Managing sweating with RA often starts with addressing the underlying inflammation. Here's a breakdown of medication-related options to discuss with a doctor:
Medications that may help reduce sweating
- DMARDs (like methotrexate) — by treating RA inflammation, systemic symptoms including sweating may improve
- NSAIDs Show Full Answer
Managing sweating with RA often starts with addressing the underlying inflammation. Here's a breakdown of medication-related options to discuss with a doctor:
Medications that may help reduce sweating:
- DMARDs (like methotrexate) — by treating RA inflammation, systemic symptoms including sweating may improve
- NSAIDs (like ibuprofen/Advil) — help reduce inflammation which can contribute to overheating
Medications that may actually cause sweating (worth reviewing with your doctor):
- Methotrexate — can cause night sweats and hot flashes as a side effect
- Prednisone — a myRAteam member shared, "I got so hot and sweaty when I was on prednisone for a few months," and symptoms resolved after stopping it It's worth having an open conversation with a rheumatologist about any medications currently being taken. Sometimes adjusting the dose or switching to a different medication can make a real difference — though that decision needs to carefully weigh how well the current treatment is managing RA overall.
July 16
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