My pain meds make me sweat also. I wear light, loose clothes and try to keep a fan by me/on me at all times. Thankfully my husband loves it cold while we sleep so I don't have to worry about freezing him out! I have a fan right on my face while I sleep and only use a light blanket. My outings are limited so I don't have to worry too much about being outside of my house. I do things very slow and take my time, that way I'm not heating up more from exertion. When I get too warm I will put icepacks on the back of my neck. Hope that helps some.

hello i take prempro for my hot flashes and horrible sweating, mine caused from menopause tho...i wish i had the answer...i used a cold wash rag on the back of my neck to help with the hot flashes i hope others will be able to help, there are so many great people here (((hugs)))

There is no question pain meds cause pain, but your doses are pretty low. I wouldn't think they would cause major sweating unless your body is sensitive to it that way. Have you just started menopause or did the sweating start right after you started taking the meds?

My sister used to sweat like crazy when she was on Methadone.

Did these just recently start?
Hot flashes can last all day long. Most doctor are just lazy about actually paying attention to the patient and write off complaints with the first thing that comes to mind.

With that in mind:
Hot flashes are actually withdrawal from hormones.
If you carried a few extra pounds over your lifetime, then you have some stored up in fat that your body can use.
If you were always slim, the hot flashes are much much worse because the body has nothing stored.

Hot flashes have an approximate 30 minute pattern:.
FIRST: there a period of slight cold (few notice this period or just assume it is a nearby fan or other), really it is the body struggling for the hormones. At most, around 5 minutes.
Then the heat starts that causes sweating.
That only lasts around 10 minutes. It can ebb and worsen during this time.
Then the body readjusts back to normal which can take around 15 minutes. You may feel hot or cold during this period.

This cycle repeats over and over thru the day. They are worse during the night because we naturally snuggle under covers in sleep during the cold period. By the time we wake from the heat, we are soaking wet and horribly uncomfy.

It really is up to you to figure out if it is meds or menopause. Trust yourself and your own instincts.
You are smarter than you realize.

Tramadol was the first pain med I was given and it made me sweat constantly. They even checked my hormone levels to see if I was starting Menopause.

As soon as I stopped that med, the sweats were gone. Good luck.

Cherry

HI ,
I WAS GIVEN A A BLOOD PRESSURE PILL CLONIDINE TO STOP THE SWEAT FROM MEDICATION. I NEVER HAD HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, SO TAKING THIS DID NOT MATTER. BUT IT WOULD BE SOMETHING TO WATCH. I ALSO TAKE EVENING PRIMROSE IT IS A NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT.

I HOPE THIS HELPS YOU. I FOUND IT I TOOK A HOT BATH AND THEN A LUKE WARM TO COOL SHOWER THAT IT HELPED COOL ME DOWN. also TRY TO DRINK COLD DRINKS AND EAT ICE CHIPS. . I PLACE A WET SMALL TOWEL IN THE FREEZER AND THEN AT NIGHT WHEN IT IS REALLY BAD I TAKE IT OUT AND PLACE IT AROUND MY WAIST AT THE BACK IT HELPS COOL ME DOWN. jUST MAKE SURE YOU PLACE A SECOND TOEL ON YOOUR BED SO IT WONT WET YOUR MATTRESS. GOOD LUCK ISABEE

Thank you so much for your reply,,it did help me in every way,, for any one of you use the cold towel,, i found a pad call (( Frogg Toggs Chilly Pad)) you can buy it from Walmart or on line,, its great for the hot flashes..

Welcome to the group. You've been given some great ideas. I had the same problem when I was taking methadone. Tramadol made me nauseated. I use a small fan beside me all the time. I still have episodes of sweating due to menopause.

I hope you get some relief soon. If your meds aren't controlling your pain and they are causing bad side effects ask your PM to change your medication. Wish you the best. Hope to see you here again.

Healing hugs & prayers

I was on Methadone for 3 years. Yes it does cause sweating. I got off of methadone after 2.5 years I figured out they were causing more pain than I was treating. I think for pain you ae better off with real opiates, such as oxycodone, hydrocodone without the acetamenophin buffer, Opana, dilaudid, etc... They work much better than methadone, but are also highly addictive. Therefore I prefer good old Mary Jane! Hope you feel better soon! Tedward