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    Default Night Sweats

    Hi

    Just a quick question - does anyone have any tips to deal with cold sweats? I wake up in the nights lately drenched in sweat, and yet i'm not hot.

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    Gwen

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    The only time I've woken drenched, I was in the middle of a flare. I would mention it to your Doctor.

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    Could be flare. Make sure your doc knows ASAP. How much pred u on?
    Phil Berggren, dx 2003

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    I agree with JeanMarie and Phil. Call your doc ASAP!
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    Most likely pred induced if you're on that...could be a flare...see your doc quickly...do not let it progress...
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    It could definitely be a flare, but on the flip side I've had constant night sweats since i was diagnosed so don't panic right off. Definitely see the doctor though. As far as how to deal with the...I don't have a clue I wake up at least 75% of the nights damp and have to get up and dry off a bit.
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    Thanks everyone.

    Today, i developed that 'butterfly' rash on my cheeks too. On phone to rheum, thanks x

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    It's definately an inflammatory rash - will try and post a picture!

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    Gwen--sorry, I was hoping it was nothing.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gwenllian111 View Post
    Thanks everyone.

    Today, i developed that 'butterfly' rash on my cheeks too. On phone to rheum, thanks x
    Hi Gwen,

    You said you developed a "butterfly" rash on your cheeks? That's interesting because the butterfly rash is typically seen in patients who have Lupus. Lupus is another autoimmune disease, which can be confined to your face and hair and affects your scalp and face with rashes or it could present symptoms in other parts of your body (i.e.,muscles, lungs, heart, etc).

    It's definitely a good idea to to take a photo of your rash along with you when you see your doctor as this will give him a better idea as to what type of rash it is.

    I would also like to add that it could be "rosacea", a skin condition that makes your face turn red and it has a very similar appearance to the "lupus" butterfly rash.
    Last edited by beeinformed; 01-10-2013 at 02:11 PM. Reason: adding further comment

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