Hi everyone. Im after any advice anyone has regarding helping control hot flashes!
Mine started during chemotherapy (I'm 52 and I was told it might bring on the menopause as i was peri-menopausal before treatment), and ebb and flow in intensity.
I'm due to have my first Zoladex implant this week, and I've been told they may increase, which I'm dreading, as they are already effecting my sleep.
My cancer was er+ and pr+, so HRT not an option. I'll be starting Anastrozole and Abemaciclib in the coming weeks too, which also state hot flashes as a side effect.
Has anyone found anything that helps?
Many thanks in advance ️
Hi
I'm sorry to hear you are also experiencing the hot flushes. Mine are awful, feel like I am constantly having them.
I also take letrozole and have zoladex injections.
I am taking an anti-depressant which is supposed to help with them, but im mot getting much joy.
I have heard they can get less with time, so fingers crossed.
Unfortunately not found anything that works, but just wanted to let you know you are not alone.
Hopefully others will comment and help us both.
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