Sweats

[Skye333]

Hi I am early stage PMF and only take antihistamines for really bad itching following Shower/bath. I have recently started getting some night sweats but not at the stage where I feel wet. My questions to you are does anyone have these sweats during the day and has anyone experienced an itchy raised rash.

Janet x

[Aime]

Hi Skye, sorry to hear about your sweats, they are not nice. I have spells when I’m soaking through the night, then chilled and I then usually get them through the day too.

My skin is ultra sensitive since being diagnosed and I do have short spells of odd rashes.

Kindest regards Aime xx😺😺

[Skye333 in reply to Aime]

Thanks for your reply Aime. At least I know that I can ask about at my next app

Janet x

[nannybarb08]

Hi I had itching for years and before I was told I had polycythaemia vere after a routine yearly blood test for my blood pressure meds I tried lots of different things for showering, it was trail and error, I find showing in the coolest water possible patting skin dry instead of rubbing really helps and applying moisture gently helps.

[Kelly2 in reply to nannybarb08]

Hi I have found that using a microfiber cloth for washing has reduced my itching a lot. Better even than real sponge. Also dry yourself fast and get dressed helps.

[Skye333 in reply to Kelly2]

Thank you Kelly2 I haven’t tried the microfibre cloth but I will now. I have found that cool water and getting dress straight does help and I don’t moisturise my body when I’ve showered I have wait until later I’ve also found showering later I in the day helps too, it’s strange but we have to find these things out for an easier life.

Janet x