Jeffrey,
I confess I did not read the whole thread. But first let me say good grief I am so sorry that you have been feeling so bad. Your first post made me really empathies with you. How horrible! I would have given up, "sorry lady your on your own." But you are better.
I also caught a glimpse of your hot/cold post. Though I am a lady, I went through menopause early thanks to my Hashimotos disease. That was 40-44/5. But lately I have been having these incredible hot cold issues! It is not menopause related, slightly different. And extremely annoying. I can not seem to get comfortable in my skin.
I hope you feel better and if you work out that hot/cold thing.....let me know.