Night sweats while on IV's only

saveferris2009 · Nov 10, 2009

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>LeneSouthAfrica</b></i>

I remember you posting on this topic some while back. This is very interesting. I am just curious, how on earth did you figure out this was the cause? Was it just trial and error with the Proton Pump Inhibitors (meds to reduce the stomach acid right?) or were you having other signs or symptoms related to aspirating, or is there a special test they do to diagnose this?

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Being the obnoxious and aggressive CF patient that I am, I went to get a 2nd opinion at Stanford.

I was so lucky that the Dr. there was very up on the fact that many CFer's suffer from nocturnal aspiration of gastric juice and don't even know it. The only symptom they show is lower lung function (which most CF patients & docs chalk up to lung damage or infection).

He outlined a plan, and 1st on the plan was to increase my PPI dose. Luckily, it worked! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

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I don't suffer from night sweats while on IV's but I can say that most antibiotics (oral or IV) increases my heartburn from occasional to ongoing while on them, perhaps it could be that IV's aggravate your initial problem. Of course there could be hundreds of other causes too. Some side effects from IV's I have had are rashes, peeling skin, once my one pupil dilated...but no night sweats.

Either way, glad your resolved your problem.</end quote></div>

Thanks! Ya I'm trying to dig around to see if I might have worse heart burn, sugars, or just the meds giving me side effects.

thanks for the post <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

saveferris2009 · Nov 10, 2009

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>LeneSouthAfrica</b></i>

I remember you posting on this topic some while back. This is very interesting. I am just curious, how on earth did you figure out this was the cause? Was it just trial and error with the Proton Pump Inhibitors (meds to reduce the stomach acid right?) or were you having other signs or symptoms related to aspirating, or is there a special test they do to diagnose this?

</end quote></div>

Being the obnoxious and aggressive CF patient that I am, I went to get a 2nd opinion at Stanford.

I was so lucky that the Dr. there was very up on the fact that many CFer's suffer from nocturnal aspiration of gastric juice and don't even know it. The only symptom they show is lower lung function (which most CF patients & docs chalk up to lung damage or infection).

He outlined a plan, and 1st on the plan was to increase my PPI dose. Luckily, it worked! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>

I don't suffer from night sweats while on IV's but I can say that most antibiotics (oral or IV) increases my heartburn from occasional to ongoing while on them, perhaps it could be that IV's aggravate your initial problem. Of course there could be hundreds of other causes too. Some side effects from IV's I have had are rashes, peeling skin, once my one pupil dilated...but no night sweats.

Either way, glad your resolved your problem.</end quote></div>

Thanks! Ya I'm trying to dig around to see if I might have worse heart burn, sugars, or just the meds giving me side effects.

thanks for the post <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

saveferris2009 · Nov 10, 2009

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>LeneSouthAfrica</b></i>

I remember you posting on this topic some while back. This is very interesting. I am just curious, how on earth did you figure out this was the cause? Was it just trial and error with the Proton Pump Inhibitors (meds to reduce the stomach acid right?) or were you having other signs or symptoms related to aspirating, or is there a special test they do to diagnose this?

</end quote></div>

Being the obnoxious and aggressive CF patient that I am, I went to get a 2nd opinion at Stanford.

I was so lucky that the Dr. there was very up on the fact that many CFer's suffer from nocturnal aspiration of gastric juice and don't even know it. The only symptom they show is lower lung function (which most CF patients & docs chalk up to lung damage or infection).

He outlined a plan, and 1st on the plan was to increase my PPI dose. Luckily, it worked! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>

I don't suffer from night sweats while on IV's but I can say that most antibiotics (oral or IV) increases my heartburn from occasional to ongoing while on them, perhaps it could be that IV's aggravate your initial problem. Of course there could be hundreds of other causes too. Some side effects from IV's I have had are rashes, peeling skin, once my one pupil dilated...but no night sweats.

