Hot flashes and vertigo: 7 months post-op

[GeorgiaMei]

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

[Kaybo]

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

[MAlegant]

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

[GeorgiaMei]

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 

[MAlegant]

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

[lacey7]

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!!