Thank you. :d

:? Has anyone else experienced increase in ms symptoms with hotflashes? And has hormone replacement helped anyone??

Hello,

i am taking estriol, still have a cycle, although irregular and hot flashes on occasion. I am not sure if estriol helps with the increase in ms symptoms, but I feel overall more centered, and my symptoms are reduced before, during, after my alleged cycle :)

hard to dissect out whether its direct positive effect or a reduction in the increase in ms symptoms during this time. I suspects its all interrelated and just saw a small study connecting testosterone levels in women with ms. Oh, this tangled web

best,

toni-ann

Http://www.Mscare.Org/professional.Cfm?Doc _id=200

it talks about ms changes during cycle but might have info you can apply to menopause. I have not read it carefully yet.

Best,

toni-ann

I am so glad to hear that other people are having issues with "hotflashes" and an increase in ms symptoms. After 16 years of my neurologist telling me "to never break a sweat", I now break a sweat ten times a day and most of the night. Since menopausal symptoms have started my ms has worsened. I have several aquaintences with the same issues, with no real assistance.

Hi there! You might waant to talk to your regular Dr. And your gynochologist to see what they reccomend too!
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I guess I've been lucky. I've never had a hot flash and I've been period free for about 5 years now. I don't sleep well and my MS symptoms are worsening faster, but at least I'm not hot.

I am a 50 year old menopausal woman who has had MS for 14 years. Yes, menopause has affected my MS in a few ways. Specifically fatigue, fatigue, fatigue!! The hot flashes are random and often, so they do interrupt my already comprimised sleep. Additionally, menopause causes insomia, thus further interrupting my sleep. Add the PMS symptoms and I have to fight the fatigue daily. After doing extensive research, I have decided that hormone replacement therapy is not for me, so I have taken steps to eat healthier, exercise more, keep my mind active, and my attitude positive. Most days I feel like the "little engine that could", and I just remind myself that I am almost over this hurdle. Best wishes to all my menopausal MS sisters!!!

Dear Mick1023
I don't believe it! I have MS dx 12 yrs ago. My doctor told me last year I was not pre menopausal. I am 48. I read your post and that lightbulb went off in my head. I have been getting hot flashes since I stopped taking wellbutrin, about 2 weeks. My symptoms are worse including this horrible neuralgia in my eye area. I don't know whether to go back on the wellbutrin or tough this out. I also decided to exercise and eat correct foods. Are there any natural supplements that may help, though?