Hot flashes

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Welcome to menopause!!! LOL

Seriously I'm no doctor but it sure sounds hormonal to me.

Cheri

Dr R 10.26.05

-- hot flashes

I had my surgery 7 months ago. I am 47 years old. I have been

experiencing hot flashes, or what I guess is a hot flash. I can be

freezing cold, then about 5 seconds later be burning up. I have actually

taken my temperature and it will go up anywhere from 1 to 1.5 degrees. Is

this a normal hot flash or is this something to be concerned about?

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---I know that fats

> increase estrogen production.

Hi,

is that a fact that increased fat produces estrogen?

i have a similar situation with hot flashes increasing

since i began the diet.

thanks,

marei

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By golly, yes! I never thought about this before, but yes my hot flashes have

returned since i started the diet and have been alot worse. I had my mammogram

done recently and the doctor told me that I have an overproduction of estrogen

in my system for my age. I have calcifications of the breast and had to have a

biopsy in the past. Now they are increasing. My estrogen levels should be lower

at my age (54). I've been having some breast pain and hot flashes. Funny, when I

used to eat a high sugar diet I got hot flashes. Now I cut that and the hot

flashes have increased with the good fats increased. Is this a down side? I keep

getting the warnings about staying low fat for my diabetes from my doctor. I

really don't believe that one though. Val

Deb Comcast <deborah.harper@...> wrote: I noticed since I have

been on this diet that my hot flashes have increased 10 fold. I know that fats

increase estrogen production. I am 56 and haven't had a period in almost 2

years. Has anyone else noticed this change with their hormones?

Thanks

Deb

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--- Mehner <valiegal50@...> wrote:

>

val wrote: By golly, yes! I never thought about this

before,

> but yes my hot flashes have returned since i started

> the diet and have been alot worse.

Deb Comcast <deborah.harper@...> wrote:

I noticed since I have been on this diet that my

> hot flashes have increased 10 fold. I know that fats

> increase estrogen production.

WOW. is this actually true bee? is it possible that

this diet can contribute to an over production of

estrogen? i have my concerns about this because my dr

told me i have high estrogen for my age also.

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>> Hi, is that a fact that increased fat produces estrogen?

> i have a similar situation with hot flashes increasing

> since i began the diet.

>

==>Hi marei. Hot flashes are not caused by too much estrogen, they are

caused by too little and also by low adrenals. See the Adrenal article

in our Treatments Folder.

Bee

>

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>

> By golly, yes! I never thought about this before, but yes my hot

flashes have returned since i started the diet and have been alot

worse. I had my mammogram done recently and the doctor told me that I

have an overproduction of estrogen in my system for my age. I have

calcifications of the breast and had to have a biopsy in the past. Now

they are increasing. My estrogen levels should be lower at my age (54).

I've been having some breast pain and hot flashes.

==>Val, your hormones will fluctuate a lot during natural healing,

however hot flashes are caused by too little estrogen, not too much,

and also by fatigued adrenals - see the Adrenals article in the

Treatments Folder.

Bee

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> I noticed since I have been on this diet that my

> > hot flashes have increased 10 fold. I know that fats

> > increase estrogen production.

>

>

> WOW. is this actually true bee? is it possible that

> this diet can contribute to an over production of

> estrogen? i have my concerns about this because my dr

> told me i have high estrogen for my age also.

==>Hi. Would you please put your name at the end of your messages,

mainly for Maddalena, our blind member? Thanks.

==>Your hormones are going to fluctuate a lot during natural healing,

but this program does not contribute to increasing estrogen in the

lung-run. It actually will level out estrogen production to where it

should be, but it does takes time. This program also causes

fluctuations in other hormones, like thyroid, where the thyroid may

go from low to high, but eventually it will level out too.

Bee

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I believe when you are losing weight you get an

increase of estrogen since it is stored in fat, along

with other toxins. But this healing needs to be done.

Luv,

Debby

San , CA

> WOW. is this actually true bee? is it possible that

> this diet can contribute to an over production of

> estrogen? i have my concerns about this because my

> dr

> told me i have high estrogen for my age also.

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Hi Debby, Thanks for your reply on hot flashes and the other advice you gave me.

