jep

Hello,
I've been drinking for about 8 years or so. every year its gotten worse. Lately i've gotten to binge drinking from thurs to Saturday and somtimes Sundays. I've decided that I needed to quit. Its depressing me and constantly causing me and my family to worry.
The last couple nights i've woken up drenched in sweat. Is this something that may be due to alcohol? I've experienced this a few times over the last couple months. Not often. But since I worry 24 hours a day and 7 days a week i'm constantly thinking about it.... Any one can help?

Dee74

Hi Jep.
Night sweats are very common in withdrawal.

I think the best thing is to let them run their course - I've had them up to a week or more after stopping.

D

Anna

Yes, very common, and if you are concerned please talk to your dr.

RV GTO

jep, night sweats is a common alcohol withdrawal symptom.

Do not mess around with alcohol withdrawal. It can be life threatening....... trust me, I know first hand.

Talk to your Dr. or check yourself into the ER. Don't fu*k around with withdrawal symptoms from alcohol.

Zube

Common. I kept 5 t-shirts by my bed and changed them about every hour or 2 while detoxing at night. Lasted for about the first 5 days or so then went away...

Don't be afraid to talk with your doctor for help with the withdrawl...

Zube

BobGT

My night sweats only lasted a night or two, and I got up, took a shower and changed the sheets during the night. The sheets and I were soaked. I think everyone is different in how they go through detox/withdrawal.

I hope you get through it quickly.

gabagool

That crap bugged me big time....I am having hormone treatment so I didnt know WHERE to look on WHY I sweated so much every night. The doc adjusted the hormones, still no luck. Then I read that alcohol kills B-12.....so I stated taking B 12. THE VERY FIRST NIGHT....it cut about 1/2. ANd everynight after that a little less and a little less...till, now, for 3 nights I've not sweated.

So, try B12. It may have been a coincedence, but it may be worth a try!

jep

Thank you all.. It has gotten better the last couple nights. I'll see how things go over the next week or so. and ofcourse keeping off the booze. This is a great site and helps me alot. Thanks again..

Auggie

I had night sweats often while I was drinking.

CarolD

Do you have a plan to make your sobriety last?

Blessings to you and your family
Welcome to our recovery community....

least

Welcome to the family. Living sober really rocks!

jep

day at a time. family is helping. friends. I feel like the alcohol is killing me. I hate the hangovers. I know i have to stop..