FabSwingers.com forum: Menopause

By *inkerbell67 OP Woman
over a year ago

Clacton on sea essex

Ladies i need advice what i can take for hot sweats i done research on HRT but im diabetic and not quite sure if i can have it and looked up herbal alternatives, is any of you taking hrt or herbal and any side effects..

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By *jbootsMan
over a year ago

Cardiff

Have a word with your diabetic nurse, he/she should be able to give you better advice than you'll get on here x

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

"Have a word with your diabetic nurse, he/she should be able to give you better advice than you'll get on here x"

Agreed. I wouldn't want to advise any medication for anyone let alone a diabetic person.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Ladies i need advice what i can take for hot sweats i done research on HRT but im diabetic and not quite sure if i can have it and looked up herbal alternatives, is any of you taking hrt or herbal and any side effects..

Following this for my wife who has nightmare hot flushes at times.

Best of luck from a fellow diabetic.

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By *sGivesWoodWoman
over a year ago

ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL

Talk to your GP. X

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By *inkerbell67 OP Woman
over a year ago

Clacton on sea essex

Cannot see diabetic nurse or doctor due to this stupid virus

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I agree with lots on here. Seek professional help before you try anything you're not sure about. Cant you book a phone consultation x

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By *elshsunsWoman
over a year ago

Flintshire

I’m taking herbal I started at beginning of year was doing well then I stopped to take other supplements and oh my god since Thursday I’ve felt awful it must all be out my system so I’ve started it again today . The flushes in this heat have been awful and the dryness and itching have sent me nuts ... so it must of been working

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Talk to your GP. X"

Specialist nurses often have more up-to-date info in their specialisms than a general practitioner.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Cannot see diabetic nurse or doctor due to this stupid virus "

Try your pharmacist. They should have knowledge about any meds you're taking and any problems taking something for the hotflushes.

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By *outhbucksCouple
over a year ago

Great Missenden

Tip for your husband/partner - read up on what is likely happening to you. It makes you far more aware of things and helps to know when to offer a cuddle and when to hide in another room

(I am joking, I know how tough it is for you all)

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By *achel SmythTV/TS
over a year ago

Farnborough

I don’t think this is easy as it might sound and depends on a number of factors;

Are you T1 or T2 diabetic?

Are you insulin dependent?

What level of medication are you on - if any?

No two diabetics are the same, and there are wide ranging issues associated with the Menopause all which individually differ and can affect you in different ways, so clearly there is no simple answer.

On the face of it, there is no clear contra-indication between HRT and insulin, so whilst not an absolute no-no, it would depend on how your body and bl/gl levels respond which if you are insulin dependant I assume you monitor?

R xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am taking Clonidine .... you up the dose slowly but it does work

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I take tablets called Clonedine.. have found they help. Your doctor should tell you if they are okay for you. They work for me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sage tablets I've heard work well. Also I brought a gel pillow insert that I can freeze and sleep on inside my pillow if I want to. I'm sure I'm pre-menopausal.

Acne. Hot flushes. Mood swings.

Mr has also invested in an air conditioning machine and it's WONDERFUL. Put it on upstairs for an hour or so before bed, sucks all the humid and hot air out and blasts cold air back inside.

I LOVE IT. If I could only strap it to my head.....

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By *ass and kinkWoman
over a year ago

kinxville

My doc advised me to take sage and evening primrose, it worked a treat....

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By *arracksCouple
over a year ago

Deal

"Cannot see diabetic nurse or doctor due to this stupid virus "

You can still book a telephone consultation, we would follow up with a face to face if necessary, my practice nurses have been fully booked every day for the last 2 months, we just have to triage to keep everyone safe.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Starpowa meno are great. Vit d, vakerian and magnesium work well. Xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Diabetic nurse and practice nurse of 15 yrs.. feel free to pm me...

Hot sweats

..red clover or black cohosh is best

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By *inkerbell67 OP Woman
over a year ago

Clacton on sea essex

Had my bloods taken finley after a real cock up ,spoke to new practice nurse on phone but didnt understand a word she was saying ,i have to be careful on what herbal tablets i take as they can react against the tablets im already on ,so still none the wiser

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By *blasiansCouple
over a year ago

Wakefield

"Diabetic nurse and practice nurse of 15 yrs.. feel free to pm me...

Hot sweats

..red clover or black cohosh is best"

Useful to know, thank you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am taking black cohosh for sweats and really worked for me

Check with gp but im guessing herbal is safe for diabetics

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By *sGivesWoodWoman
over a year ago

ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL

"Diabetic nurse and practice nurse of 15 yrs.. feel free to pm me...

Hot sweats

..red clover or black cohosh is best"

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By *LIRTWITHUSCouple
over a year ago

Chester

Sandrena estrogen gel 1.0g applied to thigh every morning combined with my own progesterone cream on arm same time. Tablets a no for me had bad reaction

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I tried many herbal meds but none worked and just wasted my money. Tried various different prescribed drugs, none worked. Prescribed HRT ... heaven ... stopped all symptons with just an occasional hot flush

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

theres a magnet you can pop in your underwear, available in Boots

Not tried it personally but might be worth some research

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By *hubaysiWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

Black cohosh is good until your body gets used to it! I’m in year 6 of menopause and it does not get any better!

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By *inkySeeKinkyDoWoman
over a year ago

'tween PontyCarlo & CasVegas in West Yorks

I think im just starting out so this is a great resource, thanks ladies xx

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By *MFC PartiesWoman
over a year ago

Here, There & Everywhere

I visited Holland & Barret about 12 months ago and after a quick few questions in relation to my health, they suggested MENOFORCE (a sage based tablet more suited to anyone with heart or cancer related illnesses in their family)

Sceptical I tried them and within 3 days my night hot sweats had stopped

Obviously everyone is different but they were a game changer for me

Pop into one of their local shops to see what they say and good luck x

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By *ambsLad2Man
over a year ago

Peterborough

"theres a magnet you can pop in your underwear, available in Boots

Not tried it personally but might be worth some research"

My wife just bought one of these after weeks of hot flushes and not being able to sleep. Initial results are looking good (she's sleeping again), but obviously it's early days. I'll be interested to see whether the device's claim to stop mood swings is true or not...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm on HRT and I haven't looked back since. It's really suiting me. I believe sage is excellent for hot flushes, I'd make a tea out of it. I've yet to try it but I'm gonna get dried sage and infuse it with hot water for 15 mins. Sage also has other excellent health benefits. There's also vitamins you can buy especially to target menopause symptoms Re- Vitabiotics Menopace. I believe a Magnesium supplement is also very beneficial. Best of Luck.

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By *ittleAcornMan
over a year ago

visiting the beach

My wife suffered a long and horrible menopause. We tried all sorts, frankly without much success.

One thing that definitely did reduce some of the symptoms, was to cut out caffeine.

Worth a try before adding stuff to the mix.

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By *okstirMan
over a year ago

Dublin

Menopause killed my relationship if not handled right..if you can ask for Eostrogen Gel works a treat on the hot flushes..watch sex drive doesn’t disappear that’s next!

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