And no one beleives her but me.For those of you that don't know what it is,your face,hands and feet sweat,uncontrollably.I know it sounds gross,but it is a RARE disease.How can I get some help for her?
My Wife Has Hyperhidrosis?
I had this, I had surgery to cut the sweat glands. It is an long healing process, but very worth it! I went through Kaiser Permanente here in California. You have to find the right doctor that knows and will perform the surgery. Women cannot get the sweat glands for their feet cut so I still have very sweaty feet, but my hands and face do not anymore. Better than nothing, best thing I have ever done in my life. Good luck!!!
Reply:There was an article about this in Marie Claire magazine in September or August. If you could find that it had some good advice.
Reply:She can get botox injections at the sites where she sweats the most. I think it works by numbing the sweat glands so they don't produce sweat. See a dermatologist about it. That's probably what they'll recommend. And don't worry. It's more common than you think, so don't feel ashamed or embarassed.
Reply:After watching Mystery Diagnosis I can believe almost anything. I would research out the Disease and educate yourself on treatments and what it is...it sounds like you have done this part.
So the next part is to find a good Doctor who listens well. It looks like it is classified as a skin problem so you may be looking for a good dermatologist. Or you could just relate the symptoms to your PCP and see if they can recommend a good specialist.
Reply:Try this site as a start:
International Hyperhidrosis Society: Home: Info, support %26amp; educationInternational Hyperhidrosis Society is a non-profit organization providing hyperhidrosis patient support %26amp; advocacy, physician education, ...
www.sweathelp.org/ - 76k
queen of the night
Friday, November 20, 2009
How much does hyperhidrosis surgery for facial blushing usually cost?
Probably around 15 grand.
How much does hyperhidrosis surgery for facial blushing usually cost?
No, it's more like $6,500, not including the cost of hospital stays, etc. But hopefully your medical insurance should take care of most of the cost big guy. Talk to your insurance agent and the hospital you plan to get the surgery at for a solid idea. Report It
Reply:It cost me $7,300 in Melbourne, Australia. DID NOT work though.
Recently I began using MicroSkin. It's a simulated second skin applied over your red areas. It hides it, and is beautifully natural. Google MicroSkin and email ATT: Linda (the inventor). Report It
How much does hyperhidrosis surgery for facial blushing usually cost?
No, it's more like $6,500, not including the cost of hospital stays, etc. But hopefully your medical insurance should take care of most of the cost big guy. Talk to your insurance agent and the hospital you plan to get the surgery at for a solid idea. Report It
Reply:It cost me $7,300 in Melbourne, Australia. DID NOT work though.
Recently I began using MicroSkin. It's a simulated second skin applied over your red areas. It hides it, and is beautifully natural. Google MicroSkin and email ATT: Linda (the inventor). Report It
Does anyone have Hyperhidrosis or knows anyone with it?
Primary hyperhidrosis is the condition characterized by abnormally increased perspiration, in excess of that required for regulation of body temperature. Some patients afflicted with the condition experience a distinct reduction in the quality of life. Sufferers feel at a loss of control because perspiration takes place independent of temperature and emotional state.
However, anxiety can exacerbate the situation for many sufferers. A common complaint of patients is that they get nervous because they sweat, then sweat more because they are nervous. Other factors can play a role; certain foods %26amp; drinks, nicotine, caffeine, and smells can trigger a response (see also diaphoresis).
There is controversy regarding the definition of hyperhidrosis, because any sweat that drips off of the body is in excess of that required for thermoregulation. Almost all people will drip sweat off of the body during heavy exercise.
Hyperhidrosis can either be generalized or localized to specific parts of the body. Hands, feet, axillae, and the groin area are among the most active regions of perspiration due to the relatively high concentration of sweat glands; however, any part of body may be affected. Primary hyperhidrosis is found to start during adolescence or even before, and interestingly, seems to be inherited as an autosomal dominant genetic trait.
Primary hyperhidrosis must be distinguished from secondary hyperhidrosis, which can start at any point in life. The latter form may be due to a disorder of the thyroid or pituitary gland, diabetes mellitus, tumors, gout, menopause or certain drugs.
Primary hyperhidrosis is estimated at around 1% of the population, afflicting men and women equally.
