Elizabeth
I think it takes longer than a year to wean off of HRT as far as night sweats and hot flushes go!
It has taken me almost four years since my surgery without HRT for them to subside. It is no wonder women do not want to come off HRT once they are on it
My advise would be -to anyone trying to come off of HRT-do it very gradually by reducing the dose a little as and when. There is no rush and doing it gradually is better than not doing it at all.

I am glad to say my flushes have almost gone and the ones I do have are minimal-much less anxiety and head rushes involved. I never have night sweats now My theory is that if you have your ovaries the symptoms go on for longer than if- like myself -you have a surgical menopause, because from there it is downhill all the way without any fluctuations

janet c

THANK YOU for the "crap on your crackers' comment, that totally had me laughing and snorting here at my desk ... honestly, that is perfect.

I want a CURE too, the electrical shock rush I get before the sweats makes me so uneasy... and like I said I can have up to 8 in a row...and the soaking sweats.

My poor dear friend, they went in to do her liver cancer surgery, discovered ANOTHER HUGE tumour, went right back out and closed her up. She now has to wait for an MRI and then they will go back in ... we talked on the phone for 3 hours as now she has to reorganize work and life again ... they will "fast track" her MRI and get her in ASAP and I got her to make a list of questions for the surgeon and to stay informed - she doesn't want anyone else but me and a very few others to know about this too. My husband and her have known each other since kindergarten!! She lost her husband 2 years ago, he died of a massive heart attack - they lived in Greece, and now she is back in Canada and was JUST starting to feel strong again - and this happened. So that is the update on one of the most beautiful, funny, honest and intelligent people in my life. She is so frightened and it is my part to keep her calm and get through this and out the other side for HER. xo to all - here comes a longgggg weekend in Canada for our Turkey Day (aka Thanksgiving) so 3 days from work, I HOPE I find the energy to be doing things outdoors, so I enjoy the roaring fire and wine INDOORS afterwards!!
Cheers, I am determined to be as positive as I can.

Dear janetc'
Thank you for input.I really appreciate your advice but frankly I don't think I have the guts to try weaning again.
I do still have my ovaries but they packed in at age 39 so started the HRT then and now at 58 am still on them.

Anyway I am very pleased that you are doing so well as from what I read 'Surgical Menopause' is very unpleasant to say the least.
Warm Wishes
Elizabeth

Oh Elizabeth-I wouldn't dream of giving you advice! I know you are happy on HRT. I was just making a general observation about how it has been for myself having to go cold turkey and how long it took and how I would imagine would be the best way of weaning off if someone wanted to!

Best wishes as always

janet c

Dear 'Susy D'
It is very hard watching friends suffer and die especially when they are young and suffer so much pain.
It always seems to happen to the best and sweetest of people
And yes,Life does go on and we do make the best of it.
But always take care of yourself-sweats and rotten sleep patterns-make it more fatiguing when trying to be there for others.
I hope your sister is alright now
I have a Russian friend who is now'cancer -free for about four years now.She fought like a Tiger.Her husband had divorced her and she had no family here.When I would visit her I would always make her take her wig off as I loved her bald or not.

It is also true that we all react differently to Meds. and HRT etc but hopefully everyone will enjoy some peace and happy days.

God Bless
Elizabeth