April 22nd, 2011
Why do I get hot flashes at 19?
For the past around 3 months I’ve been getting hot flashes and I have never in my life before. They usually happen almost everyday sometimes twice a day. I can never tell by the conditions around me when I am going to have one. Sometimes I get them when i am doing semi straining psychical activity and sometimes when i just cover my self with a blanket so heat usually plays a big role in me getting them but it doesn’t necessarily have to be in hot temperature. Do i have some sort of hormonal imbalance and should i go see a doctor?
April 22nd, 2011 at 3:12 pm
Yes, you could definitely have a hormonal imbalance. See your doctor.
April 22nd, 2011 at 3:55 pm
I have the same problem. (I’m 19 also). However, I’m lucky enough to be constantly surrounded by people in the medical profession, since I am a nursing student. From what my mentors have advised, it is completely unnatural for a 19 yo to have hot flashes, and I should definitely consult a doctor. (Duh!, right?)
Well, they have also said it could be metabolic/ hormonal (something regarding the thyroid, Diabetes, or maybe Birth Control Pills?, etc.). So, to further help you: Are your hair/ nails brittle? Is your hair falling out? Do you sweat at night? Any unexplained weight loss/ gain? Do you get frequent constipation? Feel run-down or always tired? Irregular menstrual cycles? Do you feel depressed or have mood swings often? If so.. Those are all related to the thyroid.
With Diabetes: Hot flashes* aren’t related to Diabetes as much as profuse sweating… And polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia. Which means excessive urination, excessive/thirst, and excessive eating/ hunger.
And with birth control pills: Have you switched your birth control lately, if you are on any? Have you started/stopped ANY new medication?
Are there any other symptoms? Heart palpitations? Night sweats? Nightmares? Nail biting? Jumpy? Irritable? If so, consider anxiety.
To visit a doctor, it would be best to gather all the information you could about things that you have noticed about yourself which you find to be abnormal other than the sweating. Profuse sweating/ hot flashes can be linked to so many different disorders/ diseases.
There is also a disorder called hyperhidrosis (I think that’s it) which is basically excessive sweating.
I completely understand how you feel though. Confused and maybe even embarrassed (I am embarrassed! I will soak through my scrubs at clinicals and completely wet my hair!! Eek! Talk about gross!). So, DO visit a doctor and if he/she just writes it off, KEEP GOING BACK and pester him/her until they find what is wrong. You know your body and you can feel that something is wrong, if you didn’t you wouldn’t have posted a question! It may take awhile, but you and your doctors will figure something out! And when you do, let me know!
Good luck!
April 22nd, 2011 at 6:03 pm
You could be pregnant and it could be hormonal, I used to get hot flashes before a period. You might consider seeing a doctor, and if he/she doesn’t take you seriously you might wanna consider seeing a different one.
April 22nd, 2011 at 6:58 pm
Yes you can. If you start missing periods or it last for a while you should.
April 22nd, 2011 at 9:33 pm
im not for sure im 21 and i get them two i always play around and say im going through menopause or however you spell it.
April 22nd, 2011 at 10:07 pm
I get them too, all the time. I’m 18, but everyone I tell doesn’t give a shit.
April 22nd, 2011 at 10:09 pm
Well, the youngest woman in history to go through natural menopause was 20. So, I think you should go to the doctor and make sure youre all okay.
April 22nd, 2011 at 11:17 pm
A weird diet? Nightmares? Its gotta be something else..your not old enough to be going through menopause. Consult a doctor.
April 23rd, 2011 at 12:22 am
most likely its hormonal. it depends alot also if you are taking birth control. and you have to make sure you’re not pregnant because sometimes it can be a symptom
April 23rd, 2011 at 2:43 am
to much caffiene