19 days post hysterectomy and removal of both ovaries: Hot flashes

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Originally Posted by CherryRed I had surgery post menopause; about 6 weeks post surgery I started having occasional severe hot flashes. Never had anything like this before and did not expect it. I get a sudden chill followed by feeling like my skin is melting...ugh.. So far it's only happened in the evening and not while I'm in public or at work. I had been taking a tablet with fish oil with evening primrose, flaxseed and borage once daily. Started taking twice it twice daily and added a separate evening primrose tablet, and adding ground flaxseed to foods such as oatmeal ( abt 2teaspoons a day total). Hot flashes are less frequent. Also just started taking black cohosh, not sure yet if that is helping or not. Hoping to manage this her ally/ with diet as others have suggested. Might have to play with doses a bit to see what works for me. Good luck ladies in dealing with this symptom.

Thanks so very much!!! And good luck to you!!!