Hi Ladies,
Well, it's been a long time since my last post. I have had a lot going on with moving, work, and my Phd program.
I don't know if you all remember but in December of 2012, I had surgery on my foot. Well, it has healed nicely but this cold weather caused some strange sensations in my foot so the doc wanted the hardware out. I had it all removed Friday, January 18, 2013. I also had him straighten one of my toes on the same foot that was a hammer toe. I believe now that it had a lot to do with the problems with my foot to begin with.
Anyway, as I have been on pain meds (Norco) since last Friday, I realized that it has helped me sleep through any hot flashes that may have come in the night. The 10 mg worked best but most of the time I still woke up at least once a night. However, the sleep was better overall with the Norco. So, I'm realizing that women going through menopause may benefit from some sort of pain med for sleeping. I don't recommend it for long periods of time because it does cause constipation and it is addictive. So perhaps during those really bad episodes of menopause it would be OK? Any thoughts??
signing off..
Almost menopause free.....
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Green Coffee Bean Extract
Hi Ladies,
OK, I purchased the Green Coffee Bean Extract capsules that Dr. Oz and everyone is buzzing about and I'm on my 3rd day! Yes, I have more energy. No, I have not lost any weight. However, it's only day 3 and I did eat pie ala mode last night at Mel's Diner. It states that you don't have to change how you eat to lose the weight so we shall see. Tune in later to see my weight loss results. I weigh 175 today! I will also check my blood pressure and post those results too. Normally, I'm low but this last year I have been borderline range. Today 130/92 P. 78
Stay posted.
Lilia
OK, I purchased the Green Coffee Bean Extract capsules that Dr. Oz and everyone is buzzing about and I'm on my 3rd day! Yes, I have more energy. No, I have not lost any weight. However, it's only day 3 and I did eat pie ala mode last night at Mel's Diner. It states that you don't have to change how you eat to lose the weight so we shall see. Tune in later to see my weight loss results. I weigh 175 today! I will also check my blood pressure and post those results too. Normally, I'm low but this last year I have been borderline range. Today 130/92 P. 78
Stay posted.
Lilia
Saturday, September 8, 2012
Cysts?
At my annual check up my doc was concerned about a little bleeding and pain I was experiencing so she ordered an ultra sound. They found that I have a small cyst. So two months later, she ordered another ultra sound and its still there but small. She said that if the bleeding continues then I have to call her. So far, no more bleeding but pain every once in a while when my menstrual cycle would have normally been occurring.
Once I had a cyst that was so painful I had to pull over on the freeway and call my husband because I couldn't drive anymore. He called an ambulance because I was wailing with pain on the side of the road. Funny to talk about it now because that day I was on my way to an interview for a teaching position in American Canyon.
Obviously I never made the interview but thankfully my husband called and explained so they gave me another shot at it and hired me. LOL
I'm not working there anymore but I thought it was a funny story to share. Those cysts can be extremely painful when they burst so be careful! Pull over if you can't stand the pain no matter what!
Have a great day!
Once I had a cyst that was so painful I had to pull over on the freeway and call my husband because I couldn't drive anymore. He called an ambulance because I was wailing with pain on the side of the road. Funny to talk about it now because that day I was on my way to an interview for a teaching position in American Canyon.
Obviously I never made the interview but thankfully my husband called and explained so they gave me another shot at it and hired me. LOL
I'm not working there anymore but I thought it was a funny story to share. Those cysts can be extremely painful when they burst so be careful! Pull over if you can't stand the pain no matter what!
Have a great day!
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Balance Sheets and Balance Pad
Good Morning!
OK, I have been sleeping on these new sheets and pad from the Sleep Number Store for about 2 weeks now and they have helped but not completely :( I still wake up warm like before and need to uncover myself for a while, then I get cold and have to cover up again. This happens a couple times a night.
What I have discovered recently though is that when I use my Badger Massage Body oil with olive oil, castor and jojoba oils, and Ruby extracts with Rose Hip, Rosemary, Lavender, and Bergamot to name a few it really helps me sleep through the warm spats. The oil is supposed to be a sleep enhancer...give it a try, I love it! Hopefully, someone special will rub it on your back.
Let me know how you like the sheets and the oil. Only bad thing is that you have to wash your sheets more often due to the oil that rubs off on them.
Have a great day!
OK, I have been sleeping on these new sheets and pad from the Sleep Number Store for about 2 weeks now and they have helped but not completely :( I still wake up warm like before and need to uncover myself for a while, then I get cold and have to cover up again. This happens a couple times a night.
