My boyfriend thinks something might be wrong with him... Help?

Question

My boyfriend has been telling me that he was waking up in cold sweats, just about everynight.

any ideas of what could be wrong?

Answer 1

Hi Lissa

Not much to go on, but this could be the issue.

Causes of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
There is no single cause for chronic fatigue syndrome. Holistic health practitioners believe that CFS has multiple causes that can be interrelated, such as more than one viral infection acting together to depress immune function. Bacterial infections, fungal and yeast overgrowth, such as candidiasis and parasites can also be factors in CFS, as can various other factors. The most common factors include: addictions to alcohol, drugs, and/or smoking; chemical and environmental toxin exposure or overload; chronic low-grade hyperventilation and/or muscle tension; poor diet and nutritional imbalances; lifestyle factors, such as lack of exercise and sleep; hereditary factors; and hormonal dysfunctions, particularly of the adrenal and/or thyroid glands. Therefore, to seek out a single cause of CFS, which is the typical approach taken by conventional physicians is misguided.

Quick Action Plan for CFS

1. An essential first step in dealing with CFS is a healthy diet. Emphasize fresh, organic vegetables at every meal, along with organic, free-range meats, poultry, or wild caught fish and complex grains and other carbohydrates, such as legumes, red potatoes, squash or yams. Also be sure to drink plenty of pure, filtered water throughout the day, and to obtain an adequate supply of foods rich in essential fatty acids, such as sardines, raw nuts and seeds and organic flax, virgin coconut and extra virgin olive oils.

2. Have yourself checked for food allergies and avoid all foods to which you are allergic or sensitive.

3. Also eliminate all sugars and simple carbohydrates, as well as all commercially processed foods, and sodas, and minimize you intake of coffee and alcohol.

4. Supplement with a food-based multivitamin/multimineral formula, as well as beta carotene B complex vitamins plus vitamin B12 and pantothenic acid, vitamin C, coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), magnesium, potassium, and zinc. For additional benefit, also consider essential fatty acid supplements, such as fish oils and evening primrose oil; germanium; NADH; and adrenal, thymus, and thyroid extracts.

5. Herbal remedies can also be helpful. Among the most effective herbs for CFS are aloe vera, astragalus, echinacea, garlic, goldenseal, grapefruit seed extract, larch tree extract, licorice, lomatium, maitake mushroom, myrrh, noni, nettle, oatstraw, olive leaf extract, Panax ginseng, Panax ginseng, Siberian ginseng, St. John's wort, suma, and yarrow root.

6. Hyperthermia, or artificially induced fever, can also provide significant benefits for CFS. To use hyperthermia at home, heat bath water to a high a temperature as you can tolerate, then soak in the bath for five to ten minutes while sipping warm water to which 2,000 mg of vitamin C has been added. As soon as you get out of the bath, dry yourself quickly, then get into bed and cover yourself with blankets. Women should place a hot water bottle below their breasts, while men should place it over the liver, which is located on the right side of the body, just below the rib cage. Remain under the covers for 20 to 30 minutes. Repeat this procedure three times a day. An alternative method is a far-infrared sauna. Once again, this must be in conjunction with a complete healing program, best over seen by an alternative Dr.

7. Remember that CFS is not caused by a single factor, but the end result of multiple causes working in conjunction with each other to severely diminish health. In order to effectively treat and recover from CFS, a comprehensive treatment approach is necessary and should be undertaken under the guidance and supervision of a trained holistic health specialist.

Best of health to both of you

Answer 2

He cold see a doctor which is a suggestion i'm sure you'll get by many answerers. Or maybe he is stressed by something. Is there something wrong with your relationship? Is he gilty about something? Do you think there is something that he should be telling you? Ask questions, show him you are there for him to nurture and protect him:) Sounds like you are a really supportive girl to be asking this question. I hope everything is ok because it sounds like he's a lucky guy:)

Answer 3

without proper testing there is no way to know for certain what is wrong there are a number of things as described in the other answers before me but the right answer is to see a Dr. if he is that concerned

Answer 4

There are a gazillion things it could be from a virus to something more serious. He needs to talk about this with his primary care physician and get checked out.

Answer 5

Happens to me whenever I am streesed out over something so trust me, hopefully it is not a big deal.
As for potential diseases, do get him checked for diabetes because this is exactly what happens in hypoglycemia.
Cheers.

Answer 6

If it continues, have him see a doctor because it is very difficult for anyone here to know what is wrong.

Answer 7

I think that your byfreind is just going to through stress ao is getting sick

Answer 8

i have that problem too it could be a sign of diabetes so he should go see a doctor

Answer 9

AIDS, dats one of the symptons...look it up.....good luck.