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Does anyone have night sweats and wake up and your pillow is wet I'll have to change t shirts 2 or 3 times a night

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Huntsville, AL
March 4, 2023
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Members shared their experiences with severe night sweats and temperature regulation issues related to Parkinson's disease, with many... Read more

Members shared their experiences with severe night sweats and temperature regulation issues related to Parkinson's disease, with many describing soaking through clothing and sheets multiple times per night despite air conditioning and fans. Several members found relief through practical strategies including portable AC units, moisture-wicking silk clothing, cooling sheets, limiting hot beverages and spicy foods after 7pm, and adjusting carbidopa-levodopa dosages with their doctors. A recurring theme was that temperature dysregulation in PD often follows medication timing, with sweating intensifying when meds wear off, and that this symptom affects people throughout the day in addition to nighttime, with some members experiencing sudden heat episodes in public settings or cold sweats during daily activities.

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Thank you for adding me to your team πŸ€—. I know we don't always feel like smiling but I am really trying to give people one I know that I can spare πŸ˜‰. Have a wonderful day and...
Smile,
Donna 😁
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March 5, 2023
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

HI Patricia πŸ‘‹
You're so funny πŸ˜†. I need to have my covers up to my neck also..but I also need the AC on πŸ™„... otherwise I'd be sweating a lot πŸ₯΅...after I eat and also after I take my meds I get hot flashes ..but I'm done with menopause πŸ˜„
This PD thing is just full of surprises πŸ˜‚.
Have a Super Sunday and remember to...
Smile 😁
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March 4, 2023
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I do too I've noticed that my dr increased my cl a month ago I now take 8 a day and it seems to last longer and I'm not sweating as bad

March 4, 2023
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Seems like I have been in this stage for an eternity. First menopause and now it started all over again I do not have sweats overnight, mine just pops up at the most inappropriate times. Everyone is comfortable and all of a sudden I feel like I am on fire! Having a fan to keep the air moving is the biggest help for me. BFN

July 1, 2023
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

My husband suffers from what he refers to as "cold sweats." He is not really sure what triggers them, but he can be drenched with sweat (usually upper core) and cold at the same time. He ends up taking a lot of showers. I know that PD can cause issues with temperature regulation, so I feel that is most likely the cause although it could also be related to his meds, including the C/L (although he is on a low dose). It almost never happens during the night. I recently bought him some silk underwear tops that are light and wick moisture away from your skin. He said he is much more comfortable wearing those, although they unfortunately do not prevent the episodes. We are going to mention it at his next appointment with his neurologist to see if there are any ways to treat it.

March 5, 2023

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