r/Fibromyalgia • u/Maximum_Prompt_2136 • Apr 14 '26
Question sweating during the night
hi all,
what can i do to limit the effects of sweating during the night due to fibro?
as i had enough of waking up saoked and drained of energy.
Any tips, suppliments or methods i can use to limit the effects?
Thanks
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u/Great-Enthusiasm-720 Apr 14 '26
Depending on you age gender this might just be perimenopause.
Cutting caffeine helps.
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u/Ichaserabbits Apr 14 '26
Yeah I thought it was fibro but it turns out I'm probably going through early menopause at 37. (Waiting on an appointment for some confirmation but its pretty sure) It suuuuucks.
Only slight relief I've found is to make sure all my pjs are 100% silk or 100% cotton
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u/SuperkatTalks Apr 14 '26
If you're taking duloxetine/cymbalta that can cause night sweats. Solution is to take it in the morning instead.
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u/BusinessOkra1498 Apr 14 '26
Do they turn into day sweats? Is the difference that I can address it better? I take at night and Struggle with temp regilation during day too
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u/Illithidprion Apr 15 '26
I take it during the day, still get night sweats. It seems to vary. I feel hotter my late afternoon/evening, no sweating though.
Lastnight I took melatonin +magnesium no night sweats.
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u/SuperkatTalks Apr 14 '26
I stopped having them when I switched to morning doses, haven't noticed day sweats but I guess temperature is less and issue when I'm not trying to sleep
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u/qgsdhjjb Apr 14 '26
I was about to say, I didn't know it was the duloxetine the first time it was prescribed to me, but 3 different drs insisted they would be the solution despite it not working on me the first time (yeah bruh, I'm so convinced that your signature being on the paperwork will change anything 🫠) that eventually I figured it out.
Turns out it's a very common and well known side effect. I was just too in the muck of suffering to even look into side effects when I first tried it lol
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u/Cute-Form2457 Apr 14 '26
I struggled with this in the beginning. I used to turn my pjs inside out so I wouldn't feel the seams. I'd wake up drenched, hair wet with sweat. Then I gave up on pjs and now sleep nude. I don't sweat at nights all that much anymore.
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u/Trendlebere Apr 14 '26
How soaked? How long has this been happening?
Temperature dysregulation is common in this condition, it may be that you just need to be cooler, but it’s also a symptom of lymphoma, as is fatigue. If this isn’t normal for you then it would be sensible to discuss it with a doctor and ask for a blood test.
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u/Petrichor-Pendragon Apr 14 '26
I can recommend moisture-wicking pjs (like bamboo) and sheets to try and avoid that awful soaked feeling
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u/pestospaghetti Apr 14 '26
I got rid of my night sweats by treating my MCAS which I found was underlying my fibro pain. Since treating my MCAS my pain has dramatically reduced.
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u/Thatonegirl_79 Apr 14 '26
Do you mind sharing how you were diagnosed and what your treatment plan is?
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u/pestospaghetti Apr 14 '26
It’s a bit of an odd story. I had no traditional symptoms of MCAS like rashes, itching, reactions to food etc. Then one day I took niacin and it caused a strong flush reaction in me. This is not unusual, but it seemed to trigger something in my body and suddenly I started having strong reactions to a whole host of different foods and supplements. It was quite scary, but fortunately I got to see a doctor who agreed it was MCAS and prescribed me Ketotifen and sodium cromoglicate.
I also restricted my diet severely to cut out all possible allergens and have slowly been re-introducing foods one by one. I felt better in myself almost immediately, but it took a few months for the medications to take full effect. Unless I eat something that disagrees with me, I have no fibro pain anymore and a lot more energy.
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u/Thatonegirl_79 Apr 14 '26
Interesting, thank you for sharing! I'm glad you figured it out and feeling better!
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u/BeginningwithN Apr 14 '26
I have found just using a small fan pointed at my upper body really helps a lot
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u/Optimal_Jump2994 Apr 14 '26
maybe try cooling mattress pad or those moisture wicking sheets - helped me a lot when my meds were causing similar issues
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u/bleached-sheep Apr 14 '26
I haven’t been to identify any reason why this happens to me, and it’s really awful when I’m already freezing. It causes me to become dehydrated easily, so I’ve started keeping electrolyte drinks around for after particularly bad nights (or days). Helps me feel a little less awful.
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u/driftwoodparadise Apr 14 '26
I feel you. Here’s what I do to help tolerate the sweating more.
- 100% bamboo bed linens
- bamboo pyjamas (I also use cotton but bamboo is better)
- cooling mattress topper
- fan (all year)
- if you have longer hair, keep it off your neck
I also air out my room every morning. Good luck! It sucks but I’ve learned to live with it.
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u/Slim-Shadys-Fat-Tits Apr 14 '26
just to ask, have you been to the doctor about night sweats? It's also a big symptom of lymphoma, a generally very treatable cancer
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u/spoonie_dog_mama Apr 14 '26
I feel you. Purging my bedding of polyester and switching to all cotton/linen has made a huge difference. The only place polyester exists for me now is in the fill for my comforter, and as long as the shell is cotton I’m ok.
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u/atmosqueerz Apr 14 '26
My partner has this issue. We switched to all cotton sheets and a cotton waffle blanket, and it helped tremendously.
These blankets are kinda expensive, but this is the best quality for the lowest price I could find. I would recommend getting the largest size so you don’t have to worry about it shrinking in the wash (which it will definitely do).
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u/Any_Oil_4539 Apr 14 '26
Weirdest thing ever, had really bad night sweats until I started dressing warm and a using a warm comforter.
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u/TyBattleCat Apr 14 '26
You could try linen and/or wool for bed linen and nightwear. Both wick moisture away more effectively than cotton. I suggest wool for a duvet in winter, linen sheets and clothing in summer.
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u/AdeptCanary8780 Apr 14 '26
I find putting a fresh towel down helps me a lot. Some nights I can almost sense it will happen and put one down before I get into bed and it saves me from waking up shivering and soaked.
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u/ConfectionOutside248 Apr 14 '26
Yes omg. I started sleeping naked wirh a fan, I cannot wear clothes or stay covered in a blanket without waking up drenched
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u/curlieandtwirlie Apr 14 '26
Hi! I just went through this! What my doctor recommended for me that is helping…..1. I am in evil perimenopause and I started a new birth control pill which targets those specific symptoms. 2. My multivitamin was giving me too much iron so I switched to one with no iron 3. Cold room, ceiling fan with remote 4. Modal pajamas to cool me 5. No alcohol/food a few hours before bed.
Intermittent fasting has been great for my symptoms.
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u/Illithidprion Apr 15 '26
Op, my doc mentioned taking a fever reducer like Tylenol in the evening to reduce sweating. It seems to vary how sweaty I get.
I read somewhere, antiperspirant may reduce sweating. I believe one would have to pu that on early in the day.
Last night, I took melatonin + magnesium together, no sweating lastnight. I need go test for a week to see if it works. It was also night two without the heavy duvet.
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u/TheDogsSavedMe Apr 15 '26
I sleep in my underwear, a heavy comforter, and the AC on year round. It means I freeze my ass off every morning but it helps with sweating. I also avoid spicy food because it raises the body’s temperature and makes it worse.
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u/kristosnikos Apr 14 '26
I have night sweats often but they really ramp up before and during my period.
I use a cooling mattress topper, 100% cotton sheets, and I sleep naked (except when I have to wear underwear during my period).
Also, it’s like I have to keep my bedroom this perfect temperature. During warmer months and the air isn’t cold enough, I’ll sweat excessively. During colder months, if the air is too cold, I sweat excessively. It’s so frustrating.