How can I stop hot flashes?
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I think you should start off by going to your primary care physician for a complete exam with blood work including blood counts, blood chemistry, thyroid function check, vitamin B-12 level and your hormone levels. This will give you some very good info before you try to treat your symptoms. Feel better soon.
Find a good licensed acupuncture doctor to stimulate your hormone w/o drugs .
Hot flashes are usually,although not always, related to hormonal deficiencies. An assessment and lab evaluation would be instructive in determining the best approach. Hormone replacement is generally the best option. Some tout the herb Black Cohosh but I'm still waiting after many years for the first patient to tell me it works. Bio identical hormone therapy is generally safe and effective. Go towww.biotemedical.com to get information about that life-improving therapy. Best luck, and Good Health.
Simple blood tests can tell if you are perimenopausal which is the most likely diagnosis..There are multiple meds that help...both prescription like estrogen ..and nonprescription ...if perimenopausal ..estrogen always works but there is a lot of "baggage" with this drug...and it requires you work closely with your doctor. I personally have not had any luck with the supplements for this problem. Start with the lab tests. Easy to do and covered by insurance.
In Naturopathic medicine there are great ways to minimize hot flashes associated with menopause such as herbal remedies and acupuncture. It is important to get a correct diagnosis if infact it is due to menopause symptoms. Check in your area for a naturopathic physician they have so many tools at their disposal.
I would want a more complete symptom picture, history, physical exam and relevant lab tests including hormone testing before advising you. To get the right diagnosis, most comprehensive care and lasting solutions, I would suggest you see an integrative practitioner. Best wishes. Dr. Shalini Kapoor, ND, MPH