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Author Topic: Are hot flush in one leg normal or do I need to see a doctor?  (Read 2210 times)

Jill coope

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Are hot flush in one leg normal or do I need to see a doctor?
« on: July 03, 2021, 06:53:02 AM »
Help!

I have hot flushes in my legs and feeling of hot water pouring down my left calf. It's been going in continuously for 3 days and one incident 6 days ago. Should I see a doctor or is this a relatively normal thing to experience with the menopause?

Any comments would be really appreciated! I am desperate.
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Dierdre

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Re: Are hot flush in one leg normal or do I need to see a doctor?
« Reply #1 on: July 03, 2021, 07:18:16 AM »
It could be a number of things including circulation and a trapped nerve so i would check it out at the doctors.
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CLKD

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Re: Are hot flush in one leg normal or do I need to see a doctor?
« Reply #2 on: July 03, 2021, 08:18:43 AM »
An altered sensation can feel like water on the skin.  My Dad had a cartilage operation on his knee area and ever after, when bending, it would feel as though he was kneeling in a puddle  ::)

Sciatica can cause similar feelings.  As oestrogen levels drop, muscles may become lax = aches and pains etc..   Make a note over the weekend - is it after sitting, walking, sleeping - then ring for advice.
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Taz2

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Re: Are hot flush in one leg normal or do I need to see a doctor?
« Reply #3 on: July 03, 2021, 08:21:38 AM »
Hi Jill. This is not specifically a meno system so it is a good idea to get it checked out. I've had the same feeling as if I have my leg pressed against a hot radiator. Mine is linked to tight muscles in my hip giving a referred sensation. I have physio every now and again if it bothers me but I mostly just ignore it. I also have fibromyalgia which can give similar sensations but then they are symmetrical and happen in both legs. You can get a lot of skin/nerve sensations if you have arthritis in the neck or spine which may not be giving you any other symptoms. I can't link here but if you Google Spine health nerve pain you will find more info

Taz x
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Jill coope

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Re: Are hot flush in one leg normal or do I need to see a doctor?
« Reply #4 on: July 05, 2021, 07:27:38 PM »
[thank you ever so much for your responses Taz2, CLKD and Diedre!

They really helped me to understand, this menopause things us shocking and quite frightening... I guess I will get used to it...

I saw the doctors today and she thinks it's nerve issues too and I have been referred.

Thanks again for your help!
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Taz2

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Re: Are hot flush in one leg normal or do I need to see a doctor?
« Reply #5 on: July 05, 2021, 11:09:04 PM »
You're welcome. I'm glad you've got a referral.

Taz x
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CLKD

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Re: Are hot flush in one leg normal or do I need to see a doctor?
« Reply #6 on: July 06, 2021, 08:09:44 AM »
Let us know how you get on.
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Dierdre

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Re: Are hot flush in one leg normal or do I need to see a doctor?
« Reply #7 on: July 07, 2021, 05:59:48 AM »
Hope you get sorted soon.
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