healthy- 30 yr old, female, sweats alot during the sleep, even in the winter with the windows wide open. X-rays show no TB, only 30 so should not be menapause, blood test shows no hiv or aids or any other STD. what can be causing this- it has been going on for over 3 yeras every night (less 5 days)
2006-06-11 14:35:26 · 5 answers · asked by why 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
It could be hormonal, perimenopause which is the time before menopause and some women have drastic night sweats during that time. It could also be a thyroid problem, hypothyroidism makes you feel hot and sweat alot more than normal. Have you been tested for thyroid, diabetes, and/or lupus? Autoimmune problems can cause the sweating too.
2006-06-11 14:42:06 · answer #1 · answered by Tina of Lymphland.com 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) is one possible explanation. LBS is one of the many pre-diabetic conditions and is one of the results of hyperinsulinemia (high blood insulin).
Check out www.hufa.org for suggestions on tests to ask your doctor for.
In the meantime, eat a balanced snack just before bed tonight. If you are not allergic to any of this - one hard boiled egg, a cracker or cookie and some nuts, almonds are best, but macademia or peanut are good too. See if that helps reduce the sweating. If so, you are on the right track with the potential diagnosis of hypoglycemia.
2006-06-11 14:43:46 · answer #2 · answered by Pegasus90 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Girl, if you find an answer let me know. Im 22 and have crazy hot flashes all night (no sweat for me) but it sucks I feel your pain.
2006-06-11 18:55:47 · answer #3 · answered by sopa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TB? as in Tuberculosis?
2006-06-11 14:39:28 · answer #4 · answered by KathyB 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try evening primrose and royal jelly.
2006-06-11 14:38:04 · answer #5 · answered by charliet1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