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Thanks for writing about these uncomfortable things you’re experiencing. By “hot flashes,” do you mean that you get uncomfortably hot, especially in the face and neck area, and want to turn up the air conditioning or take off as many clothes as you can (but still stay decent)? As you probably know, hot flashes are common in older women who are going through the menopause (“change of life,” when periods become less frequent). They are caused by the declining levels of the sex hormone estrogen. However, it’s not common for girls your age to experience hot flashes. Not knowing more about what you are experiencing, I’d suggest you discuss your symptoms with a doctor. There is a chance that you may have a hormonal disorder that is not related to estrogen.
About the thigh pain: again, without knowing more, it’s hard for me to help. Definitely this is not normal, unless you have taken up an activity that gives your thigh muscles a workout. That could strain them and make them hurt. Again, I think seeing a doctor is a good idea.
When you see the doctor, you’ll probably be asked to describe your symptoms as specifically as you can. Expect a lot of questions. For example, how long ago did these symptoms start? Exactly where do they occur? Is there anything that seems to cause them? How often do they occur? How long do they last? Is there anything you have found you can do to relieve the symptoms? The doctor may also ask a number of other questions that may not seem related to what you are experiencing, such as whether you have started having periods yet, your bowel habits, and other things, but this information will help make the diagnosis.
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