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Charly Sun 25-Feb-18 10:12:23

Thanks so much, all of you.

I will try the mist/spritzer option first. If needs must, I will then address consuming habits!

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cornergran Sun 25-Feb-18 07:38:03

How about the cool mist sprays? Often sold in the holiday section of chemists although I use one by Avene to help with a skin issue. I sympathise but I’m not sure there’s an easy fix. It is worth cutting back or avoiding caffeine and spicy foods to see if it helps. It’s also worth a chat with a pharmacist or someone at your surgery in case it’s not menopause related. I’m sure others will have more thoughts.

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OldMeg Sun 25-Feb-18 07:34:09

Yes, look to your diet. Try cutting out meat for a month and see if that helps.

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Grannyknot Sun 25-Feb-18 07:33:56

Charly I'm completely addicted to a facial spritzer since I was given one for a long haul flight and a hot destination holiday. They are very cooling. The Evian one in the list below is reasonable, I love the rose perfumed one I currently have. They're fine to spray over make up (if you wear any).

www.womanandhome.com/beauty/best-facial-spritzers-111780/

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vampirequeen Sun 25-Feb-18 06:18:23

Have you tried cutting back/giving up caffeine?

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Charly Sat 24-Feb-18 20:03:41

I'm struggling with very hot forehead and sometimes hot all over my face and ears and down to my neck. It feels like a constant flush. I'm 57, five years into my menopause, and avoided HRT, and would prefer to carry on without it.

Are there any soothing/cooling gels anybody might know of? Wipes just offer very temporary relief. I sleep okay these days, night sweats didn't bother me a lot, so I was fortunate in that context, but all my active days are thronged with burning heat!

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