Hot flashes at night

[Monetlover]

I wake up several times a night in a hot flash which lasts forever, with no sweating. Does anyone know if this is connected to my having bronchiectasis with pseudonomas. Driving me crazy! Help!!

[mikeadams51]

Maybe dehydration as I sometimes get hot but after a drink of water it goes. Also maybe age dependent but speak to GP

[Monetlover in reply to mikeadams51]

Thanks for reply.told my GP. Seems to think it is an anxiety attack. Very frightening, feel I’m going to spontaneously combust.

[mikeadams51 in reply to Monetlover]

Anxiety could be an issue but judging by my experience I would still try a drink. Good luck

[Monetlover in reply to mikeadams51]

I get through 1 to 2 glasses of drink a night. Always going to the bathroom.??

[mikeadams51 in reply to Monetlover]

I would suggest finding a way of being calm if that’s the only suggestion from your doctor. Take care and good luck

[Monetlover in reply to mikeadams51]

Always trying, without success, but thanks.

[Samye]

Hi Moneylover,I am new to this site, but I also have Bronchiestasis and suffer the same problem.

Can I ask if you or anyone else coughs continually, I know we have to clear our lungs, but I am now coughing continuously even after after rescue pack antibiotics, it is exhausting. Any advice please 🤗

[Monetlover in reply to Samye]

Hi. Thanks for replying. Only you seem to know what I am talking about. It’s an internal heat I can’t control,sometimes goes on for up to an hour. I try deep breathing which sometime helps. As for the coughing sound as if you should contact your Respiratory Nurse about it. Have you been in touch with someone with Covid? I hope not. Please ring someone.

[Alberta56 in reply to Monetlover]

I hope you find a solution soon, or it goes away of its own accord. I'm a fellow bronchi and I almost always have a hot flush when I wake up, though nothing like as bad as yours. I'm surprised that you have only had one suggestion.

[Monetlover in reply to Alberta56]

Yes, so was I. Thought it might be to do with my breathing, or waking up in REM sleep. But no clarification on this. It is awful!

[Snowie49]

I have Erythromyalgia a rare disease , when it flares up it feel as if you are burning. Mostly on feet Look this up. It may help, I do hope so.

[DaisyEric]

Steroids can give you hot flushes if you are on them?

[Monetlover in reply to DaisyEric]

Yes, I know but not on steroids.I think it must be anxiety as when something goes wrong during day, I have a hot flash. Trying not to worry about them so much.