i have been on patches for 15 years. i have troubles with sleep.also require tetesterone shots every two wks. all of are with side effects. my problem is i get these suden attacks of extreme heatand redness in my my whole torso and face. i brake out in a swet for no apparent reason. i often wake up to a soaked shirt. it started the first yr off my recovery from a accident in 2002. thus the reason for testerone. yet these hot flashes are more frequent even with my test. levels at normal. i just recently found i have hep-c . are these flashes of heat and extreme discomfort symtoms of long term use of patches or maybe hep-c. i often feel like jumping out of my skin. i have been treated for anxiety before with lorrazipan. i have told many drs but they never give me anything just say to stay calm relax. i dont get any more relaxed than when im asleep. so why is it getting worse.