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Drowning in sweat!
Can anyone suggest something to help with the sweats? I had them throughout chemo and they are worse now I'm on Letrozole. Literally drowning in sweat the minute I get out the house and start walking - even though it's freezing in Melbourne right now! Don't get them at night, just when doing any kind of physical activity, however gentle.
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- @kmakm, he is a man, and a younger (than me, I believe) one. That's partly why I think he is struggling with the difference between sweat and flush. I am going to let him know that other ladies recognise you can have one without the other, not just me.
- Is your oncologist male or female?
Love the blue do! So on trend having colourful hair. Rocking! - Thanks @JenniA ! I've had fun having blue hair for the first time in my life!
- @Vangirl you look sooo different in your party wig!! Good luck sorting out sweats/flushes x
- Thanks @kmakm, I promise I will. I'm going to put it on my list for my next oncology check in. Also he and I are going to have it out regarding the difference between sweats and flushes!
- I think you should see your GP about the sweats. There can be a number of causes, eg low blood sugar, and maybe you can do something about it. No suffering in silence! K xox
- @Sister, and @kmakm - I am so glad to know others have similar and are aware of the difference. My oncologist and I went back and forth a number of times with him insisting they are hot flushes and me insisting they are sweats!!
- Funnily enough, I got night sweats during perimenopause but never hot flushes. Now it's the opposite.
- ...and here's my 'party' wig. Purchased from Amazon by a friend of mine. Costume wig, also artificial hair.
Photo removed as requested by @Vangirl - Thanks @kmakm and @JenniA for the compliments!
@kmakm, no they are just sweats, not flushes. I do get a mild flush or two in the evening but not with a sweat, just feel suddenly hot and I take off my indoor cap and maybe a layer of clothing and it passes.
Don't think my internal thermostat knows if it's winter or summer these days!
