Hyperhidrosis

Question: Hyperhidrosis? I am 19 years old and I suffer from hyperhidrosis. For those who do not know it, its excessive sweating from certain areas of the body. In my case, I sweat excessively from my scalp. When I walk to class I'm practically sweating. Does anyone else have this condition and how do you deal with it? I'm lucky enough to have some cute girls fan me while I wait outside. I'm guessing they like me or feel bad haha. But I don't sweat like I just ran, it's just enough to bother the crap out of me, out of the norm. Anyone have a way to ease it that has the same problem?

Answer: i suffer from hyperhidrosis as well, but in the armpits. it had caused many embarrassing days, until i found CertainDri (if i remember correctly, the active ingredient is aluminum chloride). it is an over the counter product that you can buy for about $6. granted it is in a roll on form, i figure i might as well share what i have found to be a life saver. there are also pads soaked in the stuff that you can use to wipe on, but i havent tried those. just check to make sure that it contains the same active ingredient, and they might be easier to apply yo your head...good luck! :)

Question: hyperhidrosis? i have hyperhidrosis and i need a cure. im thinking of surgery but i don't know how much it cost can you tell me please.

Answer: Excessive sweating?? A deficiency in vitamin B12 will produce symptoms such as heart palpitations and chest pains,excessive sweating, excessive urination and dry mouth, nausea and vomiting, headaches and migraines, fatigue and exhaustion, dizzy spells, fainting and loss of balance, depression, tingling and prickling and numbing sensations in the outer extremities, insomnia and constipation, irritability and moodiness and an inability to think clearly ....Quite scary actually if you don't realise the vitamin factor. Eat more foods rich in this vitamin ie: organ meats such as lambs fry and kidneys, skimmed milks and cheeses, fish and eggs. If you are lactose intolerant or vegetarian then it is really important that you supplement your diet with a multi B complex tablet on a daily basis. Things that could be robbing you of your precious B complex of vitamins are :- eating too much protein, alcohol, eating too much tinned food, antiobiotics, antidepressants, penicillin, prednisone and aspirin. Also, try to cut back on drinks such as caffeine, tea, sodas and soft drinks as they are all B complex thieves........ as well as being great at dehydrating you. Take a multi B complex tablet including all the B's ie: B1, B2 B3, B5, B6 and B12 as they work best synergistically (together). The B complex of vitamins is essential for healthy neural, digestive and immune system functioning. The B complex of vitamins is a water soluble complex and as such our bodies can neither store or produce them. Therefore we need to ingest them on a daily basis or suffer the consequences as you unfortunately are......... a good point to make here is that if you are deficient in vitamin B12 you would therefore also be deficient in iron as iron also needs vitamin B12 to be properly assimilated by the body and hence you would be displaying iron deficiency anemia symptoms ie; fatigue and exhaustion, dizzy spells and fainting. When you take your daily supplement ensure that you take it with some type of calcium rich food ie: low fat cheese or milk or a calcium supplement as B12 needs calcium to be properly assimilated by the body........... ensure you also get enough sunshine (vitamin D) or eat cold water fishes such as tuna, salmon, sardines and whiting as calcium needs enough vitamin D to be effectively absorbed!! These cold water fishes are also a rich source of magnesium (known as the antistress mineral) which is probably another thing you need to focus on as well ~ your stress levels. Quite a handfull of information here ........ sorry it's a bit long winded but you need to know all this. When our bodies are placed under added stress such as sickness, relationship dramas, new job, school studies or just daily life really, the B complex of vitamins are usually the first group to get used up and we therefore need to adjust our intake accordingly. When you are getting any stress related symptoms or any of the above mentioned symptoms simply take another B tablet. As they are water soluble our bodies will simply excrete any excess in our urine. Drink loads of fresh filtered water too as the happiest and healthiest body will always be the most hydrated one. I sincerely wish you the best of health & vitality buddy♥ CHEERS ♥

Question: What are some remedies for hyperhidrosis? I've been excessively sweating for a long time now and I didn't realize that there was a name for it until just recently. So, I was wondering if there are any recommended treatments for it. I've been trying a prescription deodorant, but it doesn't seem to be working that well. So are there any other remedies for hyperhidrosis? I'm fine with any suggestions as long as it isn't surgery, botox, or iontophoresis. And if not remedies, are there any recommendations for things to do? I had heard that drinking more water was good but is there anything else?

