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Hi Is Anyone Else Experiencing Problems Trying To Source Pro Banthine At The Moment?

By A MyHyperhidrosisTeam Member 6 answers

Can Anyone Tell Me If They Are On Any Treatment That Helps With Excessive Sweating. At Moment In Taking Clonidine But I'm Still Sweating Bad

By A MyHyperhidrosisTeam Member 1 answer

I Have Horrific Head Sweats. I Look Like I’ve Just Washed My Hair, It Gets Soaking Wet. I Dread Going To Social Events.

By A MyHyperhidrosisTeam Member 7 answers

Are You Frustrated With Finding Effective Treatments For Hyperhidrosis?

By A MyHyperhidrosisTeam Member 8 answers
131 questions

I Have A Question About Antidepressants And Do They Cause Hyper Hydro Sis

A MyHyperhidrosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Letterkenny, IE

Prescription Antiperspirants

A MyHyperhidrosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Overland Park, KS

What about scalp and face hyperhydrosis there is no antiperspirant for my head

A MyHyperhidrosisTeam Member

I've tried anti perspiration topically and my skin stung so badly I had to shower it off. Any suggestions?

August 10

Has Anyone Heard That The Medications Used To Treat Hyperhidrosis Can Cause Memory Loss?.

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Ormskirk, UK

Has anyone heard that the medication used for treating hyperhidrosis can lead to memory loss. This is what my dermatologist told me. I’m 71 so worried about this possible side effect

A MyHyperhidrosisTeam Member

Which medications was your dermatologist talking about? I had not heard this yet but I too am interested.

July 22, 2023

What Medications Might Contribute To Whole Body Sweating? The Only Part Of My Body That Doesn’t Sweat Is Under My Arms!!

A MyHyperhidrosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Ormskirk, UK

I feel that I have never come out of the menopause, however I started on antidepressants around what should have been close to the end of the menopause and wonder if this might be responsible for the continued symptoms

A MyHyperhidrosisTeam Member

I have the same issue

August 12, 2023

How Do You Cope With All This

A MyHyperhidrosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Glasgow, UK

I sweat as soon as I get up go shower then sweets n need another shower I'm not coping with all this constant being wet

Hormone Testing For Hyperhydrosis

A MyHyperhidrosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Pc

Has anyone ever had hormone testing for hyperhydrosis
I had a hysterectomy at age 39 so my sweating is not from menopause
It started when I was about 45 and am 65 now.
Mine is mostly my head and face.
I am born and always lived in Florida so humidity and heat have always been in my world.
I do not have excessive tension, ptsd or any of the other things mentioned here that might contribute to it.
I find it so sad so many of us suffer from this condition and there is no real solution in sight.… read more

A MyHyperhidrosisTeam Member

My daughter suggested this to me so I approached my doctor. I thought that at 71 I was too old for HRT, however my doctor has agreed to it once my blood pressure settles down. Fingers crossed.

July 18, 2023

Does Anyone Else Get The Little Pustules From The Sweating On Their Head?

A MyHyperhidrosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Baldwinsville, NY

Especially in summer I sweat on my head and neck a lot. Then I get sweat pimples that itch and even fill with puss. And they even come out on my face, around my ears and neck. Then I itch and I scratch.. my fermi has me on a low dose antibiotic, and it’s forever! He says it’s a form of psoriasis or eczema. !

A MyHyperhidrosisTeam Member

Yes, my Fiancé has the same problem and that's what I thought it was, psoriasis! I'm glad to read your post. I really would like to get the books that they talk about, but don't know where to go.

June 27, 2023

Scalp Sweating

A MyHyperhidrosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Overland Park, KS

I have hyperhydrosis but just in my scalp. I can hardly stand it. My head sweats so bad I look like I just got out of the shower,

A MyHyperhidrosisTeam Member

I know that feeling just making my bed makes me sweat.

July 24, 2023

I Drip Sweat From Chest Down

A MyHyperhidrosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Manasquan, NJ

I need to know how much more water I need to drink

A MyHyperhidrosisTeam Member

I drink about 5 litres of water a day, and my head & face sweats are no different to when I was drinking between 8 & 10 coffees a day or just a litre of water
So I gave up coffee and now only drink… read more

June 28, 2023

Has Anyone Tried Carpe? If So, What Was Your Experience?

A MyHyperhidrosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Staunton, VA
A MyHyperhidrosisTeam Member

Agree. Carpe and Face didn't do anything. Any type of lotion makes me sweat more

August 10
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