night sweats??

Question

Hi,
First I wanted to thank people who replied last time I asked this- I am still stuck in the same place so thought why not ask again, see if anyone has any ideas at all!

Heres the problem:
I am 26, I have a history of anorexia and bulima though am at the moment (and have been for several months) a healthy weight. (Body mass index is 20)
I have been having night sweats for years now, I dont get them at a low weight (Body mass index of less than 17) but even though my weight is stable now, I still get them.

I am often too worked up to sleep now, I can stay up all night (and yes I do get very tierd) as I cant take waking up and being so wet- seriously were talking about wringing out clothes here or comming to do laundry two days later and still finding my bed clothes and sheets wet.
not damp. wet.

I get them every night. Each time is around 4 to 6 am. I donot take any pills -aside from seroxat first thing in the morning at 8am. I go to the gym 3Xs a week 1+ hours a time.

just wanted to add-
yes am having periods, have been re-issued them by my body about a year ago.
I have had blood tests done which showed nothing- maybe I will try again and ask for more indepth ones.

To the guy who thinks he is God.
I have spent plenty of time worrying about other peoples probs ta, infact when I do this I managed to feel too guilty to eat, and land myslefd in a hospital for anorexia, maybe you should think before you decide to launch your own guilt onto others.

thankyou everyone else for your helpful replies.

Answer 1

I would suggest that a full work up by the doctor is in order. That much sweating is not normal, it could be a hormonal imbalance, it could be a disease process. The only way you are going to know for sure is to get checked.

Answer 2

Night sweats can be a symptom of many different conditions and this needs to be discussed with your doctor. Certainly lung and blood diseases have night sweats as one of the top several symptoms. Interesting, however, is the anorexia/bulemia and if that plays a role here. Anorexia can cause hormone issues and I wonder if your body is simply trying to readjust to its more healthy state now, which I suppose could definitely be the case. At any rate, this needs to be discussed with your doctor and blood work and a chest x-ray needs to be done.

Answer 3

I seem to wake up in a sweat a lot, but I'm also, often on the floor, tangled up in sheets, and what the heck are those mens shoes doing there? Dallas

Answer 4

Is your weight OK to the point where you are having periods again?
At times, anorexia can have effects on your estrigon levels which can cause night sweats. If you haven't already, see your GYN to get checked out

Answer 5

Hi I get night sweats too but not anywhere near what your getting,that is not normal,I don't want to worry you but see your doctor to make sure that there is nothing serious goin on.It could also have something to do with your medication gd luck and try and get some sleep x

Answer 6

I get them too once in a while...have you ruled out sleep disorders such as apnea? Other than that it could be a whole host of problems and you should really consult an MD for tests.

Answer 7

The clinic below may give a new perspective on your condition-and investigate your other symptoms which may all be related.

Answer 8

do wear a cotton shirt only and no blankets maybe a sheet and when it gets colder one thin wool blanket.Natural fibers.

Answer 9

This is down to anxiety, you need to speak to your doctor. It is definately not a physical problem.

Answer 10

Have you spoken to your doctor?

I think you are probably suffering from stress.

Please see your doctor. x