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Anyone Else Have Problems With Getting Very Hot After You've Eaten Something?

A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
Osseo, WI

With menopause and fibro I tend to sweat a lot. One thing I have pinpointed is it will happen after I eat. Anyone else experience this?

October 19, 2016
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Members widely confirmed experiencing excessive sweating after eating, with many noting the issue intensified alongside menopause and... Read more

Members widely confirmed experiencing excessive sweating after eating, with many noting the issue intensified alongside menopause and fibromyalgia. Several members shared insights about potential mechanisms, including theories that fibromyalgia affects mitochondrial function and makes bodies work harder to digest food, particularly sugars and fatty foods, while the natural digestive process itself generates heat that compounds with temperature regulation challenges. A recurring theme was the practical reality of managing constant sweating, with members describing drenched clothes and hair multiple times daily, sitting in front of fans constantly, and finding some relief through regular exercise or adjusting home thermostats for comfort.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I do at times but have thought it was probably related to my diabetes or thyroid. HMMMM! Something else to think about.

October 22, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes! I didn't connect it with fibro but it's probably another symptom to add to my personal list!
I'm going through menopause..too, so I wasn't sure. Hot flashes, night sweats, and almost always hot when everyone else is chilly.
Now I've been noticing it's worse after I eat.. Usually after a warm dish... But it doesn't have to be hot.

October 20, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I also struggle with excess sweating and sometimes waken to find my bed and my hair are soaked. I can even just be sitting in a chair reading or something quiet like that and can suddenly become drenched in rivers of sweat. I went through menopause almost 30 years ago so think I can rule that out. In some of the articles available on the internet (evidenced based research) and in social media (e.g.,Pinterest and Facebook), there is discussion that indicates excess sweating is a symptom of fibromyalgia. So one might conclude that this annoying occurrence could be a specific symptom of fibromyalgia. Here's wishing you a dry day today! :)

October 19, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I'm 25 and I experience sweating during and after eating. I was just talking about this problem earlier to a friend. I've found that my body has a very hard time regulating my body temp.

October 19, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I have already gone through menopause- But I have incredible hot flashes and my hair is drenched in seconds, then my clothes start to drip. People around me are usually feeling cool

October 19, 2016

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