corranhorn
Well-known member
Hey guys. I just registered on daily strength (seems kind of empty) and this site. I've had severe palmar/plantar HH my entire life. It severely affected me until about age 17. Since then, I've lived a great life. I've been married, (divorced recently), had kids, been through college, and worked in government and corporate jobs. It's been a pain in the ass, but I don't let it paralyze me. I've been through several mature relationships in my life and my HH has never been a huge deal. I'm upfront about it and I try to minimize it.
As far as treatment goes I've tried virtually everything from holistic and natural products, to aluminum chloride, to iontophoresis and anti cholinergics. I refuse to try the ETS because the risk for averse side effects is too high for me. They've all failed miserably. I've become a health and fitness nut hoping that would naturally reduce my symptoms, but I actually sweat more from exercise. My HH has been steady for my entire life. In a sickening way, it's almost like a familiar friend. I've given up on treatments and I've accepted my fate. I'd much rather be sweaty than have an eye patch, or be in a wheel chair. Other wise, I'm incredibly healthy.
Anyway, I work at a great job right now where my hh is not an issue. I recently got divorced and I have some free time on my hands. I've decided to change careers and start nursing school. My goal is to become a PA or nurse anesthetist and do some HH work on the side by trying to promote research into the disorder or atleast raise awareness. The medical field ignores this disorder and it infuriates me. Its absolutely pathetic that the best treatment is a surgery only offered in a few places around the country with a 50% chance of your condition worsening. The next best alternative is electrocuting your hands in a plastic bowl of water or taking anti ulcer medication and praying you get the side effect of "dryness".
Anyway... I hope to meet some cool people on here. I'm really easy goign and look forward to getting to know everyone.
As far as treatment goes I've tried virtually everything from holistic and natural products, to aluminum chloride, to iontophoresis and anti cholinergics. I refuse to try the ETS because the risk for averse side effects is too high for me. They've all failed miserably. I've become a health and fitness nut hoping that would naturally reduce my symptoms, but I actually sweat more from exercise. My HH has been steady for my entire life. In a sickening way, it's almost like a familiar friend. I've given up on treatments and I've accepted my fate. I'd much rather be sweaty than have an eye patch, or be in a wheel chair. Other wise, I'm incredibly healthy.
Anyway, I work at a great job right now where my hh is not an issue. I recently got divorced and I have some free time on my hands. I've decided to change careers and start nursing school. My goal is to become a PA or nurse anesthetist and do some HH work on the side by trying to promote research into the disorder or atleast raise awareness. The medical field ignores this disorder and it infuriates me. Its absolutely pathetic that the best treatment is a surgery only offered in a few places around the country with a 50% chance of your condition worsening. The next best alternative is electrocuting your hands in a plastic bowl of water or taking anti ulcer medication and praying you get the side effect of "dryness".
Anyway... I hope to meet some cool people on here. I'm really easy goign and look forward to getting to know everyone.