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| What can be done to cope with severe hot flashes other than taking medication? |
Practical suggestions for coping with hot flashes include: - Dress in layers, so that you can remove clothing when a hot flash begins.
- Avoid foods and beverages that may cause hot flashes, such as spicy foods, alcohol, coffee, tea, and other hot beverages.
- Drink a glass of cold water or fruit juice when a hot flash begins.
- Reduce your stress level, which may aggravate hot flashes.
- Keep a thermos of ice water or an ice pack next to your bed during the night.
- Use cotton sheets, lingerie, and clothing that allow your skin to breathe.
- Keep a diary or record of your symptoms to determine what might trigger your hot flashes.
(last reviewed March 8, 2008) |
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