Managing Hot Flashes While on Anastrozole

I’m also on Letrozole. Magnesium L-Threonate has been working for me very well. I fall asleep and stay asleep. Highly recommend.

Thank you. I have looked into natural stuff to take but it says it alters the medication. I will check this out! I really appreciate it!!

Veozah...if not covered by insurance you have have a form filled out by doctor to get it covered due to not being able to take hrt.be aware that some insurance requires approval every 6 months

Ok. I will definitely be asking! I really appreciate this!! I have been miserable for months! Hopefully I get some resolution. Thank you so much 💗

I am on anestrole also, 2 years cancer free, I am however a real B**** occasionally,cry on a dime, and anger very easilly..Is this possible side affects.I AM 74 years of age June 10. My significant other, is running out of patience, any thoughts?

Lena, are you sleeping? Good sleeping is a start. Unison or benadryl can be helpful. Both non addictive and on the shelf. Both help with allergies also. I have found that with my long term breast pain that I need to just step away from some situations or people because I may not have my usual high patience. I have tried hard not to let anyone at home or work know I feel like that. Let you family know that you need them to be patient with you because of the medication side effects.

I am getting better with sleeping. I'm not waking up as much through the night like I was with Letrozole. I still have joint pain. But I'm giving it time. I will try Unisom to see if I can sleep through the night. I have pulled back from some situations that upset me. I broke down because my family seems to think it's no big deal. I shouldn't be tired, I shouldn't feel the way I do. I have been trying to talk to them to try and get them to understand, but it comes down to its my fault that I'm tired and don't feel like doing anything. So, I have isolated myself from them. It's ok. I am taking it one day at a time. Thank goodness I found this app. Talking to you ladies has been inspirational and helpful. I appreciate you all❤️

Marie S. That is awesome news! Congratulations on 2 years of being cancer free! Well, it helps to have people understand that our medication suppresses estrogen, which in turn sends our emotions all over the place. I go through that too. If you need to vent or talk, message me on here. I don't have all the answers but I can lend an ear. This page has helped me keep my sanity honestly. I thought I was the only one until I accidentally found it. I had nothing to lose. It's ok to cry, sometimes we have no explanation as to why we do. It's a process we go through and having understanding really helps. I am here if you or anyone else needs an ear. God bless you!

It's encouraging to hear that some of your side effects improved with the medication switch. Hot flashes can be particularly disruptive to sleep, and finding effective management strategies often involves trying different approaches to see what works best for each person. Many community members have shared helpful tips for managing hot flashes, so connecting with others who have similar experiences might provide some valuable insights for better sleep.