Just want to share a tip that may be helpful. I am experiencing the same...hot flasehes and chills after being taken off hrt due to breastcancer. I have been doing acupuncture for this specifically, and it has been helping. There is a clinical trial on this in NY that is currently underway. Results of another trial for this have shown its effectiveness in reducing and/or eliminating hot flashes...this was a trial done in China. Hope that helps!
Dear Seven7, Premarin is an estrogen. Your body is readjusting to the decrease in the estrogen. In post menopausal women the incidence of hot flashes is greatest in the first 2 years, then decreases as the time from menopause decreases. You will also find as your body adjusts to this change the hot flashes will diminish.
Hot flashes are described as a sudden sensation of heat felt in the face, neck, and chest that spreads over the entire body. They are usually accompanied by profuse sweating followed by a chill.
Hot flashes may be precipitated by psychological stress, hot weather, caffeine, spicy foods or alcohol. So you may find avoiding or decreasing these items may be of benefit.
When estrogen replacement is contraindicated, a number of nonhormonal medications are available for the treatment of hot flashes. Their goal is not to eliminate hot flashes altogether but to diminish their intensity and frequency. Discuss with your physician whether a prescription might be helpful in your situation. Women have also found relief by taking Vitamin E 800IU daily or Vitamin B6 200mg daily, these can be purchased in a health food store without prescription, however make sure to check with your physician to make sure there is no problem with your taking them in your individual situation.