Sweats | Arthritis Information

Is the sweating a result of low-grade fevers or more of a hot-flash syndrome? I have been running low-grade fevers since diagnosis, but also have the sinking hot feeling sometimes during the day. Different? Same? And what's with the fever?I likened my sweats to hot flashes. I did not have hot flashes when I went through menopause so I wasn't sure of what a hotflash was exactly. But, that has to be what it was like. You would be standing at a checkout counter and all of a sudden start sweating.

I think I am over PMR, but I still have lower back pain and I still sweat. Although now it is not the hot flash variety. I never did sweat much before. It had to be really hot outside. Now though, I'll vacuum and clean house and I will sweat.

I did not have a low grade fever when I was in the height of PMR symptoms. Mary

I was diagnosed with pmr in July 07. I felt like i was coming down with something because of the mild fever.I was never one to sweat until I had pmr especially at night. The good news is I have been off pred for 3 weeks now

I'm down to 5mg prednisone now, but still have few good days, and the low-grade fevers continue and knock me out of commission. I don't want to go back up on the pred. but know I may have to. Knowing you have whipped this thing is very inspiring. Thanks. PMR is not for sissies.Elizabeth, give Evening Primrose Oil and or extract of Sage. Both are worth a chance, not together mind.

I've started 400mg ibuprofen 3Xday and it is keeping the fevers at bay, and I've had two good days in a row. Yesterday I forgot my 2PM dose and by 6:15 I had another low-grade fever. Sure wish I knew what that is all about. Hi all, I have been taking 50mg Endep ( a low dose anti depressent ) for 4 weeks now and my profuse daily sweating has GONE !!!

I was only at day 4 of taking Endep, when I noticed I was not having my usual Sweats! I am not as fatigued and in less pain / discomfort. My mood is brighter!

This month has been very stressfull with my Mother given a few days to live and a house full of family members. Mum is still hanging in and even looks like this is not her time!

I did not want to take the Endep ( another drug, I'm not depressed, more side effects to worry about ect... My Rheumy had explained the drug was to relax the muscles ect and to my suprise it is helping with getting some quality of life back.

I wish this had been offered to me years ago, or maybe I am just ready now!!!

Hugs to all, Lyn