Answer: I use to have that for a long time and it was reallllly bad until I finally tried an over the counter product called "certain dry" at night..it was a roll on...i used it several months, it helped a lot...then i stopped using it and now i don't need it. i could never use regular deodorant but now i can use any cheap product and i barely sweat. try it! good luck!

Question: What kind of doctor do you go to for axillary hyperhidrosis? I'm sweating excessively so I'm pretty sure I have axillary hyperhidrosis. I've already had my thyroids checked and the results were normal.

Answer: you should visit a dermatologist.

Question: What are the side effects of a sympathectomy to cure hyperhidrosis? I have hyperhidrosis of the hands and have been searching for a 'cure'. anxiety medications and top grade antiperspirants have proved fruitless. I am worried, first surgery and all.

Answer: Sympathectomy has side effects that should be discussed with the surgeon before proceeding. The first one is compensatory sweating also known as reflex sweating or compensatory hydrosis. The patient will develop sweat on other parts of the body such as the lower legs, thighs, abdomen, or the back. The upper body from the chest and up will be dry. All patients will develop some degree of compensatory sweating. The majority on a level that will be tolerated. In most cases 93% to 94% the patients prefer the compensatory sweating to the original sweating. About 5% to 6% of the patients will develop severe compensatory sweating that will render those patients to be unhappy. Naturally, surgery should be the last resort. You mentioned trying antianxiety and antiperspirant agents. In the event you are unaware of other possibilities, I'm showing some excerpts from the first link below. Topical Treatments: Iontophoresis Botulinum toxin (Botox) injections These treatments are not permanent and must be applied continually or reapplied when the effect wears off. Surgery is the only permanent treatment. Oral medications: Tranquilizers Anticholinergics NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) Calcium channel blockers Catapres Botox: Researchers have discovered that Botox injections effectively treat hyperhidrosis by blocking the nerves that trigger the sweat glands. It may take several injections to achieve the desired results, the treatments can be costly and painful, and the results only last from four months to a year. Mayo Clinic Success Rates with Surgical Treatment: More than 30 procedures have been performed in the past two years with excellent results. All patients have had complete relief of palmar (hands) hyperhidrosis, and, for most, additional relief of plantar (feet) hyperhidrosis. There is a 95-98 percent success rate with palmar hyperhidrosis. Approximately 75-80 percent of axillary hyperhidrosis cases can be permanently cured.

Question: What are some ways to cure Hyperhidrosis? Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition in which a person sweats excessively and unpredictably. People with hyperhidrosis can sweat even when the temperature is cool, and when they are at rest. Are they're anyways to cure it or control it?

Answer: Idiopathic hyperhidrosis can lead to significant social and employment distress. While many effective therapies exist, they are often associated with difficult side effects. Most commercially available over-the-counter antiperspirants contain a low-dose metal salt (usually aluminum) that physically obstructs the opening of sweat gland ducts. These over-the-counter products are only successful in treating patients with very mild symptoms. In patients who do not respond to over-the-counter antiperspirants, prescription strength antiperspirants such as 20 percent aluminum chloride in ethanol (Drysol) or 6.25 percent aluminum tetrachloride (Xerac) may provide adequate therapy for patients with mild to moderate axillary, palmar, or plantar hyperhidrosis. Prescription strength antiperspirants should be applied nightly until improvement is noted; significant improvement may be noted within one week. The interval between applications can then be gradually lengthened, with once weekly applications typically needed for maintenance therapy. Unfortunately, treatment with strong antiperspirants is often limited by skin irritation (especially in the axillary region). To reduce the risk of irritation, these products should be applied to dry skin between episodes of sweating. Ideally, it should be applied at bedtime when idiopathic hyperhidrosis is at a minimum and washed off in the morning. Others have recommended using a hair dryer to quickly dry the application, or to use baking soda powder in the morning to neutralize any remaining aluminum chloride. Low potency corticosteroid creams (such as 2.5 percent hydrocortisone cream) can help alleviate the axillary irritation that frequently occurs. Other, more drastic modes of therapy are available. If you want more information, you should go see your physician. Best of luck. -random physician

Question: Can drinking more water help reduce excess sweating known as Hyperhidrosis? I am 14 and suffer from palmer (hand) and planter (foot) Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating). i was wondering, can drinking more water help reduce excess sweating by cooling the body down, or just make more water available for sweating? Thanks!

