DB in NJ Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 I've been eating sweets every day since Thanksgiving, much to my regret. In addition to gaining two pounds, I've been having more frequent and intense hot flashes. Is there a connection or is it a coincidence? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 I think so...and if I don't exercise daily I'm a mess. This whole hot flash thing is for the birds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Please, please, please let it turn out to be a coincidence!!!!!!!!! As if the hot flashes wouldn't be nuisance enough -- but to have to stop eating sugar, too??????? Say it ain't so! :eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 My mother and aunt both say there is a sugar/hot flash correlation with them. I'm not there yet and I've already given up all sugar, so... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susann Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Not just sugar, but any kind of carb threw my hot flashes into overdrive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 I think it depends on the person. I also think caffeine makes a difference too. My eating has not been very low carb or low sugar for the past few weeks (yikes!), but my hot flashes have not been any worse. However, since I started drinking coffee again (peppermint mocha latte), I have noticed I'm having night sweats each night I drink coffee in the afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Everyone seems to have different triggers. I've been there for a few years now and have not found sugar to make any difference. I do notice they're worse when I don't exercise regularly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tullia Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Too many refined carbs of any kind are my downfall. Thank goodness caffeine isn't a problem for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtsmamtj Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I am convinced just breathing triggers my hot flashes :cursing:. This menopause thing is brutal. My mom had no issues whatsoever. The joke around here is Mom is turning into the Hulk when she has a hot flash - humor helps a ton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annandatje Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Not just sugar, but any kind of carb threw my hot flashes into overdrive! :iagree: I noticed that my body was perpetually cooler when I ate a reduced carbohydrate diet. Also I felt more energetic and did not have an afternoon sleepy slump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie in VA Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 *Waving to DB!* I had hot flashes for about a month or two 18 months ago. I craved protein then, and ate less carbs and got relief from the flashes. It makes sense (to my little brain) that sugar could trigger them (I am no medical expert!) as more insulin is needed for the sugar. Insulin is a hormone, and I am guessing could affect other hormones? All I know is that less carbs helped me through that time. I am not through menopause yet, and fully expect to have hot flashes again. I found it interesting that my body craved more protein during that time, and the hot flashes subsided when I ate more protein. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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