I know with hot flashes you feel hot, but does your body temperature actually go up? About how much?
I've been sick lately (doctor is still trying to diagnose, but I do have CFIDS) and I would like to know if I am experiencing hot flashes (I'm 46) or a fever (99-100). It doesn't last that long, maybe an hour and then goes back down to 98 something.
2006-08-09 16:44:10 · 5 answers · asked by Chalkbrd 5 in Health ➔ Women's Health
You certainly could start having perimenopausal symptoms at age 46, including hot flashes.
Your body temperature changes very little with a hot flash. Technically, your internal thermostat is more sensitive than usual. It thinks you are hotter than you really are, and flips on the cooling mechanism for no good reason. When you flush and sweat it is your body trying to cool off. The blood rushes to your skin and your sweat glands get active. So your temperature is actually dropping a fraction of a degree.
2006-08-09 16:52:48 · answer #1 · answered by Diane D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just turned 50,started the hot flash thing.....never took my temp but the "flashes" start in the neck/chest area and u feel hot from inside..doesn't last long , few seconds to few minutes
.everyone is different..I tried taking estivin but it made it worse. good luck...
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2006-08-09 23:57:01 · answer #2 · answered by lindaann_56 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not with my hot flashes and they seem to make me sweat.
2006-08-09 23:50:28 · answer #3 · answered by Teacher 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most likely hot flashes....and I know how awful they can be....I rinse my face with cold water that seem to help
2006-08-09 23:49:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ovalating does.
2006-08-09 23:59:42 · answer #5 · answered by lizardlover42000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