Wet like I've showered

[sunflower50]

I'm 50 I've had a total hysterectomy 3 years ago sweating buckets also suffer from menopause and depression

[mmariaaaaaaaa]

Do you know if it's due to the change or not. I'm not going through the change but I regularly wake up as if I've been swimming in the sea. You're not alone with this symptom. I know of a lady going through the Menopause who now sleeps on a towel as she sweats so much during the night. Luckily I sleep alone so I can dry off change my nighty and sleep on the other side of the bed. There was a post about this a while ago which suggested a supplement that can reduce the sweating. I'll have a dig around

[moo196]

Yep - me too !

[Dizzytwo Moderator]

Hi, don't wish to sound uncaring but I think you just answered your own question. xx

[peck]

sunflower50 , We had on post on this a couple of days ago. ..I hate you missed if.It seems there are many of us that suffer with this.I wish you the best . Peck.🐤

[TheAuthor]

Hi my friend,

I am so genuinely sorry to read this, and there is a medical condition called: '' hyperhidrosis'' that creates profuse sweating, in case it is nothing to do with your menopause. This has come up before no the forum and it would appear that many Fibro sufferers do suffer with this issue.

I have pasted you a link and an excerpt below form the *NHS Choices cache on this issue:

*Introduction

Hyperhidrosis is a common condition in which a person sweats excessively.

The sweating may affect the whole of your body, or it may only affect certain areas. Commonly affected areas include the:

armpits

palms of your hands

soles of your feet

face and chest

groin

Both sides of the body are usually affected equally – for example, both feet or both hands.

The sweating doesn't usually pose a serious threat to your health, but it can be embarrassing and distressing. It can also have a negative impact on your quality of life and may lead to feelings of depression and anxiety.

*What is excessive sweating?

There are no guidelines to determine what "normal" sweating is, but if you feel you sweat too much and your sweating has started to interfere with your everyday daily life, you may have hyperhidrosis.

For example, you may have hyperhidrosis if:

you avoid physical contact, such as shaking hands, because you feel self-conscious about your sweating

you don't take part in activities, such as dancing or exercise, for fear they will make your sweating worse

excessive sweating is interfering with your job – for example, you have difficulty holding tools or using a computer keyboard

you're having problems with normal daily activities, such as driving

you're spending a significant amount of time coping with sweating – for example, frequently showering and changing your clothes

you become socially withdrawn and self-conscious

*When to see your GP

Visit your GP if you feel that your sweating is interfering with your daily activities, or you suddenly start sweating excessively.

Many people with hyperhidrosis are too embarrassed to seek medical help or believe that nothing can be done to improve it. But treatment is available.

Also visit your GP if you are having night sweats, because it can sometimes be a sign of something more serious.

Your GP will usually be able to diagnose hyperhidrosis based on your symptoms, although occasionally you may need blood and urine tests to check for an underlying cause.

NHS Choices - Hyperhidrosis

nhs.uk/conditions/Hyperhidr...

I want to genuinely wish you all the best of luck with this my friend, and please take care of yourself.

All my hopes and dreams for you

Ken