Hormones can cause this, I'd speak to a doctor so they can do bloods to see what's going on
August 10
That's a really important question! Estrogen patches can influence body temperature regulation, and for someone with fibromyalgia, this can feel more intense than usual.
Fibromyalgia already involves central sensitization, where the nervous system becomes overactive and amplifies sensations — including heat and temperature Show Full Answer
That's a really important question! Estrogen patches can influence body temperature regulation, and for someone with fibromyalgia, this can feel more intense than usual.
Fibromyalgia already involves central sensitization, where the nervous system becomes overactive and amplifies sensations — including heat and temperature changes. Estrogen fluctuations (whether from patches or natural hormone shifts) can interact with neurotransmitters like dopamine and norepinephrine, which play a role in regulating pain, mood, and skin sensations. Excessive sweating is actually one of the most commonly discussed topics among MyFibroTeam members. Some experience it all day, not just at night, and many are unsure whether it's fibromyalgia itself or a treatment side effect causing it.
It's worth speaking with your doctor about whether your estrogen patch dosage may need adjusting. They can help figure out if the sweating and temperature changes are hormone-related, fibromyalgia-related, or a combination of both.
August 7
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