Thank you for reposting this piece. I started HRT in December and my hot flashes have all but gone away. The other thing I noticed, oddly, is that right around 4-5pm every day, I get very cold. It’s a bit strange and I’m associating it with having started HRT, but it could be due to any number of other things I have going on as a result of long COVID (dysautonomia, pre diabetes, high cholesterol, and wild swings in my TSH, to name a few).
I’m glad to hear that you found some relief. I have no idea why you’re getting cold every day. Have you asked your doctor? I remember getting very cold after giving birth so I wonder if it is hormonal?
I find sugar to be a huge trigger for hot flashes. I am alcohol free and haven't noticed the connection with caffeine, although I don't consume much. When my sugar intake goes up, so do my flashes.
Thanks for this information, some interesting connections with health.
The only problem is not all hot flashes are treatable. HRT is good for some, acupuncture and Chinese herbs good for others, but if you can't control your hot flashes, what do you do?
Great question. There is no research yet about how reducing hot flashes affects the risk for the conditions mentioned in the article. It's the fact that you even have them that is the risk. For example, I have migraine headaches which puts me at a slightly greater risk for stroke. However, I control my migraines with medication, but that doesn't reduce my risk for stroke. If this all sounds bleak, take heart in knowing that there are so many other ways to reduce your risk for chronic conditions linked to hot flashes.
Essential information. The link between hot flashes and potential cognitive impact is a big deal! Thanks for sharing this.
Thank you. I'm glad it's useful!
Thank you for reposting this piece. I started HRT in December and my hot flashes have all but gone away. The other thing I noticed, oddly, is that right around 4-5pm every day, I get very cold. It’s a bit strange and I’m associating it with having started HRT, but it could be due to any number of other things I have going on as a result of long COVID (dysautonomia, pre diabetes, high cholesterol, and wild swings in my TSH, to name a few).
I’m glad to hear that you found some relief. I have no idea why you’re getting cold every day. Have you asked your doctor? I remember getting very cold after giving birth so I wonder if it is hormonal?
I find sugar to be a huge trigger for hot flashes. I am alcohol free and haven't noticed the connection with caffeine, although I don't consume much. When my sugar intake goes up, so do my flashes.
Thanks for this information, some interesting connections with health.
You're welcome Janine. I wrote about the possible health effects of hot flashes because they don't get enough attention.
The only problem is not all hot flashes are treatable. HRT is good for some, acupuncture and Chinese herbs good for others, but if you can't control your hot flashes, what do you do?
Great question. There is no research yet about how reducing hot flashes affects the risk for the conditions mentioned in the article. It's the fact that you even have them that is the risk. For example, I have migraine headaches which puts me at a slightly greater risk for stroke. However, I control my migraines with medication, but that doesn't reduce my risk for stroke. If this all sounds bleak, take heart in knowing that there are so many other ways to reduce your risk for chronic conditions linked to hot flashes.