I'm female, aged 57 and have been in menopause for 9 years. Sometimes I experience hot flashes, but this problem is separate from that. Since childhood I have tended to become easily overheated, even with only minimal movement or activity. Perspiration dampens me from head to toe, but the most severe symptoms are on my head: my face flushes bright red and radiates heat like severe sunburn, and perspiration drips from my face and hair. Anyone observing this thinks I'm going to pass out. If I can't rinse the sweat off my face, it burns my skin to the point where it flakes like chapped skin within a day or two. Wearing sunscreen or makeup is fruitless, soon wiped off along with the sweat. Often I'm sweating before I can even apply antiperspirant after a shower. If the outdoor temp is over 75 degrees, I hibernate in the A/C; my ideal comfort zone is 65-68 degrees, wearing shorts and a tank top. To avoid physical discomfort and embarrassment, I tend to avoid most summer activities and many in spring and fall as well. (I live in the Toledo, OH area)
This is increasingly affecting my quality of life -- just wish I had a "normal" thermostat! Do you have any ideas about what causes this or how to change it?

Thanks for your consideration,
N. Schreiber