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Posted 4/27/2017 4:30 PM (GMT 0)
Hello all. I am wondering how one tell the difference form Colitis night sweats from peri-menopause night sweats. I have had nights sweats since my 20's off and on. Only in the last year realizing they were from Colitis. My Proctits /Sigmoiditis that I have dealt with for about 35 years sadly changed to Pancolits last summer.

The night sweats are back. I am having some symptoms however all the blood work looks good. What is difficult is that last year just 2-3 weeks before I was hospitalized my blood looked great even though I was having major symptoms.

I just am not sure if Colitis sweats are different. I would be helpful for me to help establish if the disease is getting worse or am dealing with that dang ole peri-menopause. Cycle hasn't changed yet. NO other peri--menopausal symptoms I am noticing.

I than you for any insight you may have.
Posted 4/27/2017 4:56 PM (GMT 0)
What meds are you on? If you aee having symptoms, it would probably be a flare, albeit mild. Blood tests were for what exactly?

Yes, perimenopause or any fluctuations in hormones could cause rise in temp, and sweating could be one.

I sometimes get hot during sleep when I use the Salofalk enemas, but I find it's worse if I have more gas.

Some supplements can cause sweating.....b vitamins for one.

q
Posted 4/27/2017 5:22 PM (GMT 0)
I get night sweats often, especially when my symptoms are at their worst. I'm not entirely sure if it's related either, but I know mine arent related to drugs because I only started meds a few days ago
Posted 4/27/2017 6:11 PM (GMT 0)
my bet would be on UC since you are having other symptoms - blood work isn't always an accurate measurement as you found out -

what is your current UC treatment ?
Posted 4/27/2017 7:19 PM (GMT 0)
I had horrid night sweats with perimenopause -- waking up drenched with wet clothing. Yuck. And then you get cold. I'm having some night sweats again right now, and am way past menopause now, so I know it's not that. I'm weaning off prednisone though and I believe pred can cause night sweats. Woke up last night with damp clothing and two nights previous too. Not fun.
Posted 4/27/2017 10:47 PM (GMT 0)
Night sweats are definitely UC symptoms. I think it's often a sign of inflammation, and they normally disappear for many people when they find the right Medication.
Posted 4/27/2017 10:53 PM (GMT 0)
You won't know for sure unless you check on the UC inflammation. Blood work can be normal for many despite inflammation. I find that fecal calproctecin (stool test) is a very reliable indicator of how inflammed I am and so I do one of these tests every few months to check on things. Either that or a flex-sig/colonoscopy, which are more invasive.
Posted 4/30/2017 12:27 AM (GMT 0)
I am on Besalizide and Mesalmine enemas. I was on Lialda but it was so expensive. When I meet my out fo pocket again i can get it. Not sure If I should flip flop on meds though.

I am eating very little have lost about 7 pounds in about 3-4 weeks. very nauseous and tender belly, especially up high. Very tired and light headed.
Posted 4/30/2017 10:53 AM (GMT 0)
Sounds like you're flaring. Have you seen your gasteroenterologist and told him/her about your symptoms? I only got night sweats while on prednisone. I'm on Mesalamine DR, a generic to asacol hd/lialda. I agree lialda is waay too expensive that's why I'm not on lialda either.

Post Edited (iPoop) : 4/30/2017 5:05:58 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 4/30/2017 4:31 PM (GMT 0)
I agree you definitely need to see your GI, for you might have an infection
q
Posted 4/30/2017 9:20 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you all so much. This is such a supportive amazing site. I have been in contact with my dr. They have actually been calling me to see how it is going. Had a stool test yesterday. Still feel so sick now after eating and crampy. I am sure we will figure it out soon. I will keep you postd.
Posted 5/29/2017 1:13 AM (GMT 0)
Update- since i have been able to take my meds more consistently symptoms better and no night sweats. I think they are definitely UC related.
Posted 5/29/2017 1:23 AM (GMT 0)
Good things have improved. What meds exactly....mesalamine enemas nightly and balsalazide?

q
Posted 5/29/2017 4:05 AM (GMT 0)

FlowersGal said...
I had horrid night sweats with perimenopause -- waking up drenched with wet clothing. Yuck. And then you get cold. I'm having some night sweats again right now, and am way past menopause now, so I know it's not that. I'm weaning off prednisone though and I believe pred can cause night sweats. Woke up last night with damp clothing and two nights previous too. Not fun.

WI chica glad you are feeling better!
FG--I have THE worst night sweats on prednisone! I wake up and toilet and take the prednisone usually between 3-5am and then go back to sleep. It never fails that I wake up and my pillow/hair/shirt--even my pants--are all soaked in sweat and I have to peel them off and put on my fuzzy bathrobe to warm up. Gah!
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