She does not have a fever just way her body is... we are thinking hot flashes.. she is 55... anything to recommend for her to do or take to cool her off? :)
2007-01-02 11:13:28 · 6 answers · asked by atp61185 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Possibly menopause or an over-active thyroid. Wouldn't hurt to get her thyroid checked. :-) Happy NEW YEAR!
2007-01-02 11:18:39 · answer #1 · answered by NautyRN 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably going through menapause. There's not much you can do for that besides a cold bath/shower, fan yourself, or dress in cooler clothing. It'll pass eventually. There are some over the counter supplements that are supposed to help with this. Ask your pharmacist before taking anything though because it can interact with other drugs. Best of luck
2007-01-02 19:17:43 · answer #2 · answered by ukerin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope other possible conditions are ruled out by going to see a doctor.
Clothing - do not wear anything with polyester - it is naturally warming and uncomfortable. Wear cottons if at all possible.
Sheets - I just got a new set of sheets for Christmas that keep me cooler than most. They are sold at Penneys. Here's the link: http://www5.jcpenney.com/jcp/ProductsHOM.aspx?DeptID=25436&CatID=26526&CatTyp=FEA&ItemTyp=G&GrpTyp=STY&ItemID=0fcfeb8&ProdSeq=14&ProdCount=18&ShowMenu=T&ShopBy=0&SearchString=cool+sheet&RefPage=SearchProducts&CmCatId=SearchResults|SearchDepartment|SearchProducts|25436&FromBanners=N&S4DeptID=25436&S4PageNum=1&S4PageSize=28&S2HighLight=False&Dep=bed+%2b+bath
2007-01-02 19:24:34 · answer #3 · answered by debra62 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's probably hormonal and she is menopausal. If she wants to go the natural route instead of hormone replacement therapy, visit this website: http://www.dragonherbs.com and contact one of their herbalists. They'll tell you which herbs are good for balancing the heat in the body.
I take a few of their herbs regularly and I've never felt better.
2007-01-02 19:23:17 · answer #4 · answered by mpicky2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she's probably going through menopause...wear layers :-) plus I think there's some kind of vitamin supplements that are supposed to help.
2007-01-02 19:15:42 · answer #5 · answered by Susie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
let her take a shower always...
2007-01-02 19:18:16 · answer #6 · answered by Jennifrer C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