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Why Am I Feeling Cold and Hot At The Same Time?
Have You Ever Felt Hot and Cold at the Same Time?
One moment, I was reaching up to switch on a fan. The next, I was tugging a blanket snugly around my shoulders, unable to stop trembling.
I wasn't sick, and menopause wasn't responsible either. Why did I have a hot and cold feeling at the same time?
It turns out I wasn't imagining it, and I certainly wasn't alone. Many people feel this same confusing mix of symptoms—flushed cheeks with cold hands.
A sudden wave of sweat may come next. Then shivering follows, as if the body can’t decide if it’s hot or cold.
Those mixed signals often happen when your body's temperature regulation system is under pressure. For some women, these changes may even begin during early pregnancy, long before a baby bump appears.
Nighttime Sweats and Chills: What Your Body Is Telling You
Why You Feel Chills Then Sweats at Night
Have you ever felt warm and cold at the same time? It often happens right when you settle in for bed.
I've felt warm shivers myself, especially during menopause-related hot flashes. My body felt hot on the outside. Inside, I felt cold. I wanted to understand why.
The truth is simple. What you feel doesn't always match your body's real core temperature. According to Cleveland Clinic, your body's internal "thermostat" is very sensitive.
Even a small shift can make you feel cold inside, even when your temperature is normal. Nighttime sweats and chills are common at certain stages of the menopausal transition.
Our menopause timeline and stages guide can help you see where you might be.