Night sweats and bed linen

[lolaisafuckertoo]

now this may sound very precious indeed but my prime neurosis in life since childhood is bedlinen.
I want to either find sweat adaptable sheets (my words are not using the right front to back) or pillows that can withstand Niagra falls down them every night.
I have even thought about wearing a night cap or scarf to bed because the soaking from my hairline down is freaking me out.
I will post a pic of this idea. it may make people scream. I don't care. or ways to freshen my pillows without washing them or if washing them is the best idea or you get the idea.
any thoughts much appreciated.

No ideas but if you are suffering that much why don't you try HRT?

Try Bamboo sheets. I had the same issues and a friend recommended them. I got them from allbamboobedding.com they are really soft and seem to feel less damp and clammy

varieg am having a few other bits going on at the moment. once out of the way. I am hijacking the gp for the stuff. these have only started 2 months or so ago, well with any frequency. so, whilst waiting for things to move along elsewhere, try to manage it.
tween thanks for that. off for a look

Maybe try a chillow? And a silk mattress protector (eg at duvet and pillow warehouse) helps with airflow under you and temperature regulation. DH is very sweaty so I've been through all sorts of stay-cool-at-night bedding options!

www.amazon.co.uk/Magic-Multi-Functional-Cool-Gel/dp/B005HE5R16/ref=cm_cr_pr_sims_t

you can get larger pads to lie on as well. Wool filled duvets alos supposed to be good for night sweats

Oh yes, saw the chill pads somewhere. If they work, I'll try em. very sweaty DH too. beats kicking him outta the bed. my restlessness is keeping him awake too.

I thought I would run a mile from wool. but it is natural fibre and they can cope better with this than anything else.

am having a few other bits going on at the moment. once out of the way. I am hijacking the gp for the stuff. these have only started 2 months or so ago

I don't fully understand what you mean by this- other medical issues perhaps? Wondering why you'd want to delay an appt to try to get this sorted- 2 months would be long enough for me to suffer.

Vari I am having treatment for breast cancer currently. That clear up any questions for you? I think in future you should not query peoples reasons for doing or not doing anything. If a question is asked, then the reply should be to the question, no musings about a persons reasons for not doing something.
Reporting you by the way.

By the way Vari are you the self appointed HRT Police or something

Very sorry to hear that and wish you well with your recovery. I don't think this is a reporting matter - it's not breaking any guidelines to ask you a question politely-but that's your choice. Maybe you can appreciate that it's harder to tailor answers to questions when the full information isn't given.
Hope you make a full recovery.

Full information? The question was about bed linen not my plans for HR treatment or not? Your rudeness is rooted in your apparent view that my health problems or not were not sufficient reason for not having HRT, which is by the way none of your business. How each woman decides to address her menopause is her decision alone. Don't you agree. If I chose not to disclose what issues are stopping me from having HRT then that is the beginning and the end of the topic. Just answer the question about the bed linen why don't you? You didn't even attempt to discuss it, you went straight in with a rather snarky tone about HRT. Was the thread about HRT? No. Anything outside that is none of your business really is it, which in my view is impolite, insensitive. I answered your question to the fullest level I wished and then you decide that my answer does not meet your need for information......about bed linen.

I find having no pillows is a bit cooler...... but it is probably not everyones cup of tea so sleep pillowless

oh the pillows stay. don't know why I can't sleep without one. I saw some cooling gel pads to put on the pillows which I have ordered and am looking forward to trying out.

Lola
I am truly sorry that you are suffering from BC, and wish you well.

I don't want to prolong this discussion with you because TBH I am shocked at your aggressive outburst here. My first comment was written with complete sincerity and it wasn't aggressive in any way and neither was my 2nd post- it was a genuine question and I said how I'd feel if I were suffering like you.

You are completely right- you don't have to disclose anything you don't want to. But then you can't complain if people offer suggestions which are not applicable to your situation. I'm sorry that you feel the need to be so rude so let's draw a line under it- otherwise your posts will be reported because I'm afraid you are in danger of breaking guidelines with your rudeness.

Sorry- and I do wish you a full recovery.

YOur post had no relevance to my thread.
And I think anyone would feel outraged at your question. It is not your business.
The suggestions from everyone who answered my question regarding BED LINEN were helpful. YOu were not. I do not think I complained. My BC has nothing whatsoever to do with HRT, night sweats or BED LINEN.
If you agree that I do not need to disclose then why did you ask?
Quit back tracking.

Wow! Why are you so angry over something like this?

You mentioned in the peri thread that you were having tests a few days ago, so presumably you have now got a diagnosis? I'm really sorry if you have, but then your post up-thread talks about going to the drs to ask for HRT soonish:

am having a few other bits going on at the moment. once out of the way. I am hijacking the gp for the stuff.

That was why I said I, in your shoes, wouldn't wait. Clearly, anyone with BC can't take HRT ever.

You didn't mention cancer.

Maybe you'll get more help in the General health forum where there is a BC thread running, or from one of the breast cancer charity forums.

Good luck anyway with it all.

this is exactly me

sweaty and prone to going over the top

Vari you have been nothing but polite - let this one pass.

Lola, I am sorry you are coping with BC and I genuinely wish you all the best with this but your posts have made me smile.

I have similar problems with night sweating, I am going back on HRT even if I have to buy it on internet and lie. In the meantime I wash my bed linen daily - can't imagine anyone wouldn't with this degree of sweating. At the moment I'm also showering up t 4 x per day and rub rose scented massage oil into myself to be 100% sure I don't smell.

have you tried Egyptian Cotton Sheets???

they are well know for their superior softness, strength and durability.They have a great moisture absorption properties which helps protect the mattress from sweat, also its softness increases with each washing

I bought a couple of sheets from Homescapes and was really happy with quality.

varigatedivy I'm really shocked that you didn't have the dignity to back off and go away several posts ago. And that has nothing to do with bedlinen but you're showing yourself in a most unpleasant light.

lolaisafuckertoo back to night sweats... have you tried turning off the radiator in your bedroom? I found it preferable to have a slightly chilly room rather than start sweating when the heating came on in the morning.
I was fortunate enough to be able to take HRT at an early stage, but I did wonder about changing to a sheet, summer duvet and bedspread so that I could toss back the layers. Also someone suggested spreading a towel underneath the bottom sheet as this would draw away any moisture, but luckily for me I didn't need to try that.

Even though it drives my husband mad i have a fan on, just the lowest setting and it works wonders. Sometimes i am up 2/3 times a night switching it on/off but really worth it. If not pure cotton sheets will make you feel better.