CMT ENQUIRY

[lorrie74]

I have been suffering from hot sweats for 18mths approx.My doctor says it is caused by CMT! I am 74 years of age and so I am not menopausal.I only have these in bed and for about 20 mins when I get up of a morning.She has given me tablets.I haven't taken them yet they are called Pro-Banthine 15mg tablets

[Amanita]

Hi, Lorrie74,

I haven't ever heard of hot flushes or night sweats being caused by CMT. Best of luck with the medication - hope it will help.

[lorrie74 in reply to Amanita]

THANKS

[Hidden]

I've not seen hot flushes as a CMT symptom . I'm 66 and I've not experienced them.

[lorrie74 in reply to Hidden]

THANKS

[HorshamMalc]

I argree with the previous replies, I've never heard of a link between CMT and hot sweats before. CMT can have a diverse range of symptoms, but they are all related to the effects of poor neural conduction and I'm not sure how hot sweats could be attributed to that. Unfortunatedly a lot of GPs have little understanding of CMT and often either misdiagnose CMT as something else, or attribute other totally un-related problems to the CMT. I hope you get this resolved.

[lorrie74 in reply to HorshamMalc]

THANKS I AGREE WITH YOU

[seasider18]

Are you sure she said CMT and not PMT?

[lorrie74 in reply to seasider18]

MAKES YOU THINK DOESN"t IT!THANKS FOR REPLYING

[spabbygirl]

I've never heard of hot sweats with CMT either, can you see another GP at your practice? Or I'd ask him/her to explain more, Horsham Mac is right, few GP's know about CMT cos its so rare.

[lorrie74 in reply to spabbygirl]

I AGREE WITH YOU.WASTING MY TIME WITH HOSPITALS/SURGERIES

[Wobble13]

Hi. do you drink alcohol or have a high intake of refined sugar? . I'm male and can expierence hotter than normal body sensations particular in the face from consuming these and in general from CMT. Before my cmt kicked in at 40 (I'm 52 now) I for instance hated hot weather and sitting in the sun, now I'm like a solar panel can't get enough. I have two acupuncture treatments a month and I can state I'm running too hot and after treatment my internal thermostat ( as I call it) gets turned down. This I believe is linked to internal inflammation .

Might be worth finding a affiliated acupuncturist.( If no improvement after 3 sessions don't go back it does not work for you) Your are wasting your time with the NHS, find alternatives and study the internet. I found clinical studies on CMT related to 16:8 fasting. This works for me with improved energy and strength. If nothing else you have saved money on breakfast.

Everyone is different keep experimenting don't give up!!