ladycare magnet

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Hi 

diagnosed end nov 2015; very fit up to diagnosis running a half marathon 2 days before mastectomy 

i was pre menopausal, periods stopped immediately I started AC chemo In jan

this is when the night sweats started ( only mild,quick hot flushes during the day) combined with only short periods of sleep

now on herceptin and tamoxifen (for 10 years)

Still very fit, I run about 5 + miles about 5 times a week

have tried sage supplements which seemed to have no effect, also relaxation techniques 

saw a thread on ladycare magnet, just wondered if anyone has any feedback?

i am a nurse and am only 2 months off going back to work- just had worst night of symptoms ever!

Would rather not be put on antidepressants 

any suggestions gratefully received!!

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Hi Runningfree, 

I am sorry to hear you have been having some horrible side effects. I am sure some of our users will be along soon to offer their support.

In the meantime please do call our helpline at 0808 800 6000 who will be able to talk to you about the symptoms you are experiencing and offer a friendly ear. The opening hours are below. 

Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
Late opening Wednesday 9am-7pm,
Saturday, 9am-1pm

Best wishes, 

Lizzy 

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I read about the ladycare magnet the other day but couldn’t find much information on it. I’ve only just started on Zoladex injections & Anastrozole & am getting night sweats & only manage a few hours sleep a night. I wondered if they are OK to use with some of the treatment we’re on. If you ask some of the health care professionals about such things they often just laugh - especially if they are men - sorry is that being sexist? So sorry I’m not replying with any advice but would be interested to also get some answers as like you I don’t really want to go down the anti depressants route which I know can work.

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My surgeon laughed when I mentioned the magnet too,but said it was fine to use and if it helped who was he to question.As yet I haven’t got round to using it but I have spoken to some people who found it helped ,Surgeon told me stress can make the flushes worse and when I kept a diary I realised they were much worse on work days( when I am stressed ).

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Yes ,I have same problem ,the second my husband rolls over for a cuddle in the night I turn" tropical " ,I think the way our bodies regulate temperature are affected by the meds cos I can get really cold too.

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I would definitely prefer the sauna …??

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I’m a Ladycare fan.  Although it seems a silly amount to pay for what it is, I figured it was worth a try and I’m so pleased I did.  Wore it 24/7 as instructed.  Now I’m totally open to the idea that it may be a placebo effect but if the result is a good night’s sleep and no more sodden clothes during the day I really don’t care.

I stopped wearing it after a while and just start again when if I feel the flushes start to return although my night sweats disappeared when I switched tamoxifen from morning to night.

Only side effect from the Ladycare was getting stuck to my shopping trolley occasionally ?

Kitt

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