Parkinson’s and hot flashes

Just like a box of chocolates.

My wife was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2009 and progressed from hot flashes to waking up drenched in sweat. Het neurologist said that this can certainly be unsettling, and over time Parkinson’s individuals lose sweating capabilities in the extremities like the hands and feet therefore increasing over the entire body as a compensatory mechanism! This process only worsens as the disease progresses. Plus, Parkinson’s medications also can cause generalized sweating . Other causes of increased sweating are thyroid disease, anxiety disorder, cancers, and other hormonal problems to name a few as well as medications. You have a couple of strategies to help with this:
Lifestyles modifications for those who are often hot and/or who sweat too much can include:

Taking cool or lukewarm showers.

Drinking ample water.

Using moisture-wicking and cooling sheets, pajamas, clothing, and socks. These products are made of materials that absorb more water and dry faster than standard fabrics and can be helpful for some people with excessive sweating.

Avoiding sweat triggers including caffeine, onion, garlic, alcohol, and spicy foods

Use “industrial strength” antiperspirants frequently to reduce sweating (a deodorant will only reduce odour). – work best if you apply at night before bed time not after showering or will wash off; it takes 6 to 8 hours for antiperspirants to enter sweat ducts and properly clog pores plus body is cooler at night. But do reapply at least once during the day.

I hope this helps!