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Does Anyone Get Hot Flashes With Parkinson's Disease Or The Medication?

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member asked a question πŸ’­
Kearney, NE

I get hot flashes and have night sweats. Don't know if it's from Parkinson's or medication or a combination. Also get dry mouth. How do you deal with these issues?

December 7, 2022
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Try hard candy that you can suck on. That seems to help with a dry mouth. I also keep a bottle of water close to take a sip every so often. As far has hot flashes I have the opposite. Im cold a lot. I dress in layers. Maybe you could wear a tank top under a button shirt so you could remove the button shirt when the hot flashes start. Good luck and take care

December 8, 2022
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Hi,
Yes, I too have hot flashes as well as the feeling of extreme cold at times. It seems as if I have no temperature control. Sometimes, I have a terrible time staying warm, and other times I have hot flashes.😜 I have noticed, if I stay up on drinking enough water each day…50 ounces or more. I feel like I have less hot flashes.

December 8, 2022
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Erinanne

Absolutely right.
Another primary reason for hot flashes in Parkinsons is this.
Our body temperature 🌑 is regulated by a small area of the brain called the hypothalamus.
Dopamine is the neurotransmitter that is responsible for this regulation.
As you know Parkinsons causes dramatic reduction in our dopamine levels.
Eventually in some people this can lead to
"hypothalamic dysregulation" where there is too little dopamine to keep us cool.
That has been one of my least favorite symptoms for over 10 years.

December 8, 2022
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

@A MyParkinsonsTeam Member Hello πŸ‘‹ there thanks for the information on Hot flashes!!
Take care of yourself πŸ’ž. hug πŸ«‚.
Julie Olson 2.

January 5, 2023
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Definitely the meds. It also can stain (yellow) your clothing, pillow cover, sheets, etc. My whites are no longer white. Just saying.
It is somewhat reassuring for me to hear others with similar experiences.

December 8, 2022

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