<p>I hit instan menopause after a hysterctomy. They told me things might be dry and skin will change, a few other items. Then OMG my entire scalp decided to become a snow storm. My face turned to the leather of a baseball mitt left out in the rain. I bought one of those foam eggcrate pads for the bed to sponge up the night sweats. got a new one every few months. I tried Black Cohosh and one formula worked and when the store stopped carrying that , I never found a replacement ( I think they fake the ingredients) I tried soy but is inconsistet. So my doctor put me on 1 mg of ESTRODIAL. Then I gained 6 poinds in less than 3 months. So I cut the dose myself in half after talking with girls who are friends (DD says not to use the word girlfriends anymore) I lost the extra weight. I take a lose dose aspirin to keep the blood thin and lower risk. My scalp is not falling off like a ski slope, and my skin is softer . So I take the risk, but then again I live in a city that is erupting with gang violence…it’s a risk I will take for another 6 months or so.</p>
<p>That info about the veterinary effects of pets licking the creams off is fascinating; thanks for the link.</p>
<p>Anyone remember Margaret Mead on Johnny Carson saying, when asked why she was able to do so much work at such an advanced age, said, “Post Menopausal Vigor!!! I never would have been able to do all this in my 40s.”</p>
<p>A friend of mine takes a daily morning swim which helps for most of the day. Anyone tried rhubarb root extract? Seems to work and also helps the digestive tract according to information I found on the internet.</p>
<p>It’s helpful to read through ideas on this thread. </p>
<p>Funny, I just got off the phone with someone who called herself a customer service rep - a very frustrating discussion on returning an item. I got angry. And wham…here comes a hot flash. So I guess I know one of my triggers now. I will need to practice my deep breathing :)</p>
<p>Never heard about rhubarb extract. But I did find stuff about a magnet that the ladies in the UK are raving about. Called Lady Care. I think I’ve totally lost it but I ordered it yesterday. It wasn’t cheap. One caution…you wear this thing in your undies and some ladies have reported sticking to their shopping “trolley”. LOL.</p>
<p>^^Hahahah. Be sure and let us know how it works! If we see anyone with her knickers stuck to a shopping trolley, we’ll know who it is.</p>
<p>BTW, I’ve lost it, too. I just ordered a Sabona magnetic bracelet to (supposedly) relieve arthritis pain. If you see someone with her arm stuck to a shopping trolley, that’s me.</p>
<p>OMG I am Lolling after looking at the Lady Care site. Toneranger, did you really order that? You go girl! We practice Mula Bandha (same basic thing as kegel) [Mula</a> Bandha - Root Lock](<a href=“http://yoga.about.com/od/howtospeakyoga/g/mulabandha.htm]Mula”>How to Use Mula Bandha in Yoga) and udiyana bandha in my yoga classes. Work those perineal muscles! Also strengthens the inner muscles supporting the spine - good for the low back. Works the uterine and ovarian area internally, too. Sort of like squeezing a sponge.</p>
<p>Bumping this thread. Got that LadyCare magnet in the mail, and after trying a month of supplements (fish oil, E, etc) that did NOTHING, I gave this magnet thingy a try last week. Amazing. Down to one or two mild flashes per day. Sleeping much better. And no problems at Wegman’s lol…</p>
<p>Hugcheck, I do yoga too…love it but did nothing for this particular problem :)</p>
<p>Wo cool! Thanks for reporting back. What brand did you choose, and did you ummmmm have any shopping cart issues lol? Ummmmmmm would you actually wear your “decorations” outside the house?</p>
<p>Wearing it 24 hrs. No problems with shopping carts. Small/discreet enough that it doesn’t show as long as I’m not wearing spandex leggings with a sports bra. Those ladies in the UK are on to something!! I’m ready to quit my job and be a manufacturers rep (well, maybe next year). </p>
<p>Now, I will be traveling on business Sunday night and I will NOT have it on during my journey through the full body scanner. Hopefully, I won’t go into withdrawal and start flashing on the plane!</p>
<p>ROFL! Reportesvoussievousplais (sp?). And from another thread, the consesnsus seems to be bring tampons when flying! Oy!</p>
<p>You sold me, toneranger…just ordered the LadyCare and will provide feedback later. If this thing works for me, I know a gazillion women who’d give it a try. You mentioned manufacturer’s reps…is the company actually hiring sales people in the US?</p>
<p>I can’t believe that we have to deal with teenagers, elderly parents AND hot flashes all at the same time. Makes me yearn for the good old days of colicky babies! I hadn’t heard of the magnet thing. My symptoms have been HORRIBLE since I quit HRT about 6 weeks ago. I’m seriously thinking of giving it a try. Any idea how it works?</p>
<p>Has anyone tried sage supplements/tea? I saw Dr. Oz the other day, and he recommended it. Although I’m not doing too badly right now, I ordered some sage tea. I drink tea all the time anyway, so why not?</p>
<p>I must recommend buying pj’s made from modal…look for it on the label. It’s a fiber derived from bamboo and it is a hundred times better than cotton when it comes to sudden ‘warm spells’. They even are making sheets out of it now. It dries super-fast and is very lightweight. Makes a huge difference to the comfort level in the night. I find the pj’s…frequently on sale…at Target or Kohl’s (Apt. 9) and the sheets at Bed, Bath and Beyond.</p>
<p>Really no idea how the magnet thingy works. Can’t believe it though. Amazing. I thought it was expensive when I bought it but I would pay much more. Not sure if it works for all but this is NOT a placebo for me. As I mentioned, bought lots of supplements and they did nothing after a month. Would love to hear reports of others experiences. No idea if they’re hiring but they SHOULD…big untapped market here in the US!</p>
<p>Bumping this thread again…any others with feedback on the LadyCare magnet??</p>
<p>yeah, I am curious too!</p>
<p>How did I miss this thread the first time around? Haven’t read all the posts, but am very intrigued by this Lady Care magnet thing. Feedback please!</p>
<p>OK…I’m the lady who tried the lady care magnet. Seemed to completely erase my hot flashes. Wore it for 3 months and then stopped. Cycle disrupted…heavy flow. But then back to normal and I haven’t had a hot flash in a 5 months. Very strange…but I’ll take it!</p>
<p>Selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs) (like Paxil and Prozac) used off label are highly effective in the treatment hot flashes. </p>
<p>They also help with the depression and irritability affecting menopausal women.</p>