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Hot flashes anyone?

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Saltspringer48
Saltspringer48

Ive been experiencing hot flashes for the last 3 weeks. And I'm almost 6 months post op. All thyroid and blood sugars are normal. I'm hoping it's medication and anesthetic working out of my body. Anybody??

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  • hope4cure
    hope4cure Saltspringer48

    Posted

    Extremely unpleasant hot flushes started the day after surgery. I had loads each day and at nightime it was horrendous - throwing all the covers off because I felt I was on fire, and then waking up 'cos I was freezing. There was no happy medium.

    These hot flushes continued until about 1 month ago 5 months post op.  They just stopped. I don't know why. I told the hip team but they didn't give any answers. I suspect it was the stress from major surgery meds blood thinners. Whatever it was I wonder the havoc it does with our hormones. 

    Hang in there! 😱

     

    • Saltspringer48
      Saltspringer48 hope4cure

      Posted

      Thanks so much. Between hot flashes and palpatations I think I'm crazy. Hope itnends soon.

  • kimberley38758
    kimberley38758 Saltspringer48

    Posted

    I'm 10 months post op.  I experienced hot flashes several months ago.  My OB/GYN ran some blood tests.  It came back that I was post menopausal.  Check with your doctor.  There are tests they can run.

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