Is there any certified nurses

Women's health
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is there any certified nurses in this group? would like to ask someone that is a few things

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ask away! been an RN for 12 years

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for someone who has developed high blood pressure going through this how safe is taking black cohosh? as ive read it raises blood pressure. and is there a safer supplement for hot flashes? hrt isnt an option and im allergic to birth control. my dr isnt of no help at all with any of this.

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I would not reccomend black cohosh. mainly because it’s not FDA approved and raises your BP. Menopause also raises your BP. Take a baby aspirin once a day, St Joseph’s or Bayer, along with meditation and you should be fine.

Some women take MACA for hot flashes, either as a smoothie or capsules. Otherwise, there is really nothing for hot flashes unfortunately and i agree, I HATE IT TOO

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i cant take nsaids due to ulcerative colitis im basically just screwed lol, thanks for replying ill try the maca and see if it helps any