hot flashes?

Question

Got any info about hot flashes?

Answer 1

Flashes?

Or flushes?

They come with the menopause.

Answer 2

Yes, just type in "hot flashes" or "night sweats" in the search bar then hit the search button. You'll discover tons of information right at your fingertips!

Answer 3

My mom has them really bad actually has to change nite gowns in the middle of the nite because she is soaked she swears that if she exercises on a routine well at least 3 times a week they go away...Good Luck

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Answer 5

Oh I had those went to doctor,he gave me a video to watch about hormone replacement therapy,no way, Just have Evian mist spray,cool wipes,bottled water.It will pass ,and you wont have loads of drugs in your system.Best wishes

Answer 6

I can only assume you mean flushes. You have given so little info it is difficult. Are you peri- menopausal? If so have a chat with your GP.

Answer 7

Hot Flashes
Hot flashes (or hot flushes) are the most frequent symptoms of menopause and perimenopause. Hot flashes occur in more than two-thirds of North American women during perimenopause and almost all women with induced menopause or premature menopause.

What Is a Hot Flash?
A hot flash is a momentary sensation of heat that may be accompanied by a red, flushed face and sweating. The cause of hot flashes is not known, but may be related to changes in circulation.

Hot flashes occur when the blood vessels near the skin's surface dilate to cool. This produces the red, flushed look to the face. A woman may also perspire to cool down the body. In addition, some women experience a rapid heart rate or chills.

Hot flashes accompanied with sweating can also occur at night. These are called night sweats and may interfere with sleep.

A hot flush is a hot flash plus a visual appearance of redness in the face and neck.

How Long Will I Have Hot Flashes?
The severity and duration of hot flashes varies among women. Some women have hot flashes for a very short time during menopause. Other women may have hot flashes -- at least to some degree -- for life. Generally, hot flashes are less severe as time passes.

Can I Prevent Hot Flashes?
While it may be impossible to completely avoid hot flashes during menopause, there are certain triggers that may bring them on more frequently or cause them to be more severe. To prevent hot flashes, avoid these triggers:

Stress
Caffeine
Alcohol
Spicy foods
Tight clothing
Heat
Cigarette smoke
Other things you can do to keep hot flashes at bay include:

Stay cool. Keep your bedroom cool at night. Use fans during the day. Wear light layers of clothes with natural fibers such as cotton.
Try deep, slow abdominal breathing (6 to 8 breaths per minute). Practice deep breathing for 15 minutes in the morning, 15 minutes in the evening and at the onset of hot flashes.
Exercise daily. Walking, swimming, dancing and bicycling are all good choices.
Chill pillows; cooler pillows to lay head on at night might be helpful.
Talk to your doctor about taking short-term (less than 5 years) hormone therapy. This treatment prevents hot flashes in many women. In addition, it can help other symptoms of menopause, including vaginal dryness and mood disorders. However, even short-term hormone therapy carries some risks, including blood clots and gallbladder inflammation. If hormone therapy is not right for you, there are other treatments that may offer relief. These include both over-the-counter and prescription therapies. It is important to clear any new medications (including over-the-counter) with your doctor before taking.

Nonprescription treatments include:

Vitamin B complex
Vitamin E
Ibuprofen
Prescription treatments include:

Catapres, Catapres-TTS and Aldomet, blood pressure medications
Birth control pills
Antidepressants, such as Zoloft, Paxil, Effexor
Other hormones, such as Provera and Megace
Neurontin, an anti-seizure medication
Can Herbs and Botanicals Relieve Hot Flashes?
Although some botanical and herbal therapies have shown promise for relieving menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, more research is needed to determine the benefits and risks of these alternative remedies.

Because botanicals and herbs may have adverse side effects or exhibit harmful interactions with other medications, it is important to consult with your doctor before taking any of these products.

Botanicals and herbs that may help relieve hot flashes include:

Soy products.Plant estrogens, found in soy products, such as isoflavones, are thought to have weak estrogen-like effects that may reduce hot flashes. Soy foods, not supplements, are recommended.
Black cohosh. Some studies suggest that black cohosh may be helpful in the very short term (6 months or less) for treating hot flashes and night sweats. Side effects include gastrointestinal upset.
Evening primrose oil is another botanical that is often used to treat hot flashes, although there is no scientific evidence to support this. Side effects include nausea and diarrhea. Women taking certain medications, such as blood thinning drugs, should not take evening primrose oil.
Flaxseed. Although there is no scientific evidence to support using flaxseed, it is thought to decrease the symptoms of menopause, particularly hot flashes. Also known as linseed, flaxseed is available in both whole seed and seed oil forms.

Answer 8

Yes, I do.

You don't want them but eventually they go away.

Answer 9

Do you mean hot flushes?

Answer 10

Yeah, dont touch them......burny - burny...!