Thank you for your response. I have a female MD (specializing in hormonal supplements) who has prescribed me estradiol gel which I take daily, 100 mg of prometrium and 10 mg of armour thyroid daily. I have had blood work up the wahoo and it took many months for me to get "regulated" with hormonal therapy. For over 20 years I have complained of being hot, but no Dr I have ever seen (and I have seen dozens) has ever given me any reason whatsoever for being hot. I woke up this morning, my back feels better and I know I feel more "normal" as I went to the gym and was sweating profusely like I always do. It seems this back issue came out of nowhere and left for no reason. I might also point out I live in Sedona, AZ where the energy is extremely overpowering for many people (including myself obviously) and I have to wonder if this is the main reason why I have felt crappy in the year I have lived here. Thanks