go. Thanks for the advice. I'm still using the Serenity cream, I think it's helping as the hot flushes are not quite as intense.

[Taz2]

Sorry you find the forum depressing Corinna but it is just that so many of us have tried so many things, the apple cider vinegar among them I believe, and in the end the sweats return.

Sweats and flushes are only a tiny part of how meno can make you feel - as I am sure you know - and if it seems despairing it could be because a lot of ladies on here have been feeling absolutely awful for a lot of years. You don't say what your other meno symptoms are. Perhaps you could introduce yourself a little more?

Taz x 

[Corinna]

Hi Taz,

My last period was in August but I have been having hot flushes and irregular periods for years. I really hope 'this is it'. I am 'only 49.

Since summer my health has been rather bad. I don't know if that is a co-incidence or due to the 'thinning of membranes' that happens in menopause. I have a bit of joint pain, cystitis pain and stomach pain rather badly. Also, lots of cold and bronchitis. Since Christmas I am better. In September I had a bad attack of flu (maybe swine flu) and it always takes a while until your immunity is better, so it could have been due to that.

My mood is fine and I have a positive attitude to menopause. I notice that it makes me more 'male': meaning more driven and action orientated. If something does not go my way I am less anxious and sad - now I get more angry. I quite like that. Good riddance of the old whinyness!

My husband on the other hand has become more female: more anxious and vulnerable. So, in effect, we have become more the same. There is less eroticism in our relationship but soooo much more friendship. I really like all that.

The only bother were these darn hot flushes. Through eating soy, linseed and taking isoflavones and red clover I have got them down to a bearable amount. But I want to get completely rid of them.

With apple cider vinegar I feel LOTS better. I have a little bit of heat here and there but I do not have to take off my jumper. That's good enough for me. Sleep is fine, too.

So, that's me.

Corinna

[hewitt13]

Hi Ladies,
I have read the posts and was wondering if everyones flushes are more or less the same. I don't seem to have them that bad at the moment, not even sure if I'm getting them properley. My friend goes red int face and neck with hers, so I know when she's having one but other than feeling a little warm thats it. However I do get what I describe as hot pins and needles down my back and then I get anxious and start to panic so think its anxiety. If anyone gets the same and could let me know, that would be great. I'm finding the posts on this site really comforting and helpful as I don't know anybody going through the same as me,most friends think I'm nuts! Hope its ok to keep moaning and asking questions?
Thanks again,
Kim x

[terriw]

I can feel one starting and within seconds I am drenched, sometimes it's dripping off my face. So embarrassing especially if I can't escape to the outdoors quickly.
People look at me in amazement and say "Oh, you look hot"...

[Corinna]

Hi,

when my hot flushes were bad I felt as if I was sitting with my back to a very big fire - it was glowing hot and extremely uncomfortable. I do not sweat, though. Never have - even in the sauna.

One thing that was bad for me that after a flush I got the shivers. I felt like a cold wind was blowing in my house and chilling me to the bone. But if I put on an extra jumper I would immediately get too hot. So the problem was that I was never comfortable - either too hot or too cold with very little time in between.

The best I could get too is keeping myself a little too cold, slightly shivering. My hands would then get very cold and sometimes I have to wear gloves in the house. Isn't that all crazy?

Do I want to live like this for years to come? NOOOOOOOOO!!!!

@Terri: did you try the apple cider vinegar yet? I am still symptom free.

I  feel it is definitely worthwhile giving this a try even if it should wear off - at least we have some relief.

Best,
Corinna

[Rosebush]

Cori with ACV how much water do you use & what sweetner, i will try anything once, i am taking Hrt at present for sweats/flushes, getting daytime relief, but not nightime..I see you live in Kent, my G/children live in Sevenoaks, such a lovely place..

BTW anyone else trying ACV for flushes??

[terriw]

Hi Corrina
Will be getting some in the next day or so...for certain!!

[northwest1965]

I havent tried the ACV but I do know of an old lady who used to swear by it and still had it first thing in the morning. She is 84.

Personally what seems to be working for me is cutting out coffee and alcohol. OK I'm no saint, I miss my weekend drink but have to decided which is worse