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Dress properly
One of the first lines of defense against hot flashes at work is proper attire. Avoid wool, silk, and most synthetic fabrics. These materials trap heat and can increase your body temperature. Clothes made of cotton, linen, or rayon “breathe” better, release heat, and help keep you cooler.
Likewise, people ask, what can I use naturally for hot flashes?
Natural Remedies for Hot Flashes
- Black Cohosh. (Actaea racemosa, Cimicifuga racemosa) This herb has received quite a bit of scientific attention for its possible effects on hot flashes.
- Red Clover.
- Dong Quai.
- Ginseng.
- Kava.
- Evening Primrose Oil.
- Use with Caution.
Then, does your temperature go up when you have a hot flash?
During a hot flash, the blood rushing to the vessels nearest the skin may raise skin temperature by five to seven degrees, but core body temperature will not usually rise above a normal 98.6 degrees. Plus, hot flashes can cause more than discomfort. They may lead to excessive sweating and can interrupt sleep patterns.
Prescription treatments include:
- Low-dose depression drugs like fluoxetine (Prozac, Rapiflux), paroxetine (Paxil, Pexeva), or venlafaxine (Effexor)
- Clonidine, a blood pressure medication.
- Gabapentin, an anti-seizure drug.
- Brisdelle, a paroxetine formula specifically for hot flashes.