Hi everyone. I've been on bicalutamide for ten days or so now and have been waking up in a bit of a sweat. Last night I had my first proper one, waking up with the bed sheet soaking wet. Not boding well. Can anyone help with lessening the impact with the stuff they take or do or is it something I'm just going to have to put up with whilst I'm on the hormones? Can it get better over time for some people? Thanks so much for any thoughts.
Phil
Hey Phil
Brian will recommend Sage tablets as I’ve seen in the forum him recommending . My OH has been lucky as has a few mainly after his Prostap injection for a few days .
don’t know if you’ve heard about cooling mats for beds . They are good also
hope the sweats reduce once your body gets used to the new meds
take care & hugs
Liz & OH xx
Hello Phil Dellara
As johnam - I am on "Menoforce" sage tablets from Holland and Barrett (and Amazon) expensive and take a few days to kick in but they work for me.
There are medical options if these don't work.
Best wishes - Brian.
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Well maybe just talking about it helps. I was not looking forward going to bed last night. No night sweats at all! First night in a few. I've carefully positioned the fan in the bedroom towards me. Perhaps that helps. I've ordered some of the sage tablets that Brian uses. My other half works for H and B so I can make use of his staff discount! I'm also back on the evening primrose (thanks Agent 99). I have taken it in the past because it's supposed to be helpful with my MS.
Thanks again everyone.
Phil
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