... am new to this post but cannot resist replying about cold flashes They are real and you have just confirmed it for me,I sometimes would be awakened by shivering cold fellings that actually would hurt my muscles that I would have to cover myself . This would occur even in the summer months when it was hot inside. ... (0 replies)
... I am 56 and now considered post menopausal. The last two years was mixed up. I tried to go to sleep one night. Went to bed at 10 and at 12 I was still awake. No worries on my mind or any such troubles to keep me up, just couldn't fall asleep. ... (1 replies)
... I also have the Cold and Hot flashes. That is where I came up with I C HOT, always cold and hot. ... (8 replies)
... not saying to start taking an antidepressant to help with this, just saying what did work for me. I have been taking Evening Primrose oil for several years now and it does help, because I don't think I ever had hot flashes as bad as some ladies describe. I think I had "warm flashes". ... (5 replies)
... After a brutally hot summer and hot flashes on top of that, I was looking forward to the cooler weather. I thought that since I hate the cold it may feel kind of good to combat it with a hot flash. Silly me. All it really is is just one uncomfortable experience after another. ... (5 replies)
... I had my last period about 9 yrs. ago. I've never had to go on medication of any type and hot flashes for only bad for about a year. I'm cold natured but remember one winter when I hardly ever wore a sweater. Regardless, other than that time I've not had much problem. ... (2 replies)
... I'm a 60 year old female and had a hysterectomy about 20 some years ago. I used to take premrin but the Dr took me off of that several years ago. So I'm not taking anything. ... (2 replies)
... to eat well etc., although I don't really exercise as much as I should. I would agree though that people really have no idea what we go through with mood swings and hot flashes etc. My partner laughs when I have a hot flush as he thinks it's amusing that my face suddenly goes all shiny and I get all flustered with it. ... (6 replies)
... Andrea, during those 67 days that I went without bleed I had extremely smoldering hot flashes that were persistent. It was almost embarrassing the way that I was dripping wet while everyone else around me were dry and cool. ... (6 replies)
... Thanks for all your quick responses and suggestions. I will try anything at this point. I have tried Remifemin for four months and didn't get any relief. ... (5 replies)
... I was almost relieved to see you saying you get cold chills after the hot flush. I am 51 and periods all over the place, lately the flushes have started again, but they seem very different to what others describe. ... (5 replies)
... I am 57 years old and went through menopause over five years ago. I was on HRT but because it caused blood pressure spikes I had to stop using it. ... (5 replies)
... That sounds horrible Kittylady. I hate the cold and would definitely not want to have cold flashes. I just wonder if my hot flashes will stay the same as they are or could they get worse over time. ... (5 replies)
... but I feel colder than I ever felt in my life. Cold hands, cold feet. I don't seem to have thyroid issues other than feeling cold but, I am wondering if I will actually have hot flashes at all. ... (5 replies)
... hello all. was wondering if anyone can tell me they do for this other than HRT..i have such bad hot flashes during the day its terrible..i sweat so much it drips like i just got out of the shower..and my body temp feels like its 200 degrees almost all the time.. ... (6 replies)
... Does anyone has hot flashes daily and ever get itchy skin and hives sometimes? ... (2 replies)
... Hi Missy. Glad to have someone to talk to about this, someone who truly understands and won't ridicule the symptoms. ... (28 replies)
... I surely can relate to hot flashes at night! That's when I notice them the most. Plus they've been affecting my sleep as well, ugh. I'm cold, then hot, cold, hot... ... (6 replies)
... I understand where you are coming from. I was having the same problem. Along with the hot flashes I was also experiencing cold flashes. What has worked for me is something called EVAMIST. It is not over the counter though. It is a spray that gives you a low meaured dose of estrogen. ... (6 replies)
... I had to go off HRT cold turkey in June. I am almost 61, never expected to have any issues, and at first just a few random hot flashes I could deal with. ... (0 replies)
