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What Causes Persistent, Severe Chills And Sweating Profusely?

symptoms- had since early 20 s - only happens rarely- no consistencies observed - 3-4 times yearly- can happen mid summer- more apt when cold however- will get so cold cant move, body freezes up almost like a seizure but not that severe- doesn t have to be cold- can walk in from hot tub into 72 degree house and get the spell - once its onset, lasts for hours- at night usually- and when I m that cold- I m sweating profusely- if its during bedtime, its a change of bedsheets and at least 3 shirts by morning- yet I m so cold I feel i cant get warm- talked to a doctor today who had heard nothing like it during a visit for something else -
posted on Mon, 12 Sep 2016
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Hi,

Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. Due to shaking secondary to chills, sweating can occur secondary to adrenergic stimulation.
2. This excess stimulation along with dehydration could cause severe fatigue.
3. Good hydration is essential. Nutrition needs to be improved with multiple small meals.
4. Hypothyroidism is one of the common cause of excessive cold and fatigue.

He will require thyroxine and dosage needs to be increased slowly over a month. More clinical details and laboratory reports necessary for further opinion.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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What Causes Persistent, Severe Chills And Sweating Profusely?

Hi, Based on your query, my opinion is as follows. 1. Due to shaking secondary to chills, sweating can occur secondary to adrenergic stimulation. 2. This excess stimulation along with dehydration could cause severe fatigue. 3. Good hydration is essential. Nutrition needs to be improved with multiple small meals. 4. Hypothyroidism is one of the common cause of excessive cold and fatigue. He will require thyroxine and dosage needs to be increased slowly over a month. More clinical details and laboratory reports necessary for further opinion. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon