Hot Flashes…
Ladies, you know what I’m talking about. That warm feeling that starts in your gut and works it’s way to the top of your head. You know when you blush or get embarrassed and your body responds by getting hot - really hot? That’s the feeling I’m talking about, but lasts much longer (like 15 minutes longer).
I haven’t had a hot flash since before the Christmas holidays. It’s always a shock to my body when it happens. Today I was running errands on my lunch hour and I could feel it coming on, like a train wreck waiting to happen.
At first I thought it was low blood sugar and just needed to eat something. I was getting a little shaky and felt dizzy. Then that overwhelming feeling of burning up on the inside started in the pit of my stomach - I knew there was no going back. So I made a mad dash to the closest restaurant to order take out. As I was waiting in line, I could feel sweat rolling down my back and chest. I was wearing a wool coat, which didn’t help matters. Even if I stripped naked right there on the spot, it wouldn’t have helped.
About 5 minutes later (which felt like an eternity) my food arrived and I sat down to eat. I took off my coat and the lining was damp. F@#$ I thought these days were behind me! So I ate my lunch, hoping and praying that my body would cool down. Drips of sweat were rolling down the side of my face. I was glad that I’d found a table in the back corner of the restaurant so I could suffer alone. By the time I finished, I drank 3 large glasses of water.
It took nearly 30 minutes for my body to return to normal - and another hour for it to recover.
I have low cortisol levels, so I don’t understand why this is still happening? Anyone else still having hot flashes after Cushing’s surgery?
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Hot flashes are the worst aren’t they? Mine seem to start at the base of my neck and race to my toes. What fun they are!! NOT
Sorry you’re still dealing with this.
* Judy - thanks for sharing. Yes, hot flashes are the WORST. I look forward to the day when they’re a thing of the past (then menopause will hit).
A day that I dont experience a hot flash, is a good day!!!
Mine have only been so bad in the past 4 months… they usually last about an hour. Im quite relieved that im not the only one experiencing them
Lets hope they end soon…
* Kelli - you of all people understand what I’m talking about
We’re just too young to be dealing with this. Hopefully it will end soon for each of us.
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I used to have terrible Cushings when I used to take steroids for ulcerative colitis. I haven’t been on steroids for years, but I look I have Cushings and I also feel it. My 24 hour urine comes back normal, but I’m sure I have Cushing’s (I know what it feels like from before). I also look like I have it. Does anyone know of a special test that I might be able to take or a doctor that could help me. It evens hurts to bend my legs (skin tightness). I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, I may have that too, but I really believe I am suffering from Cushings. If anyone can give me any advice, I would so much be thankful. Kim
* Kim - I would recommend checking out the resources section on my blog, as well as a recent post called Do you think you have Cushing’s?. I have a list of tests you can request from your doctor if you suspect you have Cushing’s.
Best of luck!
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