Night sweats

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NinjaPanda34 · 09/02/2015 08:46

Hi,
Had an emcs for our twins 10 days ago, and now I'm waking up every night absolutely drenched in sweat. Last night I had to change my pjs 3 times! Anyone else had this? How long does it last? What is it? Hormones or fluid retention finally departing? No temp, so not an infection. Thanks :)

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Pandasandmonkeys · 09/02/2015 09:02

I've had this after both babies - one elcs and one natural. Midwife said it's your body getting rid of the excess fluid. It lasted about 2-3 weeks for me, both times. Congrats on your twins!! X

duckbilled · 09/02/2015 09:06

I had the same thing with dd, lasted around 2 weeks.

Roomsdoom · 09/02/2015 09:07

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WishUponAStar88 · 09/02/2015 09:09

No one tells you of these horrors do they haha! It's horrible but doesn't last long. Congratulations on your babies

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NinjaPanda34 · 09/02/2015 09:32

Thanks for that, Dr Google (I know!) had suggested that it might last for 6 or more weeks. Glad to know it may/ could be on the way out.

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espa · 09/02/2015 18:42

Mine lasted about 3 weeks, initially thought it was just as hospital was hot. Still occasionally feel a bit warmer at night at 8 weeks but the dripping sweat is well over!

FreeButtonBee · 09/02/2015 19:36

Yes, I think particularly after a section as they pump you full of iv fluids It was a couple of weeks of I remember

CanISayOfHerFace · 09/02/2015 20:02

I had an EMCS. The night sweats lasted about 8 horrible weeks. I ended up sleeping on towels so that I could change them in the night.

You have my sympathy... It was rank!

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