Question 1

what does it mean if i wake up in the middle of the night sweating?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities : Sweating during sleep can be caused by a variety of underlying things, such as menopause, diabetes, thyroid issues, and various types of infections - so you should see your doctor and make sure that you don't have an underlying cause.

Question 2

i've been dealing with night sweats for about 8 months. i sleep shirtless with shorts and i wake up in the middle of the night sweating on my chest and legs. are there any tests i can take to determine what's been causing the night sweats?

Accepted Answer

: First and maybe most important, take (and record) your temperature 3-4 times a day for a few days, including bedtime and when you wake up sweating. Classical night sweats result when fever breaks during the night. There are many possible causes; in-person evaluation is necessary. See a doctor, ideally an internal medicine specialist, with your temperature record and take it from there. Good luck.

Question 3

i've noticed over the last two months that when i run after work and my heart is above 160 on average, i wake up middle of the night sweating. normal?

Accepted Answer

High HRr night sweat: What happens when you stand up? have you just started running or is this new? What was it before? 
 If new Could be autonomic dysfunction -consider testing for POTS ( postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome  vs rare carcinoid or rare  lymphoma or infection. If female always check for pregnancy. Would follow up with  doc.

Question 4

are persistent but non-drenching night sweats consistent with lymphoma? wake up most nights with mild sweating on brow and in creases of elbows & knees. i've taken my temp when this happens amd it's always normal?

Accepted Answer

: No, it isn't a common manifestation of lymphoma. Most of the time, night sweat is idiopathic and benign but people are always worrying about the worse scenario. Certain drug can have night sweat as the side effect. To get rid of your concern, see your family doctor and have a basic blood test done then you can be rest assured - https://www.healthline.com/health/what-causes-night-sweats-in-men

Question 5

i constantly have bad dreams at night and often wake up at night sweating from the effects of the dreams. i sometimes move around and even try throwing things in my sleep. what doctor should i see?

Accepted Answer

Try not take: Librax (clinidium and chlordiazepoxide) for a few days.

Question 6

potential reasons and solutions for extremely heavy night sweats? no sweating during the day or while laying in bed before sleeping. fans are on, lightweight blankets, and wake up soaked including hair, 64 degree room, bedding, etc. 24f?

Accepted Answer

: You should see your doctor to get evaluated. There are many different reasons for night sweats ranging from infections to endocrine disorders. You should get some testing done to find out what is causing this. Good luck to you!

Question 7

i've started experiencing night sweats, even when it's not hot and i'm not feeling. there's also excessive sweating when i am stressed or anxious. i sometimes wake up with a dull headache and my head feels heavy. i am constantly tired. should i worry?

Accepted Answer

Night sweats: True night sweats occur because of fever that breaks during the night. Get a thermometer and take your temperature (and write down the results) 3-4 times a day for a few days. See a doctor soon if any fever (some temps &gt;100F or 38C). If symptoms continue with no fever, probably not a serious health problem -- but see your doctor for sure if your symptoms continue. Good luck.

Question 8

i have really bad night sweats i wake up soaked i take effexor (venlafaxine) is this the cause?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes that can be a side effect when taking effexor (venlafaxine).

Question 9

i have night sweats but it's only my upper thighs i wake up and my sheets are wet and my skin is cold and damp is this a thing ?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: Have you lost weight? If you have not lost weight, the sweating while inconvenient is not likely to be serious. Try sleeping with fewer covers.

Question 10

i've started having night sweats, with an onset of one year ago.  i wake up to drenched sheets but i'm not overheated.  i don't sweat during the day.

Accepted Answer

Fever?: Assuming the room is not overly warm, and not using unnecessarily heavy covers, this is something to see a doctor about. True night sweats occur because of fever that drops during the night. See a doctor, and for a week before your appointment, take your temperature (and write down the results) 3 times a day:  when you awake in the morning, 4-6 pm, and at bedtime. Also record the nights you sweat.

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What does it mean if i wake up in the middle of the night sweating?

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I've been dealing with night sweats for about 8 months. i sleep shirtless with shorts and i wake up in the middle of the night sweating on my chest and legs. are there any tests i can take to determine what's been causing the night sweats?

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I've noticed over the last two months that when i run after work and my heart is above 160 on average, i wake up middle of the night sweating. normal?

A member asked:

Are persistent but non-drenching night sweats consistent with lymphoma? wake up most nights with mild sweating on brow and in creases of elbows & knees. i've taken my temp when this happens amd it's always normal?

A member asked:

I constantly have bad dreams at night and often wake up at night sweating from the effects of the dreams. i sometimes move around and even try throwing things in my sleep. what doctor should i see?

A member asked:

Potential reasons and solutions for extremely heavy night sweats? no sweating during the day or while laying in bed before sleeping. fans are on, lightweight blankets, and wake up soaked including hair, 64 degree room, bedding, etc. 24f?

A member asked:

I've started experiencing night sweats, even when it's not hot and i'm not feeling. there's also excessive sweating when i am stressed or anxious. i sometimes wake up with a dull headache and my head feels heavy. i am constantly tired. should i worry?

A member asked:

I have really bad night sweats i wake up soaked i take effexor (venlafaxine) is this the cause?

A member asked:

I have night sweats but it's only my upper thighs i wake up and my sheets are wet and my skin is cold and damp is this a thing ?

A member asked:

I've started having night sweats, with an onset of one year ago. i wake up to drenched sheets but i'm not overheated. i don't sweat during the day.

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