Okay, sorry if I offended anyone that really wasn't my intention. Just there are groups of women in both the gyms I teach at, that fit that profile. Talk all through class, barely exert themselves, turn the AC or fans up so high that everyone else gets joint pain and can't warm their muscles up, and blame their hot flashes. I'm actually glad to know that those aren't the only kind of people who get bad hot flashes.

But on another point... it was my cold and the little fever I'm running that sent me to the 'net this morning, where I found two interesting bits of information...

one, somewhat reassuring, that 80% of women stop having hot flashes within four years of their last period.

But also, (which you probably already knew) hot flashes do not raise core temperature, only skin temperature; it's the body trying very hard to cool itself when no cooling is needed. SO... it seems to me that there's a risk of hypothermia, especially this time of year; and if we're outdoors exerting ourselves, we should be doubly sure to wear moisture-wicking and breathable apparel, and NOT to open any zippers or remove our hats during a hot flash. I couldn't find anything directly on point in a very brief and cursory search - anybody have any input?