Hi J.,
welcome to 48!!! I am in the same age bracket. I have night sweats real bad now. I take a shower before bed time and I have to take one when I get up!! My emotions are everywhere, I had hysterectomy at 40, still have ovaries. I am on thyroid medication because I have fallen apart now. I feel irritated most of time. I have gained 60 pounds. My husband I sleep in the same room and bed, he might as well be in china. He really doesnt even acknowledge I am still here.
So I have decided to make things better, its really because I am unhappy with myself that I need to pick myself up and snap out of this menopause fog I have been in! I Just today signed up to work out at the gym, I have been told it makes you feel great, lose weight, and I guess it really helps with all the symptoms both you and I are having. Even night sweats! So here I go .......I will plan healthy meals for myself. And just take care of myself. Maybe my husband will turn over and notice me again!
You cannot take certain meds because of blood clots run in your family, can you work out? If you can, it will also help out with sleeping. I feel for you, I am in the same boat! Hoped I help a little.