Menopause Matters

Former_MSE_Andrea

Hi all

We're happy to keep this one open provided everyone sticks to discussion about the MoneySaving aspects of going through the menopause and doesn't suggest medical remedies.

Thanks!

Andrea

dogcat_2

Thank you.........:j:j:beer:

shykins

yaaay thankyou very much andrea, its much appreciated

joyfull

Many thanks Andrea. Good move.

Dawning

Thanks so much Andrea.xx

teachergirl

MSE Andrea THANK YOU:j:j:j

Now for some help???? I have a 25inch thick memory foam matteress. I love it because I have lots of problems with my back and joints and so it keeps me really really comfortable. However with the hot flushes it is not so good because it is very warm. I already am sleeping with the balcony door open but has anyone got any cheap ideas as to how I can make it less warm??? It cost me over £1000 and it is worth every penny apart from this. So I don't want to change it but as I am also trying to be a "mortgage free wannabe" I haven't got any spare cash.

joyfull

teachergirl wrote: »

MSE Andrea THANK YOU:j:j:j

Now for some help???? I have a 25inch thick memory foam matteress. I love it because I have lots of problems with my back and joints and so it keeps me really really comfortable. However with the hot flushes it is not so good because it is very warm. I already am sleeping with the balcony door open but has anyone got any cheap ideas as to how I can make it less warm??? It cost me over £1000 and it is worth every penny apart from this. So I don't want to change it but as I am also trying to be a "mortgage free wannabe" I haven't got any spare cash.

I sleep with an electric fan just inches from my bed aimed at my top half. I can reach out in the dark and switch it on as I chuck the covers off. Cost about £20. Couldn't do without it!

Alternatively have a hot water bottle filled with cold water nearby and slap it on the tummy :eek: or rest your face & neck on it during a flush.

Or... have a wet flannel within arm's reach and use it for mopping the hot bits.

Oh, and you could try sleeping on a a thick towel.

Firebird

Many thanks Andrea:j:j:j:j

teachergirl

Thanks joyfull it's not very romantic is it?;) The menopause. Trouble is the rest of the time I am my normal freezing self. Might give the hot water bottle a try.

shykins

aaah i use a hot water bottle when i first get into bed cos i am freezing then sometime during the night the opposite happens

teacher could u put another quilt on top of the foam? not sure what makes them so much hotter so not sure if that would make it better or worse.

flannels are definitely a good idea, i always have the window open so when i throw off the covers it get a blast of cold air on me