Thanks to Bee also. I'm so sorry I cant reply to your messages promptly. I'm so

busy right now with work and planning on a trip to see my daughter and her

husband (the one who had the surgery for crohns). I gave them the suggestion you

gave, Debby on garlic and vitamin C. He got so sick after sugery, we didn't

think he'd make it. He's lost almost 40 lbs now and is having high fevers and

night sweats and an overwhelming weakness. I need to get down to help them out

for the holidays. Thanks for your help with your suggestions and ways you cope

with food addictions also Debby. I'm having a rough time there, and give you so

much credit for your strong will power and fighting spirit. You've really

helped me along here. Anything you can add that can help me to help my daughter

and son in law with their issues would be great. I have to figure out how I can

cook for them and help him to put on some

weight before he wastes away. Merry Christmas! Val

Debby Padilla-Hudson <debbypadilla@...> wrote: I believe when you

are losing weight you get an

increase of estrogen since it is stored in fat, along

with other toxins. But this healing needs to be done.

Luv,

Debby

San , CA

> WOW. is this actually true bee? is it possible that

> this diet can contribute to an over production of

> estrogen? i have my concerns about this because my

> dr

> told me i have high estrogen for my age also.

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motivate you to overcome your weaknesses.

My son Hunter Hudson (10/11/04) http://debbypadilla.0catch.com/hunter/

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I was going through a lot of hot flashes while on this diet too. I

figured it was either because I was detoxing or maybe I was going

through early menopause. The flashes were pretty extreme at times, I

had to put the aircon on a lot even when it wasn't hot out, but I want

to let you know they did settle down. The hot flashes went away and

it wasn't menopause.

Elyse

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you are way way undertreated on thyroid hormone. you should investigate

iodine and maybe get adrenal meds.

Gracia

Hot flashes now instead of chills... can't stand to go out in the heat....

is this a big deal?

this is only at 45 mg of Armour.....

the heat never bothered me before..

or could this be the ovarian cysts and hormones?

m

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afraid. "

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Hey Rhe, I'm in the same boat as you. I get horrible hot flashes that

feel like my entire body is on fire (esp. my face), and I'M A MALE!!!

What the heck?!?

My problem is that I have Steroid Induced cea on my face, and ever

since I've had that (7+yrs) I started getting hot flashes, along with

flushes. I blush VERY easily which also sucks, but being on this diet

for a month & a half has seemed to help a tiny bit- but I still get the

vicious combo of flushing & hot flashes. I've been taking 800 E for

probably a year now as well. Hopefully this diet will change these

symptoms. :/

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> Hi, Bee,

> I am having a terrible time with hot flashes. I already take 800 E

> per day, as well as all the other recommended supplements, and have

> been totally on the diet since September 1.

>

> Can I try upping the vitamin E by 400's and see it that helps?

> Do you have any other suggestions?

>

> Merry Christmas!

> Rhe

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>

> Hi, Bee,

>

> I am having a terrible time with hot flashes. I already take 800 E

> per day, as well as all the other recommended supplements, and have

> been totally on the diet since September 1.

>

> Can I try upping the vitamin E by 400's and see it that helps?

> Do you have any other suggestions?

+++Hi Rhe. There are many causes of hot flashes, not just menopause,

and I believe the body has them for very good reasons. No, do not UP

your vitamin E dose. Sorry, I know they are miserable since I had

terrible ones. I was living with my friend and her husband, and she

was sure I'd wear out my sweater since I put it on and took it off so

often! LOL! I also used a hand-held battery run fan!

Hang in there and let this run its course.

Luv, Bee

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>

> Hey Rhe, I'm in the same boat as you. I get horrible hot flashes that

> feel like my entire body is on fire (esp. my face), and I'M A MALE!!!

> What the heck?!?

+++, are you sure some of those hot flashes aren't caused by taking

Niacin (B3) ?

Bee

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Hi again,

It's almost Christmas!

Thanks for this answer. I'm very familiar with the sweater polka!My

husband calls me his " hot babe. " (:>)

I have been telling myself that as my body repairs its cells so the

walls aren't rigid, my body will also be able to better regulate

herself. I'm pretty sure the flashes are menopausal, as they started

the morning after my hysterectomy. I also read somewhere on your site

that the fat cells will begin compensating for the lost hormones?

I just realized that for a couple of months, I would get severely

chilled for a couple of minutes before a hot flash--freezing under the

covers in the summer, then having to throw off the covers. But I

don't have those chills any more, just the flashes. So that's progress!

Some folks have likened the hot flashes to a niacin flush. But for me

they are two very different things. The flashes are total body

things, and I'm almost in a panic to throw off sweater or blankets.

It's followed by breaking into a sweat.

The flush is usually pleasant, and feels like a sunburn, on the

surface of the skin, sometimes itchy. I can stay snuggled under a

blanket. Our house has been cold recently, so I welcome the flushes,

and sometimes even the flashes!

Have a wonderful Christmas Day. I hope you will not even turn on your

computer!

love and hugs,

Rhe

> > Hi, Bee,

> >

> > I am having a terrible time with hot flashes.

