I have exactly the same thing! I'm 54 and been through the hot flashes already and know it's not that. I can so relate to your morning routine and wonder if it's worth the trouble of getting ready to go anywhere. I don't take steroids. I had my thyroid radiated because of Graves Disease and take thyroid replacement. I do take an antidepressant and wondered if that might contribute. Last night I was standing in the yard watering my flowers and was head sweating buckets! I hate it when I've spent so much time defrizzing and calic taming my hair, only to sweat and all that work is undone.
I take 120mgs of Cymbalta each day and since I went to my gyno and she put me on Pempro I am like night and day with the excessive sweating. I had everything you described. I was totally fine from the neck down but my hair would be totally wet. I didn't have to do anything to bring it on. Of course I know that my answer is not for everyone but my husband and I were talking yesterday and we just can't believe the difference. I used to carry a small fan with me and hankies so I wouldn't be so embarrassed.
I know how frustrating it is and I hope you find the right answer for you. Take care,
kat said:
Do any of you Cymbalta? I take 90mgs and my rheumo thinks that might be it
Hi Kat, yes I take Cymbalta at 40mgs. My doctor has never mentioned that possibilty. I need it though as I seem to stay depressed without it. We've tried others but they weren't as effective as cymbalta. kat said:
Do any of you Cymbalta? I take 90mgs and my rheumo thinks that might be it