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What Causes Cold Sweats While Suffering From Chronic Pain Due To Lumbar Surgeries?
thank you. David here 71 yr old now experiencing cold sweats at various times of day. Have taken antidepressants for 25 yrs. have had about 5 years of chronic pain as a result of four surgeries in my Lumbar area. Am concerned about the sweats;should Ibe. Has been going on for about three weeks.
Wed, 21 Aug 2019
Hello,
Are you having Hypertension and Diabetes? Some times sudden shooting pain from lumbar pain may cause sweating and cold.
Diabetes may cause Neuropathy pain. Check Blood sugar and BP /ECG.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr C.ELANCHEZHIAN, General & Family Physician
Are you having Hypertension and Diabetes? Some times sudden shooting pain from lumbar pain may cause sweating and cold.
Diabetes may cause Neuropathy pain. Check Blood sugar and BP /ECG.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr C.ELANCHEZHIAN, General & Family Physician
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