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Yes, excessive sweating is something many myRAteam members deal with, and it can be really frustrating! It's actually a well-known experience for people living with RA.

Sweating with RA can come from a few different sources:

- RA inflammation itself — RA inflammation may affect the brain's ability to regulate body Show Full Answer

Yes, excessive sweating is something many myRAteam members deal with, and it can be really frustrating! It's actually a well-known experience for people living with RA.

Sweating with RA can come from a few different sources:

- RA inflammation itself — RA inflammation may affect the brain's ability to regulate body temperature, leading to overheating and sweating
- Medications — drugs like methotrexate and prednisone are known to cause hot flashes, night sweats, and excess sweating as side effects
- Autonomic dysfunction — a comorbidity of RA where the body struggles to properly manage automatic functions like temperature control Many myRAteam members describe waking up drenched in night sweats, or feeling intensely hot internally while not feeling warm to the touch. One myRAteam member shared that they sweat excessively all day, every day, describing it as "absolutely miserable."

If sweating is bothering you, here are some things that may help:

- Wear layers so you can adjust easily
- Take cool showers, especially before bed
- Eat or drink cold foods like iced drinks or ice pops
- Talk to your doctor about whether a medication adjustment might reduce sweating

It's always worth bringing this up with your rheumatologist, especially if it's affecting your quality of life.

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Sweating and RA: Causes and Tips for Relief