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5/16/12 9:41 A

I have an appointment today as a matter of fact and this is definitely the topic we will be discussing... I told them when I made this appointment, that I need help because I am up about every 2-3 hours, some nights its so bad, my hubby will get up and go get on the couch....so I am hoping the doc starts me on some kind of hormone therapy today....

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5/16/12 9:40 A

I was taking the Spring Valley day/night menopause formula from Walmart but it is on backorder I guess so I picked up the Spring Valley Black Cohosh that you take 3 times a day but I'm only taking it in the morning and at bedtime. So far it is working.

Sigsauerem - Let me know how you do on the Amberen. I tried it 2 years ago for 30 days and didn't really see any relief.

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5/16/12 5:41 A

Black cohosh has helped me and I just start a 90 cycle of Amberen. I've heard some really good things about it

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5/15/12 10:57 P

I have very similar experience with hot flashes that wake me up at night just about every 2-3 hours and I have been gettiing sweats during the day. I just got black cohosh and took my first dose. I hope yours gets better!

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5/15/12 9:37 P

dress in layers and have ceiling fans and going with a/c now winter keep my rooms cold

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5/15/12 8:40 P

If you are getting hot flashes as bad as you say, you might want to talk to your Dr. He cane put you on a low dose of hormones. I wish you the best of luck.
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5/15/12 6:25 P

These I have never heard of--but at this point I am desperate---I can't even remember the last night I sleep for than 2 hrs without waking up with these horrible night sweats --today I cried because I was up all night it seems and then I have to get up to come to work -- I mean my night sweats are constant -- I am extremely hot, followed my being col to the point of shivering---it's nightgown on -- nightgown off

As for coffee -- no more than 1-1/2 per day
alcohol -- I might have a cocktail once a month or probably more like every two months
exercise -- at least 30 minutes per day

I hope it works....

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5/15/12 6:19 P

Black Cohosh used to work for me, but now when I take it--it doesn't

what brand do you use -- I was buying one from Wal-Mart for 9.99 -- maybe I need a different brand

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5/15/12 6:12 P

Black Cohash helps me 90% of the time.

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5/15/12 4:11 P

Evening Primrose & niacin may or may not help. Also, don't know how much caffine or alcohol you are consuming, but cut wayyyyy back if you are. Exercise also helps. Good luck
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5/15/12 2:33 P

I am having so much trouble sleeping at night because of the constant on/off night sweats--anybody have some suggestion -- I am open to all that have successful remedies....

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