Answer: No, but it can avoid dehydration when this occurs. It does not help to restrict water either. Treatments such as aluminum chloride antiperspirants , medications such as oxybutynin or glycopyrrolate have been helpful to stop sweat production and botox injections have been very helpful although somewhat costly and they have to be repeated periodically. A more permanent treatment called endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy is a surgical procedure that can also help. I recommend you see a dermatologist for help with this condition if you haven't already.

Question: I have palmar hyperhidrosis but my hands are not cold instead they are hot? A lot of people that have palmar hyperhidrosis have their hands cold. I dont instead my hands are so clammy and hot. So is there anyone else that has hot hands too.

Answer: The only reason people think they get cold is when its cool out or AC is on and the sweat just cools on your skin. Your hands with HH will generally always be hot, clammy and wet. Other than that, they might just have a cold sweat and not HH.

Question: Why don't they make sandals or shoes for people with hyperhidrosis? Most sandals or shoes that are meant to be worn without socks have insoles that don't absorb moisture - not to mention, these materials aren't very comfortable. I can't wear most of the sandals or thongs I see due to hyperhidrosis. I've seen very few open-toed shoes that have cloth or fabric insoles. Can anyone recommend a line of shoes (or specific pairs) that have absorbent/fabric/cloth/suede insoles?

Answer: Shoes for conditions like these are not available because there is not enough of a market.

Question: Does anyone know where is the best reccomended botox hyperhidrosis treatment in Jakarta? Hyperhidrosis is the condition characterized by abnormally increased perspiration, in excess of that required for regulation of body temperature. Hands, feet, axillae, and the groin area are among the most active regions of perspiration due to the relatively high concentration of sweat glands; however, any part of the body may be affected.

Answer: I guess nobody knows.

Question: Is it normal not to pee after the hyperhidrosis surgery? Please help! My husband had a hyperhidrosis surgery today. He wants to pee but can't is it normal and how he can make it to pee? Thanks a lot everyone.

Answer: Not normally. But that also depends on where abouts on his body they performed the surgery. He could be avoiding peeing because of the pain in his body. Or the most simplest answer is if he had pain killers specifically such as Morphine or Pethadine. These have the side effect in some people of effecting temporarily the part of the brain that gives the signal for the bladder to relax and let go of the urine. It does where off. But in the mean time he needs to void. Try the running water trick while he's SITTING on the loo. He needs to relax as much as possible and NOT THINK about voiding. Run the water in a tap close by or even from a jug to bowl and back again. Keep it up as it can take a long time. Give him a mag or book to read also. Chat to him. Anything to get his mind off of doing what he's there for. If he still has trouble peeing in 6 hours or if his bladder is distended to the point where he looks as if he is pregnant then you need to get to the ER for him to have an in/out cathater placed.

Question: How much do botox shot cost for palmer hyperhidrosis? How much do botox shot cost for palmer hyperhidrosis?? Can they be free as a form of treatment?? Do you need to be insured in the USA? How about in Canada??

Answer: They're anywhere from $10-14 EACH injection here in the US. You can seriously shop around with dermatologists to find a lower price. You don't need to be insured but it would be helpful. You can pay out of pocket but you'll probably spend about $500 - $700. Also Botox does show results, but they can fade anywhere from 1 month to 6 months. It really just depends on if the doctor injects it into the right places and your body accepts the Botox. For some people it doesn't do anything for them. You just have to try it.

Question: Any available treatments for Hyperhidrosis in the Philippines other than surgery? I've been dealing with Hyperhidrosis since I was in elementary. I'm now in my early 20's and about to start my new chosen career. During the past, I've given up so many oppurtunities because of this. It has cost me a great deal of embarrassment and awkwardness. I've been ridiculed so many times yet people don't seem to understand that it's beyond my control. Please help me anyone. The years I went through with this were horrible. I would really appreciate your replies to my concern.

