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Disturbed Sleeping Pattern, Wake Up Several Times, Exhaustion, Numbness In Vagina. Menopause?
My sleeping pattern is messed up... I fall asleep an wake up several times feeling exhusted an groggy almost like a zombie.. Then it takes me a hr or two before falling a sleep for another hr an wake up feeling the same way.. An numbness in my .. An I am tired all day. drowsy.... I am 50 my doctor says I am experiecing menapause
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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After going through your history,
Approximately 80%-85% of menopausal women experience hot flashes, which can last for five years. Hot flashes(a sudden feeling of warmth that spreads over the body) and sweating can make it difficult to sleep.
1 Wear loose clothing to bed. Clothing made of natural fibers, like cotton, is usually best.
2 Keep your bedroom cool and well-ventilated.
3 Avoid certain foods that may cause sweating (such as spicy foods), especially right before bed.
4 Maintain a regular bedtime schedule, including going to bed at the same time every night
5 Exercise regularly but not right before sleep
6 Avoid excessive caffeine
7Avoid naps during the day, which can prevent you from sleeping well at night
8 finally, talk to your doctor about prescription medications that can help you sleep and estrogen replacements for menopause
hope have helped you
thank you
nice to meet you in HCmagic
After going through your history,
Approximately 80%-85% of menopausal women experience hot flashes, which can last for five years. Hot flashes(a sudden feeling of warmth that spreads over the body) and sweating can make it difficult to sleep.
1 Wear loose clothing to bed. Clothing made of natural fibers, like cotton, is usually best.
2 Keep your bedroom cool and well-ventilated.
3 Avoid certain foods that may cause sweating (such as spicy foods), especially right before bed.
4 Maintain a regular bedtime schedule, including going to bed at the same time every night
5 Exercise regularly but not right before sleep
6 Avoid excessive caffeine
7Avoid naps during the day, which can prevent you from sleeping well at night
8 finally, talk to your doctor about prescription medications that can help you sleep and estrogen replacements for menopause
hope have helped you
thank you
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