Hyperhidrosis can usually be treated, but there is no cure.
Surgery (Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy or ETS): Select sympathetic nerves or nerve ganglia in the chest are either cut or burned (completely destroying their ability to transmit impulses), or clamped (theoretically allowing for the reversal of the procedure). The procedure often causes anhidrosis from the mid-chest upwards, a disturbing condition. Major drawbacks to the procedure include thermoregulatory dysfuction (Goldstien, 2005), lowered fear and alertness (Teleranta, Pohjavaara, et al 2003, 2004) and the overwhelming incidence of compensatory hyperhidrosis. Some people find this sweating to be tolerable while others find the compensatory hyperhidrosis to be worse than the initial condition. It has also been established that there is a low (less than 1%) chance of Horner's syndrome. Other risks common to minimally-invasive chest surgery, though rare, do exist. Patients have also been shown to experience a cardiac sympathetic denervation, which results in a 10% lowered heartbeat during both rest and exercise.
Aluminum chloride (hexahydrate) solution: The most common brands are Drysol®, Maxim® and Odaban®. Aluminum chloride is used in regular antiperspirants, but hyperhidrosis sufferers need a much higher concentration. A 15% aluminum chloride solution or higher usually takes about a week of nightly use to stop the sweating, with one or two nightly applications per week to maintain the results. An aluminum chloride solution can be very effective; some people, however, cannot tolerate the irritation that it can cause. Also, the solution is usually not effective for palmar (hand) and plantar (foot) hyperhidrosis.
Botulinum toxin type A (trademarked as Botox®): Injections of the botulinum toxin are used to disable the sweat glands. The effects can last from 4-9 months depending on the site of injections. With proper anesthesia the hand and foot injections are almost painless. The procedure when used for underarm sweating has been approved by the U.S. FDA, and now some insurance companies pay partially for the treatments.
Iontophoresis: The affected area is placed in a device that has two pails of water with a conductor in each one. The hand or foot acts like a conductor between the positively- and negatively-charged pails. As the low current passes through the area, the minerals in the water clog the sweat glands, limiting the amount of sweat released. Common brands of tap water iontophoresis devices are the Drionic®, Idrostar and MD-1A (RA Fischer). Some people have seen great results while others see no effect. However, since the device can be painful to some and a great deal of time is required, no cessation of sweating in some people may be the result of not using the device as required. The device is usually used for the hands and feet, but there has been a device created for the axillae (armpit) area and for the stump region of amputees.
Oral medication: There are several drugs available with varying degrees of success. A class of anticholinergic drugs are available that have shown to reduce hyperhidrosis. Ditropan® (generic name: oxybutynin) is one that has been the most promising. For some people, however, the drowsiness and dry-mouth associated with the drug cannot be tolerated. A time release version of the drug is also available, called Ditropan XL®, with purportedly reduced effectiveness. Robinul® (generic name: glycopyrrolate) is another drug used on an off-label basis. The drug seems to be almost as effective as oxybutynin, with similar side-effects such as a dry mouth or dry throat often leading to pain in these areas. Other less effective anticholinergic agents that have been tried include propantheline bromide (Probanthine®) and benztropine (Cogentin®). A different class of drugs known as beta-blockers has also been tried, but don't seem to be nearly as effective.
A potential for the temporary treatment of hyperhidrosis is driclor. It is primarily an odorless deodorant that is applied at night. Many find it irritating but the results could be apparent depending on the individual.
Weight-Loss: Hyperhidrosis can be aggravated by obesity, so weight-loss can help. However, most people with hyperhidrosis do not sweat excessively due to obesity.
Relaxation and meditation: Relaxation techniques have been tried with limited success.
Hypnosis: Hypnosis has been used with limited success.
Does anyone have Hyperhidrosis or knows anyone with it?
I do.
It's very embarrassing. I hate it when I have to shake hands with people.
If you are looking for info, see http://www.sweathelp.org/.
Reply:i just heard a story about it yesterday on NPR (you might want to check NPR.org site to see if there is an audible archive).
they are doing botox trials for people who are severly affected.
