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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I can't take HRT/estradiol because I have breast cancer. With the hormone-suppressing drugs I'm on, I'm in forever menopause. Here's how I manage

- no tight constricting clothing. Said goodbye to yoga pants, sports bras. Vuori are ok though. 
- breathable fabrics, like cotton and linen. No polys. 
- No spicy foods (this one is heartbreaking). Even if it's not heat, the spice of Indian or Thai triggers heat/sweating for me. 
- No hot (temperature) foods. Switched to ice coffee/ tea. I typically let my food cool to room temperature, not straight out of oven. 
- No alcohol (another heartbreaker). Caffeine in moderation. 
- Lots of fans.  I have handheld, large oscillating, and battery-operated. I always have one in my purse.  
- I have a mini beauty fridge inside my nightstand. I keep a cold facecloth and ice pack in there for middle-of-the-night hot flashes. 
- Separate duvets (though share same bed as DH) so I can kick mine off easily.

I know it sounds overwhelming. And depressing. I did all these things bit by bit, adding one at a time until I got to a place where I feel pretty good every day. 
 
And when I want to wear a tight fitting dress and drink wine, I do. I just know the consequences.

Maybe you won't need to do them all. And hopefully, your symptoms are temporary and you can use HRT.

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BC survivor here, and +1 to all of the above. Also, no sugar.
I have a sleep number bed with the cooling option added on, and it is fantastic.
I wear sleeveless shirts year round, light/sheer coverups for the winter-only so that it looks seasonally appropriate.[/quote]

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