Hi nursea49. I have this problem too and I've had it a long time, long before I started on these medications. I believe it probably is related to AI's because I know my illnesses have been coming on for a long time and that was probably just one of the symptoms for me.

I am embarrased about it too, but there isn't much I can do. Fortunately, I work in an office that is cool, so it really isn't a problem there. So I just kind of live with it. Not much help for you I'm afraid.

For years only my head could sweat, causing embarrassment and very red cheeks from overheating. After I started taking Evoxac other places that used to sweat have started working again. Not like a sauna, but certainly enough that I am using antiperspirant again instead of just deodorant like I did for years. My understanding is that the sweat glands are infiltrated by inflammatory cells which reduce their ability to produce sweat.

This is kind of strange, but at work I run a fan that blows on my legs and feet. If they are cool, the rest of me feels much better. Also try and stick with cotton during the summer so my clothes are breathing.

We are having a hot spell this week and higher than average humidity. I'm coping by bringing my own lunch and not going outside any more than absolutely necessary.

Hi nursea49 and others!
I know exactly how you feel and am actually so glad to hear your story! I have always been somewhat of a sweaty kid/adult but I can almost remember to the day (I was at a friend's wedding) when I began to sweat out of control and embarassingly. I had to ask to go to a friend's hotel room and use their hair dryer because my hair was soaked and I didn't understand why I was sweating so much when no one else was. Little did I know that was the beginning of many more sweaty days.

I sweat so much that I often go through 2 shirts in a day. Often by the middle of the day my hair looks as if I just stepped out of the shower and this is in the air conditioning. I definitely seem to sweat more when my illnesses are "flaired up" and I have not been able to figure out the source of the sweating but seem to think that it has something to do with hormones. Along with Sjogren's, I have Addison's Disease, RA and Hypothyroidism so it's kind of a toss up as to what causes what but SOMETHING is causing severe sweating and you are right... IT IS EMBARASSING no matter how you look at it.

Unfortunately, I'm with dadsgirl1... I haven't found much that helps except very very cold air and staying away from stressful situations (that always makes me sweat more) . I'm sending cold air your way!!! :)

Hi, I have the same problem. I sweat a lot through my head and my hair often soaks and my face turns bright red. I also have a lot of night sweats that come and go (not related to menopause). Also, I take prednisone on a daily basis and when I increase my dose, I sweat constantly no matter how cold it is. When I blow dry my hair, it becomes even more wet with sweat. I barely have to exert any energy to start sweating. I can totally relate.....

I have read many articles where symptoms of AI disease cause night sweats, gender doesnt' matter. I'm perimenopausal so i don't know if it's that or if it's exacerbated by AI condition. My night sweats cause me to lose a LOT of sleep. This hot weather is killin me. I've been sleeping in the spare bedroom so I don't disturb my husband. Even with AC on I've got those night sweats day and night.

WOW I too have the sweating problem. My head sweats profusely. Hair is drenched, face is bright red, all of what you guy and gals are saying. It is embarrassing to say the least.

Dear All,

Thank you for your kind words and stories. Its really nice to hear that I'm not the only one going through this even though its not a nice subject to talk about hahaha. I'm very grateful for the cold air wishes. If anyone ever has any other suggestions on how to beat the sweat I'm always happy to hear from you. Hope everyone is doing well.