I battled insomnia for over 3 years, it was hell on earth. Tried everything under the sun. My last hope was Bioidentical Hormones (something a friend had recommended to me). It took a year for my health care provider and me to figure out the right balance between Estrogen and Progesterone. Now I sleep like a baby. Turns out I need a lot of progesterone....
@@jaykaira9939I took oral progesterone, custom made by my pharmacy because I did not want the gelatin capsule and red dye. Unfortunately, the BHRT did not work out for me in the end. Insomnia returned. So I stopped the BHRT altogether. A few weeks ago, I started with Photobiomodulation (Red Light Therapy), and this definitely helps me to sleep better. Also, my mood and energy has improved tremendously. My friend swears by BHRT, different things work for different people, you need to figure out what works for you. Good luck!
I am 64yrs post menopausal and was being treated with Paxil for hot flashes and night sweats. About 5m ago I started weaning off of the Paxil(after reading the downside of it in the elderly) I also started taking HRT estrogen and progesterone. Coming off of the Paxil has been a nightmare. It has affected sleep and caused brain zaps and nausea. I gradually got off. I am about 2 weeks completely off now. The one thing that has happened is that my sleep changed. I all of a sudden started waking up at 3am wide awake. In this age, the side effects of coming off of the Paxil, the estrogen or progesterone? I’m so confused.
Just a comment. Your picture of a man (why a man in a video about menopause for one thing) may well put someone off of even trying CPAP. I know I had this outdated idea of a full face mask that looks like a fighter pilot would wear. Many people, especially women, can wear the much lighter nasal pillow mask. I know if I had known about those, I might have sought out a sleep study earlier and had my OSA treated sooner.
what about nocturia? I am on HRT and that has helped greatly with night sweats and I already use a CPAP. But I get up 2-4 times a night to go to the bathroom and it really disruptive to my sleep. I restrict fluids before bed, I don't have a UTI. The only thing that seems to help is if I eat something really salty before bed like chips and dip. But then it seems to effect my blood pressure and I don't need the extra calories. My doctor prescriped an electroacupuncture sock for this and I am 6 weeks into treatment, but so far it does not seem to have done much. (Zida: neuromodulation device to deliver transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation).
Im not sure. It would seem like it's the salt that helps. Maybe speak to your doctor about how that could be done in a less caloric way? Have you had a sleep study? If you had mild sleep apnea, it could keep you in lighter sleep, which would make it easier for you to arouse? Dr. B
These are good tips. Thank you. Do you ever hear about women who not only get hot flashes, but cold spells as well? Usually after a hot flash ends, my body suddenly turns very cold. So cold, my teeth chatter. It can take a couple of hours for my body temperature to normalize and for me to warm up again. I’m just so cold, I’m miserable! I can’t get warm even though I put more blankets on the bed, wear flannel-back satin, socks, etc. Do you have any suggestions to help with the coldness? I had finally gotten over menopause at age 62. But at 64, I got my COVID vaccinations (which were well worth it!), and my menopausal symptoms care roaring back! I will never avoid getting appropriate COVID boosters, but I would truly love to compact my menopausal symptoms, if possible. Thank you!
Im sorry to say, I have not heard of this before. But my first thought would be that it could be hormonal, and some type of hormone therapy might be helpful. But this is not my area of study. I suggest you speak with your GYN and see what's possible? Dr. B
I battled insomnia for over 3 years, it was hell on earth. Tried everything under the sun. My last hope was Bioidentical Hormones (something a friend had recommended to me). It took a year for my health care provider and me to figure out the right balance between Estrogen and Progesterone. Now I sleep like a baby. Turns out I need a lot of progesterone....
This is not uncommon. Im glad to hear you have found both a good doc and a good balance.
Sadly I have the same issue, just wondering are you taking oral progesterone? thanks
@@jaykaira9939I took oral progesterone, custom made by my pharmacy because I did not want the gelatin capsule and red dye. Unfortunately, the BHRT did not work out for me in the end. Insomnia returned. So I stopped the BHRT altogether. A few weeks ago, I started with Photobiomodulation (Red Light Therapy), and this definitely helps me to sleep better. Also, my mood and energy has improved tremendously. My friend swears by BHRT, different things work for different people, you need to figure out what works for you. Good luck!
I am 64yrs post menopausal and was being treated with Paxil for hot flashes and night sweats. About 5m ago I started weaning off of the Paxil(after reading the downside of it in the elderly) I also started taking HRT estrogen and progesterone. Coming off of the Paxil has been a nightmare. It has affected sleep and caused brain zaps and nausea. I gradually got off. I am about 2 weeks completely off now. The one thing that has happened is that my sleep changed. I all of a sudden started waking up at 3am wide awake. In this age, the side effects of coming off of the Paxil, the estrogen or progesterone? I’m so confused.
Just a comment. Your picture of a man (why a man in a video about menopause for one thing) may well put someone off of even trying CPAP. I know I had this outdated idea of a full face mask that looks like a fighter pilot would wear. Many people, especially women, can wear the much lighter nasal pillow mask. I know if I had known about those, I might have sought out a sleep study earlier and had my OSA treated sooner.
Great catch, I will have that fixed.
what about nocturia? I am on HRT and that has helped greatly with night sweats and I already use a CPAP. But I get up 2-4 times a night to go to the bathroom and it really disruptive to my sleep. I restrict fluids before bed, I don't have a UTI. The only thing that seems to help is if I eat something really salty before bed like chips and dip. But then it seems to effect my blood pressure and I don't need the extra calories. My doctor prescriped an electroacupuncture sock for this and I am 6 weeks into treatment, but so far it does not seem to have done much. (Zida: neuromodulation device to deliver transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation).
My Mom was on HRT for many years. She developed estrogen based stage 2 breast cancer. Please do not stay on it too long.
Im not sure. It would seem like it's the salt that helps. Maybe speak to your doctor about how that could be done in a less caloric way? Have you had a sleep study? If you had mild sleep apnea, it could keep you in lighter sleep, which would make it easier for you to arouse? Dr. B
I em a insomnia present
These are good tips. Thank you.
Do you ever hear about women who not only get hot flashes, but cold spells as well? Usually after a hot flash ends, my body suddenly turns very cold. So cold, my teeth chatter. It can take a couple of hours for my body temperature to normalize and for me to warm up again. I’m just so cold, I’m miserable! I can’t get warm even though I put more blankets on the bed, wear flannel-back satin, socks, etc. Do you have any suggestions to help with the coldness?
I had finally gotten over menopause at age 62. But at 64, I got my COVID vaccinations (which were well worth it!), and my menopausal symptoms care roaring back! I will never avoid getting appropriate COVID boosters, but I would truly love to compact my menopausal symptoms, if possible. Thank you!
Im sorry to say, I have not heard of this before. But my first thought would be that it could be hormonal, and some type of hormone therapy might be helpful. But this is not my area of study. I suggest you speak with your GYN and see what's possible? Dr. B