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A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
Jackson, MI

I keep going threw hot flashes and you can feel the heat radiate off me..then a few minutes later I'm cold. I continuely cycle like this for hours and sometimes days. I know I'm going threw the change but this is continuous and extreme. I can't get remoely comfortable..and this is ontop of the pain..

June 6, 2016
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Members overwhelmingly related to the experience of extreme temperature fluctuations, with many describing a constant cycle of radiating heat... Read more

Members overwhelmingly related to the experience of extreme temperature fluctuations, with many describing a constant cycle of radiating heat followed by freezing cold that makes them feel uncomfortable for hours or days at a time. Several members explained that fibromyalgia commonly causes dysregulation of body temperature through the central nervous system, while others shared that the combination of menopause and fibromyalgia creates a particularly challenging double burden, with some finding relief through hormone replacement therapy or supplements like Black Cohosh. A recurring theme was the practical need to keep both fans and heaters readily available, the importance of ruling out other causes with a doctor rather than assuming everything is fibromyalgia-related, and the shared frustration of feeling like one's internal thermostat is completely broken.

A MyFibroTeam Member

@A MyFibroTeam Member YES! I feel like a crockpot all of the time. I can feel the heat radiating off of me. I don't know how new u r but it's common in fibromyalgia. It is called disregulation (something?) can't think of the term right now. It I very uncomfortable. Take care dear. Big gentle hug.

June 7, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

@A MyFibroTeam Member individuals with Fibromyalgia have a hard time regulating our body temperature it part and part of some of the many symptoms that we all experience. Us woman great to have extra fun when we are going through our changes and get hot flashes zero then I body tries to fix it and we get frozen. It is the righting complex of the body from the Central Nervous system. Hope this helps you understand may. Basically keep a fan and heater handy at all times. Sending gentle hugs!

June 7, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Try taking Black Cohash. You can get it at any drug store or at any health food stores. You get it right on the shelf.
It does help with the flashes once it's in your system.
I do hope this helps.

June 7, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes. My internal thermostat is now broken.

June 7, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

You've got the double wammy of menopause and fibro. I had to go on hormone replacement therapy for 5 years till my system got through menopause. Now I just have to deal with the fibro which is bad enough but not as bad as both.

June 7, 2016

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