First hot flash

[mrsukyankee]

So, I've had a bunch of night time hot flashes but I had my first daytime hot flash.  I'm so happy I was wearing layers cause I just went super hot.  Super.  And it was not fun.  I was out having dinner/drinks with friends (who are in their early/mid-30s so wouldn't get it) and bam!  Darn it.  

[Pom]

Sweating and hot flashes are true torture and misery. My condolences. Layers are a good idea.

ETA: I have also noticed that when I'm anxious and enduring a hot flash, the new thing is my scalp becomes sweaty and it's like the third circle of hell up in here. Good times. I can't wait for full blown humidity this summer in Houston. Puke.

[2boys2danes]

Yep, I'm with you! I told my leadership development workshop folks today that I was sorry but that they had to live with the menopausal woman being in charge of the room temp!

[seabitch]

I have started to have the day ones and they are insane. It feels like I am burning up from the inside out. Please tell me it doesn't last forever!

[mortomo]

Luckily I haven't had any hot flashes yet. I only wake up with night sweats. Those are pretty miserable and I can't imagine going through that during the day with people around.

[rosiebear]

Is waking up sweaty considered a hot flash? I think I've been in denial.

[seabitch]

Apr 18, 2016 12:34:57 GMT -5 rosiebear said:

Is waking up sweaty considered a hot flash? I think I've been in denial.

denial works for me!

[spindle92]

Apr 18, 2016 12:36:20 GMT -5 seabitch said:

Apr 18, 2016 12:34:57 GMT -5 rosiebear said:

Is waking up sweaty considered a hot flash? I think I've been in denial.

denial works for me!

same here - full denial is a-ok in my book.

[FormerlyRR]

Huh. I've never had one. Sorry.

[mrsukyankee]

Apr 18, 2016 12:34:57 GMT -5 rosiebear said:

Is waking up sweaty considered a hot flash? I think I've been in denial.

My night time ones have me waking up feeling ungodly hot (I normally run cold) with huge amounts of sweat.  It sucks.

[dirtyred]

I highly recommend the Chillow for night time (I keep mine in refrigerator during the day so it's extra chilly) and I always have a giant insulated glass of ice water around for day time flashes.

[Mrs.Rad888]

Apr 19, 2016 7:41:16 GMT -5 dirtyred said:

I highly recommend the Chillow for night time (I keep mine in refrigerator during the day so it's extra chilly) and I always have a giant insulated glass of ice water around for day time flashes.

I used something similar. I got this cooling mat from Amazon, and it was a lifesaver. I mostly used it on my pillow, but sometimes I use it under my feet. I used to think trying to sleep with cold feet was the worst, but now I know trying to sleep with hot feet is actually the worst!

[MixedBerryJam]

I call them power surges. I haven't had too many; maybe 5 (probably less) in 15 years.

[softkitty]

I use a Chillow too and nothing but a sheet to cover. If my husband even looks my way. he's in trouble. He's a heater. Ceiling fan on high. I hate to be hot!!!

[fairygodmother]

Apr 19, 2016 18:08:53 GMT -5 MixedBerryJam said:

I call them power surges. I haven't had too many; maybe 5 (probably less) in 15 years.

I am stealing that.

"Power surges."

LOVE!

[pretzel]

I haven't slept through the night in at least two years. I feel like I'd be so much smarter if I could manage that feat!

[aMrsin09]

I haven't had night sweats, but I have had night chills/shivers. It feels like when you have fever chills, but you're cold instead.

[drloretta]

I am constantly taking my sweater off and on during the day. It's becoming almost comical. Almost