having ETS soon (in the UK) as nothing else has worked for my palmar HH. will try and keep you updated with the results. The surgeon has over 10years experience and has done hundreds of surgeries so that makes me feel more confident
Have you tried iontophoresis mate?
My advice would be to not have surgery. If you do have it I wish the best for you, but personally ETS is the biggest mistake I have ever made in my life (along with lumbar sympathectomy). These surgeries involve the permanant destruction of vital nerves, that is the harsh reality. The person I am now is not the confident, happy and outgoing person I was at 15 (am 28 now). The last 9 years since the side-effects started have been absolute sheer hell at times. Okay I have had dry hands and feet for many years now, but I would happily go back to how I was in the late 90's if only it was possible (dripping hands and feet but no compensatory sweating).
Believe it or not I'm not trying to put you off, just giving you my experience.
All the best though whatever you decide to do bud.
My surgeon said that he had never had any complications before though (and i know it's random from person to person) but it's free on the NHS so he doesn't get paid any more for doing it, so i think i'm going to take the risk.
Edit: when i said he doesn't get paid any more for it i mean as in he's got no reason to lie
I just wanted to chime in and wish you good luck with your surgery! I have had it also and my post is here -> http://www.socialphobiaworld.com/decided-to-have-ets-surgery-30409/
Overall, I am happy with the results! My hands do not sweat anymore, however I do get compensatory sweating. I don't think it's too bad because I remember the feeling of having sweaty hands and not being social. Sweating in other parts, I can deal with! Now my life has changed and I am definitely out more! I commend you for making this tough decision and I wish the best for you! Good luck! =)
Cheers, my surgery is now on the 15th of august i'll let you know how it goes guys.
Hi there hello123, could you update us on your condition? Very interested in seeing how you're doing now that some time has passed.Just got back from hospital had my left side done i feel fine, i had t2, t3 and t4 cut or burnt im not sure my left hand isnt sweating, my armpits arent sweating and my feet sweating has reduced by 70% so far as of yet ive had no compensatory sweating i'll keep updating this. The only down side is it was quite painful and i woke up with breathing difficulties but that was soon fixed.
Edit: My leg sweating has also stopped for now.
Hi there hello123, could you update us on your condition? Very interested in seeing how you're doing now that some time has passed.
Please read Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) information and discussions and then make the decision.