Manuela Gonzales is a 71 year old co-worker whom I have
known for several years. She started going through menopause since her late 50’s.
In the beginning the hot flashes were okay but as years went by they became
more aggressive. They started affecting
her activities of daily living and became noticeable. Cold climates didn’t make
a difference she still would have hot flashes. The one thing that made her
decide it was time to get some medicine was not sleeping well at night. The hot
flashes had taken over her sleep habits and kept her from sleeping. Because of
that she was not getting enough rest to perform 100% at work. Going through
menopause was getting the best of her. She decided to go to the doctor and find
out what the best option was for her. She has been taking Premarin for over 15
years and don’t have to worry about sleepless nights anymore. With any other
drug she says have side effects but it’s nothing compared to what she’s had to
deal with in the past.
Lula,
ReplyDeleteI think it is great that your coworker has found a medication to help with her hot flashes. I see how not finding a way to deal with them can have a big impact on a person's quality of life. Although she has some side effects from taking the medication, I'm sure they greatly outweigh the effects of not taking the drug.
Hey Lula,
ReplyDeleteHaving hot flashes during menopause seems like minimal symptom but it also affects one's daily life. I had a client that cause going through menopause and in the middle of her hair appointment, she started experiencing hot flashes. She was restless in the chair and it looked like she was having a mini seizure. Luckily there was a nurse in the salon that day because I didn't know how to assist her. The symptoms of menopause can be really scary if you don't know what to expect.
Thanks for sharing.