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Posted 2/18/2011 11:46 PM (GMT 0)
Hi all,

Im just wondering if anyone else has problems with their body temp?
I always seem to be hot, I sweat alot during the day for no reason and my nightwear and sheets are always soaked in the morning.

Has anyone got any solutions for this? Its really embarrassing and it seems pointless putting clean bedding on the bed, when i sweat in it the 1st night blush

Any tips would be fab :-)
Posted 2/19/2011 2:03 AM (GMT 0)
In my experience, fibro does mess up your body's internal "thermostat". Be thankful you perspire, even if it is too much...I tend to stop perspiring, and it's EXTREMELY uncomfortable. My skin gets dry, I feel as if I'm burning up, because I don't perspire enough to cool down. The excess heat makes my muscles ache even more. There are times when I sweat too much, too, but even that's not as bad as the dry spells. :(

Are you sure that perhaps one of your meds isn't the reason you're having this problem? Or something you're eating? My problems tend to be exacerbated, depending on what I take/eat. Keep a journal of anything you consume (I've done this for years), and it will help you pinpoint the causes of baffling symptoms.

I hope this helps!
Posted 2/19/2011 2:56 AM (GMT 0)
My "internal thermostat" has definately changed. I am usually hot unless I am really not feeling very good. Every morning between 9 and 11am and every night aroung 9pm I walk up to my kennel and feed (let in or out) my dogs along with the horses. I used to wear long johns or carharts, gloves, hat and scarf. The past 3 winters I rarely even wear gloves.

I wear sweat type pants, a T shirt, hoodie and thick plaid shirt type jacket ...not my heavy barn coat or winter riding jacket or hat.

It is actually nice to not have to get bundled up but I get so hot in the house and the bed is a whole nother story LOL

****FOG alert****I also get night sweats if I have any kind of infection such as a sinus infection, UTI or any other that I can't think of

Posted 2/20/2011 8:36 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Amz,
I have resorted to wearing layers that are easy to put on and off. Clinical strength deodorant works great, too. I get whatever is cheaper: dove or secret or whatever. The first time I tried it, I was delighted and would have paid $20 for it if I had to. I also got these moisture wicking pjs which are awesome. Mine are from cooljams and the nightgown was $50! But now that I know the fabric, I was thinking of trying to make my own (y'know, on the second Tuesday of next week when I have some free time). The wicking pjs are homely, but still are wonderful. I also keep fans on my desks and fingerless gloves on my desk and near the bed for cooling down or warming up.

Do you take prozac? You don't have to answer, but I do, and I get night sweats whenever I am taking it. But it helps with depression (of course), but is also good for migraines, and maybe fibro pain. So, the ugly cooljams are the ticket. I love them!
Sue
Posted 2/20/2011 1:23 PM (GMT 0)
I tend to sweat alot too. It seems that the lexapro and the oxycontin make it worse. Of course I would rather deal with the sweating then the pain!
Posted 2/23/2011 12:07 PM (GMT 0)
Hi!

I have the sweating problem as well. I wasn't sure if it was from the fibro or menopause. Menopause is over and I still have the problem. I have to change my bedding all the time and sometimes go through three jammies at night. I always thought that with fibromyalgia they say that you have a tendancy to carry a low grade fever often. Then when you take meds for pain, you sweat. But even my doctor is not sure what is causing it. You just can't be sure, but found a lot of people with FM have this condition as well.

Gentle hugs
Renee
Posted 2/23/2011 5:57 PM (GMT 0)
I'm like Sue, hot one minute cold the next so I do layers. It is amazing to me how fast the body can go from freezing cold to roasting hot in a matter of seconds. Wish I had a solution for you.
Gentle Hugs
Shirley
Posted 2/23/2011 9:18 PM (GMT 0)
I too found myself always hotter than everyone else and SO uncomfortable. I also found the clinical strength deoderant, that was a happy day, no more ruining work clothes.

But now I am also finding sometimes I am SO cold, I just can't warm up. This is more recently, just this year. I have 50 million layers on and am still cold.

So a broken thermostat I guess is what I have.
Susan
Posted 2/23/2011 9:27 PM (GMT 0)
  Yup me to!! When I was first dx with Fibro, I had night sweats, I was 37 at the time so I no it wasnt menapose..... I wasnt on no meds at the time, it seemed to get better, Im always hotter than my husband and my dog. I like the heat turned down and my husband turns it up and says "it's too cold in here". Yah, this has been an on going battle this winter. lol

 I also noticed my body temp higher last summer. When it was comfortable for everyone eles, I was running for the air con to cool down.

Posted 2/23/2011 9:52 PM (GMT 0)
Amz - You are taking 2 meds that raise serotonin. Do you have any other symptoms? Check out Serotonin Syndrome for symptoms of this condition to see if there's a chance this is your problem.

23 is a bit young for hot flushes due to menopause, but maybe your doc can do some tests tohelp with a diagnosis.
Posted 2/23/2011 10:24 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks everyone, im so glad im not alone.

Alcie, i would say i have 11/18 symptoms for serotonin syndrome, so not sure if it could be that or if something else can cause it??

thanks for the answer :)
Posted 2/24/2011 12:33 AM (GMT 0)
Amz,  I pulled this from a drug interaction checker.  I put all 3 of your listed meds, also alcohol was a problem.  For some reason the mebeverine did not come up but Alcie is correct as I googled it

 

traMADOL + citalopram VIEW IMAGE
Hide interaction details Whenever possible, avoid taking these drugs together. There is a potential to develop serious reactions if Tramadol and Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are given together. Examples of SSRIs include Celexa, Lexapro, Luvox, Paxil, Prozac, Sarafem, and Zoloft. Contact your health care provider immediately if you develop nausea, vomiting, excessive sleepiness or sedation, dizziness, excessive sweating, facial flushing, confusion, jerking or twitching of muscles, increased blood pressure, restlessness, or shivering.

Posted 2/24/2011 1:19 AM (GMT 0)
thanku so much for that GSDGirl, i will see my gp and see what he can do for me.

thanks again
Posted 2/24/2011 1:21 AM (GMT 0)

I also have the sweating trouble. It's horrible.

 

When I got to bed my feet are freezing. I sleep with a heating pad under the covers at the foot of my bed. The covers are pushed to the foot of the bed on top of my feet. I'm too hot and sweaty to pull them up.

 

So when my feet warm up they start to sweat.

If I take them from the heating pad they freeze again.

 

Makes for a nice nights sleep. lol

Posted 2/24/2011 5:22 PM (GMT 0)
Amz - The only thing you can do for serotonin syndrome is to stop one of the drugs, or at least cut back to the absolute minimum. Of course it may not be that!

Most docs seem not to be conversant with serotonin syndrome. Ask your doc about it, but don't expect too much. I can't imagine why not. It is a syndrome that has not been known incredibly long. Now I always look up my meds before filling prescriptions. Sometimes I can't take things because of the "inactive" ingredients.

If you can get along without the tramadol, maybe switch to a different pain reliever, for a few days, that would give you the answer. I always stop tramadol when I'm in a hospital and just get whatever they are using for pain, because I can expect some medicine to interact. I've had docs give me things IV without telling me!
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