SpitFire,
I couldn't agree with you more. Of course, I haven't had the problems that Marie has with pain, hysterectomy, etc. My big problem is the HOT flashes and night SWEATS!!! Oh my God. I refuse (up to this point anyway) to go the HRT route. Those hormones are so powerful that I don't want to mess with Mother Nature. In Marie's case, she had everything removed, so she is at a distinct disadvantage. She really doesn't have a choice.
I've been enduring this for 4 years now doing it naturally with the exception of the brief time I tried the natural hormonal cream. If I remember correctly, it was made from yams. Everytime I applied that cream to my body as instructed, I would start bleeding. That scared me that even the natural hormones are so powerful.
The hot flashes are the worst at night when I am trying to sleep. The night sweats are awful! I have sweat coming out of pores that I didn't even know sweat could come out of. The hot flashes feel like there is a heater core inside my body and someone plugs it in. They come on so fast. I hate to change positions, because almost every time I change positions, I get another hot flash with bonus of night sweats. It sure would be nice to be able to sleep through the night again. I heard that this can go on for 10 years! Is that so?
SpitFire, I have always had wild dreams all my life, so I can't comment on that one.
Marie, I'm glad the HRT is working for you and making you feel better.
WhiteSatin 
Edited by whitesatin on 31/03/06 08:46 PM.
