Under stress or when I wake up I feel like something inside of me (located in my lower back) just seems to heat up and wring out. Then I perspire all over. No one can help me figure this out. My doctor has added real thyroid and some creams. I am going to a therapist for my family stress problems. I still have some discomfort in my esophagus when I'm under stress. Could the sweating just be a further symptom of menopause?