Reply:it is a well known symptom characterized by sweaty palms ocurring due to sympathetic stimulation , a lot of people suffer from it , it require - if really needed - surgical operations in which certain nerve is cut
However, anxiety can exacerbate the situation for many sufferers. A common complaint of patients is that they get nervous because they sweat, then sweat more because they are nervous. Other factors can play a role; certain foods %26amp; drinks, nicotine, caffeine, and smells can trigger a response (see also diaphoresis).
There is controversy regarding the definition of hyperhidrosis, because any sweat that drips off of the body is in excess of that required for thermoregulation. Almost all people will drip sweat off of the body during heavy exercise.
Hyperhidrosis can either be generalized or localized to specific parts of the body. Hands, feet, axillae, and the groin area are among the most active regions of perspiration due to the relatively high concentration of sweat glands; however, any part of body may be affected. Primary hyperhidrosis is found to start during adolescence or even before, and interestingly, seems to be inherited as an autosomal dominant genetic trait.
Primary hyperhidrosis must be distinguished from secondary hyperhidrosis, which can start at any point in life. The latter form may be due to a disorder of the thyroid or pituitary gland, diabetes mellitus, tumors, gout, menopause or certain drugs.
Primary hyperhidrosis is estimated at around 1% of the population, afflicting men and women equally.
Hyperhidrosis can usually be treated, but there is no cure.
Surgery (Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy or ETS): Select sympathetic nerves or nerve ganglia in the chest are either cut or burned (completely destroying their ability to transmit impulses), or clamped (theoretically allowing for the reversal of the procedure). The procedure often causes anhidrosis from the mid-chest upwards, a disturbing condition. Major drawbacks to the procedure include thermoregulatory dysfuction (Goldstien, 2005), lowered fear and alertness (Teleranta, Pohjavaara, et al 2003, 2004) and the overwhelming incidence of compensatory hyperhidrosis. Some people find this sweating to be tolerable while others find the compensatory hyperhidrosis to be worse than the initial condition. It has also been established that there is a low (less than 1%) chance of Horner's syndrome. Other risks common to minimally-invasive chest surgery, though rare, do exist. Patients have also been shown to experience a cardiac sympathetic denervation, which results in a 10% lowered heartbeat during both rest and exercise.
Aluminum chloride (hexahydrate) solution: The most common brands are Drysol®, Maxim® and Odaban®. Aluminum chloride is used in regular antiperspirants, but hyperhidrosis sufferers need a much higher concentration. A 15% aluminum chloride solution or higher usually takes about a week of nightly use to stop the sweating, with one or two nightly applications per week to maintain the results. An aluminum chloride solution can be very effective; some people, however, cannot tolerate the irritation that it can cause. Also, the solution is usually not effective for palmar (hand) and plantar (foot) hyperhidrosis.
Botulinum toxin type A (trademarked as Botox®): Injections of the botulinum toxin are used to disable the sweat glands. The effects can last from 4-9 months depending on the site of injections. With proper anesthesia the hand and foot injections are almost painless. The procedure when used for underarm sweating has been approved by the U.S. FDA, and now some insurance companies pay partially for the treatments.
Iontophoresis: The affected area is placed in a device that has two pails of water with a conductor in each one. The hand or foot acts like a conductor between the positively- and negatively-charged pails. As the low current passes through the area, the minerals in the water clog the sweat glands, limiting the amount of sweat released. Common brands of tap water iontophoresis devices are the Drionic®, Idrostar and MD-1A (RA Fischer). Some people have seen great results while others see no effect. However, since the device can be painful to some and a great deal of time is required, no cessation of sweating in some people may be the result of not using the device as required. The device is usually used for the hands and feet, but there has been a device created for the axillae (armpit) area and for the stump region of amputees.
Oral medication: There are several drugs available with varying degrees of success. A class of anticholinergic drugs are available that have shown to reduce hyperhidrosis. Ditropan® (generic name: oxybutynin) is one that has been the most promising. For some people, however, the drowsiness and dry-mouth associated with the drug cannot be tolerated. A time release version of the drug is also available, called Ditropan XL®, with purportedly reduced effectiveness. Robinul® (generic name: glycopyrrolate) is another drug used on an off-label basis. The drug seems to be almost as effective as oxybutynin, with similar side-effects such as a dry mouth or dry throat often leading to pain in these areas. Other less effective anticholinergic agents that have been tried include propantheline bromide (Probanthine®) and benztropine (Cogentin®). A different class of drugs known as beta-blockers has also been tried, but don't seem to be nearly as effective.
