Hot flushes ladies ?

I have been premenopausal (I think that is what the GP said) for a year or so and having hot flushes which while annoying I could live with as they were just flushing/ going red and sweating so nothing life threatening.
But last two days I seem to have hit a new stage when I have a flush I feel really ill, faint dizzy and actually passed out at work last night.

I have an appointment at the GP next week for a medication review so will see if I get this into the conversation too but just wondered if this normal or something to worry about ?

Learned a lesson sit down when it starts from last night's fall.

Re: Hot flushes ladies ?

If you get hot flushes it means your loo has been plumbed to the wrong pipe.

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I did wonder and that would explain it Bruce

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They can make you feel that way Julie - I have had them for 16 years - early menopause for me .......

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Oh gosh that is a long time Patsy ! reassuring I am not alone though as it took me a bit by surprise.

Have you found any thing helps ? I find a hot water bottle kept in the freezer is nice when I get a flush, obviously didn't have that at work though.

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I have tried the water bottle with water used from the fridge - for the nerve damage heat - gave me cramps and then chilblains - but I will have to go back to it when the warm weather arrives, so have ordered medication to hopefully counteract the cramps

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As for the flushes - have tried alternative remedies - but you shouldn't take them long term and when you stop - flushes return so you are just delaying the end of it, best to persevere if you can to see it through ....

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You could try one of those gel filled things, I have one for my eyes when I've been reading too much, it stays cold so ideal for hot foreheads/faces, obviously not as cool as anything in the freezer but may help.
I used to wrap kitchen roll around my neck as well, under my hair, to catch the drips when it got really bad, usually at work, too..
I just used to walk around saying 'another one' They knew what I meant..

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That's a good idea will look into that too, I think when it happens at work it's worse isn't it you can't hide it and pretend it isn't happening and all a bit embarrassing. I know the Pakistani lady working with me was quite cross I had allowed the men see me with such a woman's problem - I rather unkindly I suppose thought just you wait lady you are only 5 years younger than me it's creeping up on you too

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They never go Julie. They just get a lot better as time goes on. One of my sisters who was in her eighties still had them but only mild.
I have a little hand fan and a bedside one for nights. Works a treat.
You can now buy a cooling spray for the Summer. This should work on your face.