Hot flushes & sweats, can it get any worse?
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Hi Ladies,
Hope this post finds you well? So, I’ve been in Peri for around 5 years, had some of the symptoms, headaches, nausea , depression, anxiety and the odd hot flush & sweats. Everything seemed to be under control until about a few days ago... we’ve had humid weather here in Australia and it’s hit me hard..... these hot flushes/sweats came from nowhere, this warm intense feeling inside and a feeling of dread came over me, the sweat literally running down my face and arms, and then the nausea hit.... I have never felt anything like it before and it scares me... I just burst into tears every time I felt this warm/ hot feeling wash over me, it’s a horrible feeling to say the very least!!!!
Ladies, please tell me this is as bad as it gets????
Anna 😞😞
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tina00239 anna42582
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Just let me know if you want it. Heres hoping you feel better very soon. XXX
anna42582 tina00239
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Thanks so much for your reply. I know there are a lot of ladies out there with Peri symptoms that are much worse than mine, my symptoms seem so petty compared to those ladies that are left debilitated by Peri.... I honestly thought, Yep, a few Perimenopause Symptoms, I can handle this, no problem.... then WHAM, hot flushes full on....unbelievable!!!!!
Currently I’m taking herbal menopause tabs which also help me sleep at night and help with night sweats.... had my first night sweat the other night, totally freaked me out! I’m throwing myself into getting fitter, doing aerobics every morning and that keeps my mind off the Peri and the anxiety of the hot flushes.
Thanks again Tina for your reply.
Anna
tina00239 anna42582
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anna42582 tina00239
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Thanks Tina, although we know we are not alone we tend to feel as though we are.... does that make any sense?!
Take care
Anna 😊
tina00239 anna42582
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anna42582 tina00239
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FemaleBrain anna42582
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Anna, my jaw dropped when I read this! I had the exact same thing happen when perimenopause first kicked in-I woke up one morning with this horrid, overwhelming, terrifying feeling of panic-like a wave of panic that washed over me and completely blocked out rational thought. It's indescribable!! Then, it was like my insides were on fire and I began to vomit-this went on for months, along with excessive bleeding and a host of other symptoms... I thought I was dying. I lost 20 pounds, became anemic and literally thought I was having a complete mental breakdown.
What you're experiencing is completely normal with hormone imbalances! You are not crazy and you're not imaging things!
I would try to find a doctor who specializes in women's health issues and go through the difficult "guinea pig" phase of trying different treatments until you find something that works.
I tried many different treatments, including bi-est cream, herbal supplements, psych meds, essential oils, vitamin therapy and amino acid therapy before starting Prempro. It's worked for me, but I still have my bad days.
I had a history of anxiety and depression before perimenopause hit me, so my dr started me on Lamictil and Buspar. Both have helped immensely.
I will pray for you and hope that you find a supportive doctor and the right treatment...hang in there and remember that you're not alone-millions of women have experienced exactly what you're experiencing. Xoxoxoxo
anna42582 FemaleBrain
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Hi FemalBrain,
Thanks so much for your reply. I read your earlier post and like you I have had Anxiety, depression & PTSD in the past and thanks to Peri the anxiety has come back. You discribed the hot flush perfectly, like your insides are on fire, it’s a horrible feeling. I’m hoping that the hot humid weather here in Australia may be the trigger for my hot flushes and that once it gets cooler so will
I???!!! The last couple of days haven’t been too bad so I will see how it goes, if it gets any worse I will certainly see my dr. At
The moment I want to steer clear of any major medications unless I really have to start taking them, I’m taking herbal menopause tabs which are helping. I’m just taking each day as it comes.
Thanks again FemaleBrain for your reply.
Take care
Anna