Night sweats

[alicata1943]

I have been in remission for almost two years and recently the night sweats have started again. I'm due for a 6 month check up with my oncologist in October. I'm thinking I should call for an appointment before October. I have no other symptoms. Any input would be appreciated.

[Shar0n Volunteer]

If it's going to give you peace of mind I would look for an earlier appointment. Stress is not helpful in maintaining wellness so has to be considered as a valid reason to get checked out.

[Howie40]

You should consider making an appointment with your oncologist now for blood tests instead of waiting until October. If nothing shows up you won’t have the stress of worrying for 3 months. Good luck!

[alicata1943 in reply to Howie40]

Thank you for your reply

[laylalulu]

May I ask how old you are? Is there a chance of perimenapause or full blown menapause? I went to doc for those symptoms turned up in blood work months later I had NHL

[alicata1943]

I'm past the menopause stage. I'm 77 years old. At 39 years old I had a complete hysterectomy so I was put into an early menopause state.

[BelindaTupper]

I think it's always best to follow your gut instinct about these things. I'm curious, though, about your comment about night sweats . I didn't have that as a symptom, but was in menopause prior to my diagnosis in 2015, but no night sweats. I am certainly very warm, but not what I would call night sweats as they are normally defined. Are you thinking that night sweats are a symptom of a return of the disease?

[alicata1943]

Not everyone gets them. The symptoms vary from person to person. I actually didn't have any symptoms when I was diagnosed. I had a routine check up with my primary care doctor, with bloodwork. She found my white count high. Waited a week and did more bloodwork. I was then sent to an oncologist. This was back in 2012. Put on Watch and Wait until 2016. Then infusions of Rituxan. August 17th I will be in remission 2 years.

[Russ70 in reply to alicata1943]

Yeah I have none of the usual symptoms like sweats, fatigue, sore bones, itching etc. Blood work is fine also. Only enlarged nodes, so I'm on watch and wait.

[alicata1943]

I experienced fatigue after my white counts got higher before treatments. That was about the only symptom until after treatment. I was on Watch and Wait for 4.5 years before treatments. The night sweats I'm experiencing now are recent.

[Russ70]

Yes I think I am ok right now even though I have enlarged nodes. I am going to try cbd oil after I consult with oncologist in September.

[alicata1943]

Keep us updated. My appointment is October unless I call sooner.