This has been such a useful thread....thanks for sharing all your experiences and tips. Trupeach1 I can relate (it's not as severe, but three weeks now and driving me nuts). It's amazing, but despite my friends and family sharing every detail of other parts of their lives...(whether you want them to or not!) menopause seems "taboo"...maybe because it's birthday related. Anyway, wishing everyone a more pleasant menopause journey.