Excessive sweating

Hi. I didn't read the replies on this page as I have one piece of advice - please go to the doctor and ask to be examined, an abdominal exam. If this shows nothing, please ask for a CT scan or an ultrasound. I had a hysterectomy in 1987, but in 2009 I began sweating like you and I was literally drenched 24 hours a day, having to change my clothes 2 or 3 times a day. I went to the doctor but was never examined.
In 2010 after 2 house moves, it was discovered I had a tumour wrapped around the right ovary, fallopian tube and appendix. This was removed. Chemo followed and I am now in my 8th year of remission and feeling fine.
Please make an appointment asap with your GP. I haven't written this to scare anyone, but to make you aware that what can seem insignificant or had been 'put down to age' can sometimes be something else. Please don't dismiss unusual symptoms which have appeared after a number of years after the menopause.

Oh, thank you, youngagain.
I'm glad you're in remission, and I have taken on-board your message.
I will go to the doc if it continues.

I hope all is well for you MissA and thank you for reading my message.

Excessive sweating especially at night can be symptomatic of an underlying health issue. Not necessarily worrisome, but should not be be overlooked either. I would make an appointment with my family doctor to rule out something that needs medical attention.

Sweating / hot flushes isn’t just related to menopause, I agree with everyone who has suggested you see your GP

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Oops! Triple Dry.

Well, thank you all.
Food for thought.
I won't just leave it, now I've had some input.
One week to improve, then i'll make an appointment.

I have always enjoyed hot weather, but since the extreme of of this summer (which I loved), my body thermostat seems to have gone out of kilter, and I get hot and sweaty after very little exertion. I'm hoping it will all get back to normal soon as I can spend no more than an hour or so doing my garden.

I used to take meds for about 10 years and when I started to come off them the sweating started which lasted another 10 years! It was uncontrollable under my arms wet through all the time....eventually taking chlorella and exercising a lot has put a stop to it. Chlorella is a good detoxer

Please go to the doctor. My mother had that and it turned out to be a serious problem with her kidneys.

Black cohosh is derived from a species of buttercup. Studies have had mixed results on whether black cohosh is effective in reducing hot flashes. Some studies indicate it may help with mild hot flashes and night sweats

My mother continued swreating all through her 80s, still post menopause side effects, so does my sister at 73, so do i and gone back on HRT last year

Oh I so hope it isn't going to become a permanent thing with me!
Still, at least I'm inclined to get it checked out now.

I'm now 60 years old had hysterectomy at 44 no HRT and went through menopause. Recently over about last 6-8 months however the hot flushes have returned with a vengeance and I'm at a loss to understand why.i retired in April so life is less stressful than its ever been. Literally dripping some nights

Well, you too should get checked out, Carolyn, particularly if you've less stress than before.
I hope you will.

I’m 66 and the hot flushes have never stopped! Someone once told me that they never do, they just become less frequent but at their peak I used to drip with sweat and it rolled down my back and legs. It really put paid to any kind on social life for years. I couldn’t wear makeup because it just melted off. I take a mild sedative now that helps with the severity and frequency but it’s still troublesome.

As has been said hyperhyrdosis seems the most likely. My dear friend suffers from it. They have given her meds to help but they haven't made much difference.

There is an operation however it doesn't work for everyone. My friend couldn't have the op for various reasons.

She has torrid time with it. Gets all sorts of funny looks and stares

I would suggest seeing your Dr asap

I had dreadful hot flushes for years throughout my menopause (which was very late) & dragged on for ages. It was awkward & embarrassing, but I couldn't take HRT. ( I got a blood clot after 6 weeks!) They eventually calmed down after about 15 years. Saw many doctors - nobody could find any cause apart from hormonal imbalance. However despite this I felt far better in myself generally than when younger & I had no other menopausal symptoms, the worst part of it was having to reassure others who felt uncomfortable for me! I got used to explaining & making a joke of it up front. I was famous for my flushes at work! . I still get them now in my seventies, but not nearly so badly. Like a few people have mentioned above, I've been told that some women are never completely free from them.

MissAdventure, any carbohydrates turn to blood sugar so you can get this situation if you never eat sweets and things with sugar in. I've found that bread has the biggest impact on me even if it is laden with marmite.

I get this when I've drunk alcohol or eaten sugar. So inconvenient, what is life without red wine and chocolate! And I can remember my Mum saying she went through the menopause twice, once at the normal time and in the normal way, and then again about ten years later. I've heard it's not that uncommon, but might be worth researching before a gp appointment (if you can get one, that is!).

Good post this as I have started sweating and getting really hot at night mostly. I am not pre diabetic or have a weight problem. My meds have been the same for years and I have checkups at least twice a year,, also far fro stressed. Was going to make an appointment sometime for a talk on it.

I feel your pain! I always keep a hankie to mop my face and make a joke that I'm having a tropical moment. It's horrible and always seems to happen at the most inconvenient times.

I have had a similar problem since the menapause, it’s horrible. I had my hair cut short because my hair at the back would be that wet it stuck to my neck. I can often feel the sweat running down my back and even have resorted to taking a flannel out with me to dry my face and neck. I am overweight and take quite a lot of medication for different illnesses, a lot are anti depressants. I also have thyroid problems, but mine is under active. We have recently moved to Spain and I am seriously struggling with the humidity. Once I have got myself registered with a doctor I am hoping to get my health problems sorted out, then hopefully the excessive sweating might stop. It’s horrible so you have my sincerest sympathy.

I had this alone with other sympotons I had blood test and they found I had a form of ananemia Caused by a deficiency in Vitmin d and b 12, this was effecting my liver and my hormones . I dont know if you have the same thing but with ttreatment mine is slowely getting better. it might be worth asking a doctor . I suffered way too long thinking it was stress.