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Anyone Experience Sweats With RA?

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Elyria, OH

Within thr past 2 years I have been experiencing extreme sweating...especially as soon as I lay flat. Drs keep saying because of my age it's menopause (56 years old) but they don't seem to listen when I tell them I had a COMPLETE HYSTERECTOMY IN 2015!!! I already went through that when I had the surgery. Was on estrogen patches for 3 years. Was fine until about 2 years ago. I get a weird feeling across my stomache and within seconds the sweats start. Oby/gyn says she doesn't… read more

January 29, 2023 (edited)
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I get the sweats too and I had a complete hysterectomy when I was 22 - I am now 73 years old. I do believe that it is hormonal as we get hormones from other organs in our body. I would suggest asking your oby/gyn for a referral to an endocrinologist. An endocrinologist deals with hormones. Hope you find relief soon.

January 29, 2023
A myRAteam Member

Yes, many people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) experience sweating along with other symptoms. This can include:

- Hot Flashes: Alternating between feeling too cold and suddenly very hot
- Night Sweats: Waking up with beads of sweat on the body and wet hair, often coinciding with worsened RA pain.
- Excessive Sweating: Show Full Answer

Yes, many people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) experience sweating along with other symptoms. This can include:

- Hot Flashes: Alternating between feeling too cold and suddenly very hot.
- Night Sweats: Waking up with beads of sweat on the body and wet hair, often coinciding with worsened RA pain.
- Excessive Sweating: Sweating all day, every day, due to RA.

If you’ve found a way to manage it, sharing your experience with others can be helpful.

July 22, 2024

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