How do you cope with hot flashes?

I use peppermint castile soap and a spray of good quality peppermint essential oil in water/aloe. It has a cooling effect 😊 I also have one of those wraps you can dunk in cold water and put on neck. Holding wrist under cold water can also help lower temp. My infusion RN said if hot flashes get really bad Dr. can prescribe meds.

There are a few things that I've tried, all supplements.. Black Cohash Menofit buy on Amazon Magnesium

LaWayne. Black cohosh is not recommended for breast cancer patients on hormone therapy. It increases estrogen. Please check with you oncologist before taking any supplements.

Thanks Glenda

Yes. Dress in layers and calmly take one off when it happens. Bedtime is odd because I start off chilled, then throw off all blankets and the sheet and gradually add them back on when I wake up cool. MY doctor said that if night sweats are bad, he sometimes prescribes Gabapentin. I've only been on Arimidex for a month, so I feel OK without anything extra. No hair loss....yet. Hopefully not gonna happen, but will deal with it if it does. That's what we do...kee I adjusting to new changes. ❤️

I’ve started carrying a small battery operated fan in my purse. And dress in layers.

Dress in layers! As soon as I’m done being hot I get really cold. It is cardigan season 100% of the time on my world now.

I found acupuncture to be helpful in reducing hot flashes.

Same layers! I also try to stay calmer as when I have even the slightest stressful thought or moment it tends to trigger one. A little anecdotal evidence is that when I was on vacation this winter I had way fewer hot flashes! My doctor heard similar experiences from her other patients as well. So yoga, breathing, meditation or whatever keeps you calm.

Bonafide supplement Thermela helps and so does Embr Wave which you wear on wrist to regulate body temperature. Google them working for me!

Veozah, new drug.

Veozah doesn’t work for me because I had a reaction to it. I use Bonafide Relizen and it helps. 

Hot flashes can be really challenging to manage, and many in the cancer community experience this discomfort. There are several strategies that people often find helpful, including layered clothing that's easy to remove, keeping cool packs or fans nearby, staying hydrated, and discussing options with your healthcare team since they may have specific recommendations based on your treatment plan.