profuse sweating

[NormaB]

commenced on 60 mgs prednisone October this year. I’m now down to 15 mgs . I sweat profusely and I am constantly at the loo . Any advice please

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

HU,

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[NormaB in reply to DorsetLady]

thanks I’ll check them out

[SnazzyD]

Sorry to be direct, but for “at the loo”, what do you mean? 1 or 2?

Reducing dose made me sweat a lot during withdrawal and to be 15mg since a start of 60mg in Oct, you’ve done a lot of reducing.

[NormaB in reply to SnazzyD]

thanks for responding. I’m constantly needing to pee almost hourly during the night!! I’m so tired

[SnazzyD in reply to NormaB]

You may have an infection (Pred predisposes you to this) or it may be Pred irritation, or signs of diabetes. However, some details will help whoever helps you. Are you peeing big amounts and are you thirsty? Does it feel like you have to rush or lose it before you get to the loo? Do you feel like you need a big wee but get a teaspoonful? Any odd smell, good or bad? What colour is it?

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to NormaB]

Have you been checked for diabetes?

[NormaB in reply to DorsetLady]

no but I’ll ask

[micpenn222 in reply to NormaB]

Yes, I am in the same boat, as at times I am constantly urinating, and it is quite a bit unsettling. Apparently it's a common side effect of Prednisone, as many others also experience it.

[Joseph14612 in reply to NormaB]

I have had 2 UTI's since starting prednisone at 60 mg in August....I am on 40 mg now, but started Actemra 2 days ago and will be weaning down much more on pred.

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Joseph14612]

Don't be in too much of a hurry - even TCZ doesn't take effect immediately!

[Joseph14612 in reply to PMRpro]

I know, but the Rheumatologist wants to lower me to 30 mg in 2 weeks, then 20 two weeks later....After that I think the plan is to go slower.

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Joseph14612]

My rheumy would have a fit at that - but you do have to go with them. But don't hesitate to go back if you get any return of symptoms.

[Joseph14612 in reply to PMRpro]

Absolutely....thanks..

[piglette]

I used to tell people I had been swimming. It was like I had just taken a shower. It got better below 10mg for me.

[NormaB]

fingers crossed 🤞🏻 thank you

[Hiibilly]

Hi I can totally sympathise as I suffered with this in the last few months. Once I started a sweating I would be drenched to the point that I would have to change my clothes. I discovered that it was the Sertraline, the antidepressants that made me sweat so much. It can also be caused by a vitamin B1 deficiency. I hope you find a solution. Best wishes

[paulus75]

I had similar symptons - turned out to be steroid-induced diabetes. You should get blood sugar checked ASAP.

[Miacaro45]

I never had night sweats during menopause but taking 80 mg of Prednisone made up for it. Check with your doctor about pre diabetes.

[Janettechud]

regarding peeing … I am not diabetic but I do notice that if I eat high glycemic carbs I’m peeing like crazy the next day. When I up the fibre (green vegetables for me) and eliminate carby carbs I’m a lot more comfortable in all aspects of bathroom activities. I also bought a $100 Cdn add on Tushy bathroom seat bidet which I love - easy to instal or so my husband tells me … this was especially comforting when I was using the toilet more frequently than I would like. Good luck.

[Myfoe]

I sweated like a race horse I still bring extra shirts to work Incase I soak one I also needed to pee way more than before 40mg prednisone I have no underlying issues diabetes etc. but after a few months it all settled down except the odd day now and then but now the day after methotrexate injection I have to pee a lot a good nights rest is no more hopefully it will settle down for you wish I had more info Norma.. take care

[NormaB in reply to Myfoe]

thank you for your reply. Hopefully this will settle down too.

[JuneWalker]

I too would sweat profusely on the higher doses of prednisone. I am down to 7.5 mgs and sweat very little.