Sweating problem

LittleBigs · January 21st, 2008, 03:31 PM

Well, I'll get straight to the point. I seem to have a sweating problem. Its not because I'm nervous, it's not because I'm hot ( i sweat when its like 20 degrees outside), and its not because I don't wear deodorant( i wear clinical strength by Degree). Nothing seems to work. I drink plenty of water. Its just ridiculous and I'm fed up with be embarrassed and not being able to wear my favorite shirts. Can anyone help? I really need answers or remedies.

**tooncesthecat** · January 21st, 2008, 03:42 PM

It could be that you have a medical condition called hyperhidrosis. Check out this site and then consult your family doctor if you want to seek medical advice.

MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Hyperhidrosis

**sleepyles** · January 21st, 2008, 05:14 PM

If you just sweat by doing nothing really, then you may have the condition that Tooncesthecat mentioned. If you have tried anti-perspirants (not deodorant) and they do not work for you, then I would suggest going to your doctor to probably getting a better diagnosis, and the doctor can prescribe you something that may work for you.

If you do have Hyperhidrosis, there apparently is no known cure for it. There are things that you can use do to assist with less of sweating.

One question I would ask, is that are you by chance overweight for your height? If so, that might be one contributing factor for your sweating. If not, then go and seek medical assistance, and maybe they can prescribe you something for your condition, something like Ditropan, etc.

Here is an another link on Hyperhidrosis:

Hyperhidrosis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

**FitnessPhotos** · January 21st, 2008, 08:19 PM

I have a very similar problem; and so does my daughter who is only 12. In my case I would keep an extra shirt at work because I'd usually need it. Until I found this: Sweat Block - seriously, this stuff works and I bought my daughter some off-the-shelf stuff with aluminum chloride.

I was skeptical at first - a whole week? No way, I figured; not for someone who sweats as much as I did. I tried and and it works. I stocked up on a 6 month supply in fact.

**pliny_2001** · January 21st, 2008, 10:26 PM

I just lost a post - weird.

Anyway, I'll repeat the short version: normal/heavy sweating - Certain-Dri in the PM 2-3x a week, and any deodorant in the AM.

Really heavy sweating: botox in the problem area's sweat glands - last for however long botox works (several months, I think).

FitRedhead · January 24th, 2008, 05:58 PM

I would definitely say the doctor would have the best answer if the over the counter products aren't working. Good luck!

**illiniballfan112** · January 24th, 2008, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by LittleBigs

Well, I'll get straight to the point. I seem to have a sweating problem. Its not because I'm nervous, it's not because I'm hot ( i sweat when its like 20 degrees outside), and its not because I don't wear deodorant( i wear clinical strength by Degree). Nothing seems to work. I drink plenty of water. Its just ridiculous and I'm fed up with be embarrassed and not being able to wear my favorite shirts. Can anyone help? I really need answers or remedies.

I suffered through this problem all through high school and growing up. Completely ridiculous. I think I was setting national records for biggest pit stains. I honestly couldn't depend to go anywhere without having them, regardless of how much i layered my clothing.

I went to my doctor and he prescribed a liquid medication, forgot the name, that worked like a charm. You had to use it everynight for like a week (i forget exactly, it was about 12 years ago). the only problem is it burned like hell, which was normal. i guess it was more of an extreme tingle, but it was uncomfortable enough that it was difficult to go to sleep. i don't know if it tingled more because my problem was so severe, or if that was a normal experience for everyone. Anyways, i stuck with it through the misery for a week and it completely changed my life. Completely dry armits at all times. I'd recommend talking to your doc.

Over 5-6 years later, i started sweating again like what i would imagine a normal person would, so i did some research online and found a product called "Maxim Deodorant". I don't think it's any relation to the magazine. This product again worked great but required more "frequent" applications. Right now I usually have to put it on once or twice a year max. Doesn't tingle as much as the medication and works great too.

I swear by either one of these....trust me, I was miserable before but now I'm "normal"

LittleBigs · February 5th, 2008, 06:55 PM

Great post.Great Post...I plan on going to the doctor this weekend and hopefully finding a remedy to fix this. I completely agree with you illiniballfan112...completely!!

**falconfootball** · February 5th, 2008, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by LittleBigs

Great post.Great Post...I plan on going to the doctor this weekend and hopefully finding a remedy to fix this. I completely agree with you illiniballfan112...completely!!

Hopefully he gets to the root of the problem, and doesn't just give you some drugs.

Most MD's are over qualified drug dealers

**Carnitas** · February 5th, 2008, 07:56 PM

Theres this new Gillette clinical strength deodorant that works really well. I have been using it for the past couple of weeks, and am very pleased.

LittleBigs · February 11th, 2008, 11:03 PM

Fitness Photos. I ordered a 4 month supply. Now , is it really as good as it says it is.? I really hope so buddy.

FitRedhead · March 7th, 2008, 01:17 PM

Or just rub antiperspirant on like lotion! :-p jk

**cujo-1** · March 8th, 2008, 03:13 PM

this poor girl in high school back in the day mustve had this problem also. she would get ridiculed for smelling so fowl. poor girl. i felt so bad 4 her and didnt le that get between us being friends.

kobentai · June 7th, 2008, 08:46 AM

I have a very similar problem; and so does my daughter who is only 12. In my case I would keep an extra shirt at work because I'd usually need it. Until I found this: Sweat Block - seriously, this stuff works and I bought my daughter some off-the-shelf stuff with aluminum chloride

SUPREME · July 28th, 2008, 06:59 AM

LOL Cujo....she smelled like a bird? I think you meant 'foul'

mobindas · September 23rd, 2008, 04:49 PM

Although sweating is an essential bodily function that keeps us cool, excessive sweating can be a great problem giving extreme discomfort for many people, exactly in the same way as lack of sweating can be a problem for those that don’t sweat. We don’t generally hear too much about those that don’t sweat, it seems there is a loud voice of those that suffer from excessive sweating, which is understandable as it often brings a profuse, social hindrance to their every day life. Both situations can present enormous problems for the individual.

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HotBlooded · November 6th, 2009, 06:11 PM

Could just be hormones.