Recent med changes. Higher dose of Lamictal. Trazadone and added prazosin. Sorry if I misspelled these. I know some of it may be hormones. But since the med changes it's like I've gone swimming. Night sweats then chills and trembling. I need some relief!
I am having terrible night sweats! Help! Does anyone know something that can get rid of these? Help!
Question posted by RedEssie on 11 July 2013
Last updated on 11 July 2013
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sara12345
11 July 2013
As Endless Pred told you, there is no blood test for fibromyalgia. You need to find out what disease your doctor really thought that you have. Unless, perhaps the doctor thought the blood tests had ruled out everything else but fibromyalgia. Do you have pain all over? Great fatigue? Those are the main symptoms of fibromyalgia. But you should find out. Sorry about your night sweats. I don't have any other suggestions for you other than what's been offered. But you should talk to your doctor about it, to see if they have any ideas for you to get better.
endlessPred
11 July 2013
Hi Redessie. I find it interesting that you had a blood test saying you have fibromyalgia. Are you sure that is what was said? I think you may have the name wrong. Usually it is a diagnosis of exclusion. Perhaps you meant something different?
Night sweats are tough. Medications have all sorts of effects when combined like yours. I get them when I have an outbreak of my disease for weeks on end and whenever my prednisone changes, for weeks on end. Menopause was really no different. Sleep in a very cool room if you can under light sheet and blanket. They come in handy as you grab them to warm up and throw them off as you heat up. Keep ambient lights out. be sure you get some type of exercise so you are tired. Then sleep like a log and you won't notice the drenched pillows. I really don't know a way without tossing and turning. If you have to, change pajamas or don't bother to wear them.
Crisp sheets always help me. I just barrel through it.
Do watch out for getting dehydrated. You can lose a lot of water at night this way. Be sure your morning has big glasses of water and remember that coffee removes water from you and doesn't add it. You will get through it.
I tell my doctor whenever it is too much. As it can also be a symptom of disease or even fevers I take my temperature when it is intense and then the next day. Sometimes it is a fever. Let the doctor know. I don't believe in sleeping pills so I can't comment on them. I get through it. That is all I can say. I definitely have a pile of medications to take and don't want more. Karen
RedEssie
12 July 2013
The physician told me he had ruled everything else out. Yes I have pain everywhere and it hurts to even have people touch me. Still juggling other med changes and issues. Thanks for your input.
endlessPred
12 July 2013
Too bad about the fibro. Perhaps they will get it figured out along with so many other things. About 15 years ago that was my diagnosis. However it turned out later I had polymyositis. If they had done genetic testing then I would have known earlier. I hope they will be able to help you. Karen
HeadStarter
11 July 2013
Hello red essie and welcome to DC. Well, I can tell you that the combination of some of those meds over a period of time can put an unusually high stress on your adrenal glands and you can literally crash. That happened to me so I know it is possible. That is how I ended up with Addison's. Too many meds for way too long. The symptoms were so bad I was in the hospital for two weeks. My body stopped producing cortisol and a bunch of other weird things too in reaction/response to all those meds. I got a lot more respect for this body's inner workings...
I was taking trazedone, too, at the time I became ill. Your body is trying to tell you something... It might not hurt for you to have a full physical sooner rather than later, too.
Mary
RedEssie
11 July 2013
Mary-
Thank you for your response. I actually had a full physical in early June. Everything came back as normal. Except my vitamin D level was low. Then another doctor (from the ER after a bad episode of anxiety) took my blood and said he was 99.9% positive that I have Fibromyalsia. So... I just want something that will help with the night sweats. -Essie
sara12345
11 July 2013
To Mary, Headstarter, I take Trazodone and am about to start Lamictal. Is that the combination that is so bad? Tell me as soon as possible. I am starting the Lamictal tonight. Plus I take so many meds, that the doctor said he was going to discuss my case at the staff meeting because he thought I was taking way too many meds. THANKS. Sara
HeadStarter
11 July 2013
Hi Sara... I want you to know but not be afraid of your med combinations. I have never taken lamictal. My issues were with the specific psych meds plus pain management meds and Botox injections. I was pretty out of control at the time and relied way too much on the advice of the medical profession when I didn't want to take control myself.
So, don't be afraid to take your meds but DO pay attention to your body and any symptoms that may arise down the road. You may have no symptoms at all. I have a very good friend who has been on lamictal for a very long time without incident. My case was really bizarre and not common at all.
I hope you are feeling more relieved now...
Mary
sara12345
12 July 2013
Mary, I AM taking psych meds (Pristiq, Klonopin), Botox injections for my migraines, and pain management meds. I never thought that the Botox injections would be an interaction with my other meds. Your doctor thought that Botox was a factor? I did hear what you said about just watching my symptoms. But yipes!
Thanks for your supportive words. Sara
HeadStarter
12 July 2013
Yes, actually after I ended up in the hospital for 2 weeks. He came to see me and my "chart"; he refused to give t hem to me. He even called the manufacturer to see if there were any unusual cases noted like mine. None existed but he was too afraid to continue these great treatments that really worked in case I passed out in his office time. I didn't stay with him too much longer after.
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