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[supersam]

Hello

I had a total hysterectomy in 2009, including the removal of my ovaries.  I was given a HRT implant, which it turnout I was allergic to....
It was then decided that I would not take any form of HRT becauce of the allergy.  For the Dr/Hospital to work out what I was allergic to would take years so I had no form of HRT.   I have taken a calcium supplement for the past 5 years to hopefully keep brittle bones at bay.

The past 18 months I have suffered from excessive head and facial sweating. The sweats can strike at any time, I could be sat down, talking to someone, hoovering my stairs.  It feels like a fire has been lit at the nape of my neck, my face pours with sweat during that time, my upper torso is clammy and freezing cold to the touch?  Odd I know.  I never experience any night sweats though. 

The reason for my waffles above are.............The sweats are so bad now that I am embarrassed when I am with family, and I feel even worse when I am at work.  I have been to my GP who  sent me for a variety of blood tests, he has told me that looking at my blood results, I am going through the menopause, what he can't explain is that I shouldn't have any hormone left in my system after 5 years, so he is as confused as me. 

He also says it is not usual for the sweats, during menopause, to cause cold upper torso.

I am hoping someone can offer advice?

GP sent me for more blood tests today, another 8 test tubes worth

Thank you

[supersam]

Apologies I forgot to mention I am 47.

[CLKD]

   hormones  ……… there are other hormones in our body, including thyroid, hopefully your GP will be testing those levels too. Was the implant removed?

One can be cold due to hormone alterations, I had Tamoxifen following breast operation and had cold 'flushes' within 36 hours - thought I had a dose of 'flu starting  .  It would begin from behind my shoulders and work upwards into my lower neck.  Over-all the drug made me so ill I had to stop taking it.

Brisk walking or skipping can help stave off osteoporosis too. 

Have a read of the menus, left of screen too!

[supersam]

Hi CLKD

Thanks for the reply. 

The HRT implant was not removed, it dissolved after 6-9 months.  I don't get cold flushes, I will sweat profusely from my head/face at the same time if you felt my upper torso it is freezing to the touch.

I hope you are OK, now after your op, did you receive any other medication?

I have started running as a form of exercise, I run/ slow jog 3 times a week for 30-40 minutes each time.

I am sure the GP has ordered tests for thyroid, among others.  I had bloods tested earlier in the week, my ESR came back high, so he is checking that again too.  I think it indicates you have inflammation somewhere or are fighting a virus, both of which I'm not?

I hope its not too hot for you, I am too hot , the storms haven't arrived here yet.