Question:
Thank
you for explaining about the pain in my breasts.
I have
been having a problem with sweating for the past few months.
It is
mostly on my head and face and i am not sure why but it is embarrassing.
Is it
my immune system fighting from the Lupus or what could be causing
it?
I am
very uncomfortable and it happens at different times.
There
is no fever just water running down my face and neck.
Please
help.
Lee
Answer:
Dear
Lee,
One in
ten patients with lupus suffers with another problem of autoimmunity.
This
is where the body attacks the thyroid gland that controls the body's
metabolism.
The thyroid
gland can either become underactive or overactive. If the gland is
overactive, it can cause sweating, anxiety, shaking, heart
pounding and weight loss, if underactive the skin becomes dry, weight
gain is a problem and you can slow down mentally.
Sometimes
the thyroid gland (which is found at the front of the neck) can become
swollen.
A thyroid
problem is easily detected with a simple blood test. It is also quite
easily treated.