What I have discovered recently though is that when I use my Badger Massage Body oil with olive oil, castor and jojoba oils, and Ruby extracts with Rose Hip, Rosemary, Lavender, and Bergamot to name a few it really helps me sleep through the warm spats. The oil is supposed to be a sleep enhancer...give it a try, I love it! Hopefully, someone special will rub it on your back.
Let me know how you like the sheets and the oil. Only bad thing is that you have to wash your sheets more often due to the oil that rubs off on them.
Have a great day!
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Balance Sheets and Pad from the Sleep Number Store
Well ladies, I finally received my $200 sheets and $300 mattress pad from the Sleep Number store and they claim they are supposed to reduce the heat I feel while sleeping. The thread count and the material (from bamboo) apparently is the best! Well for that much money, I thought I would be in heaven and no longer feel any warmth from my feather bed whatsoever. However, I'm still getting a little warm at night so the pad and sheets aren't kicking in hard enough to cool me completely but there is a definite difference. I ordered the sand color and they are beautiful and fit amazingly well with room to spare, which is never the case with Eastern King beds. They look very expensive and feel really great!
Sweet dreams!
http://www.sleepnumber.com/eng/categories/sleep-number-pillows-bedding?charac=Shop%20by%20Solution&characValue=Temperature%20Balancing
Sweet dreams!
http://www.sleepnumber.com/eng/categories/sleep-number-pillows-bedding?charac=Shop%20by%20Solution&characValue=Temperature%20Balancing
Friday, August 10, 2012
Feathers Make Me Hot!
Good Morning Ladies,
My bed has a feather topper. I have realized that these feathers are adding to my hot flashes. They warm me up and that is the last thing I need during menopause. In the middle of the night, I wake up from being too hot and have to go to a guest bed to cool down. It's the sheets silly! It took me a little while to figure it out but there is a solution.
The Sleep Number store has these cooling sheets and they help by balancing the temp we need. I'm sure there are other stores that sell these too so start surfing!
http://www.sleepnumber.com/eng/products/sleep-numberpillows-bedding/sheets/regulates-temperature/sleep_number_in_balance_sheets?inbalanceshts
Sleep Number® In Balance™ Sheets: Sleep Hot or Cold?
Our In Balance™ bedding, made with Outlast® material, features proven temperature balancing technology to absorb excess heat. You’ll stay comfortable all night long, for more restorative sleep. Our In Balance™ sheets are 50% cotton and 50% Outlast® Adaptive Comfort®* Viscose fiber. In Balance™ material is part of the fabric and its temperature balancing benefits will never wash out or wear out. SmartFit™ and Logic™ Label system takes the guesswork out of where to start making your bed. Extra-deep pocket fits mattresses up to 18 inches. Made in China of domestic and imported materials.
Happy Sleeping!
Lilia
My bed has a feather topper. I have realized that these feathers are adding to my hot flashes. They warm me up and that is the last thing I need during menopause. In the middle of the night, I wake up from being too hot and have to go to a guest bed to cool down. It's the sheets silly! It took me a little while to figure it out but there is a solution.
The Sleep Number store has these cooling sheets and they help by balancing the temp we need. I'm sure there are other stores that sell these too so start surfing!
http://www.sleepnumber.com/eng/products/sleep-numberpillows-bedding/sheets/regulates-temperature/sleep_number_in_balance_sheets?inbalanceshts
Sleep Number® In Balance™ Sheets: Sleep Hot or Cold?
Our In Balance™ bedding, made with Outlast® material, features proven temperature balancing technology to absorb excess heat. You’ll stay comfortable all night long, for more restorative sleep. Our In Balance™ sheets are 50% cotton and 50% Outlast® Adaptive Comfort®* Viscose fiber. In Balance™ material is part of the fabric and its temperature balancing benefits will never wash out or wear out. SmartFit™ and Logic™ Label system takes the guesswork out of where to start making your bed. Extra-deep pocket fits mattresses up to 18 inches. Made in China of domestic and imported materials.
Happy Sleeping!
Lilia
Monday, August 6, 2012
Environmental or not?
Hi Ladies,
OK, we are back from vacation and the hot flashes are back too! I am convinced that the beach weather is so different than the weather up in northern California that it must contribute to the hot flashes. I'm going to do some research to see who else feels this way. Any thoughts?
Lilia
OK, we are back from vacation and the hot flashes are back too! I am convinced that the beach weather is so different than the weather up in northern California that it must contribute to the hot flashes. I'm going to do some research to see who else feels this way. Any thoughts?
Lilia
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