krs1

i was wondering if anyone happens to know why night sweats from alcohol withdrawal only happen when sleeping? Its one of those hhhmmm questions....

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ChrissieB

Good question, sorry I don't have an answer. Hoping to see it soon.
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ImperfectlyMe

This is completely unfounded, with no medical backing BUT..... I'm going to say that it's because it's when your metabolism is at it's highest other then exercising. You actually born a tremendous amount of calories just sleeping.

sugarbear1

That is when toxins leave our bodies more rapidly. When we are prone, the water in our bodies kinda evens out and the kidneys get to do their job more easily. I deduced this after reading an article on how to drink water at night to reduce heart attacks. NOT medical advice, just something to talk with one's doctor about.

krs1

Thanks everyone. I'm still rolling along on the wagon it was just one of those questions that has always had me wondering..well imperfect I'm just gonna have to start sleeping longer I need to burn lots of calories!!! Lol

missylou

Thanks krs1 for bringing up this question, I was wondering the same thing because tomorrow is Day 7 for me & still having drenching night sweats! I have noticed because last night I did not sleep well & barely broke a sweat, but when I sleep very deep with dreams that is when I wake up soaking wet. I am not sure I understand the above reasons, so maybe more people will comment. Thanks again.

least

Because if they happened during the day they'd be called 'day sweats'.

krs1

That's the same that happened to me missy when I was in a deep sleep having dreams from the twilight zone I would wake up just soaked...and I think it's just crazy that they only happen then I don't get then during the day of I napped. Might be like the tootsie pop saying "And the world may never know"

missylou

You could be right. How far are you into sobriety now? Hopefully it will ease up soon & we never go back. I lay out an extra sheet & blanket everynight.