Re: BODY 'COOKS' WHEN I SLEEP

Posted By CCF Neurology MD - AY on December 29, 1998 at 01:20:57:

In Reply to: BODY 'COOKS' WHEN I SLEEP posted by Debbie on December 27, 1998 at 16:17:45:






Whenever I go to sleep, my body temeprature rises significantly, even though most times I am unaware of it. It doesnt matter if I have bedclothes on or if I just lay on the bed, and it doesnt matter if I sleep during the day or at night.
I often am woken from my sleep with severe disabling headache. I have often woken up to find all the bed clothes wet with sweat and myself also soaked in sweat. Funnily enough, I do not seem to wake up because of this, it seems that I may wake to go to the toilet or because of the headache. My body temperature also stays elevated for about half an hour after I wake. This problem has become almost cosntant over the last 8 months. I also am having a battle with high blood pressure that is not responding to treatment. This has only been a problem in the last 8 months also.
What I would like to know is:
Does anyone else have this problem?
Could the headaches, and high BP be linked to the temperature raise and sweats?
What type of Dr should I consult - ie does it have to do with my endocrine system, hypothalamus or what?
Any info would be greatly appreciated
Thanks
DEBBUIE



  


Thanks for your question.  The symptoms described in your messages are rather
puzzling, and it would helpful if you could provide us with some additional
information:
1.  Have you actually had someone measure the temperature when you are
   asleep, and if so, how much higher is it compared to your daytime body
   temperature?  Or, what you have been noticing is just the result of
   nocturnal diaphoresis (sweating)?
2. You mentioned attempts to control your blood pressure, what are your
  current medications?
3. Can you describe your headaaches (character and location of the pain,
  duration, time of occurrence, triggering factors, etc.)
4. You did not mention your age.  Is it possible that you are going through
  the menopausal transition?