Answer: botox injections

Question: I am 18 and have severe hyperhidrosis of the armpits. What should I try? I have suffered from hyperhidrosis since the age of 12. I used aluminum chloride for 4 years and it worked well, until one day it just quit. Since then I have tried oral medication, other types of antipersperints, and botox 3 times. Nothing seems to help. Surgery is not an option for me. Just wondered if anyone had any ideas in helping me with this daily struggle of hiding my sweat marks. Thanks.

Answer: I am 20 yrs old and I've suffered from hyperhidrosis of the feet, hands, and underarms since I was about 12 as well, and just recently I had botox injections in both my feet and underarms. Since it is really too soon to tell if the injections have worked, I really cannot comment on it. But to address your question, the one deodorant that has helped me to a certain extent with this problem is called Mitchum. If you haven't already tried it, you may want to try it out to see if it gives you a little relief with the sweating.

Question: How do I know it is just puberty or Hyperhidrosis? I have sweaty hands and my mom and dad says its just puberty and ill just grow out of it but i think it is something worse like Hyperhidrosis... so how do I know?

Answer: Hyperhidrosis is quite rare so its not likely that you have it. How old are you? You are going through puberty when your hormones are in a state of flux. If you also have exams or are under any pressure then that could exacerbate the problem. Just relax and the chances are that it is something that you will grow out of

Question: What do you think about dermatologists? can they help my hyperhidrosis problem? I am having problems with hyperhidrosis. I was thinking about going to a dermatologist, instead of a regular family doctor, and was wondering if it was easy to schedule an appointment with them. Also, i was wondering if they are able to help with hyperhidrosis problems or if it would just be a waste of my money and time.

Answer: call one and ask if they treat that or not...or an endocrinologist...(hormones)...have you been checked for diabetes, hyperactive thyroid and the like?

Question: Would stress pills help palmar and foot hyperhidrosis? I heard that hyperhidrosis can be triggered with stress - this being my case. Whenever I am really calm my hands and feet are dry. But, whenever I become nervous they sweat like crazy. This is very embarrassing and uncomfortable. Would stress pills help with this?

Answer: It could. A friend of mine takes an anticholenergic drug to "dry him up." It all depends on what brings on the hyperhidrosis. The problem with antianxiety pills is they could leave you in a constant fog. Talk with your Dr. Good luck.

Question: Can I use touchscreen phone as I have mild hyperhidrosis? I have mild hyperhidrosis.Sometimes at tense times I sweat a lot through palms.Can I buy Nokia 5800 xpressmusic or go for Nokia 3600 slide.But I like 5800 a lot but the problem is I should use the stylus sometimes & cannot use it with one hand sometimes.Can I go for it?

Answer: I think in your condition you should better go for Nokia 3600. hsj

Question: Why should you cut out grains and sugars if you have hyperhidrosis? And what else will work to get rid of hyperhidrosis??? please help me! and i told my parents i had it but they kinda blew it off and forgot about it-they dont know it is a big problem. i need help reminding them about it but its embarassing. any ideas?

Answer: I'm not quite sure if you should cut out grains and sugars from your diet. It will be quite hard to cut these out of your diet. I believe you would need supplements. For this you should see a special doctor or nutritionist/dietition to see if grains and sugars are really affecting you via hyperhidrosis (HH). And indeed it is a big problem (for me too), and you should talk to your parents about it more often about HH and how it's affecting you. Here's link to alternative treatments: http://www.socialphobiaworld.com/postt68… Then there is the ETS surgery for HH. If you hear the wonders of ETS, make sure you research it thoroughly before considering it. It may not be as wonderful as you think. I hope this helps.

Question: How could I cure hyperhidrosis at home? Hyperhidrosis is excessive sweating on your hands, face, and underarms. What I'm worried about most is my underarms. I always have to wear sweaters to school because you can see the pit stains and it's so embarrassing. Yes, I wear deodorant and it doesn't always work. I've tried foot powder and after shower powder to see if it would absorb the sweat. That made it worse. I don't have time to go to the doctor right now so just for the next few days, I want to go to school wearing shirts without a sweater. Please help!!

Answer: Depends how bad it is. You should go for the highest aluminium concentration antiperspirants as you can get (see http://www.allaboutsweat.com) and for hands and feet you could get hold of a home iontophoresis kit.