Either way, glad your resolved your problem.</end quote></div>

Thanks! Ya I'm trying to dig around to see if I might have worse heart burn, sugars, or just the meds giving me side effects.

thanks for the post <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

saveferris2009 · Nov 10, 2009

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>LeneSouthAfrica</b></i>

I remember you posting on this topic some while back. This is very interesting. I am just curious, how on earth did you figure out this was the cause? Was it just trial and error with the Proton Pump Inhibitors (meds to reduce the stomach acid right?) or were you having other signs or symptoms related to aspirating, or is there a special test they do to diagnose this?

</end quote>

Being the obnoxious and aggressive CF patient that I am, I went to get a 2nd opinion at Stanford.

I was so lucky that the Dr. there was very up on the fact that many CFer's suffer from nocturnal aspiration of gastric juice and don't even know it. The only symptom they show is lower lung function (which most CF patients & docs chalk up to lung damage or infection).

He outlined a plan, and 1st on the plan was to increase my PPI dose. Luckily, it worked! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>

I don't suffer from night sweats while on IV's but I can say that most antibiotics (oral or IV) increases my heartburn from occasional to ongoing while on them, perhaps it could be that IV's aggravate your initial problem. Of course there could be hundreds of other causes too. Some side effects from IV's I have had are rashes, peeling skin, once my one pupil dilated...but no night sweats.

Either way, glad your resolved your problem.</end quote>

Thanks! Ya I'm trying to dig around to see if I might have worse heart burn, sugars, or just the meds giving me side effects.

thanks for the post <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

saveferris2009 · Nov 10, 2009

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>LeneSouthAfrica</b></i>
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<br />I remember you posting on this topic some while back. This is very interesting. I am just curious, how on earth did you figure out this was the cause? Was it just trial and error with the Proton Pump Inhibitors (meds to reduce the stomach acid right?) or were you having other signs or symptoms related to aspirating, or is there a special test they do to diagnose this?
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<br />Being the obnoxious and aggressive CF patient that I am, I went to get a 2nd opinion at Stanford.
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<br />I was so lucky that the Dr. there was very up on the fact that many CFer's suffer from nocturnal aspiration of gastric juice and don't even know it. The only symptom they show is lower lung function (which most CF patients & docs chalk up to lung damage or infection).
<br />
<br />He outlined a plan, and 1st on the plan was to increase my PPI dose. Luckily, it worked! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
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<br />I don't suffer from night sweats while on IV's but I can say that most antibiotics (oral or IV) increases my heartburn from occasional to ongoing while on them, perhaps it could be that IV's aggravate your initial problem. Of course there could be hundreds of other causes too. Some side effects from IV's I have had are rashes, peeling skin, once my one pupil dilated...but no night sweats.
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<br />Either way, glad your resolved your problem.</end quote>
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<br />Thanks! Ya I'm trying to dig around to see if I might have worse heart burn, sugars, or just the meds giving me side effects.
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<br />thanks for the post <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

saveferris2009 · Nov 10, 2009

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>musclemania70</b></i>

I do get nightsweats also on IV's. I assumed that it was due to the fact that when our bodies are fighting bacterial or other infections, it is a sign we are getting rid of the bad stuff, in un-medical terms. Maybe that's the wrong assumption.

Keep drinking a LOT of fluids which you probably already know.

Oh, and I already take insulin which I am great at regulating, and I still get the nightsweats. So don't let anyone convince you that you need insulin just because this is happening. However, I would test your blood sugar though 2 hrs after a meal while on IV's just to see what your numbers are.

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Cool thanks so much for your post. I really appreciate it!

saveferris2009 · Nov 10, 2009

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>musclemania70</b></i>

I do get nightsweats also on IV's. I assumed that it was due to the fact that when our bodies are fighting bacterial or other infections, it is a sign we are getting rid of the bad stuff, in un-medical terms. Maybe that's the wrong assumption.

Keep drinking a LOT of fluids which you probably already know.

Oh, and I already take insulin which I am great at regulating, and I still get the nightsweats. So don't let anyone convince you that you need insulin just because this is happening. However, I would test your blood sugar though 2 hrs after a meal while on IV's just to see what your numbers are.

