Night sweats- 23 yr old female. Test/specialist suggestions?

Is her parathyroid OK? Could the birth control pills cause the night sweats? It sounds hormonal to me. Is her glucose levels OK? Estrogen? Have you tried alternative or compounded birth control pills? These are questions that pop into my head. Pray you find a solution soon.

Thank you. We are wondering about parathyroid and hormone possibilities. Glucose (blood) test results were normal.

Hello @sonya_nc

After reading the posts about your daughter's night sweats. Also, wondering about any digestive problems like nausea, diarrhea, etc.

In addition to what you have already done, I would also suggest taking a look at all of her medications and looking on the manufacturer's website and seeing if night sweats are a side effect of any of her meds.

Have you considered a second opinion from a multi-disciplinary medical facility like a university medical school or a Mayo facility? At these types of medical facilities, they have many doctors from different practices who can look at the patient as a whole rather than individual specialists who see only part of the problem.

Will you post again and let me know how you are doing with this process?

Hi @sony_nc that must be so confusing and uncomfortable for your daughter and so difficult for you to see her experiencing these symptoms without knowing why they are happening.

@dorisena, @mcmurf2 and @kcg all have thyroid nodules and may be able to offer support and share their experiences.

@merpreb and @baxtersmom have experience with night sweats and may also show you support as you search for answers.

Back to you @sony_nc, I think @hopeful33250 made a great point of checking the medications for side effects and getting a second opinion. Have you had a chance to look into other endocrinologists in your area?

@sonya_nc- I agree with Ethan that it might be a medicine. I think it is especially it is very possible that any hormone pill id the offender. I would check out possible side effects with your pharmacists and then ask how she should wean off of them. Be very cautious with how to handle this if it is medicine. Any change in behavior or physical symptoms speaks very loudly that something is wrong and needs to be investigated. I'm glad that you reached out about this. If it is the pill and is active sexually she will need something else. Will she be willing to do this do you think?

I wish to clarify: I had thyroid nodules eleven years ago, was told it was cancer, and had my thyroid removed although there was not a
biopsy before the surgery. A year later I had tests to confirm that I had no cancer cells floating around. I take Synthroid at a low dose they say will prevent the risk of more cancer. The Endo likes my current blood test numbers and has dismissed me to my family doctor. My family doctor evidently blames my low energy level on diabetes and high blood pressure. I blame it on the high blood pressure medicine which makes me sleepy and unable to do daily chores. So I take less BP medicine than directed and I get by. I am eating a little more carbs than the strict low recommended plan because the doctors are satisfied with my AIC being below 7 but I really would like to reach my previous level of 6.2. I work on it from time to time and I work on my happiness level to have a good life. Dorisena

Might consider testing hormone levels via blood test or saliva test for estrogen n progesterone levels as a start and especially because she is on birth control pills. If this is off then seek help from antiaging or integrative doctor. Found some helpful info on this via Suzanne Somers book AGELESS. Hope this is helpful.

Thanks. Hormone levels were tested by Endo. We were told the results were consistent with levels of someone on birth control pills.

She is being seen today by another endo. Will share after appt this afternoon.

I hope she is able to get some help,@sonya_nc. I look forward to hearing from you.