COPD FATGUE AND NIGHT SWEATING HELP

[DENNISAMERICA]

i have emyhspema at 61 years of age /male.... just had recent pft and 67% fev1.... also had annual ct chest scan and its still mild stable emphysema... and chronic bronchitis`... recently the past 5 to 8 months i am extremely fatigues all day and wake up soaked with swet most nights and after a nap.... had every blood test known to man and everything was in normal ranges...... why i am i so exhausted all the time and now sweating during sleep? any ideas would be much appriciated.... all covid tests and antibody tests have been negative....

[Alberta56]

I hope someone can help. Do you have pulmonary rehab classes in the US? Otherwise I can only suggest gentle exercise in between the daytime tiredness bouts. Have you asked your doctor for any suggestions?

[Ortho10]

Night sweats and fatigue can be signs of NTM infection.

[DENNISAMERICA in reply to Ortho10]

nothing but mild emphysema showed up my ct lung scan last week... and doctor siad my lungs sound clear

[Izb1]

Just by way of interest did they test your hormones. Men can suffer an imbalance as well, which could account for the fatigue and night sweats x

[DENNISAMERICA in reply to Izb1]

just had my thyroid and and hormones blood test all normal... also b12 and d vitamins normal ranges

[alunrob]

Hello Dennis,you might test your pulse rate too.An elevated rate might indicate that you are suffering from high levels of anxiety.This is common for many people with .lu ng problems.Also some inhalers can cause you to have palpitations.Night sweating especially with an element of insomnia might indicate anxiety too.I think it would be a good idea to speak to a medical professional in order to move forward against your problem. My best wishes to you from Alun.

[DENNISAMERICA in reply to alunrob]

PULSE AT REST IS ALWAYS BETWEEN 51 AND 70 AND RARELY HOES HIGHER TO 80... I ALSO SO NOT USE INHALERS... THANKS

[catlitter]

All the medical and health suggestions which may relate to your night sweats and which need to be looked at first ..............

Then have a look at the site thewoolroom.com which gives reviews & explains the benefits of wool bedding- duvets etc.

Might just help once all other areas of medication /health/anxiety have been reviewed

My husband suffered from night sweats - possibly from medication and/or anxiety which decreased when we bought the washable lightweight wool duvet from the Woolroom company.

It is thin and doesn’t look as though it would be any good but amazingly keeps you warm and without the night sweats.

This suggestion may/may not work for you as I am unfamiliar with your health issues & medication-

Hoping you find your own answer to these night sweats

[Izb1 in reply to catlitter]

I bought a lovely pillow from them to help with the night sweats x