hi, I am not going to even think about diagnosing your hot flashes, but they could well be due to menopause. What I can offer though is empathy. I was put into menopause by chemotherapy, and I know what you are talking about. it;s very awful. I remember the chills seemed to be even worse than the hot flashes; they were almost painful. It has gotten better for me, improved. it seems like most things eventually do pass? Kat
I think if I were you I could be giving more consideration to the breast cancer issue and put the possible menopausal problems aside for now. This side is one dealing specifically with breast cancer and would have nothing to offer on the other matters. You might try posting on one of the other Forums for answers but since you have an Endocrinologist I feel you should be bringing up these concerns with him/her. Menopause has many undesirable symptoms but these will pass in time. Regards .....