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Hello. QQ. Has Anyone Experienced Excessive Sweating During Their MM Treatments? I Take Dexamethasone, POMALYST And Daratumumab. Thank You.

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Portland, OR

When I am sleeping, I wind up changing my night shirt at least 4-times per evening, and then I sweat profusely randomly throughout the day. My Oncologist says she is not familiar with sweating being related to Cancer, however, I have read that (1) Diabetic Hypoglycemia (caused by the Steroids) might be an issue, and that (2) Neuropathy (which I have in both legs) can create the same problem, or (3) Endocarditis with the heart, or perhaps it’s just (4) General Anxiety Disorder. Is there any… read more

July 2
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A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I highly recommend Dr Brandy’s book “Beat Back Cancer Naturally “.

July 3
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Thank you Paula and Mark for your insights. Extremely helpful and much appreciated. I have an appointment with my Oncologist tomorrow and I will add your experiences to the list of possible explanations. Enjoy the remainder of your day!!

July 2
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Wicked night sweats were a symptom I encountered in October 2022 along with other strange ones. I soaked the bed so bad I blamed it on the puppy. I was drenched. Within 2 weeks diagnosed with full blown MM.

That said I now experience enough perspiration to change my T shirt after monthly chemo infusions. I get dexamethasone, Darzalex FasPro and 2 Benadryl’s at 9:30am and I’m home by 11. The Benedryl makes me so drowsy I sleep for 3 hours, from noon to 3pm. The room is not hot, we like it cold! So I’m not sure which one causes the sweating.

July 2
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I was taking a high corticosteriod and starting sweating profusely, like I was a professional basketball player. Just doing a little yard work on a cool day and sweat was pouring off my head and face. I never used to sweat. It turns out the high corticosteroid cause me to have Iatrogenic Cushing's disease. I affected my adrenals glands and now I do not produce DHEA. DHEA is the "fountain of youth". The steroid cause me to have significant pericardial fat around my heart and I suffered a heart attach in 2021. All the fat from my arms and legs went to my belly. I looked anorexic AND pregnant. It also affected my skin. It's now super dry and crepey. I lost a lot of my hair and it has taken a few years to get thick again. Oncologists always prescribe steroids, but should stress the side effects. Another cause for sweating could be tumors. They produce a lot of heat. Have you had a scan recently?
Paula🌹

July 2
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

You can Google him and watch one of his podcasts. I found his book easy to read and informative.

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