A chilly, cold, or clammy feeling often follows the flash as the body rapidly cools down.
Welcome to the (or "power surge," as many prefer). The Hot Flashes
It starts in the chest, neck, or face—a sudden, intense rush of heat that transforms you into a human furnace. Your skin flushes, your heart may pound, and you are instantly drenched in sweat. A chilly, cold, or clammy feeling often follows
An abrupt widening of the blood vessels (vasodilation) to release heat, causing that intense warmth, blushing, and sweating. What Does a Hot Flash Feel Like? Duration: Usually lasts from 1 to 5 minutes. or face—a sudden
Some feel an uneasy sensation immediately before the heat starts.
Title: The Internal Summer: Understanding and Taming Hot Flashes