Comments on: Primary and Secondary hyperhidrosis: Medical Causes of Excessive Sweating

By: Mahashishnu

Mahashishnu — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:41:02 +0000

Thanks for the well written article! I have been a sufferer of Hyperhidrosis since my teenage years, specifically the Axillary variety. Because of the anxiety and psychological effects of excessive sweating, I have personally researched this topic, and must say that this site offers a great overview of causes and solutions! Thanks guys!

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By: osman

osman — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 08:12:50 +0000

I have had HH from birth too, and it is a nightmare.I know what exactly you guys feel.You need to start thinking positively,it’s not as bad as it seems.Guys , please read about Chris Mechanics Website about how he got rid of HH.I really think it is worth it.

By: Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement

Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 03:42:08 +0000

It is interesting that there are two types of hyperhidrosis. Menopause can actually cause this as well, but can be treated with hormone therapy.

By: Aurora

Aurora — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:08:10 +0000

Thanks for this great post. I just wanna ask, Would excessive sweating or hyperhydrosis be genetic in nature?

Great Thanks!

Aurora

By: sweating remedies

sweating remedies — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 18:29:12 +0000

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By: Charlene

Charlene — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 15:32:47 +0000

I am an 80 yo white female, started excessive sweating several months ago out of the blue. My Dr. doesn’t have a clue what could be causing it. But sweat runs from my scalp into my eyes, drips off my face and my clothing is damp to soaked almost all the time. Cardiologist said it could a heart problem.

I found a way for a little relief. (Not a cure.) I bought a sports band about 1 1/2″ wide, (less than $5.00) that I wear around my neck (you could wear it around your head) called “coolz down”. It contains little beads of some sort, when soaked in cold water for a time swell and fill the band. These are very cooling and give me a little relief.

I noticed that if I have any other condition (infection of any kind) going on, it is much worse. One morning I woke up and there was a horrific odor, but overriding it all was an ammonia smell.

If I have anything more positive to report, will post it. Would also like to find something encouraging.

Charlene

By: Susan

Susan — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 04:05:41 +0000

I am 55 years old. HH runs in the family. This condition is making my job unbearable. I work in a physicians office. It is so bad recently I feel I may have to give notice after many years. I have to work with patients in the office all day. I am so totally anxious about it that the HH escalates as the day goes on. My entire body will be soaked. It makes it almost impossbile to deal with the public. I feel for everyone with this condition. My daughter uses the electric water current and it helps her. Soon a genetic cure. I pray for it always.

By: Plastic Surgery

Plastic Surgery — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 16:11:04 +0000

Certain emotional factors can also be a key contributor to excessive sweating. If you’re experiencing panic, unease or melancholy, your brain may set off the body to react with hot flashes and excessive sweating.

By: sweating boy

sweating boy — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 22:20:59 +0000

mostly the condition HH is genetic. in 7 of 10 cases hyperhidrosis is in the family. some of them who are free of the sweating symptoms discover that the hh begins when they are triggered by heavy psychic impacts, medications or even surgerys, this is highly interesting in my mind…

By: Health Compare

Health Compare — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 16:13:20 +0000

Sweating is often uncontrollable, embarrassing and not anticipated . Normal sweating is needed for thermal regulation however in people suffering from hyperhidrosis, sweating exceeds the bodys need for physiological thermal regulation.

By: Ricky

Ricky — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:10:45 +0000

iontophoresis didnt work for me. a change in diet did me wonders though

By: Dennis

Dennis — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 20:16:47 +0000

There are many, many causes for Hyperhidrosis and there is many so caleed cures. A natural diet certainly helps as we are inclined to use to many processes foods which contain too many chemicals which the body struggles to handle.There is certainly a lot of truth in what people say on this site.

By: Beverly - another Sweaty Betty

Beverly - another Sweaty Betty — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 16:46:34 +0000

I’ve had HH since childhood and recently it’s got much worse because I’m on steroid treatment for an underactive thyroid.

A few years ago my friend Anne and I started a Hyperhidrosis Forum for sufferers and it’s helped us to fight back at the disease. It’s now become the largest privately owned Hyperhidrosis support group on the internet. We both suffer with HH – Primary Generalised – and sweat from our scalps to our feet.

Talking about it with other people really does help, we call it ‘therapy on a page’!

We’re also involved in medical research in the US, a lady called Betsy Vibert is researching genetics and hopes to isolate the gene that causes excessive sweating. Once she’s managed that, then who knows what is around the corner for us all.