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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Jill coope on July 03, 2021, 06:53:02 AM

Title: Are hot flush in one leg normal or do I need to see a doctor?
Post by: Jill coope 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.

Title: Re: Are hot flush in one leg normal or do I need to see a doctor?
Post by: Dierdre 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.

Title: Re: Are hot flush in one leg normal or do I need to see a doctor?
Post by: CLKD 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.

Title: Re: Are hot flush in one leg normal or do I need to see a doctor?
Post by: Taz2 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

Title: Re: Are hot flush in one leg normal or do I need to see a doctor?
Post by: Jill coope 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!

Title: Re: Are hot flush in one leg normal or do I need to see a doctor?
Post by: Taz2 on July 05, 2021, 11:09:04 PM

You're welcome. I'm glad you've got a referral.

Taz x

Title: Re: Are hot flush in one leg normal or do I need to see a doctor?
Post by: CLKD on July 06, 2021, 08:09:44 AM

Let us know how you get on.

Title: Re: Are hot flush in one leg normal or do I need to see a doctor?
Post by: Dierdre on July 07, 2021, 05:59:48 AM

Hope you get sorted soon.