Can Anything Be Done For This Problem

[emmie]

i have started sweating primarily at night, the area most affected
is around the neck area and down my shoulders. I have had this for some while now. Its uncomfortable, and not pleasant.
would anyone know the cause, i am 65 with various preconditions
taking medication for high blood pressure and over active thyroid.

[emmie]

it does also happen in the day time,

[ummmm]

Does it happen every night?

[emmie]

it does, and some days too.

[ummmm]

I'd be interested to know what causes it. It happens to me but not every night and never during the day.

My BP is quite low.

[emmie]

my BP is high, though not as high as it had been.
i am veering towards either thyroid problems or diabetes. I have to ring the doctor this morning about something else and will mention it,

[AZardoz]

Have you considered asking your doctor instead of random strangers on the Web ?

[AZardoz]

Yes, he might know something about that.

[emmie]

its what i already put, but there is sqad who often gives medical advice to people on here.

[ummmm]

AZ - It's a Q&A site and people have their own experiences.

I wondered about diabetes as lately I suddenly crave sugar and feel a tad a faint. Looks more likely that I've skipped a meal, haven't drank enough and my blood pressure drops quickly.

[emmie]

i have also craved sugar, in so far as buying coca cola, though not that often. but i do have demerara sugar in my coffee, which is up to about 4-5 cups a day..

[AZardoz]

In civilized countries random strangers are not allowed to give "medical advice".
But if the local witch-doctor is your choice ...

[ummmm]

I'm sitting with a glass of coke now :-) I do make it last though as I top it with ice constantly. I only have 1 or two coffees a day.

How much water do you drink?

[ummmm]

You can get medical advice on a Google search. I believe Google is international.

[Vagus]

Craving sugar isn’t a sign of diabetes.

[emmie]

vagus, i know, but there are other problems i have been facing not just this sweating. If i could pin point it, i might go some way to be back to a normal life.

[AZardoz]

True. You can get "medical advice" anywhere. However, this was not a Google search, was it?
Anyway, more experts are chiming in & will soon get you sorted.

[Vagus]

Ok emmie, I was just pointing out that sugar craving is not a sign of diabetes, I have no idea about your other problems.

[emmie]

i'm overweight, have constant bowel problems, and irregular heartbeat... all can be dealt with if this was indeed a wayward thyroid problem...

[ummmm]

Are you still losing weight?