Vivelle and night sweats

I had a hysterectomy and developed nightsweats and hot flashes. The doctor gave me the Vivelle patch and I was fine for 3 months. I took it off for about 4 months until the hot flashes returned. I went back on it for a month and out of no where I started to have mini black outs. I also had neck pain, numbness and a dull headache. I was rushed to the ER after an episode and was checked out from head to toe. They could not find anything wrong with me. I had put a new patch on one day and noticed the symptoms getting worse. I have taken it off since and everyday feel better. The doctor's are not convinced it is the patch but I know my body and feel it is the cause of all my symptoms.

Six years ago used Vivelle and gained 15 lbs. Went off and lost the weight. Have had severe night sweats, so I tried .05 mg Vivelle. Within 24 hours I could hardly get my wedding ring off and my abdomen was severely bloated. Took off the patch. It's not worth it.

I have been wearing the patch for 4 weeks now. I am wearing the Vivelle patch to treat night sweats and hot flashes. It is working great! I have not sweats or hot flashes anymore. There is no noticable side effects other than I have not started my menstral cycle for yet.

I HAD ALWAYS REFERRED TO MYSELF AS "HEALTHIEST WOMAN IN THE WORLD".I WAS HAVING NIGHT SWEATS AND STARTED USING THE
VIVELLE PATCH N JULY 2002.IN NOVEMBER 2002 I HAD A STROKE WHICH PARALYZED MY RIGHT SIDE. IT'S NOT WORTH THE PRICE I AM PAYING.