Question 1

i was prescribed clonidine for my hot flashes knowing that my heart pressure is normal in general . but i do have a constant rapid heart beat.

Accepted Answer

Clarification : Are you saying you have a rapid heart beat since you started the clonidine?  If this is the case, tachycardia, or fast heart rate is a side effect..  You may want to talk with doc about switching to something else?  Or maybe you were saying that you have a rapid heart rate and doctor was trying to treat that?  Either way, best to talk to doctor and make sure it's the right agent for you.

Question 2

whats the difference between hot flashes and low grade fevers?

Accepted Answer

Temperature: Hot flushes is symptom where a person`s face heats up as with menopouse but your temperature remains normal( 35- 36.9). Low grade fever is fever of 37-38 degrees celcius.Fever is due to infection. Hot flushes is due to hormonal imbalances.

Question 3

i am a 41 year old woman. i had a full hysterectomy in my early 30's. i have been able to stay of hrt but lately my moods, hot flashes etc. are out of controll. do i need to consider hrt?

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Yes: Assuming your ovaries were removed at the time of the hysterectomy, i would encourage you to try estrogen replacement  therapy.  You are too young to be without estrogen. No estrogen can  cause bone and vaginal problems in addition to the symptoms you describe.

Question 4

relief for hot flashes?

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Start with diet.: Hot flashes or flushes, may happen due to decreased estrogen production. Hypothyroidism and hypoglycemia may cause identical symptoms. Start by eating the proper mix of protein, carbohydrates and fat. Schedule meals every 3.5 hours will work better that eating only when hungry. See your doctor. Don't tough it out.

Question 5

what's good for hot flashes?

Accepted Answer

For you?: Are you asking for yourself?  Hot flashes are common during menopause and leading up to it.  But you are only 17 yrs old.  Are you having hormonal or problems related to your period?  When do you get these flashes?

Question 6

what causes bad bad hot flashes?

Accepted Answer

Several possibilitie: Hot flashes can be due to menopause, sudden changes in blood sugar, thyroid problems, and occasionally chronic illness like tuberculosis. In general, hot flashes are not normal and a person that experiences severe ones should see a doctor to determine the specific cause.

Question 7

i get hot flashes and i'm pagrnet?

Accepted Answer

Hot flashes: Hot flashes can exist for a number of reasons. A true hot flash usually is very specific and results from a loss of hormones. However, women who have fluctuations of hormones like exists in pregnancy can have similar symptoms.

Question 8

how often is too often for hot flashes ?

Accepted Answer

It's an individual: Thing.If it's preventing a good nights sleep. Or from functioning during the course of the day it's too much.

Question 9

i have hot flashes but am only 27 what cause that?

Accepted Answer

Drop in estrogen: level in the blood which is  a female hormone can cause hot flashes.  This can be checked by your doctor.If you are taking medications or eating spicy foods those can also cause hot flashes. I hope this helps.

Question 10

i am 20 and i keep having hot flashes. what could be causing this?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: For blood tests to rule out premature menopause or other hormone imbalances.

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I was prescribed clonidine for my hot flashes knowing that my heart pressure is normal in general . but i do have a constant rapid heart beat.

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Whats the difference between hot flashes and low grade fevers?

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I am a 41 year old woman. i had a full hysterectomy in my early 30's. i have been able to stay of hrt but lately my moods, hot flashes etc. are out of controll. do i need to consider hrt?

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Relief for hot flashes?

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What's good for hot flashes?

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What causes bad bad hot flashes?

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I get hot flashes and i'm pagrnet?

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How often is too often for hot flashes ?

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I have hot flashes but am only 27 what cause that?

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I am 20 and i keep having hot flashes. what could be causing this?

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