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Cool thanks so much for your post. I really appreciate it!

saveferris2009 · Nov 10, 2009

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>musclemania70</b></i>

I do get nightsweats also on IV's. I assumed that it was due to the fact that when our bodies are fighting bacterial or other infections, it is a sign we are getting rid of the bad stuff, in un-medical terms. Maybe that's the wrong assumption.

Keep drinking a LOT of fluids which you probably already know.

Oh, and I already take insulin which I am great at regulating, and I still get the nightsweats. So don't let anyone convince you that you need insulin just because this is happening. However, I would test your blood sugar though 2 hrs after a meal while on IV's just to see what your numbers are.

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Cool thanks so much for your post. I really appreciate it!

saveferris2009 · Nov 10, 2009

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>musclemania70</b></i>

I do get nightsweats also on IV's. I assumed that it was due to the fact that when our bodies are fighting bacterial or other infections, it is a sign we are getting rid of the bad stuff, in un-medical terms. Maybe that's the wrong assumption.

Keep drinking a LOT of fluids which you probably already know.

Oh, and I already take insulin which I am great at regulating, and I still get the nightsweats. So don't let anyone convince you that you need insulin just because this is happening. However, I would test your blood sugar though 2 hrs after a meal while on IV's just to see what your numbers are.

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Cool thanks so much for your post. I really appreciate it!

saveferris2009 · Nov 10, 2009

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>musclemania70</b></i>
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<br />I do get nightsweats also on IV's. I assumed that it was due to the fact that when our bodies are fighting bacterial or other infections, it is a sign we are getting rid of the bad stuff, in un-medical terms. Maybe that's the wrong assumption.
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />Keep drinking a LOT of fluids which you probably already know.
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />Oh, and I already take insulin which I am great at regulating, and I still get the nightsweats. So don't let anyone convince you that you need insulin just because this is happening. However, I would test your blood sugar though 2 hrs after a meal while on IV's just to see what your numbers are.
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<br />
<br />Cool thanks so much for your post. I really appreciate it!

MCGrad2006 · Nov 10, 2009

Are your IV meds mixed with destrose? I don't remember my symptoms, but the last two times I was on IV's they had to switch the med to be mixed with saline because my sugars were slighlty high. The next dose, my sugars were fine and I have not had any issues with my sugars when I am not on IV's.

Hope you figure it out! And good luck with the rest of the cleanout!

MCGrad2006 · Nov 10, 2009

Are your IV meds mixed with destrose? I don't remember my symptoms, but the last two times I was on IV's they had to switch the med to be mixed with saline because my sugars were slighlty high. The next dose, my sugars were fine and I have not had any issues with my sugars when I am not on IV's.

Hope you figure it out! And good luck with the rest of the cleanout!

MCGrad2006 · Nov 10, 2009

Are your IV meds mixed with destrose? I don't remember my symptoms, but the last two times I was on IV's they had to switch the med to be mixed with saline because my sugars were slighlty high. The next dose, my sugars were fine and I have not had any issues with my sugars when I am not on IV's.

Hope you figure it out! And good luck with the rest of the cleanout!

MCGrad2006 · Nov 10, 2009

Are your IV meds mixed with destrose? I don't remember my symptoms, but the last two times I was on IV's they had to switch the med to be mixed with saline because my sugars were slighlty high. The next dose, my sugars were fine and I have not had any issues with my sugars when I am not on IV's.

Hope you figure it out! And good luck with the rest of the cleanout!

MCGrad2006 · Nov 10, 2009

Are your IV meds mixed with destrose? I don't remember my symptoms, but the last two times I was on IV's they had to switch the med to be mixed with saline because my sugars were slighlty high. The next dose, my sugars were fine and I have not had any issues with my sugars when I am not on IV's.
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<br />Hope you figure it out! And good luck with the rest of the cleanout!

KrazyKat · Nov 10, 2009