A guy with hot flashes?

GriffinS09 · 08-16-2003, 01:02 AM

I have a problem. I don't know why, but I tend to get hot and break a sweat for no apparent reason. It's as if I have hot flashes. It can be 65 degrees in my apartment, with the airconditioner blasting and sometimes, I will feel as if I'm hot for a few seconds, break a small sweat, and then it will go away.

Anyone know what the problem might be?

pdrq221 · 08-16-2003, 01:45 AM

anxiety/stress can sometimes cause this...

GriffinS09 · 08-16-2003, 03:12 AM

I don't have any stress in my life, nor anxiety. I lead a normal, great, fufilling life. I'm very happy. Any other idea's?

zuzu8 · 08-16-2003, 04:54 AM

Hi GRIFFIN-
Men an experience hot flashes if their levels of testosterone (male sex hormone) suddenly and dramatically drop. For example, hot flashes occur in 75 percent of men who have had their testes removed as treatment for prostate cancer...or who have to take medication to decrease testosterone levels.

There are other symptoms that mimic hot flashes in both men and women who suffer from a tumor of the hypothalamus or pituitary gland, certain infections (TB or HIV), alcoholism or thyrotoxicosis (extremely high levels of thyroid hormone).

Some people have hot flashes as a reaction to the food additive monosodium glutamate (MSG), or to certain medications, particularly nitroglycerin , nifedipine (Procardia, Adalat), niacin (numerous brand names), vancomycin (Vancocin) and calcitonin (Calcimar, Cibacalcin, Miacalcin).

Don't know your history, but it could all be a temporary hormonal "shift" for some innocent reason.

If it persists, might be wothwhile getting your thyroid checked out.

zuzu xx

upshutter17 · 08-16-2003, 07:09 AM

I may not be able to help....but I'll do my best. How old are you? I've heard that men go through some type of guy menopause. In fact I've known one...family...he gets these hot flashes. He also gets moody. Well I hope someone has an answer for you. This was just a thought, not saying you are going through something like this. Good luck, and take care.
Upshutter

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