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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Mummytron on June 04, 2023, 12:16:16 PM

Title: Hot flush and dizziness
Post by: Mummytron on June 04, 2023, 12:16:16 PM
Hi all,
I'm 47 and started peri at 39. I've had numerous symptoms over the years and it seemed to have settled down a bit. I tried hrt and didn't get on with it at the time.
Anyway, I had a period this week after a 2 month gap (they are a few months apart now) and I've been feeling really dizzy. I just had a horrible moment of being dizzy, shaky then hot so I assume a hot flush. I really felt like I could pass out, but didn't.
Not sure how I'll manage at work like this.
Does this sound like a hot flush?
Title: Re: Hot flush and dizziness
Post by: CLKD on June 04, 2023, 12:47:25 PM
Yep.  How long is a piece of string, flushes can appear in various shapes and forms.  Keeping hydrated is important.  Does your Company have a menopause policy of support? 

I get a floaty feeling sometimes due to a trapped nerve in my neck, enough to make me go 'OH!' but not enough to discuss with the GP.  Usually when I move suddenly!
Title: Re: Hot flush and dizziness
Post by: Mummytron on June 04, 2023, 12:58:49 PM
Yes, I work in a school but we are very short staffed so not sure what I can get out of it. I'll certainly ask.
Interestingly I have inflammatory arthritis in my neck which isn't helping, but these hot flushes are like a sugar drop, if that makes sense?
Title: Re: Hot flush and dizziness
Post by: CLKD on June 04, 2023, 04:03:40 PM
Yep.  How is your diet overall?  MayB eating little and often will help, it certainly eased some of my sudden nausea symptoms.  I would know where every bin was in every shop on an 'in case' basis - though never needed them  :-\.