C25K, hot flushes and sleep

[Magentabob]

Does anyone else have the same problem as me? Since I started C25K I’ve experienced hot flushes both day and night. They’re not bad, not sweaty, but enough to waken me up umpteen times a night. I’ve never had them before and it seems a strange coincidence. I realise at 52 they’re likely normal but why have they started at the same time? I used to sleep really well and now feel like I’m struggling through the day. 🛏🏃‍♀️🔥

[Elfe5 Graduate]

It may just be a timing coincidence?? I certainly have the hot flushes you describe day & night, but already had them before doing C25K. 🥴

PS I find oil of evening primrose & red clover help a bit.

[Magentabob Graduate in reply to Elfe5]

Thank you Elfe5. It probably is just a coincidence but I could do without it!!

I’ll give your suggestions a go. 👍🏻

[Elfe5 Graduate in reply to Magentabob]

I sympathise.

I have found retaining a sense of humour very helpful. - I reckon the best way to enjoy a hot flush is mid Winter on a motorway at 70mph with all the windows wide open! 😂😂

[nowster Graduate in reply to Elfe5]

What about the other passengers in the car? 😁

[Elfe5 Graduate in reply to nowster]

I only do that when alone! Complaints from the family ruin the experience! 😂

[Jell6 Graduate]

Sounds like the menopause to me 🥵🥵🥵🥵

[Magentabob Graduate in reply to Jell6]

Yep, I know but I want to sleep!!! Sod’s law isn’t it. But thank you.

[Jell6 Graduate in reply to Magentabob]

The only thing that worked for me was HRT, otherwise I could not function, yes you need sleep, Try what Elfe5 suggested , maybe speak to your GP 🥵

[Gannet1 Graduate in reply to Jell6]

Ditto! 😊🏃‍♀️🐢