Night Sweats
Hi community!!
I am having trouble sleeping at night due to night sweats and pain. Every single night I am find myself tossing and turning……drenched in sweat all over. This has caused me not to be able to sleep at night. I may get 3-4 hours of sleep if that. Which just adds to the complete exhaustion and fatigue I already have to deal with.
My diagnosis was just confirmed through bloodwork and I have an appointment on 21st for my treatment plan. Should I address this with my Rheumatologist?? Does anyone else have night sweats or night drenches???
hey there this is a great question. I have always suffered with night sweats. It was one of my first symptoms. I would definitely mention any and all symptoms to yuyr doctor. This way they can find treatments that helpyou fully. Sorry this is happening. I am a little older so now mine is menopause but at night I sleep with a fan on and that seems to help some. I hope your appointment goes well and is helpful to find a good treatment. ~Racquel~ lupus.net team member thank you so much. I will definitely do that as it’s getting harder and harder to sleep at night. it can be relentless. I try and find little things that may help. I hope your appy is helpful today. ~Racquel~ lupus.net team member
Yes def address this with your doctors. They know your history and will be able to offer the best advice. I have not experienced this myself. Sending lots of love and support. Please keep us updated.
Geri, lupus.net team member
I suffer so much from night sweats ..I know it's not the menopause as I went through that over 10 years ago ..it's not nice to wake up so wet .I feel such a mess with sweating my hair is curly in the morning lol.x.x I do think it's a symptom of lupus .. x ❤️ but as suggested see your GP .. mine don't seem to care unfortunately.x
, I'm so sorry to hear that. It's beyond frustrating when the people who are supposed to be helping us feel better are just making us feel worse and ignored. Have you considered seeking a second opinion to try to find a doctor that you feel listens to you?
Gabby (team member)
I saw a lovely trainee GP who said it was lupus rash but she fetched an older GP in who was adamant it wasn't but he said he didn't know what it was X so frustrating.
, Uhg, the ignorance of some people (even some healthcare providers!) is truly astounding. Was the trainee GP able to give you support and back you up?
Gabby (team member)some of the older doctors don't know . Such limited education on it back then and still now. Oh t can be super frustrating for sure. ~Racquel~ lupus.net team member
