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Excessive Sweating
A bi-product of chronic pain
Other than the undiagnosed ADHD, I also suffer with Chronic Pain (linked to the condition I was born with — Esophageal Atresia) and all the joys that come with that — like excessive sweating.
When I started this article I was going to focus on night sweats specifically — but I’ve realised I actually sweat wayyyyy more than I should throughout the day, too!
I didn’t think much of the night sweats to begin with — I just figured it was the synthetic clothing I was wearing. It was only when I went to bed in shorts and a strappy top (both made of natural fibres) — rather than my usual polyester stuff — and woke up in a puddle, dripping everywhere the next morning, that I realised it wasn’t ‘normal’.
What are night sweats?
Night sweats means sweating so much during the night that your pajamas/bed clothes are soaking wet, even though where you’re sleeping is cool. Both adults and children can experience night sweats.
Most people do sweat during the night, but if you regularly wake up with soaking wet bedding it’s time to see the GP (… note to self…)
What are the causes?
- Menopause/Perimenopause (in women)
- Medication, such as some antidepressants, steroids and painkillers
- Anxiety
- Low blood sugar
- Drug or…
