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What's the worst part of a hot flash?

No need to hold back here. Share with us what the most frustrating, uncomfortable, and downright maddening part of having a hot flash is. Venting and honestly encouraged!

  1. This is the most intense heat ever, and out feels like the sun is inside my body. It feels like it knows when to turn on, at the exact same time 2am, 5am, 7 am, 10am, 2pm, so intense I can’t tolerate many clothing due to my underlying condition. I find it hard to dress appropriately. Especially when they hit in public.. I find myself fanning myself with my shirt over my head… my poor husband. Wow that was a rant..

    1. Thanks for sharing! I love the metaphor of the sun inside your body! That is such a descriptive way to put it. Hopefully, your husband is super supportive! All the best, Kathy (Team member)

  2. My whole entire head sweats!! They start everyday at 5 pm!! If I’m out at a store and it hits me I feel like I wanna faint!!

    1. So frustrating!

  3. My limbs get all weak, and I have to lie down. And, I am on fire on the inside! And I can't do anything while it is happening, except wait until is it over- mine are really extreme. I have even laid on the work bathroom floor to get some relief...and I thought to myself...my life has come to this...lying on the work bathroom floor.

    1. Sometimes you just have to lie on the work bathroom floor!!

    2. to have others see you sweat and makes me feel different

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