Hot flushes

[Sensei_Mark]

I know hot flushes are common in menopausal women, but there is very little information on hot flushes in men.

I now get them regularly, but not predictably. They are severe enough to kick start my anxiety and panic attacks.

Are these a side effect of heart medication or another symptom of my heart disease?

[Hidden]

Hello Furi_iki,

I also have hot flushes mostly while lying in bed in the morning. Spoke to my doctor about them and he reckons that it could be the medication.

Hope it clears up soon.

Cheers,. Paul

[Sensei_Mark in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Paul. I get them several times a day.

Hope I get used to the meds soon.

Br

Mark

[gokf in reply to Sensei_Mark]

They are also a symptom of Atrium Fibulation. You don't say what your condition is.

[Sensei_Mark in reply to gokf]

Initial diagnosis is cad, but waiting for more extensive evaluation.

[MountainGoat52]

I'm just wondering whether the stress of knowing you have CHD is triggering this which then causes more stress. Maybe you could try some form of relaxation technique to see whether the situation improves pending a more clear evaluation of your health. Try to keep positive and look to the future - not always easy, but I've found it helps a lot.

[Sensei_Mark in reply to MountainGoat52]

Thank you. I'll try. But I get stressed easily atm, due to anxiety and panic attacks which I've had for years.

[MountainGoat52 in reply to Sensei_Mark]

The anxiety and panic attacks are most likely part of the equation. I used to suffer stress and anxiety due to work (self-employed) and that was the trigger for me having a heart attack. Since my HA I have adopted a different stance and avoid stress as much as possible. I hope that you can find a similar solution.

My best wishes for the future.

[Auiron]

Hot Flushes commonly known as Hot Flashes in the USA:

What Causes Hot Flashes?

webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/ss/....

Page 2: This is what's behind menopausal hot flashes. As the estrogen in her body declines, a woman's thermostat resets and cooling measures start to kick in sooner. But a man might get hot flashes as his testosterone level drops in middle age, especially if he's had a certain kind of prostate cancer treatment. An overactive thyroid gland, perhaps from Graves' disease or after giving birth, or something else that's causing high levels of thyroid hormone may also do it.

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If hot flashes affect your daily activities or nighttime sleep, consider seeing your doctor to discuss treatment options.

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