Hot flushes, not terrible but getting worse

I was prescribed the drug featured in the following link as I suffered quite badly with hot flushes

I completed the course  two weeks ago but they are still reducing the flushes  substantially. It may be worth asking about them if flushes are causing real problems 

https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/prostate-cancer/practical-emotional-support/hormone-symptoms/sex-hormones-hot-flushes

Best of luck with your journey 

regard

Magpie 

It is 

Medroxyprogesterone

Thank you Magpie29 

Hi Polly1912 . I took Sage capsules and Evening Primrose Oil which are both available from Holland and Barrett. I was lucky that my GP at the time was also a trained Homeopathic practitioner and prescribed Sepia (cuttlefish ink!) which I took roughly every six weeks. If you have an homeopathist in your area it might be worth a try.

You could also get prescription drugs from your GP (Cyproterone Acetate or Provera) but be aware that both of these can cause an increase in HbA1c blood sugar which could push him into Type 2 Diabetes. 

Thank you Seamus47 , didnt think to try homeopathy, will have a search.

I suffered from severe hot flushes day and night, and was also prescribed medroxyprogestrone. It really resolved the issue. I still get flushes but they're much milder and further apart.

I'm on prostap and Abiraterone.

Hope this helps.

G

Thanks L1m , we will ask at our next appt.

Hello All

Just a reminder if you are taking anything not prescribed by either your team or GP - just check with them first (as I did with sage tablets) as you can get a "medication clash"

Best wishes - Brian.

Thanks Millibob , we are noting some ideas down to discuss with oncology on the 1st, will be guided by them