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Carthage, TX

I slept most of the day in my recliner an when I woke I was pouring sweat. The back of my hair was even wet. The ac works great an the ceiling fan blowing . Has anyone else experienced this?

September 7, 2015
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Members connected over experiencing excessive sweating and night sweats with fibromyalgia, with many sharing that their doctors attributed it... Read more

Members connected over experiencing excessive sweating and night sweats with fibromyalgia, with many sharing that their doctors attributed it to a combination of fibromyalgia itself, medication side effects (especially Cymbalta and Savella), menopause, or weight. Several members described practical strategies that have helped them cope, including prescription-strength antiperspirants like Drysol, medications like Glycopyrrolate or Robinul to reduce sweating, cooling pads for pillows, sweat-wicking pajamas, ice packs, fans, and avoiding spicy foods or alcohol. A recurring theme was the frustration of being told to simply deal with it by doctors, the embarrassment of dripping sweat during everyday activities, and the relief of knowing they are not alone in struggling with extreme temperature regulation issues that many believe are fibromyalgia-related.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I can not deal with the heat and humidity. I mean I really get overly hot, my face gets red and I sweat like mad, hair is completely wet. I honestly think it is part of fibro. I did read on some medical web site that having an extreme reaction to heat and/or cold is one of fibros side effects. I do not remember the site.

September 8, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes!! I sweat so profusely that doc put me on drysol deodorant and robinul which dries up all body fluids. Side effects to the is I am constantly thirsty because my mouth gets so dry.

September 9, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

Same here, it is bad my hair is dripping wet trying to do anything.

September 9, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

my thermostat is broken I'm either freezing cold or sweating cobs, its a fibro thing

September 8, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

This happens to me all the time. I have hot flashes constantly where i will sweat out of no where since this all started

September 8, 2015

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