Hot flushes/sweats

I'm pretty much in the same boat from a 'Hot Sweats' point of view

It's a pain to have to change your shirt several times a day sometimes

I've tried Sage Tablets and Evening Primrose oil which make no difference

Hello grandad636b6fd 

I had bad hot sweats at the start of my Hormone Therapy. "Menoforce" Sage Tablets cured mine but as Slartibartfast said in his post above, they don't work for everyone.

Best wishes - Brian.

This is my first post on here although I have read many posts over the last few years.Unfortunately I have also googled so many site’s obsessively which many would agree is unwise but compulsive at times.

So my intention is to contribute on here where realistic comment is available.                      Firstly in direct response to the above,my one side effect from Apalutamide was the regular hot sweats. Various actions were suggested but the best option for me was a battery hand held fan with aerosol reservoir which minimised the discomfort.

Add a few drops of an essential oil that you like just for the smell

I wanted to ask a question on a new topic but I cannot now find how to do this despite reading the guidance.So if anyone can advise I would be grateful.

I will hijack this thread anyway to ask if anyone has been diagnosed with a trapped nerve related to an enlarged prostate.

I have discomfort in my rectum and all other causes such as fissures etc or anything more sinister have been ruled out and very early in a discussion with a private colorectal specialist he thought it could be a trapped nerve.

This makes some sense to me but has anyone had similar experience as a pain in the bum is no fun.

Hello Rivelin754583 

To create a New Thread, go onto the topic you want it in on the Prostate Group:

New Here - Say Hello, Diagnosis and treatment or General Discussion which you will find on the Group Home Page.

Next to the heading is a white box - "+ Create New Post" - that's the one you want.

It's easier if you are a member of the group and here's the link you need to click on to join us:

Prostate cancer forum 

If you need any further help in navigating the Community please let me know.

As for your question about a trapped nerve - I have no personal experience of this.

Best wishes - Brian.

Many thanks.I have now found it .