Hi Lady Deb -
One option to consider is to ask your physician for a different anti-depressant. Some patients have found better results with Lexapro.
Another option may be acupuncture. A new report in the Journal of Clinical Oncology cites a study that found it provided relief for patients dealing with tamoxifin-related hot flashes. The study showed that acupuncture is free of side effects and has a side benefit for some women: an increased sex drive.
You can find an article from Reuters about the study at this link:
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Hi Lady Deb -
One option to consider is to ask your physician for a different anti-depressant. Some patients have found better results with Lexapro.
Another option may be acupuncture. A new report in the Journal of Clinical Oncology cites a study that found it provided relief for patients dealing with tamoxifin-related hot flashes. The study showed that acupuncture is free of side effects and has a side benefit for some women: an increased sex drive.
You can find an article from Reuters about the study at this link:
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6074EM20100108
I don't personally know anyone who has tried this approach, but perhaps some of our members have and will let us know their results.
January 26, 2010 - 5:20pmTake care, Pat
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