Too Hot/Too Cold...I need sleep!!

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I started having hot flushes about the time of my last chemo (4 weeks ago) but now I’ve started my hormone treatment - Exemestane - I am now having both Hot and Cold flushes all day and all night and I miss my sleep…

 

Can any of you lovely ladies sugest anything to help combat this as I really don’t know how much longer I can get by with only 2-3 hours sleep a night?!

 

#Nytoljustdontcutthemustard

 

S x

 

 

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Hi Smurf,

What do you wear to sleep in? I used to wear nothing and assumed this would be best for the horrible night sweats but actually not. PJ’s in a suitable wicking fabric (absolutely not pure cotton which sits as a soggy mass) takes the sweat away from your skin without chilling you.  My first 3 sets were really quite pricey but I’ve a few cheaper sets on order from a well known on line retailer? in a bamboo fabric so will see if you really do only get what you pay for! 

Good luck, 

Kitt

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Strange you should say that Kitkat i have also noticed i feel more comfortable in night wear.
Smurf have you tried a chillow. I don’t have one but what i do have is a dog gel pad which i place on top of sheet and sleep against. I bought it to try rather than spending a large amount on a chillow and found it works so haven’t bothered changing. I was also confused about your use of evening primrose as my oncologist hasn’t recommend anything even though they know I am having in excess of 100 hot sweats per week. I’ve been having acupuncture which has helped to reduce the intensity but not the number. I am just about to start my second set.
I also read your post on the zoladex thread as start my treatment next month. Can I signpost you to YBCN on Facebook if you have not already found the group you might pick up more tips there. I’ve found it helpful. X

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Morning Howling & Kittkat,

Thanks for the advice on the nightwear, I will look into this ASAP. Normally I just wear an old T.shirt or vest to bed as I don’t like having my legs and feet covered at night but am willing to try anything at the moment.

Not heard of a Chillow either so prepared to invest in one if needed.

I tried looking up YBCN on Facebook and it’s giving me ‘young billionaires club Nigeria’ haha!!
Is there another name for the group??

Thanks
Stacey

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I’d go with the young billionaires Stacey, I’m sure they’ll provide lots of support!!/

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On a serious note my flushes reduced dramatically when I started taking antidepressant sertraline - from 2-4 an hour 24 hours a day to about 10 in 24 hours. I know its not for everyone, but works for me. Just started getting the chills too - one minute shorts and vest, next minute fluffy onesie!!!;