A humerous look at a problem many women suffer from.

Oh when will these flushes come to an end?

I seem to have had them for years.

They flare up at the most inappropriate times

As if smoke’s coming out of my ears.

When lying in bed and ready for sleep

This heat in my chest seems to grow,

And spreads with a vengeance to the top of my head,

Author’s own photo

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Setting my face and neck all aglow.

The duvet is off as I toss and turn

In an effort to release some steam,

But the struggle makes me get even hotter

And I feel like I want to scream.

My friends call them tropical moments,

But that too kind a word,

For this woman who feels she’s in meltdown

And whose behaviour is really absurd.

So if anyone has found a solution

To stop body thermostats going amiss,

I’m sure there are many women just like me

Who’d want to give you a great big kiss.

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Christine Ramsay 6.12.11

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  • petercurtis97 on Dec 6, 2011

    Hello Christine I feel for you but unable to give any advice on this one. Thanks for your comment on the new bird he is going well.

  • pattiann on Dec 6, 2011

    Wonderful.

  • mphsglo on Dec 6, 2011

    Sounds uncomfortable. I would probably try putting ice packs in a towel and letting those rest against certain parts of my body like my neck. I can imagine it’s sorta like having a fever, so, try creating cold compresses with a wash cloth. I hope it ends soon.

  • The Bling on Dec 6, 2011

    Glad I’m not a woman. But I hope you are feeling better.

  • J M Lennox on Dec 6, 2011

    “Aren’t I clever” I say to my hubby driving today, as I wind down the window for some cold air. ”I can build up a sweat in a couple of seconds even sitting down that endurance runners take at least minutes to achieve.” Lol! I hear you but can only say that taking Evening Primrose Oil capsules and Remifemin tables every day has seemed to help and make them less frequent. A wonderful poem.

  • CHIPMUNK on Dec 6, 2011

    What women go through far too many issues

  • LadyElena on Dec 6, 2011

    Aaaawh…. I wonder if there is a hormone balance medicine you can use…. Also, some Chinese Medicine shops may have something that can help.

    Hope the situation gets better.
    Take Care.

  • Ram Bansal on Dec 6, 2011

    I am happy to be a man, away from too many physical complications you women have. Anyway, your photo is a good feast to my eyes… so charming you are in your natural-self.

  • Lady Sunshine on Dec 6, 2011

    I guess being a woman is a curse? lol. The comments made me laugh, particularly from the guys. :D

  • mtrguanlao on Dec 6, 2011

    Just eat lots of fruits and water Miss Christine,hehe!
    Nice poem!

  • lovinglyoursjuny on Dec 6, 2011

    You remind me of my mom, when she is having same dilemma…
    Drink beetroot juice ma’m…it will help lessen the hot flashes :)

  • Hazel Crowther on Dec 6, 2011

    Fabulous account, thank goodness we can laugh about these things!

  • johnnydod on Dec 6, 2011

    Surly your far too young to have flushes Christine? and if your not, you certainly don’t look it. xxx

    I will be away for a little while,and if I don’t make it back till Christmas I hope you and everyone else here on Triond have a wonderful Christmas.

  • CHAN LEE PENG on Dec 6, 2011

    That was annoying but great poem anyway.

  • wonder on Dec 6, 2011

    A lovely poem good words and phrases I pick from here.Love the photo flash, not the flush.

  • LoveDoctor on Dec 6, 2011

    I agree with sunshine. some of the comments here are funny. A very nice share. I\\\’m thinking maybe chamomille tea might do the trick. Hope you feel better soon!

  • Vivek Ratan on Dec 6, 2011

    we all are laughing

    and you are laughing too

    my dear Christine

    your topic choice is new

    Let’s laugh together,Christine

  • papaleng on Dec 6, 2011

    Seems you are on a bind. I can’t offer you an advice since your illness is something new to me. I guess, taking work lightly will help.

  • FX777222999 on Dec 6, 2011

    An exercise daily makes you feel good.

  • yes me on Dec 6, 2011

    Hope you get a cool night Christine cheers

  • Val Mills on Dec 6, 2011

    :-) what can I say – as much as your poem just love the kindly advice given by some above

  • lornashala on Dec 6, 2011

    I can so relate to your poem. I’m going through the same thing. I’m only 35 and I’m going through menopause already. I hate it! Nice work though.

  • erwinkennythomas on Dec 6, 2011

    so much advice, some humorous! hot flashes are really disturbing

  • lapasan on Dec 6, 2011

    I hope that that experience will not be felt always.

  • Ruby Hawk on Dec 6, 2011

    Christine, I can feel for you. Isn’t it the worst to have to get up in the middle of the night and change sweaty sheets. We women don’t have it easy.

  • LCM Linda on Dec 6, 2011

    Sorry to hear that you are in such great discomfort. Hope you will find an effective way to cope with it the soonest.

  • Eunice Tan on Dec 7, 2011

    That\’s woman problem. We have to be strong enough.

  • Yvhes P. on Dec 7, 2011

    Very nice post. I know you’ll be fine.

  • Yvhes P. on Dec 7, 2011

    Very nice post. I know you\’ll be fine.

  • Yvhes P. on Dec 7, 2011

    Very nice post. I know you\\\’ll be fine.

  • Yvhes P. on Dec 7, 2011

    oooppsss. Sorry for the multiple posts. I’m having connection problem.

  • Bruce Officer on Dec 7, 2011

    Uncomfortable, but at least you can still grin and put finger to keyboard about it.

  • Tulan on Dec 7, 2011

    Christine, you can make anything, even hot flashes sound funny. It’s good to laugh at ourselves.

  • ittech on Dec 7, 2011

    beautiful thanks

  • Cynthia Bartlett on Dec 7, 2011

    yep, I know the feeling

  • ittech on Dec 8, 2011

    o if anyone has hear a solution

    To grab message curbs expiration nonfunctional, positive there many another

  • FX777222999 on Dec 8, 2011

    Just another visit for this article.

  • Mark Ramsay on Dec 10, 2011

    Ha ha. I’m glad I’m not a woman.

  • ittech on Dec 10, 2011

    They reflexion up at the well-nigh out or keeping times

    As if roll of tobaccos motion out of my attentions. falsification in hit the hay and modify for sleep

    , scatters with a revenge to the garment of my theme,

  • gaby7 on Dec 13, 2011

    A cool one I swear!

  • mtrguanlao on Dec 13, 2011

    Revisiting this great poem of yours Miss Christine.

  • ittech on Dec 14, 2011

    good share informative

  • mdrkarim7 on Dec 14, 2011

    No woman no cry!

  • Joe Ram on Dec 15, 2011

    nice one. thanks.

  • ittech on Dec 16, 2011

    Setting my face and neck all aglow.

    The duvet is off as I toss and turn

  • CA Johnson on Dec 18, 2011

    I am so sorry to hear that you are going through this. I wish I could give you advice because I will certainly need it when I go through this one day too.

  • lxdollarsxl on Jan 8, 2012

    Quite brilliant – i know how bad it gets my other half has the same overheating problems.

  • Lisa Marie Mottert on Feb 9, 2012

    Good tips and wonderful poem!
    Enjoyed this poem and thought it was cute!
    Thanks for the share!

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