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Do hot flushes make you feel faint?

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auraamber · 30/10/2026 12:40

Just that really! I’m on beta blockers for panic attacks but recently I’ve had a couple of times where it’s like heat is creeping over me, I have to throw the duvet off/clothes off and I go a bit faint with it then it vanishes
I’m on HRT and 42

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bardabunga · 30/10/2026 12:44

Yes, I've felt a bit like that when I've had a hot flush. In the car, mostly, which is why I never wear a bit coat in the car any more. There's nothing worse than getting a massive hot flush when you're wearing a coat and can't take it off!

hushabybaby · 30/10/2026 13:18

Yes! But mine is a histsmine reaction.. I realised after eating or drinking certain things I started to feel faint, hit red cheeks, flushed and felt like I was having a panic attack. Which started in late peri..

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