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.
Thanks,
Gwen
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.
Thanks,
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.
Could be flare. Make sure your doc knows ASAP. How much pred u on?
Phil Berggren, dx 2003
I agree with JeanMarie and Phil. Call your doc ASAP!
Pete
dx 1/11
"Every day is a good day. Some are better than others." - unknown
"Take your meds as directed and live your life as fully as you can." - Michael Chacey, MD
Most likely pred induced if you're on that...could be a flare...see your doc quickly...do not let it progress...
Knowing how to think empowers you far beyond those who only know what to think. -NdT
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.
~ Bob
Thanks everyone.
Today, i developed that 'butterfly' rash on my cheeks too. On phone to rheum, thanks x
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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 03:11 PM. Reason: adding further comment
I was going to say the same thing.
Gwen have you had this king of rash before?
You/we have our RA and the WG and then you could also have MCTD (Mixed Connective Tissue Disease) which also incorporates RA and Lupus.
My rhuemy advised that the medications we are on can also cause an overlap of Auto immune conditions........just as Jack says....just because you have one, doesn't mean you can't have others.
I hope it is nothing and all comes good very shortly. I hope the phone call ended on a positive note.
Take care
Keep Smiling
Michelle
Live your life in a way that you wouldn't be ashamed to sell the family parrot to the town gossip - WILL ROGERS
hi, yes the butterfly rash is discoid lupus which I i was dx with at 16. My husband dennis has wegs both autoimmune diseases. We both suffer similiar symptoms aches and pains but dennis has upper respiritory issues whereas mine affects the skin and now more my joints. crissie
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