[Becky]

Neurtonin or Effexor are supposed to be helpful and I think some on this board are taking these. I would have a chat with your onc about it. You'd think you'd be over it or know what makes them worse. For example, I was never plagued badly with them (even when having my ovaries removed while premenopausal) but I have rough, rough nights when I am already hot (a warm night) or if I have had too much wine (I drink only wine so I cannot comment on other alcoholic beverages) but if I overdo while out on the town (and have 3-4 glasses - you can scold me later) I am sure to pay with hot flashes all night long. Some women get them eating spicy/hot food. Do you have triggers too? If not, you need to talk to your onc. Even have your FSH, LH and estradiol levels taken. Were you in menopause before? If not, you might not be over the edge but may not be making enough estrogen to ovulate and have a period but too much is flucuating to cause the output of FSH (which is what really causes the hot flash) to stimulate the ovaries to put out more estrogen.

Call! You really seem to be suffering and there are things out there a doctor can have you try.