Anyone else with sweat pouring off them?

[RudsyFarmer]

I’ve been on HRT two cycles now. Currently at the end of my progesterone, due to start my period any day. I’m honestly sweating so much. I know it’s a bit humid but I never used to be a sweaty person and now my torso is constantly damp.

is this hormone related do you think?

I'm not on hrt (yet) although perimenopause symptoms are really ramping up and I am like this too - not really what I'd describe as a hot flush as I dont go red or even feel particularly hot but absolutely drenching sweats. It's grim so no advice, but solidarity from me.

Yes. No on HRT but feel like I'm constantly drenched in sweat. It's awful at work when I know I look like a hot sweaty mess all the time!

I've only just realised this is something I'm experiencing with fairly frequent regularity, with no real reason or excuse. Not the stereotypical hot flush, just suddenly sweating and then it easing off after a few minutes. I've booked a blood test and will hopefully get HRT soon. My periods are wonky, my sleep is shit, and I'm battling anxiety all the time. Only early 40s!!

Me too! I seem to be hot all the time and drenched in sweat. I have shoulder length fine hair and it gets wet underneath. It's so embarrassing and makes me feel dirty. I was sweating last October at my daughters college tour. I was walking round in a shirt and jeans and little motorised hand fan with damp hair. Must have looked such a state.

omg yes. It's horrendous. I asked my dd to be honest and she said I sometimes smell 😪😪😪

Yes. It's the sweat rolling down my face that is embarrassing. Two showers a day is a pain in the arse as well. I smell like stale gammon after a hot 12 hours.
I know things are recommended to help the symptoms, but it's the underlying causes that worries me.
I'm bloody fed up of being so physically inactive because I'll be piss wet through and a mess if I do anything.
I'm definitely losing 3 stone before next summer!

Same here. I'm 57 and not on hrt. I can't bear to dry my hair with the hair dryer. The slightest exertion turns me into a dripping mess.

Yes me too. I've been having this for a few weeks now.
Get absolutely soaked with sweat just sitting still and feel like I'm on fire.

Can't take HRT because of blood clotting issue.

any tips?

Me too! My hair is really thick and unbearable. I put it up in a ponytail every day. I dont have particularly large breasts and every day I put tissues under my breasts to soak up the sweat that collects. It's so f***g shit! Im 56 and I just feel shit.

I had menopause meds but really nothing worked effectively.

My mood is low, I'm
close to tears a lot of the time. My longterm relationship is looking very very unstable.

I dont know the answer. I got antidepressants but frequently miss taking them because my memory is so crap. I need to re establish the meds because even though its probably just a placebo it helps.

I lost my 22 year job because I cant remember a goddam thing. I have just asked to get out under early retirement.

I'm completely knackered at the end of the day. If you knew me before this shitfest you would never believe that I need my bed by about half 9.

Trust me these shit things only started over the last year. My GP is supportive and I get ESA. I need to apply for PIP asap.

I live by the coast and try to jump into the cold sea water. Some days, most days, I can't face leaving the house.

Apologies again for all the complaining. I just feel lonely and sorry for myself. I need a good kick in the arse.

@LakeIsle48 moan away. It's seriously rubbish. My state of mind and body is also threatening a new job I've started. I've made several mistakes...

Very low mood here. Also have uti/symptoms of for last 4 weeks (initially started on day I literally couldn't keep hydrated 😪) Feel old, ill and gross.

I find using anti perspirant under my breasts helps.

I’ve been on HRT for a year and it’s fab but the last few weeks I’ve been getting sweats if I do anything physical! I felt really faint yesterday too! I’m painting the bathroom and had to have a shower at lunch time as felt so grotty!

I wonder if it’s the weather?!

@LakeIsle48 we all need to moan sometimes! It’s a horrible time for some women. Could you set an alarm for taking your meds, they may really help your mood(they do for me!)

Lizzie I will definitely do that very thing! Thanks for the reminder 😅🤣

Keeping track of the reminders will be another task in itself!!!!

Big unsweaty hugs to all of you. I'm in the same boat. My poor colleague in the office the other day had her jacket on to keep warm but I was still boiling. I'm permanently damp, it's so unpleasant 😓And yes also to the brain fog, I'm not half as efficient at work as I used to be and I'm so scared about losing my job.

Colouring, that's a great tip thank you. The anti perspirent (I've lost the ability to spell that word 🤒

Same here and im on HRT but wondering if i need a higher dose. Its been hideous dealing with the heatwaves and frequent hot sweaty flushes

Yes. I can’t take HRT, so have to just bear it.

Yes I constantly feel far too hot ( not sexy hot ,just blooming roasting) . I have a very sore head today because of the humidity. I have had terrible sleep issues but they only prescribed me proper sleeping pills for 3 days only . Other stuff like melitonin and that didn't do much. Lost two jobs because of it . ( Poor sick record😭) I wasn't like That before). Trying to get my arse in gear but feel like fighting a losing battle.

I'm so fed up of being sweaty and clammy. I'm 44.
My hair is constantly wet, especially at the back. I look a mess all the time.
I've got terrible brain fog. I'm struggling to my job.
Is this all likely to be menopause related?

My body rarely sweats. But my head and face 🤢

I stupidly had a fringe cut in to hide the wrinkles and grey hair round my forehead. It's now a disgusting sweat trap. Don't get a fringe.

YES! I am permanently too hot, soaked in sweat, huffing and puffing. Knackered all the time, constant UTIs and IBS flare-ups. And random bouts of intense nausea, especially at night. Feel old, and unhealthy.

I increased my dose of hrt twice because of this

Did that help @TriffidInMyShower ?