ATTENTION ALL YOU HOT CHICKS OUT THERE. I asked my nut/onc (nutritional oncologist guru/healer). He put me on 4 X Black Cohosh, which I have taken since '98 to little avail. It's been 2 wks. I am definitely noting a change.
I asked my OB/GYN son-in-law about progesterone cream. He gave me a lengthy intelligible response but said I must check w/my onc. I asked my Boca rock star onc re progesterone cream and he shrugged. He doesn't know about it. He could prescribe a short term low dosage if I really wanted. Wouldn't that mean that when I went off the progesterone the flashes would come back? Not necessarily. Some times it can change the cycle, like after 3 mnths on. He could also give me a patch. But, you know, he said -- you really shouldn't be taking it.
This I know, but... QOL has been severely impinged upon. It is out of control (for 20+ yrs) and I just can't take it anymore. It is worse than ever. But, meantime, w/Black C -- clearly needs a better NAME! -- I am absolutely getting much relief. Which is *safer*???? No one knows. If GYNs don't know and ONCs don't know, I read. Mixed reviews, depending on who you read. It's a crap shoot.
BTW, my oncs interest in my flashes, as w/past GYNS over the decades -- registered as ZILCH. No understanding of the plague. No real compassion. Not motivated. Over the shoulder answers on the way out the door... This does not please me.
I'll keep you posted. Please -- y'all do the same!
With love and clammy hugs (ICK!)...
Andi 