I quit smoking about 2 years ago and took up chewing sugar free gum as a replacement. I have been having severe hot flashes/sweating spells for the last few months, but only during the daytime. I never have night sweats. I realized that I have these spells only when I have been chewing sugar free gum. Is it possible to have an allergy to something in the gum? I feel silly even asking this, but it really seems to me that there is a connection.View Thread
Yes, I did stop chewing the sugar free gum. The first day without the gum was the first time I had a day without severe enough hot flashes that my 3 year old daughter even noticed them. I have not had sugar free gum since the day I posted this question and I have also NOT had a hot flash. I am now concerned what might happen if I suddenly ingested the substance that was causing me to sweat so heavily. I am going to see my health care provider soon as I am having quite a few tests run and referals to specialists. I will raise my concern soon.View Thread