Over the last couple of months I’ve started sweating profusely. It’s so bad I’m dripping wet. It’s uncomfortable and embarrassing.
I’ve spoken to my GP today whose going to run some bloods to check my thyroid levels as it’s been over a year, and for the menopause but thinks I’m too young which I agree at 48.
I’m sure it’s my thyroid as have some general symptoms incl constant headaches/mild migraine, shaky, struggling to focus & fatigue. I’ve not altered my T3 dose. And although can fluctuate I never have had such extreme sweating before.
I’ve not lost any rapid weight but am doing so gradually with healthy eating. Temp varies from 36 to 37.9 when sweating. Just checked it now and it’s 36.9 at rest so slightly higher than I normally am. I do feel overly warm most of the time too.
Any ideas? I know it’s hard until I get my bloods done. But shall I keep taking my regular dose until bloods are done obviously only taking half dose 12 hours before and no food etc prior to test?
Anyone else suffered similar?
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and for the menopause but thinks I’m too young which I agree at 48.
I wouldn't be so sure about that. There's no set age, we're all individuals, but the range for start of menopause is generally considered to be 45-55 years.
I say this in relation to previous tests and family history / genetics. I’ve also always been on the depo or mini pill so can’t judge by my periods as haven’t had them for years.
When first diagnosed I was still fertile and again 2 years ago. Based on this my GP said he’d check but didn’t think this was the cause. But it’s obviously a thought for me too.
Hi. It could be peri-menopause. I’m 48 also. Peri-menopause is the 5 years leading into menopause so that is a likely contender. I’m with Seaside Susie and wouldn’t discount it out.
I haven’t that’s why I’ve mentioned it to him. I’d just like to find a way to manage it. Whatever is the cause
MissFG , you sound like one of your free Ts is on a high side or are you only taking t3? When can you get a test?
Re perimenopause, I'd do a thyroid test to check that first, then if that looks fine, go towards peri. Levels do change overtime, our body is not constantly the same. Also, sometimes we need less thyroid hormone in summer (not the case for everyone).
My GP is testing thyroid and hormone indicators for the menopause.
I only take T3 and am usually pretty stable I just go hyper sometimes so lower my dose for a short time until I feel better. I’ve just never had excessive sweating before. But also considering long Covid as I’ve been sick with that since last year so who knows what could be the cause I haven’t a clue atm
Yeah I had the same issue years ago. I was fine for a long time, suddenly sweating, hot flushes, heat intolerance. I get this now when raising meds, my ft3 is quite high. I also feel shaky at times, hungry, tired. I would wait for results.
Thank you. Yes I’m better on a higher end ft3. Think it’s wise just to stay on my same dose until I get my results and if it’s high lower my dose and hopefully they’ll run more bloods in a few weeks time if it is my thyroid
Absolutely, because you are on t3 only you need your ft3 high and in some cases over range as T4 is low then and t3 needs to compensate for it..for me I get overdosed at 81% ft3 , but that is only because my ft4 is also high at 66%, so need to balance it right (some people need ft4 no higher than 50% with high t3, but again, a very personal thing).Definitely wait if you can, even though I know it's difficult. I am the same now, sweating buckets, hot, jittery at times, greasy hair (my hair is naturally dry), very oily skin. Ft3 was around 81%, but I tested 24 hours after the dose, so potentially higher. Need to soldier on for another test this Monday and then change. Oh and my temp is 37.4 now, not great
I think I prefer feeling cold and wrapping up 😂 it’s very difficult to cool down.
I’m sure I’ll be over range and I’ve come to the conclusion that although I don’t have other issues with swallowing etc the swings of hashimotos will be something I have to learn to accept.
Same MissFG, at least you can wrap up in something when cold, this overheating is making me irritated and my head feels like a freshly roasted potato.Yeah I get swollen neck on a flare. Now I don't have it, I know it's just an overdose. JUST 😂 take care and likewise hope you are feeling better soon
I’m in peri menopause & am currently trialling sage supplements which are supposed to help with sweats. My sister swears by them, but I can honestly after taking them for a month I’ve seen no improvement. I’m going to try other supplements suggested by The Gottfried ‘Hormone Cure’ book (which was recommended by another forum member & is quite useful).
It’s been over a year. As I’ve not been good recently with supplementing - something I’m usually very organised with. I’m sure they’ll check these too next week as my doctors are pretty food.
I’ll start again after bloods just so I can see what they are. I know I’m struggling with inflammation based on my symptoms too. So need to give myself a kick up the bum lol
I’m always a bit taken aback when women in their 40s say they’re too young for it to be the menopause.
I most definitely started having symptoms from age 43 onwards (exacerbated significantly by not being on a decent dosage of thyroid hormones). My periods then essentially stopped completely almost immediately after my husband died when I was 46. All done and dusted.
Maybe it’s because traditionally menopause was never spoken about, but there seems to be a real lack of appreciation of the age at which it can happen. 48 is, in my book, well into the age at which it could definitely be menopause. I’m not sure how much hereditary factors affect things. My mother started having horrendous symptoms in her mid-40s but she went on HRT soon afterwards and essentially had a new lease of life (until cancer got her in her late 50s). My maternal grandmother was 54 when she went through the menopause. My paternal grandmother went through the menopause aged 35–her periods never went back to normal after her second child.
I have had several tests done which showed I was fertile that’s why my gp thinks it’s my thyroid not the menopause.
I have posted before about how do we tell if it’s the menopause or thyroid as the symptoms are similar. But I have an open mind until I get the results. I’ve just a feeling it’s my thyroid due to how I’m feeling and lack of self care recently.
Either way once I’ve some knowledge can manage this.
Yes, I saw that you’d mentioned that. It was just the “doctor agrees I’m too young” thing that surprised me. Most doctors are only too willing to blame menopause. My doctor definitely has a “What do you expect at your age?” mentality—I’m glad yours doesn’t.
And even perimenopausal women have months where they’re fertile (there’s been many an unexpected baby because women have assumed it was very unlikely!). Just like thyroids, ovaries don’t (usually) stop dead, they carry on doing their job inefficiently for a while!
Hope you get some answers soon, whatever it is. It’s miserable having being hot and bothered all the time.
Quick update! Sorry I forgot to add it on this post also…
GP was great and to cover his back tested me for so many things including inflammatory and hormone/menopause indicators, kidney function, full blood count etc so I’m requesting a copy of everything.
The good news was I got a call to go in and collect my thyroid results as obviously I self medicate so he can’t advise me.
My FT3 was 9.6 (3.5-6.5) highest it’s ever been and I’d already dropped from 62.5mcg to 50 T3 daily. So I’ve stopped my T3 until I feel an improvement in my overall health.
I’ve been struggling sleeping, awake all night yet gone into work today hyper so now I can see how I’ve missed a lot of signs.
I’m back taking all my supplements also as I seriously need B12 and liquid iron so already feel an improvement with my energy.
Thank you everyone for your comments it was much appreciated x
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