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@AncTreat5358@mindly.socialAre men’s “hot flashes” really a thing?
I’m 54. When I take a shower, or eat, or even think about anything physically active, I sweat like crazy within moments, usually on my back and neck plus the usual places. This is to the point where I often need to change t-shirts within about 5-10 minutes. I usually have to be in t-shirts without a jacket, unless it’s around freezing outside. Inside in my upstairs home office, I need the window open most of the time.
Been experiencing this most noticeable the last 2-3 years.
Not sure if it’s age, fibromyalgia, ME/CFS, something else, or a combination of things.
Toonie
@AncTreat5358 I had this on and off for years - for me it was caused by anxiety. Anxiety meds made the flushes go away (again, for me anyway!)
@toonie Thanks for sharing that, Toonie. Exploring anxiety is on the radar with my doctor.
@AncTreat5358 I don't know about hot flashes (I have them, but am not a man), but a more constant need to be in a T-Shirt all the time could also be due to high blood pressure.
@snoopy_jay Ah, that is an issue of mine. Thanks for sharing it! I’ll have to bring it up to my GP/PCP.
@AncTreat5358 Forget everything I said, it seems like I remembered that wrong and/or misunderstood my GP. 
@snoopy_jay Got it; thx for the update!