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Thursday, October, 15, 2009

Can Anxiety Cause Hot Flashes

Hypnosis may cool hot flashes in breast cancer survivors

September 26, 2008
Breast cancer survivors who still endure hot flashes may be helped by undergoing hypnosis, a new study has found. Researchers at Baylor University assigned 60 breast cancer survivors to either five weekly sessions of hypnosis or to no treatment at all. The women who were given hypnotherapy sessions that included cooling imagery had a 68 percent decrease in the frequency and severity of hot flashes. They also reported less anxiety and depression, and better sleep than the group who did not underg... Read more »

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Sleeping and Menopause
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

...can disturb sleep and bring on a bout of insomnia. Anxiety, for instance, can make you toss and... Read more »

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More New Menopause Drugs Offer Hope
By Toni Hurst , Health Expert

...known as Lexapro. It's used to treat depression and anxiety disorders. Heaven knows some of us... Read more »

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What is a Panic Attack?
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...few minutes (the body cannot sustain this level of anxiety for more than that), recurrent... Read more »

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Panic Disorders
By Dr. Kleiner , Health Expert

The word "anxiety" is frequently tossed around. "Anxiety", after all is not a diagnosis, but a... Read more »

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Hot Flashes from Lupron: When Will They Stop?
By Jay Motola , Health Expert

Dear Dr. Motola, I'm having hot flashes after one injection of Lupron 6 months ago. When will they... Read more »

Health Guide

Menopause: Symptoms
...as an intense build-up in body heat, followed by sweating and chills. Some women report accompanying anxiety as the sensation builds. In most cases hot flashes resolve within 2 years of menopause,... Read more »
Anatomy of a Migraine
...nausea and vomiting diarrhea or constipation nasal congestion and/or runny nose depression, severe anxiety hot flashes and chills dizziness confusion dehydration or fluid retention,... Read more »
Menopause: Lifestyle Changes
...depression and sleep problems, but it has no effect on hot flashes.Kava (Piper methysticum) may relieve anxiety but it does not help hot flashes. This herb is generally considered unsafe, due to... Read more »
Insomnia: Causes of Short-Term or Transient Insomnia
...period may be due to different factors that occur. In some women, hot flashes, sweating, and a sense of anxiety can awaken women suddenly and frequently at night. Insomnia may also be caused by... Read more »
Menopause: Medications
...particular may help hot flashes. However, paroxetine, like other antidepressants, can cause headache, anxiety, and sexual problems.Gabapentin.Several small studies suggest that gabapentin... Read more »

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