Can we discuss heat intolerance?

Is moving to Alaska an option? New York really isn't that hot, except in the midsummer months.

I wonder if not being properly hydrated is part of the issue?

I suffered from heat intolerance, hot flashes, night sweats, etc. from my early thirties until menopause at age 50 (almost to the day!). It was worse after my j-pouch surgery, but I have since come to the conclusion that it was all hormonal (even though my hormones checked out fine). Those lab tests only show a snapshot and do not show the daily fluctuations. All this did seem to coincide with subtle changes in my menstrual cycles. So, while this was not menopause related, it definitely was perimenopause, which can last for a decade or more (sorry to say). Major surgery can trigger it too.

The slightest humidity and I was dripping with sweat, a sip of a margarita would make my ears turn red and the internal furnace go full blast. The good news is that now that I am fully menopausal, I can drink alcohol, tolerate exercise and heat, and even complain of being cold! Before, I'd be the one in short sleeves and shorts in the middle of winter.

http://www.health.harvard.edu/...oad_to_menopause.htm

Interesting that in the above article it indicates that elevated levels of norepinephrine can cause heat intolerance. Interesting, because it turned out I had a neuroganglioma that sectreted norepinephrine. This was right above my adrenal gland. After an adrenalectomy, things improved some, but some of the neuroganlioma remained.

It is possible that it is related to the j-pouch, but I would bet good money that it is not. However, chronic inflammation, like pouchitis can mess with your thermostat, so that can be a factor. Did you find you were more heat tolerant while taking the Flagyl? That may be another clue that your pouchitis is ramping up again. Just a thought. Remember, most of the time with your j-pouch has been with pouchitis!

Jan

There are times Alaska has sounded appealing. We lived in MD for 5 years and I couldn't handle the summer humidity there. And I dread any discussion about warm weather vacations.

I, too, am typically in short sleeves/shorts and will go outside in the dead of winter to cool off.

I know proper hydration is part of it for me and I have been increasing my intake. Seems to help some.

Jan, I think you are also on to something with the pouchitis. I definitely have had cold spells since having it better controlled. My husband and I have both wondered what's up!

I intend to call the GI on Monday about the pouchitis symptoms that seem to be reappearing, as well as keep up my wanter in take.

It would be nice to find the right mix/tools to get this under control.

I cannot tolerate heat anymore at all. And on the other end, I cannot tolerate the cold either. My hubby teases me that I need to be in a controlled environment that is a steady 72 degrees! I think I need to move to San Diego.

Well, the cure for heat intolerance is "age"! I am 72 and I'm always cold. I wear layers and layers of clothes in my house and have the heat on, as well! You just can't win sometimes!

I suffer from heat intolerance but when I first took cipro for pouchitis it resolved. Unfortunately a recent course did not have the sdame effect. So like Jan suggests it is possibly due to pouchits?

I look like a dripping tomato as soon as it gets hot (makes the students laugh)....I turn bright red, sweat bullits and get stinky and clammy all at once...I do not have A/C in this house like in most of France...it isn't common other than in major shops and services or hotels...you know I run for the nearest hotel if I can and cool off in lobbies, boutiques etc...problem that even in the hospitals there isn't A/C...they are hell in summer...my only solution is to get to a pool as often as possible or sleep in a tub full of cold water (do not try this at home, children!...I use a neck pillow to keep my head above water).
Surprisingly enough I survived the last two summers with a little less misery (we had lousy summers, I was the only one cheering)...maybe menopause is helping me with this...hopefully...by the way, pre-pouch I loved hot weather...
By the way, I also cannot tollerate tight sleeves, turtle necks, tight spaces etc...all since my pouch...
Sharon

One reason I left Texas. I can handle humid heat way easier than dry heat. Spring In NOVA still is a PIA. The colon is your water source so with that gone I am a panting idiot.

Ugh, Sharon. I soooo feel for you.

lol about tight clothing and spaces. I am the same away. If I can feel someone's body heat radiating, they are too close!

I hadn't seen this thread earlier so I posted a question about this exact subject. I'm 70 and I really have a difficult time when the temperature reaches above 80. I stay well hydrated but it doesn't seem to matter. Ugh!