I think I had my first hot flash the other day.  I have been having night sweats for quite a while.  No period for 5 months so far.  The other day while working at my desk, my neck felt all tingly, I felt warm (no sweating though), got nauseous and then a little dizzy.  It wasn't from lack of food and it was about midday.  I had to stop what I was doing for a little while.  A friend of mine used to turn red and sweat would just roll down her face.  I could see when she would start flashing.  Mine was not all that "visible."  My GYN suggested that when I see my PCP he include all the hormone blood work and thyroid.  I have an appt. for 5/16.   I started the Revival Soy on April 24 so hopefully that will kick in soon and alleviate some of the night sweats.  Thanks for listening.  

I think I may be starting the hot flashes also. I get a tingling, electricity kind of feeling in my neck and head. I don't really feel much warmth or get hot, just this sensation of energy or electricity shooting from my neck to head. They only last a few seconds but may come as many times as 10 an hour. Does this sound like a hot flash? I always thought a hot flash brought major heat, made you sweat, and mad your face red???

Hi Jeanne and Donleeann everybodys hot flashes are different, when I first started getting mine 10 long years ago at the age of 39 I never actually got wet or sweaty, just very very hot and wanted to run outside. My GP at the time said I had what they call claustrophobic hot flashes, apparently there are all different sorts. The ones I get now are wet! I sweat a lot, and I know I am getting one a full minute before I feel heat. I feel claustrophobic, lightheaded anxious and need to get outside I also get very prickly like prickly heat. As you will see from all the wonderful girls on this board everyones hot flushes are slightly different so don't worry. Hope this helps you both. Luv Jenniffer

Donleanne and jeanne,

jenniffer is right----hot flashes/flushes are different with each woman.  When I have had them, My face does not turn red, nor do I feel the need to "run outside".  The heat just comes over me like a wave.....usually starting with the tingling as a trigger.  You can read more about hot flashes and other meno related symptoms and what to do about them on the page "Educate Your Body", which you can find by clicking here http://www.power-surge.com/educate.htmor by going to the Quick Links drop down menu at the top of each page on the boards.  Hope this helps!

Debbi

My hot flashes come in waves just like yours..Debbi, but my best friend turns red as a beet..scares me just how red she gets. I find that mine are changing..used to get the night sweats, but now I just wake up with that wave of heat taking over..and boy are they getting more frequent too!!  Interesting how we're each different.

You'll find a great deal of information in a very comprehensive article in the Educate Your Body area of the Web site. It's called, : What's A Hot flash? You'll find many descriptions and links/remedies for your hot flashes, aka Power Surges!

Best, Dearest