Fortunately with time and improved social status the condition described mitigated to acceptable limits that could be considered normal for climate conditions. However the profuse sweating of entire body, head to toes, is still triggered by the least of physical activity, be it a brisk walk or changing a washer of the washbasin tap, without any sign of tiredness.

I can live with this, but what is embarrassing is the sweat leaves a stain on the inner clothing (vest and brief) at the folds of skin and inner wear, where the sweat tends to accumulate. The stain starts as yellow in colour and over time becomes brown. This despite bathing daily with soap (twice a day in summer) and inner wear washed with detergent at the end of each working day or outdoor activity.

A face towel in lieu of a handkerchief, I use to handle the excessive sweat, which when wringed exudes an opaque liquid. I drink a lot of water 6-8 glasses depending on activity, which automatically generates appropriate amount of thirst, but I am concerned about the salts lost in the sweat.

I am a 71 year old male with average health and enjoy a fair amount of physical activity.
Last test in May 2010;
Weight 63 kgs Height 169 cms Fasting sugar 62 BP 140/90
Total Cholesterol 190.90
Cholesterol HDL Direct 76.80 mg% LDL Cholesterol 97.58 mg% Triglycerides 82.60 mg%
ABI Ankle/Brachial index 0.99 ~ 1.04
ECG Normal

Any ideas on what might be a good course correction regarding controlled sweating and importantly the staining of innerwear?
Rgds

Well I have read all the other posts, and didn’t realize so many others experienced what I have. My hyperhidrosis began around age 38. I thought it was the start of my menopause. I don’t get the sweaty palms and feet. I fact oddly enough, those are my few dry spots. I get the face, scalp, neck, to knees. Mostly bothered is the face and hair. I take a shower, and while drying off with a towel, the hairline and face start in. Pain can start it, anxiety can start it. Any activity can get it started. I can;t believe a person can have that much fluid in them, to have several bouts a day of excessive sweating, without getting dehydrated. I really can’t afford the Botox treatments, but wished I could. If I am just sitting or laying down comfortably watching tele, and no sweating But if I get anxious, or nervous, it can start without ant physical activity ongoing.

My family on both sides have history of diabetes, and hypothyroidism. I have blood-work to test for them every year, so far neg for both. Oddly I don’t get any cramps from so much fluid loss, A tendency for cramps in muscles from lowered potassium from fluid loss. Although at times my stomach can cramp up tight and get slight nausea with it. Could be a concentration of my medications I am on. Makes sense if the hyperhidrosis could cause dehydration if not drinking fluids to replace the fluid deficit. Wish there was a permanent easy fix. As I said in the beginning, this started around age 38, an I am 53 now. And the sweating for me doesn’t have body odor anywhere, my deoderant keeps my underarms dry,,but the hair, face back, stomach, neck, and groin sweat doesn’t give off odor for me. Bacteria is generally an odor cause. But I do Shower once or twice a day. Luck to all.
Brandy

I am really feeling for the people on here who have posted, as I can totally relate to your stories.

I live in Sydney, Australia in a very humid part that can reach up to 45 degrees centigrade in summer. I came from New Zealand which was a very cold country. Since arriving here I have become more aware of my hyperhydrosis which mainly affects my scalp, face and hairline – though in extreme conditions my whole body is affected.

I researched into this and ended up going to a specialist to have botox injections in my scalp. The cost was about $1,000 and the results were very good – it really did stop the bulk of the sweating in the areas it was applied. It does last for about six months. It is not that painful, just like small bee stings.

For the anxiety associated with sweating I have found beta blockers to be very effective (you must see a doctor first before using these). You only need to use a very small amount compared to what someone with blood pressure problems does so I believe they are generally safe. I guess you would not want to be using these every day however.

