Sometimes the sweats are caused by certain meds. I remember getting hot and a little sweaty after taking my nightly meds. Now for the bad news. There are a few major factors for hot flashes and sweating for chronic pain sufferers. The first is age along with the meds. The second and worst reason is our sedentary life style. Most of us in pain have a very hard time staying in shape. That’s why we begin to sweat after climbing a few stairs or walking to the mail box. Another reason can be our dependence on pain meds. Lots of pain sufferers don’t realize that the hot flashes and sweats can also be the beginning stages of withdrawal. Missing a dose is all it takes. Most of us never put all the weird pieces together, to figure out all the problems that we have, related to our pain. I hope everyone is managing their pain and has some quality of life. It’s so hard to see a future and remain hopeful, when your pain is out of control. Good luck everyone.

Here is a thought a while ago I was a little thirsty & I don't really like drinking water so I started crushing ice fairly finely I have a Nutribullit & yes I know it is supposed to be for liquidising or juicing but I use it to crush ice I do 3 or4 containers a day have a glass in the morning another at dinnertime and a third later at night what I noticed was that sometimes after it I am really quite cold. For anyone with sweats it may be worth while trying "ice therapy" if nothing else it will make sure you are well hydrated.

I have perspired for 6 hours at a time. I am 5 years into menopause with no hot flashes. I have had a CT scan which showed non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. One of the symptoms is sweating. If you feel something is wrong, like I did, don't settle for less than listening to your body. Demand the tests or treatments you need. You are worth it!

I have this issue. It just starts happening for no apparent reason. I can be inside of a deep freeze and break out in a sweat. My hair gets soaked in no time at all. I have just always thought it was because of all my meds, opoids in particular. I have a thyroid disorder but take meds for that too. I take meds for everything it seems. My heart, blood pressure, thyroid, low-t, anxiety, depression, inflammation, blood sugar, arthritis, migraines, and a few other things. I take a handful of pills in the morning and night. I hate taking all this crap but what can I do?

I have a very similar situation. Hysterectomy in 2010 was on Estrogen for 3 years & had no sweats except a bit if I was really late to take my meds. Family Doctor stopped the Estrogen Dec. 2013 & within 3 months I would be fine one minute and then appear like a wet dripping mop the next. It’s unbelievably embarrassing, store clerks look at me funny & ask if I have a high fever! My Mother insists that I bring an extra top or T-shirt & bra to change into because you could wring mine out that’s how bad it is. Estrogen is not covered by my drug plan now & expensive to buy. Doctor is blaming the sweating on my Fibromyalgia but I am just not really sure what exactly is causing them. I feel your pain & know the embarrassment you face. I wish there was a way for me to take care of our problem and help others out too!! Hugs