A potential for the temporary treatment of hyperhidrosis is driclor. It is primarily an odorless deodorant that is applied at night. Many find it irritating but the results could be apparent depending on the individual.
Weight-Loss: Hyperhidrosis can be aggravated by obesity, so weight-loss can help. However, most people with hyperhidrosis do not sweat excessively due to obesity.
Relaxation and meditation: Relaxation techniques have been tried with limited success.
Hypnosis: Hypnosis has been used with limited success.
Does anyone have Hyperhidrosis or knows anyone with it?
I do.
It's very embarrassing. I hate it when I have to shake hands with people.
If you are looking for info, see http://www.sweathelp.org/.
Reply:i just heard a story about it yesterday on NPR (you might want to check NPR.org site to see if there is an audible archive).
they are doing botox trials for people who are severly affected.
Reply:it is a well known symptom characterized by sweaty palms ocurring due to sympathetic stimulation , a lot of people suffer from it , it require - if really needed - surgical operations in which certain nerve is cut
I have hyperhidrosis (sweaty hands) how do cure it?
there was a way but it was surgery and i was wondering how much will it cost. the surgery is when they stick something in your spine and hopefully make it stop sweating.
I have hyperhidrosis (sweaty hands) how do cure it?
Hyperhidrosis can be caused by food allergies, or a mineral/vitamin deficiency. I had the ETS surgery done, it's very expensive.
I had hyperhidrosis (and a few other symptoms) for many years and went through all the usual treatments. Anticholinergic drugs, applying topical solutions, botox, and ETS surgery. The surgery was most helpful but several years later hyperhidrosis began to return.
Years later I was diagnosed with celiac disease, along with a few food allergies. I eliminated wheat, dairy, and sugar from my diet and stopped all prescriptions. I began taking supplements:
- Vitamin B complex
Contains 50mg of every B vitamin plus Folic Acid
- Mineral complex
Contains Magnesium, Calcium, Iron, Zinc, etc.
You can see the rest of my story here:
http://www.esfbchannel.com/phpBB2/viewto...
Check out this article about hyperhidrosis, grains, and sugars. Scroll about halfway down the page.
http://www.mercola.com/2004/aug/14/exces...
Some information about celiac disease
(This is not the cause of hyperhidrosis but caused my food allergies and mineral/vitamin malabsorption)
http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases...
Reply:you can only cure it with surgery.
Reply:Botox was recently approved for. that. However it is only temporary.
I have hyperhidrosis (sweaty hands) how do cure it?
Hyperhidrosis can be caused by food allergies, or a mineral/vitamin deficiency. I had the ETS surgery done, it's very expensive.
I had hyperhidrosis (and a few other symptoms) for many years and went through all the usual treatments. Anticholinergic drugs, applying topical solutions, botox, and ETS surgery. The surgery was most helpful but several years later hyperhidrosis began to return.
Years later I was diagnosed with celiac disease, along with a few food allergies. I eliminated wheat, dairy, and sugar from my diet and stopped all prescriptions. I began taking supplements:
- Vitamin B complex
Contains 50mg of every B vitamin plus Folic Acid
- Mineral complex
Contains Magnesium, Calcium, Iron, Zinc, etc.
You can see the rest of my story here:
http://www.esfbchannel.com/phpBB2/viewto...
Check out this article about hyperhidrosis, grains, and sugars. Scroll about halfway down the page.
http://www.mercola.com/2004/aug/14/exces...
Some information about celiac disease
(This is not the cause of hyperhidrosis but caused my food allergies and mineral/vitamin malabsorption)
http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases...
Reply:you can only cure it with surgery.
Reply:Botox was recently approved for. that. However it is only temporary.
Help with hyperhidrosis!?
I have hyperhydrosis. Certain-Dri worked really well for me for about 5 years. Now it's not working anymore. I've switched to the new Degree prescription-strength stuff, but it's not working either.
What are my other options? I have health insurance but my deductible is $1000 so I can't afford to go to the doctor.
