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Post-Treatment => Post-Treatment => Topic started by: GeorgiaMei on October 06, 2008, 08:17:12 pm

Title: Hot flashes and vertigo: 7 months post-op
Post by: GeorgiaMei on October 06, 2008, 08:17:12 pm

Hi all,

I was wondering if anyone suffers from post-operative hot flashes?  I am 32 and have been having mild to moderate hot flashes since surgery (translab rect 3/08)  and ongoing nausea.  Last week I had an episode of extreme hotness (like I used to have pre-op) followed by severe vertigo (also similar to before my surgery). No vomiting, but nauseous and weak all day. I see my neurologist tomorrow, but would appreciate any community advice! 

Thanks!

Karen

Title: Re: Hot flashes and vertigo: 7 months post-op
Post by: Kaybo on October 06, 2008, 08:28:28 pm

Karen~
I had SEVERE hot flashes after my surgery - I'm so sorry, but I don't remember how long they lasted since it was so long ago.  However, I went back to teaching at 3 months and don't remember dealing with them then...Maybe your Dr. will be able to shed some light on this...
K

Title: Re: Hot flashes and vertigo: 7 months post-op
Post by: MAlegant on October 07, 2008, 04:42:49 pm

Are you on steroids?  I remember while in the hospital (and on steroids) I had some really intense hot flashes and in fact, was warm all of the time.  Nurse said it was the steroids...
M

Title: Re: Hot flashes and vertigo: 7 months post-op
Post by: GeorgiaMei on October 07, 2008, 10:35:19 pm

Thanks KayBo and MAlegant  for the support and ideas.   I'm still looking for an answer, but my neurologist doesn't think it's directly related to the AN/removal (except that I am more likely to experience vertigo since I only have one vestibular nerve). 

This forum has been a wonderful support and I am very encouraged by everyones strength in dealing with their AN's!   Karen 

Title: Re: Hot flashes and vertigo: 7 months post-op
Post by: MAlegant on October 11, 2008, 07:09:49 am

Of course, hot flashes could be, well, you know, although you are way too young for that.  ;)

Title: Re: Hot flashes and vertigo: 7 months post-op
Post by: lacey7 on October 11, 2008, 04:27:48 pm

I am 3 1/2 months post op.  I'm 62 years old....and have ALOT of hot flashes.  Haven't had them in a long time, since I had "everything" taken out at age 35.
This has been only since my surgery, so I really think it is related.
I don't like this feeling at all!!