Hotflashes and joint pain

[esju22]

Taking estradol 5 mg since January 2011. Have a lot of joint pain and still have hotflashes. Could this be the cause? Did not have joint pain before surgery for ovarian removal in Jan. 2011. But had partial hysterectomy in 1998.

[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.

[remar]

You should make an appointment to see your Gynecologist. It could be that you need an increase in the estrace. I would think that your Dr could check your hormone levels to find out if they're optimal.