Hot Sweats

[Denisec4502]

Over the last couple of years I have been getting hot sweats in bed at night not a major problem as I am 48 so expect that. However over the last month I have been getting them a lot worse - all of a sudden I come over extremely hot getting a creeping redness coming from stomach up to chest and head for about 60 seconds and I also have a feeling of being "on a different planet" for that time, as if my brain is in a confused/out of body feeling. Then it goes as quick as it has happened. Are these classic menopausal symptoms of hot flushes. Very strange feeling.

[murraymints]

yes !

[Sqad]

Yes.

[Tilly2]

I'm afraid so, Denise.

[Tilly2]

However, don't despair. There is help available. See your GP.

[murraymints]

if it gets too bad or prolonged you may want to consider HRT ..see GP.. my symptoms passed fairly quickly thoough..I was lucky I guess... but expect it to happen through the day too..that's when it can be a right PIA... cotton sheets..cotton undies..cotton tops.... and a wee handbag fan if going out in company...

[Denisec4502]

Its the feeling of going blank during it. As if I cannot think through brain fog! I would be scared if it happened whilst driving...

[murraymints]

worse in bed as you are not occupied and it can seem to completely envelop you..not so bad a feeling if you are busy doing something...

[Caran]

I find red clover tablets help.

[NoMercy]

Brain fog is a side effect of hormones too.

I had hot flushes and "baby brain" during pregnancy and, prior to that, with pretty much every menstrual cycle.

I wouldn't waste your time buying a "cure" at Holland & Barrett. Your GP can prescribe something like Clonazine or Norethisterone for the treatment of hot flushes.

[Denisec4502]

Thanks for all your help. Brain fog is horrible x