Bonnie, I believe this sweating could very well be a symptom of PD. I have only been getting these sweats since I started having PD symptoms (summer of 2010). I started PD meds in the Fall of 2010. I had menopause when I was 52. I am now almost 68 (about 15 years ago). I had none of the typical symptoms of menopause. I was told to never take estrogen because it appeared that my cluster headaches were hormonal. I have often wondered if that was related to early PD symptoms, but my doc says no. The migraines stopped when my periods stopped. I don't take any meds except those for PD. I get the sweating even on cool days. And sometimes do not get it on very hot days. I have always, even in adolescence, been very sensitive to the heat of summer, but this heavy sweating is much worse and I can have it at any time of year. It seems to go along with fatigue. I say that because when the sweating starts I have to sit down and rest. This may be more than you want but I hope this helps.

I have never had sweating issues until I had PD; and I mean perspiring!! I am 75 years old so not menopause, LOL.

I too have a problem with heavy sweating that I didn't have prior to PD. I am 66 y.o., & now live in Arkansas. This summer has been very hot & humid- could be part of the reason. But if I go outside for just a little while & come back in, I am SOAKED in sweat! Once I'm in for the day I take a cool shower, which helps. At least then my wife will let me in the room! lol. I also get very tired a lot, even if I do almost nothing. I know fatigue can be part of this disease. I can still do a lot for myself, for which I am thankful. I think I miss driving the most. I can still sing in the choir, tho I never know how my voice is going to be 'til I start.I use a cane, & have been using it in the house too.Anyway.. I haven't posted for quite a while, so thot I would add my 2 cents' worth. Its not just a "woman" thing, ladies. God bless & y'all hang in there, hear? Dave

@A MyParkinsonsTeam Member I sure don't know about your sweating, but I can tell you that MINE was connected to undiagnosed early PD. I had those sweating issues years before I was actually diagnosed with PD. I didn't know I had PD but had the unexplained sweats and was on hormone replacement therapy, so not related to hormonal hot flashes. Everyone is different. However I would not blame the Carbadopa Levadopa you take. It should help with the PD symptoms.

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I went though menopause awhile ago, I think my excessive sweating is due to PD, I can't regulate my body temperature very well.