Hot flashes not a flash in the pan...this is the only side effect that is bothersome for me through this whole thing. I have just finished my chemo and will start tamoxifen. When I mentioned the intensity of hot flashes, the cold sweat, the wet PJ's, sleeping on a towel my Onc referred me to a specialist at the cancer centre where I am receiving my treatments, however the appointment is not until January. He also told me that the tamoxifen will probably increase the intensity, wonderful! I asked him a question about hair, will the sweat be more tolerable when my head hair and body hair grows back, figuring that the hair would help to absorb the sweat, his response was not likely, I do not believe him and don't want to. There are some anti-depressant meds that are used to reduce the hot flashes available however I am not interested in taking more meds at this point will not say never. It was also suggested that no caffeine or alcohol reduces hot flashes as well, but I have not drank either since May....2011
The towel works to absorb the wetness I found the sheets just got damp and the chills would start....any other tips out there for hot flashes not in the pan would be helpful.
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