I come from a classical music background and have to speak publicly regularly so have found these help a lot with performance anxiety. The beta blockers block the flow of adrenaline in your body which is aroused under emotional stress. It is the adrenaline that causes you to sweat and shake when you are nervous. Beta blockers won’t stop the sweating from heat or humidity or physical work per se, but they will stop you breaking out in sweat from nerves (i.e. fear of sweating). I usually take them 1 – 1 1/2 hours before a stressful situation. They last about 3-8 hours, peaking in strength at about the 2 hour mark for me.

I hope this helps somebody out there who is suffering like I have.

God bless,
Andrew

Since 2005, the sweating has increased.. If I take a cool shower, I begin to sweat before I can even dry off.
My hair, *ALWAYS look like I have just stepped out of the shower, I can’t even get it blow dried, or curling iron curled & I must keep it pinned up, & its still drenched & stuck to my head. I have always taken great pride in my hair.

The Sweat ruins my make-up, with in a few minutes, I might as well not put any on. I wear glasses, & the Sweat runs down from my scalp into face & eyes. I am >>>*COMPLETELY DRENCHED <<<< I Sweat all over as well, just not quite as much. Always damp every where though. I use plenty of anti-persperant & baby powder. The Sweats can come on at anytime, & do, several times a day.

I rarely go out of the house, as it is very embarrassing & uncomfortable. And I have became very depressed a long time ago.

I have used every home remedy I have read about, neck coolers, etc.

I would prefer my A/C at 68 degrees, but my husband is 81 years old, and his blood circulation isn't good & he prefers 74 degrees. My Son-In-Law, has said he could hang meat in my home, as its so cold in here.

It is so hard to visit family that is in nursing homes, for longer than 5-10 minutes, as they have their heat on, & they deserve a visit much longer than that.

I desperately hope there is something you can recommend for me….

As this is becoming much worse,VERY FAST & is a miserable thing to have, several times a day.

I also have Fibromyalgia, Hyper Thyroid, but blood tests are in a good range.

Thank You,

Marilyn L. Mitchell

i did a lot of research on my over sweating and learned a lot about why it happens, symptoms, how to stop it. By using some simple relation techniques, i have not sweated excessively now for 42 days and counting.

I had all the problems that other people have mentioned and i know what its like changing clothes constantly. i had to have 2 trousers and shirts in my work locker all the time and school was a nightmare for me but my mother had told my headteacher and i used to be excused from class to change my clothes but i was still picked on unfortunately.

i decided to really do something about it because it was affecting my marriage. I finally found that training yourself to relax can greatly reduce the sweating.

I’m still looking for a medical cure, but at least I don’t have to suffer as much while waiting. My advice to those of you over sweating and waiting for a cure is to read up on relaxation techniques. Sounds crazy, but it can make a difference.

Thank you,
Ted

I’ll be freezing (with goose bumps) one moment and get up and walk around, inside or outside, and the whole process will begin.

My problem is very debilitating and depressing. I think it has slowly gotten worse over the past 5 years that I’ve had it. I love the outdoors but rarely participate in outdoor activities now unless I am by the pool or a body of water b/c I am so embarassed. It makes me sad to think about everything that I am missing out on.

Sometimes it happens in a store or in public (even when it is cool/cold)and I can tell the process is starting. I’ll walk outside to my car and by the time I start my car, my whole body is covered in sweat. I can touch my shin and it is wet, like someone poured a cup of water on it.

I love to dance at weddings and like being very active, exercise has been very important to me for about the past 10 years. My sweating gets in the way though. I can dance for one song and my hair is soaked. I don’t have to do any cardio to sweat. I can lift weights for 5 minutes and I’m well on my way to being soaked. I read another post similar to this.

I don’t like giving hugs to people anymore. I hug someone and they touch my back and they kind of take a step back. I’ll be talking to somebody and my face just starts to bead up.

Every activity I do, I have to take into consideration the temperature and whether or not there is a likely chance for me to sweat. And, almost always there is.

I rarely drink, I eat healthier than anybody I know. I really am desperate for help and answers. I don’t think I’ve seen an instance anywhere like mine though.