r/Perimenopause: Heat Intolerance & Hot 24/7 Threads
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Publisher: r/Perimenopause (Reddit community) · Published: August 20, 2026 ·
Accessed: August 20, 2026
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- Community report (380 upvotes, 167 comments, Aug 2026): women describe a constant-heat presentation distinct from hot flashes – 'someone turned up my thermostat and I didn't ask for it,' 'I always joke my perfect temperature is 70.2845727 degrees, no more, no less,' 'I feel like the sun follows me on my walks.'
- Community report (54 upvotes, 78 comments, Aug 2026): 'Anyone else just feel hot 24/7 instead of just hot flashes?' – the episodic-vs-continuous distinction as a recurring recognition pattern.
- Community report: women describe the 2020-onset pattern ('I've been hot since 2020') and fabric intolerance (barely tolerating a sweater in winter).
- Community report: women describe having to exaggerate 'declared' hot flashes to qualify for HRT because constant-heat presentation isn't a recognized/billable symptom; also discuss gabapentin as helpful and patch-placement tips (butt/hips).