Hypochondriac boyfriend claims to have NIGHT SWEATS.. Actual need for concern?
My hypochondriac of a boyfriend - who suffers from white coat syndrome - claims he suffers from "night sweats". He's an insomniac with generalized anxiety, but currently takes no medications. He said he researched it and found that it's symptomatic of "AIDS and cancer". But when I browsed the net, I found other reasons including disease, menopause (obviously not), post-dramatic stress etc. I do wonder about the latter possible cause. Are there any less dramatic explanations with which I can give the poor guy consolation? I should like to inform him for the billionth time he's not dying! And preferably without forcing him to go to the doctors. (FYI: He brought up the notion of night sweats after having experienced an overwhelmingly negative event.)
What are the long term affects of smoking meth?
Does anyone know what the long term affects of smoking crystal meth are. And is there anything you can take to help you not need or crave it. It's been about 10 years now since I started and I use about an eight ball a week. I don't stay up all night and I don't use it to party, I don't even drink. I own my own comp., have four children whom I am very involved with and I have a great relationship with my wife, who is the only person that knows I do it. I want to stop, and I even did for about 4 months recently, but the whole time I was clean I struggled to concentrate, was very unmotivated to do anything and had terrible stomach problems. I felt like crap ,my business was suffering and I had know energy. So I fell right off the wagon! I really want to quit, but it seems or so I feel like my body is so used to having it that I can't function with out it. Has anyone been in a situation like this or have any information that could help? Thanx
What are some medical causes of night sweats?
Night sweats can occur due to many reasons. To find the real cause, you must see a doctor and get a detailed medical history. Some of the conditions that can lead to night sweats are:Neurologic conditions – Night sweats can occur due to some neurologic conditions such as posttraumatic syringomyelia, autonomic dysreflexia, autonomic neuropathy, and stroke etc.Menopause – Night sweats are common in women who are going through menopause or perimenopause, or around the time of menopause. If menopause is the cause of night sweats, talk to your doctor for hormone replacement therapy (HRT).Infections – Tuberculosis infection, bacterial infections such as osteomyelitis (inflammation in the bones), endocarditis (inflammation of the heart valves) and abscesses causes night sweats in humans. Night sweats can also be a symptom of HIV infection. Make sure to get yourself tested to know your condition and seek proper treatment.Medications – Medications such as antidepressant drugs, psychiatric drugs, and fever drugs including acetaminophen and aspirin can lead to night sweats. Approx. 8-22% of people taking antidepressants experience night sweats.More Information 7 Causes of Night SweatsThanks.
Night Sweats?
lately for the past couple weeks I have been getting drenching night sweats. I'm only 16 so I don't know what could be causing this. It's not not in my room, i sleep with one blanket. I feel ok otherwise,, i mean maybe a little tired, but thats expected, I'm a tired person. I had a low grade fever a few times too, but no other symptoms happened, i felt fine. I'm gonna see if it stops in another week. I had them in september and august a lot and they stopped, so I'm going to see if this is the same case. In the meantime do you guys know what it could be. Is there anyway to stop these nightsweats. I really hate haveing wet clothes in ther morning.
I'm always tired no matter how much sleep I get....?
There are many possible physical and psychological causes of fatigue. Some of the more common are: An allergy that leads to hay fever or asthma Anemia (including iron deficiency anemia) Depression or grief Persistent pain Sleep disorders such as ongoing insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea, or narcolepsy Underactive thyroid or overactive thyroid Use of alcohol or illegal drugs like cocaine, especially with regular use Fatigue can also accompany the following illnesses: Addison's disease Anorexia or other eating disorders Arthritis, including juvenile rheumatoid arthritis Autoimmune diseases such as lupus Cancer Chronic liver or kidney disease Congestive heart failure Diabetes Infection, especially one that takes a long time to recover from or treat such as bacterial endocarditis (infection of the heart muscle or valves), parasitic infections, AIDS, tuberculosis, and mononucleosis Malnutrition Certain medications may also cause drowsiness or fatigue, including antihistamines for allergies, blood pressure medicines, sleeping pills, steroids, and diuretics Here are some tips for reducing fatigue: Get adequate, regular, and consistent amounts of sleep each night. Eat a healthy, well-balanced diet and drink plenty of water throughout the day. Exercise regularly. Learn better ways to relax. Try yoga or meditation. Maintain a reasonable work and personal schedule. Change your stressful circumstances, if possible. For example, switch jobs, take a vacation, and deal directly with problems in a relationship. Take a multivitamin. Talk to your doctor about what is best for you. Avoid alcohol, nicotine, and drug use. If you have chronic pain or depression, treating either often helps address the fatigue. However, some antidepressant medications may cause or worsen fatigue. Your medication may have to be adjusted to avoid this problem. DO NOT stop or change any medications without instruction from your doctor. Stimulants (including caffeine) are NOT effective treatments for fatigue, and can actually make the problem worse when the drugs are stopped. Sedatives also tend to worsen fatigue in the long run