> > Can I try upping the vitamin E by 400's and see it that helps?

> > Do you have any other suggestions?

>

> +++Hi Rhe. There are many causes of hot flashes, not just

menopause, and I believe the body has them for very good reasons. No,

do not UP your vitamin E dose. Sorry, I know they are miserable since

I had terrible ones. I was living with my friend and her husband, and

she was sure I'd wear out my sweater since I put it on and took it off

so often! LOL! I also used a hand-held battery run fan!

>

> Hang in there and let this run its course.

>

> Luv, Bee

>

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> +++, are you sure some of those hot flashes aren't caused by

taking

> Niacin (B3) ?

> Bee

Yes, I'm positive. Rhe summed it up perfectly with this statement:

" The flashes are total body things, and I'm almost in a panic to throw

off sweater or blankets. It's followed by breaking into a sweat.

The flush is usually pleasant, and feels like a sunburn, on the

surface of the skin, sometimes itchy. I can stay snuggled under a

blanket.

Flashes always give me uncomfortable, sweaty skin.

[Guest guest]

>

> Hi again,

> It's almost Christmas!

>

> Thanks for this answer. I'm very familiar with the sweater polka!My

> husband calls me his " hot babe. " (:>)

+++Hi Rhe. That's funneee!

>

> I have been telling myself that as my body repairs its cells so the

> walls aren't rigid, my body will also be able to better regulate

> herself. I'm pretty sure the flashes are menopausal, as they

started

> the morning after my hysterectomy. I also read somewhere on your

site

> that the fat cells will begin compensating for the lost hormones?

+++Yes, the body's fat cells, adrenals and other organs are well-

equipped to produce hormones. The hormones aren't lost, since the

higher number of estrogen and progresterone are to prepare a woman's

body for conception/birth. Since you can no longer become pregnant

your body requires a lot less hormones. It definitely will help when

your body's cells aren't rigid too.

>

> I just realized that for a couple of months, I would get severely

> chilled for a couple of minutes before a hot flash--freezing under

the covers in the summer, then having to throw off the covers. But I

don't have those chills any more, just the flashes. So that's

progress!

+++That's great!

<snip>

> Have a wonderful Christmas Day. I hope you will not even turn on

your computer!

Thanks Rhe. I'm starting my Christmas Day at noon, and I have 2

moderators who are gone, so here I am!

Love & Hugs, Bee

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>

> > +++, are you sure some of those hot flashes aren't caused by

> taking

> > Niacin (B3) ?

> > Bee

>

> Yes, I'm positive. Rhe summed it up perfectly with this statement:

> " The flashes are total body things, and I'm almost in a panic to

throw

> off sweater or blankets. It's followed by breaking into a sweat.

>

> The flush is usually pleasant, and feels like a sunburn, on the

> surface of the skin, sometimes itchy. I can stay snuggled under a

> blanket.

>

> Flashes always give me uncomfortable, sweaty skin.

+++Hi . That's good you know the difference. There are many

reasons a person gets hot flashes, but most are caused by imbalances

in hormones or nutrients. So hang in there; it will normalize

eventually.

Merry Christmas,

Bee

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Has anyone had hot flashes from Lyme disease?

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Ohhh Yes!!! I have them quite frequently,usually a sign of babesia....

On Wed, Aug 25, 2010 at 7:28 AM, Judyhorowitz <JudyHorowitz@...> wrote:

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> Has anyone had hot flashes from Lyme disease?

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Wonderful! What's the usual treatment?

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What has helped, treatment wise?

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I would speak with a doc about it, but I am on Mepron.I did have a herx

reaction at first, but now a lot of head pain and hot flashes have gone with

the Mepron treatment.

On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 6:47 AM, Judyhorowitz <JudyHorowitz@...> wrote:

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> Wonderful! What's the usual treatment?

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> Sent from my iPad

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Hey,

I also have hot flashes & night sweats constantly, which is miserable!!! Earlier

this year my doc treated for Babesia, which were beginning to help. BUT, after

some medical complications with my kidneys, I had to get off all abx & quickly

relapsed.

However, my llmd referred me to another llmd in Missouri, who checked my blood

hormone levels, ALL of which came back low. Now this was just in the past few

weeks so I don't have the paper copy of the blood test back from MO yet. It

should be coming in the mail any day now with my Rx for whatever hormones he's

going to put me on, along with the babesia/ Lyme Treatment. My doc said it is

very common for Lyme patients to have hormone problems. I'm only 29, so

menopause is not a factor in my case.

I hope this helps... You guys can email me if u have any questions.. I don't

mind at all!

God bless,

Lori

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That's a pretty serious medicine. How does it connect to hot flashes?

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