Ok guys, here's the thing. I have always run "hot", I have always been a huge blusher. But not in the cute, rosy cheeked way that you might be pictruing. The slightest bit of emotion, whether it be happiness or excitement or anger or even mild surprise (for example if someone comes up to my desk to talk to me and I don't feel completely "prepared" for it) cause me to flush an awful, blotchy, purplish red colour on my face, neck, chest and upper arms.

Obviously, a lot of this is tied to my anxiety as well, and of course, the more I think about it and feel embarrassed about it the more easily it happens. It definitely affects my daily life; if I am feeling like I am having a "flushy' day I will avoid going to lunch with people or talking to people. I will try to hide, basically.

A few months ago, at the age of 42 I had a full hysterectomy, so obviously, that's not helping things. Even with hormone replacement therapy my hot-flashes, flushing and blushing are out of control. Every conversation I have now, no matter how minor or casual results in me flushing straight to the roots of my hair. It's miserable.

I have done all the common sense things. Have had my thyroid tested over the years, I try to avoid caffeine and when I do have a coffee or tea I make sure it's iced. I drink TONS of ice water during the day, I dress in easily removable layers. I accept that i will sweat my ass off when I drink wine or eat spicy foods. I am trying lots of biofeedback to deal with my anxiety.

It's not the hot flashing when I'm on my own that bothers me, as crappy as is to try and sleep in a river of sweat. It's the flushing in public, to the point where I can't even ask someone where the bathrooms are, that's making me nuts.

Does anyone have any tips or remedies or advice?????????