Hyperhidrosis

[davidh66]

Does anyone else suffer with extremely severe sweating? I don't even have to exert myself and sweat will be pouring out of me.

 

[ButtterflyLady]

I don't suffer with it, but have you asked the doctor about it, as there might be a treatment for it, and there might be tests you need to have to rule out other problems that may be causing it.

I used to find when I was obese that I sweated more readily than I do now.

 

[davidh66]

I don't suffer with it, but have you asked the doctor about it, as there might be a treatment for it, and there might be tests you need to have to rule out other problems that may be causing it.

I used to find when I was obese that I sweated more readily than I do now.

My gp seems to think its cos im unfit hmmmm I dnt think so

 

[ButtterflyLady]

My gp seems to think its cos im unfit hmmmm I dnt think so

I think he or she is wrong. Have you had your thyroid levels checked? Are you on any medication that could be causing this? How long have you had this symptom?

Below is a very good article on the condition, that may give you some pointers on possible causes, tests and treatments. Your GP could refer you to a specialist, perhaps a dermatologist or other specialist, depending on what may be thought to be the cause.
http://www.dermnetnz.org/hair-nails-sweat/hyperhidrosis.html

 

[davidh66]

Last time I saw him he told me to stop my anti-depressants as it cud be causing it. But that hasn't worked. Ive been mentioning this to my gp's for over four years

 

[ButtterflyLady]

Here is another resource about the condition:
http://www.sweathelp.org/en/

You might find that changing GP helps, as other doctors might be more sympathetic and thorough.

 

[Lou73]

Yes! I have been suffering with this for the last couple of years - and it's getting worse. It drives me insane.

 

[davidh66]

I've got to the point where I change bedding daily n clothing about four or five times daily too. Its embarrassing

 

[Lou73]

Mine seems to start from my head, and then face. It's very embarrassing.

 

[learning2me]

I also suffer from this, but Doctors insist it is menopausal hot flushes.
Have been suffering for almost 15 years and have had hormone replacement therapy ) lots of different ones, which eventually caused Pulmonary Embolisms in both lungs.
HRT now stopped and I still sweat profusely from my head. Hair is soaked and iy can last up to two hours!
Still trying to get help.