Mozart22
Well-known member
Hey everyone, I haven't posted on here in several months. I have facial hyperhidrosis which is absolutely horrible because everyone can see your face and forhead, you can't really hide it well. I've managed to make it bearable by using Avert (glycopyrolate).
While I definitely need to use Avert in the summer, right now during the winter I use it quite rarely. In fact I haven't taken any Avert in 5 weeks! I love winter!
Of course, there are still some important factors. If I go into a room with too much heating, that can cause sweating. Some rooms or offices have the thermostat set too high.
Also, if I did some physical activity, like walking up several flights of stairs or moving something heavy, I'll sweat.
But most of my time in the winter I'm able to (mostly) forget my sweating.
I make some smart adjustments like wearing a jacket outside but light airy clothing indoors. Sometimes I'll wear a baseball cap to soak up forehead sweat. If I do sweat I can go to the bathroom and cool off for 10 or 15 minutes. And of course, I try not to do anything too physical, but if I have to, I do it slowly.
Compare that to the summer, where it's hot and humid here. Sweat will drip down my face simply by walking for 3 minutes to get to my car!
I love winter and it's sort of a "vacation from hyperhidrosis" for me.
Spend half the year sweating a lot (late spring and summer) and spend
half the year not worrying too much about it (late autumn, winter, early spring). It's also nice to have to take Avert often in the winter, because as you all know, it can be a hassle. For Avert to work on me, I have to make sure my stomach is empty, and I have to refrain from eating for a few hours. In addition it gives me a very dry mouth and throat requiring frequent sips of water.
I still have another 2 and a half months before the weather starts getting hot again and I need to go back to taking Avert often.
While I definitely need to use Avert in the summer, right now during the winter I use it quite rarely. In fact I haven't taken any Avert in 5 weeks! I love winter!
Of course, there are still some important factors. If I go into a room with too much heating, that can cause sweating. Some rooms or offices have the thermostat set too high.
Also, if I did some physical activity, like walking up several flights of stairs or moving something heavy, I'll sweat.
But most of my time in the winter I'm able to (mostly) forget my sweating.
I make some smart adjustments like wearing a jacket outside but light airy clothing indoors. Sometimes I'll wear a baseball cap to soak up forehead sweat. If I do sweat I can go to the bathroom and cool off for 10 or 15 minutes. And of course, I try not to do anything too physical, but if I have to, I do it slowly.
Compare that to the summer, where it's hot and humid here. Sweat will drip down my face simply by walking for 3 minutes to get to my car!
I love winter and it's sort of a "vacation from hyperhidrosis" for me.
Spend half the year sweating a lot (late spring and summer) and spend
half the year not worrying too much about it (late autumn, winter, early spring). It's also nice to have to take Avert often in the winter, because as you all know, it can be a hassle. For Avert to work on me, I have to make sure my stomach is empty, and I have to refrain from eating for a few hours. In addition it gives me a very dry mouth and throat requiring frequent sips of water.
I still have another 2 and a half months before the weather starts getting hot again and I need to go back to taking Avert often.
