WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for December, 1997: Re: (Continuation of) Can Anyone Help, Pls?

Re: (Continuation of) Can Anyone Help, Pls?

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 30 Dec 1997 19:03:58 -0600 (CST)

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At Tue, 30 Dec 1997, Kimberly wrote: >
>it just makes me feel ill and uncomfortable...and also the looks I am
>getting from other people for being out without even a jacket and
>pefectly comfortable during a cold New England winter doesnt make it any
>easier for me.
>
>I just dont understand what could be causing this all of a sudden...has
>anybody ever had or heard of this before? And other than taking a
>vacation to Antarctica <g>, seriously what can I do to get rid of this
>awful feeling??
>
>I hope to hear from someone soon. Thanks in advance for your time.
>
>Kimberly

I have the same problem. I don't wear a jacket unless it's way below 30 degrees. But enough about me.

Best thing to do now is treat your symptoms. BTW, have your doctors done a full blood hormonal workup (I know you said the TFT were normal)? I'd also be interested in a sonohysterogram to delineate the problem with the uterus and abnormal bleeding.

Progesteron supplementation can reduce the hot flushes and can be tried. There's also another medication - Clonidine, I think, that can be used for the flushes. Have your doctor check this out.

What I've learned from Dr. Shanahan is the use of black cohash (Remifemin) for this in some patients as well as Vitamin E 400IU 2-3 times a day, trying to schedule a dose around the time of maximum flushes (if there is such a time). Of note is a recent report of potential negative effects from high doses of Vitamin E (greater than 400 IU so I'd use this last possibilty if all else fails at you're at the end of your rope).

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG
OBGYN.net U.S. Representative, New York
Great Neck, New York
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