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Cold Flashes
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09-09-2009, 05:14 AM
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Posts: 3
Hysterectomy: August 12th, 2009
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Cold Flashes
I am 34 years old and 4 weeks postop from a total abdominal hysterectomy with removal of tubes and ovaries. I am recovering well after an incision infection 1 week postop. I have heard of women having hot flashes after a hysterectomy but I seem to be cold all the time. There is times I will just shiver and shake and cannot get warm. I am on estradiol (the highest dose I can take according to my doctor).
Is there anything I can do with my "cold flashes?" It is almost 90 degrees here and I want to turn the heat on.
Thanks.
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09-09-2009, 05:55 AM
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Posts: 233
Hysterectomy: June 15th, 2009
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Cold Flashes
I'm so sorry you have to got through this I had that first week but thats it Im sure someone will be by to help with it tc
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09-09-2009, 10:47 AM
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Posts: 3,711
Hysterectomy: November 4th, 2008
Surgery Type: LAVH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Cold Flashes
I kept my ovaries but they went into shock. I had the hot flashes & night sweats but during the day I also got to where I was freezing. I ended up using a heating blanket on high to get & stay warm. Maybe that would help you? It will get better once your hormones get straightened out.
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09-09-2009, 11:51 AM
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Posts: 68
Hysterectomy: July 13th, 2009
Surgery Type: LSH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Re: Cold Flashes
I have this too! I never used to have temp issues. I am 8 wks post op now and man, I am either freezing or hot. Hot flashes have increased some, still won't complain about them, as to me they are tolerable, but you are not alone. Think it takes a good year for your body to even out and get used to the new you. I am in my 30's also so I know what you are going through. I have definately noticed an increase in the number of hot/cold flashes I get now that I have reached the 8 wk mark. Hang in there though. If they get too bad some say Effexor works great and I am seriously thinking of going on that before any hormones. I'll let you know how it works if I do go on it. I see my Dr. on Monday.
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09-09-2009, 12:39 PM
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Posts: 117
Hysterectomy: August 27th, 2009
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Re: Cold Flashes
Had TVH & TAH BSO on 8/27 (long story) and I get alternating hot flashes and cold flashes. When I get a hot flash I start sweating and feel like my core is on fire. When I get a cold flash, I get chills and shiver and want to wrap up in a blanket. I have been using a heating pad for my kidney and that seems to help during a cold flash (although it's miserable during a hot flash, lol). I'm 31 and wasn't supposed to lose my ovaries. I'm on the patch.
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09-09-2009, 03:10 PM
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Posts: 106
Hysterectomy: July 10th, 2009
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Re: Cold Flashes
I definitelyget cold flashes. I don't get hot flashes at all, but I do wake up with night sweats sometimes - mostly because of all the blankets I've piled on the bed! I'm 8 weeks out and they have become less severe, so there's hope.
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11-18-2009, 04:38 AM
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Posts: 8
Hysterectomy: October 21st, 2009
Surgery Type: LSH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Re: Cold Flashes
I'm feeling like I'm ice cold yet hubby says I feel very warm. I'm exhausted. Four weeks postop today.
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11-18-2009, 04:58 AM
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Posts: 180
Hysterectomy: November 9th, 2009
Surgery Type: TLH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Re: Cold Flashes
I am having them too! Thanks so much for posting this! I am on a patch now. Week and half since surgery.
I was first unsure if the sensations were due to moving around too much or low blood sugar, but now I think they are cold flashes.
I'm having a damp, cold, clammy feeling with a little bit of shakiness with it. Mostly damp on my arms, upper chest, sides, and back of the neck and head. Very strange feeling!
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11-18-2009, 05:23 AM
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Posts: 8
Hysterectomy: October 21st, 2009
Surgery Type: LSH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Re: Cold Flashes
I had that same damp feeling about 1.5 weeks postop. I was on a patch and my emotions and damp feeling fluctuated like crazy. I'm on premperin now and my emotions are staying pretty much on an even keel. But this freezing thing is most unpleasant, my skin feels like sand paper and my hair is very dry as well.
You may want to ask your doctor about the pill vs patch as the pill seems to keep the fluctuating and dampness away.
Hope this helps, this site has been a life saver.
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11-18-2009, 04:07 PM
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Posts: 21
Hysterectomy: October 29th, 2009
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Re: Cold Flashes
Me too! I am 3 weeks post op. I am either freezing or sweating. I dress in layers and either add on or take off as needed. I keep sweaters and blankets all over the house 'just in case'. It seems to be getting better though. I hope your does too!
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