Question 1

is it possible to get hot flashes at 39? i have never had children.

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are many different causes of vasomotor flushing. Hypothyroid, diabetes, cushing's syndrome and menopause can cause this. See your physicain to find out the cause.

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

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 4

what causes hot flashes?

Accepted Answer

Estrogen changes: A drop in estrogen, one of the female hormones, has been shown to be the cause of "hot flashes" of perimenopause.Hot flashes can also be caused by thyroid imbalances, drug interactions, and of course spicy foods.

Question 5

what's good for hot flashes?

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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

how do i over come hot flashes?

Accepted Answer

Difficult question: Without knowing your history its hard to give you recommendations. In certain cases there are alternatives and others where they may not be appropriate. I would recommend you see your gynecologist to review the options that you have given the particulars of your history.

Question 7

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 8

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 9

bad hot flashes  should i see a dr?

Accepted Answer

Menopause: Hot flashes can represent serious infections. But it can also represent menopause.  I think your definition of your hot flashes as 'bad' means getting to the doctor.

Question 10

what can i do to relieve hot flashes?

Accepted Answer

Several options: If it is from menopause (estrogen levels declining), you have several options.  Best option is taking hormone replacement (estrogen, adding Progesterone if you still have a uterus). Next best option is a ssri (like prozac), as that works around 50% of the time or so.  Another medicine, clonidine, can work as well. Typically it is for high blood pressure. Otc herbals have some use, like estroven.

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