These symptoms are very real and many people with lymphoma experience them. Night sweats, itching, and digestive issues are all commonly reported. Many MyLymphomaTeam members have shared similar experiences — one described waking up two to three times a night completely drenched and shivering for 30–40 minutes afterward Show Full Answer
These symptoms are very real and many people with lymphoma experience them. Night sweats, itching, and digestive issues are all commonly reported. Many MyLymphomaTeam members have shared similar experiences — one described waking up two to three times a night completely drenched and shivering for 30–40 minutes afterward. Another noted that night sweats made their skin itching significantly worse.
Night sweats and itching are recognized lymphoma symptoms. Itching is thought to occur when the immune system releases chemicals to fight lymphoma cells, which can irritate nearby nerves. As for whether treatment is needed — that's a really important question that only your oncology team can answer based on your specific situation, test results, and lymphoma type. What's worth knowing is that night sweats are often one of the first symptoms to improve once treatment begins.
In the meantime, some things that may help with night sweats include:
- Lowering your bedroom temperature
- Using breathable, natural fabrics like cotton for pajamas
- Placing a towel over your sheets
- Avoiding caffeine, alcohol, spicy foods, and sugary drinks
- Staying well hydrated
Please don't wait — bring all of these symptoms, especially if they're new or worsening, to your doctor as soon as possible.
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