hotflashes and nightsweats

[teresa4719]

I'm 34 and ive bn on several birth controls and was told my hormones were fine. But, I havr irregular periods. Could you explain why om having hotflashes and nightsweats sooo bad?

[Sequestermd]

Hello & SO sorry for your discomfort. I suffered terribly from hotflashes-to the point of it ruining my life! I tried hormone replacement therapy & everything from black cohosh...to anything else you can imagine. I finally found a total help in the oddest place LOL. A friend sent me to a psychic, because she felt so bad for the decline in my life! Anyway, this psychic recommended taking turmeric powder- 1/5 of a teaspoon 3 times a week. I thought, what the heck? So, every Sunday, Tuesday & Friday I faithfully took my dose {doesn't have to be exactly 1/5-as it does not have any side effects} & OMG!!!!!!! My hotflashes went down by about 80% & were much more manageable. It takes a few weeks to get into your system, so don't think it's not working until you've at least given it 2 months or so. I'd love to hear your story after trying this...it has given me back my life. BUT, I got cocky after about a yr & stopped taking this & WHOP! I got hotflashes back like a punch in the gut! Good luck & even though it seems like it's too easy an answer, what have you got to lose? Turmeric also helps in many other problems. Please give feedback so others have luck as well.

[specialmom]

Hi there.  Welcome to the forum.  I would go see your doctor.  Something is amiss.  If you are on birth control pills, they typically regulate your cycle.  You would be having your period at the same time typically when on the pill.  If you have recently stopped the pill, your hormones may be trying to regulate again.  Unless you had a full panel done, it is hard for a regular ob/gyn to just say 'your hormones are fine'.  Hotflashes and nightsweats may be your hormones out of sync, you may have perimenapause, etc.  something to definately go back to your doctor and ask about.  

do you suffer anxiety by the way??