soaking sheets every night

[AshleyCooper]

hi there I was just wondering if there was any other females out there going through the same thing as me.

I’m a recovered alcoholics 6 1/2 years sober 5 yrs non smoker and for the past 7 month I have found myself having to change my sheets most nights and lay down towels just so I can get back to sleep because the bedding and my unclothes body is dripping in ice cold perspiration and I’m freezing from it. Never feel hot. Always like that. Cold never warm enough but always have extra warm hands compared to others.

i’ve changed my mattress protector to a cooling one. I’ve changed my sheets to cooling sheets ,I’ve changed my duvet etc

I changed to silk pillowcases. I’ve had my hormones tested. I’ve been checked for cancer. I had my pituitary gland checked.I just can’t get to the bottom of it and it’s wrecking my life and it’s embarrassing because it’s a rare that it doesn’t occur these days and I have a boyfriend.

Any one have any ideas or going through something similar? I know this sounds like a rant. I’m just trying to give you all of the things I tested for already therefore I might have a better chance at finding out my issue here.

Thanks all

MissA

[Thebigeasy]

I thought it was just me - every night is the same. I haven't mentioned to the Doctor yet.

[Roy1955]

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[Wi-llow]

Fatty liver disease does cause night sweats. They do suggest a low carb diet may help. I used to wake up as though I had just had a bucket of water thrown over me, my bed, bedding, pillows and of course nightwear soaking wet. For some reason, it seems to be less so over the last week. I am exercising more during the day, I do not drink or eat carbs, I cannot digest solid food for some reason, I have been eating home made veg soup without potatoes. I would ask your consultant or if you can speak to your Gastroenterologist Nurse Practitioner they may be able to shed more light on the situation. I have my 6monthly appointment with my consultant next week, I will ask and pass on the reply to you if you wish.

[AshleyCooper in reply to Wi-llow]

thanks so much

My next appointment isn’t until end of February so I would really appreciate to hear any info you may receive.

Thanks so much

Good luck at your appointment!

Ashley C

[Poppy234 in reply to Wi-llow]

I’d love to hear the reply as my husband suffers with this.

[Wi-llow in reply to Poppy234]

ok, this will be the first question I ask and I will post the reply asap.

[Rainyday2024]

Hi Ashley, As I don’t know your age and wouldn’t want to offend you, but could it possibly be menopause related? I used to suffer terribly, hot one minute but cold and clammy at the same time, sleeping on bath towels, etc etc. Just a thought? x

[AshleyCooper in reply to Rainyday2024]

Thanks, no offence taken.

I have had hormones checked because I am 41 yrs old this year. I feel like it’s something more.

Maybe I need a second opinion from my doc’s cause bloodwork is all clear. How long did you suffer with this problem?

[Poppy234 in reply to AshleyCooper]

Just for information I’ve been through menopause and the hot flashes at night didn’t make me sweat, maybe they do some people but I’m not sure that it’s common to have wet sheets I haven’t heard of that anyway. The main part is a wave of heat not cold. And during the day too.

[Rainyday2024 in reply to AshleyCooper]

Hello again Ashley, You may be what they call “peri menopausal”. I had never heard the expression until a year or so ago! My menopause began just as I turned 51 - how I suffered that first winter! Partner wanted the heating on because he was cold, while I was sitting there in a sleeveless tee shirt! I used to have to lay on bath towels in bed, usually having to get up in the night to change my nightie and the towels. In desperation, I went to my GP (female) who did “the test” and confirmed yes, it was the menopause! Once I began HRT tablets, I was fine, but after several years she decided I should stop taking them “because of the risks”. Well, my friend is still on HRT and she will be 74 this year! Anyway, I persevered without taking anything and the night sweats did ease off BUT even now, all these years later I find that stress can bring on a “hot flush”. I think it must be an adrenaline rush or something. Incidentally, I hardly ever feel the cold, which is a good thing! I hope you get things sorted, but maybe you need a second opinion? Have they checked your thyroid? I know that can cause various symptoms. x

[NieceByMarriage]

I occasionally get a very mild one if my liver is a bit annoyed about something (I get other symptoms too, so I am pretty sure it is mostly liver-related these days). However the main culprit for my vicious night sweats, as you describe them, was menopause. HRT sorted the problem very fast. Be aware that hormone tests won't necessarily pick up menopause status, especially if you are approaching it rather than through it. Hormones can fluctuate wildly and a blood test is only a snapshot at a particular time. If you happen to get low oestrogen on a test and have other symptoms (such as night sweats) you can be pretty sure it is something to do with hormones, but if you happen to have a test when levels are spiking then you are no further forward. Might be a point worth considering depending what age you are.

[AshleyCooper in reply to NieceByMarriage]

Thanks.

I had a feeling that I might hear this.

It’s so strange that I’m a never hot. Even in the day I always feel cold so to wake up soaked and freezing each night.

Thanks for taking the time to reply!

Ashley

[LilacPoppy in reply to AshleyCooper]

Totally agree with NieceByMarriage, it does sound more perimenopausal related. Those blood tests are not 100% accurate.However, saying that, I am 54 and not had a period in 6 or 7 years, and I have had windows open all winter, in the bedroom and a cold fan on as I get too hot, then cold in bed. But the sweating is almost non-existant.

Do speak to your GP as there are things they can do to help.

[Aotea2012]

I went through it too. Always felt cool but I was soaking in sweat. My bedding frequently needed changing. I have cirrhosis…but it wasn’t down to that. It was the menopause. I haven’t touched alcohol in nearly 4 years and my liver is well compensated. Once I went through the menopause the sweating stopped and hasn’t come back. Thankfully.

[Justme1983 in reply to Aotea2012]

Thank you. My gp is finally taking me seriously. I have an appointment on Thursday.

I haven’t drank in almost seven years and this just popped up.

It’s been going on for six months or more now.

[PeterP54]

You need to see a doctor to eliminate possibilities. In 2013 following a liver transplant in 2006 for PSC, I was soaking my pillow with sweat overnight for a few weeks. I didn't think much of it until one of my legs got very swollen after being on my feet all day . Went to A&E where an ultrasound found a tumour in my abdomen eventually diagnosed as Post Transplant Lymphoproliferative Disorder. Eight rounds of Chemo and I'm still here but still back and forward to hospital because the PTLD compromised my waterworks. I feel very lucky. Hopefully you are quickly diagnosed, and there is nothing that cannot be successfully treated.

[Pie-eater]

I had similar symptoms, so bad I started sleeping in the spare room, probably due to repeated infections in my Billiary duct. Since having Billiary reconstruction it seems to have stopped, touch wood. Hope you get it sorted.

[Wi-llow]

Hi I replied to your post letting you know I had the same problem of perspiration and would ask at my next appointment. They said I could have a Thyroid problem and they have organised some blood tests. He also said it could be one of the symptoms for cancer of the Liver, he has organised an Ultrasound for same. I have 6 monthly ultrasound/blood tests to check for Liver Cancer but he was more inclined to think it was my Thyroid causing the problem as I have already gone through the menopause. I hope this was of some help to you.

[Justme1983 in reply to Wi-llow]

Thank you so much. I wish you luck as well!