I am diabetic and have an underactive thyroid as well as a hiatus hernia. I also suffer from hot flushes and anxiety. Could the menopause make this worse?

Yes, the menopause can often make already present conditions worse. It is always best to check with your doctor as your medication may need changing to deal with this.

In the meantime, you may find that a magnesium supplement helps with the anxiety, and sage may ease the flushes.

Both of these are fine with thyroid medication.

Eileen Durward