major sweating issue need help

[sam008]

hi folks i just found this site and thought id try and get some advise,so heres my issues......


ok i work for a fire extinguisher company and i go to alot of new build factories to fit fire extinguihers and my sweating is really geting me down i sweat everywhere for no reason face and head mainly i actually drip from my head and face and have to go back to my work van to dry out its so embarrassing,i read a few threads on different types of medication i was wondering which i should try, i seem to have a severe case of HH i have never been to the doctors to diagnose this but after doing research i have came to this conclusion



any help will be much appreciated

 

[Rexus]

that's not severe. Severe is when you have it all over your body and it DRIPS. I have it on my hands, feet, armpits, face, chest, back, groin, and it DRIPS. That's severe Anyway, you can try avert capsules that decrease sweating or try glycopyrrolate solution known as Secure Wipes that you use on your sweat areas and they make you not sweat for the day. I'd go with the Secure Wipes since you mostly have it on the face. Using avert/anticholinergic for long term will wear down your body (it blocks acetylcholine). Both are available at pharmacy.ca - Canada's internet pharmacy under excessive sweating section

 

[sam008]

thanks for the quick reply,sorry if i didnt get my issues across correctly but i believe i have it severe,what i ment to say was i can cope with the back,armpit,chest,hands and feet cus you can hide it in some cases but the head and face are a nightmare i look like ive just stepped out of the shower but many thanks for the advise i will look into it

 

[overcome.]

I've learnt to try and hide sweating on my back due to anxiety, but my face is really bothering me. I don't suffer with HH on my face, although I do on my palms, mildly (it isn't dripping, but always wet). What bothers me is on my face, since you cannot hide it, people notice, it becomes worse, etc. Mine is due to anxiety.

Rexus - have you had any experience with those medications/wipes that you recommended? Is your HH made a little worse by anxiety? Input is greatly appreciated, so thanks.

 

[sam008]

when i start to sweat on the face it brings my anxiety on and then my sweat goes in to overdrive and im a dripping mess all over

 

[margiehope]

Bad cranio-facial HH IS severe--can't be hidden, makes you look like a dork. If you're female, it creates a big problem with makeup, too. So, severe enough.

The wipes are fine, but can't really help with head/hair. Avert (Robinul in U.S, or maybe there's a generic version=glycopyrrolate) made a huge difference for me. Also, I've been on the med for several years with no severe side effects--though everyone's different.

 

[cm123]

What is your age? At what age did you start to notice the sweating? I recommend you go to a dermatologist and get an official diagnosis. Have your blood and thyroid checked. If you are over 25 and you have never experienced this excessive sweating before this point it is likely you might not be suffering from HH but another underlying factor....

 

[sam008]

im 34 year old male and ive had it since my teens but it has got even worse since i put weight on,any slight physical work and im a dripping mess then i get paranoid that people are watching me then i sweat even more its a nightmare so think im gunna order some of this robinal or avert and giv it ago,but first i will go 2 docs and get it diagnosed.



i live in the uk can i get this med on prescription?

 

[SweatSweatGoAway]

Hello Sir,

I would certainly not go with an oral medication at first, there are a plethora of other topical products out there to try. First, as mentioned, I would try the Secure Wipes to start. They have proven to be very successful for containing cranio-facial hyperhidrosis. Here are a handful of success stories from multiple users: ESFB Channel :: View topic - Secure Wipes = I AM A HAPPY MAN

As you read, notice that they are using at least a 2% concentration, this is what you would at least need. You can order the pads at pharmacy.ca under the "excessive sweating" tab (this is a known website around here, no scam), no prescription required.

 

[mmichel07]

hey. is it possible to ware hats at work. Thats what i do.

 

[TheBigSweat]

Avert can be ordered from pharmacy.ca and defintely works. The only problem is you need to drink constantly as your throat and mouth will be dry as a side effect.

 

[sam008]

yeah could wear a hat but i would look like an arse with it on in hot weather,just ordered avert trial pack from pharmacy ca so im hopeing they will work as iv got to the stage where im thinking of leaving work cus of this so this is my last hope as i do enjoy my job apart from this sweating issue

 

[TheBigSweat]

Good for you. The one thing to remember about Avert is to take it in the morning on an empty stomach. I take 3 mg in the morning and it seems to work all day. Good luck.