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Posted 5/27/2015 8:35 AM (GMT 0)
Hello,
Sherrines post w article about pain meds, along with my very recent decision to lower my meds and try more natural methods (including daily life items, despite continued knee pain issues) has brought this item to the forefront; severe hot flashes.
I started getting them on and off several yrs ago, but in the last few weeks they are intense and constant. This would not acct for all the increases since my accident but what if the hormonal changes are a big culprit?
Just thinking. I am doing some research but has anyone here experienced increased headaches/ flares, etc. From severe hot flashes?
I am going to talk w my dr and get obgyn referalls ASAP. I can't keep covers on at night, so I freeze or feel feverish constantly. This can't be productive.
Posted 5/27/2015 5:39 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Inspiration:

It is always best to work with your Doctors if you wish to lower medications. You can experience withdrawal symptoms. Are you menopausal and dealing with hot flashes or is there something else wrong? I did experience moments of increased body temperature when I had a bad infection.

I am well past menopause but am using a small dose of HRT. For me I never had the hot flashes that come with menopause. I would get a little bit of heat come over me around 10:00 each night. When I began the HRT my walls were quite thinning. I was finding sleep to be very hard as I could not shut my mind down. Not sure if that was a menopausal issue.

I have chronic headaches but not sure that menopause or Fibromyalgia are the cause of it. One of my Doctors recently referred to my condition as a complex regional pain syndrome. It was a Neurologist who really didn't diagnose Fibromyalgia but said I would hear it from other Doctors. I am no longer seeing that Neurologist.

I had 2 migraines in my life, with aura. The headaches I have now are not the same. I think mine fit more in the cervicogenic type of headaches. I am seeing a Doctor who runs a Headache and Pain Relief Centre (not in the US). I just want to mention that my Husband and I had a car accident last summer. It really set me back and I felt that my over 10 years of Physiotherapy has been destroyed. X-rays of my neck show that it is straightening. The Osteoarthritis in my neck is still deemed as mild but my headaches are not mild. I stopped taking Arthritis Tylenol due to rebound headaches. Any med has the potential to cause rebound headaches. I have no suggestions on what to do or what to take. I've had to use some Tramadol but it is not being prescribed on a regular basis.

It is always good to discuss new symptoms with your Doctors. I hope you find some ways to control the hot flashes.

Loring

Osteoarthritis in Multiple Joints, Fibromyalgia, Neuralgia, Chronic Daily Headaches, I.B., Hard of Hearing...

Post Edited (Loring) : 5/27/2015 12:00:54 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 5/27/2015 5:57 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Loring
I am 54 so while I presume that the hot flashes and other peri menstraul symptoms are from that, I do feel I make appts w primary and obgyn to be sure. I have experienced intense hot flashes on and off for 4 yrs but never like this.
You are correct about weaning off meds. I have spoken to my primary, I see him every month. We discussed a gradual tapering; I tried too fast early this week, live, try and learn.
I am wondering about headaches as despite other reasons for them occuring, this is a new issue in that it's constant.
I am a big fan of being my own advocate, so I research ask my Peers and then talk to my drs. Too many experiences personal, Peers and seen as a professional where the patient has no knowledge and gets treatment pushed on them that " works" but doesn't fit their needs.
Blessings
Posted 5/27/2015 9:22 PM (GMT 0)
I find I have to sleep with the air conditioner set at 70 degrees at night or I sweat. It also keeps my pain at a more comfortable level so I can sleep.
Posted 5/28/2015 2:09 AM (GMT 0)
RockOn
I take levothyroxine .25 mg for yrs. Are you stating this should be rechecked along w my estrogen/ progesten levels? And, mix t3 w t4?
I am sorry but as one who is new to all your medical lingo, I understand the basics but need to check w you for a complete understanding
Thank you
Blessings
Posted 5/28/2015 2:49 PM (GMT 0)
This is not a terrible laymens explanation of fibro hot flashes, specifically associated with a stress response when you don't feel stressed by any outward stimulation: http://www.fms-help.com/hypothalamus.htm (this looks like it asks for donations so let me know if I need to copy the info instead of linking, Sherrine)

I've been getting these a lot lately. My body is really stuck in overdrive (I definitely need some T4 and am set to start at my follow up with Rheumy). This combined with weaning of Lyrica (don't kid yourselves, it can be just as bad as opioids!), has my body thinking it's running from a bear. So yes, I get the hot flashes; I'm 36. I don't get the headaches unless they're rebound headaches from opioids. They actually ache but they're not a migraine although I have had nausea with them. But that could also just be opioids, I dunno.
Posted 5/29/2015 1:57 PM (GMT 0)
Ooooh so what does it mean if my iodine is painfully low? My tests results just said that and I'm a bit nervous.
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