Menopause. And I am hating it.
What is the general concensus regarding hot flashes? I am having at least one an hour. And night sweats too. It is so strange; one minute I am cool (chilly even!), and the next I feel like the inside of one of those salamander heater things the guys use in the garage. I feel the warmth start up, spreading up my back, the back of my neck, my hands, my face. UGH. All of the sudden I am in a sauna! Sweating like a pig and wanting to crawl into my refrigerator.
I go to my doctor next week. Last year we had decided to let me do this naturally until, and if, I started have bad symptoms. I am so ready to be done with these hot flashes. I am still afraid of taking meds though.... what options should I discuss with her? I am one year this month without a period.
thanks for any suggestions!