Help with hyperhidrosis!?
same problem here... : _ / Secret works pretty well. But you must use it every night before bed time.....
golden ball
What are my other options? I have health insurance but my deductible is $1000 so I can't afford to go to the doctor.
Help with hyperhidrosis!?
same problem here... : _ / Secret works pretty well. But you must use it every night before bed time.....
golden ball
What is hyperhidrosis? Anyone in relationship with someone who has it?
Hyperhidrosis
Primary hyperhidrosis is the condition characterized by abnormally increased perspiration, in excess of that required for regulation of body temperature. Some patients afflicted with the condition experience a distinct reduction in the quality of life. Sufferers feel at a loss of control because perspiration takes place independent of temperature and emotional state.
However, anxiety can exacerbate the situation for many sufferers. A common complaint of patients is that they get nervous because they sweat, then sweat more because they are nervous. Other factors can play a role; certain foods %26amp; drinks, nicotine, caffeine, and smells can trigger a response (see also diaphoresis).
There is controversy regarding the definition of hyperhidrosis, because any sweat that drips off of the body is in excess of that required for thermoregulation. Almost all people will drip sweat off of the body during heavy exercise.
Hyperhidrosis can either be generalized or localized to specific parts of the body. Hands, feet, axillae, and the groin area are among the most active regions of perspiration due to the relatively high concentration of sweat glands; however, any part of body may be affected. Primary hyperhidrosis is found to start during adolescence or even before, and interestingly, seems to be inherited as an autosomal dominant genetic trait.
Primary hyperhidrosis must be distinguished from secondary hyperhidrosis, which can start at any point in life. The latter form may be due to a disorder of the thyroid or pituitary gland, diabetes mellitus, tumors, gout, menopause or certain drugs.
Primary hyperhidrosis is estimated at around 1% of the population, afflicting women more.
Contents [hide]
1 Cause
2 Treatment
3 Social effects
4 External links
[edit]
Cause
It is not known what causes primary hyperhidrosis. One theory is that hyperhidrosis results from an over-active sympathetic nervous system, but this hyperactivity may in turn be caused by abnormal brain function.
[edit]
Treatment
Hyperhidrosis can usually be treated, but there is no cure.
Surgery (Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy or ETS): Select sympathetic nerves or nerve ganglia in the chest are either cut or burned (completely destroying their ability to transmit impulses), or clamped (theoretically allowing for the reversal of the procedure). The procedure often causes anhidrosis from the mid-chest upwards, a disturbing condition. Major drawbacks to the procedure include thermoregulatory dysfuction (Goldstien, 2005), lowered fear and alertness (Teleranta, Pohjavaara, et al 2003, 2004) and the overwhelming incidence of compensatory hyperhidrosis. Some people find this sweating to be tolerable while others find the compensatory hyperhidrosis to be worse than the initial condition. It has also been established that there is a low (less than 1%) chance of Horner's syndrome. Other risks common to minimally-invasive chest surgery, though rare, do exist. Patients have also been shown to experience a cardiac sympathetic denervation, which results in a 10% lowered heartbeat during both rest and exercise.
Aluminum chloride (hexahydrate) solution: The most common brands are Drysol®, Maxim®, Odaban®, and Driclor®. Aluminum chloride is used in regular antiperspirants, but hyperhidrosis sufferers need a much higher concentration. A 15% aluminum chloride solution or higher usually takes about a week of nightly use to stop the sweating, with one or two nightly applications per week to maintain the results. An aluminum chloride solution can be very effective; some people, however, cannot tolerate the irritation that it can cause. Also, the solution is usually not effective for palmar (hand) and plantar (foot) hyperhidrosis.
Botulinum toxin type A (trademarked as Botox®): Injections of the botulinum toxin are used to disable the sweat glands. The effects can last from 4-9 months depending on the site of injections. With proper anesthesia the hand and foot injections are almost painless. The procedure when used for underarm sweating has been approved by the U.S. FDA, and now some insurance companies pay partially for the treatments.
Iontophoresis: The affected area is placed in a device that has two pails of water with a conductor in each one. The hand or foot acts like a conductor between the positively- and negatively-charged pails. As the low current passes through the area, the minerals in the water clog the sweat glands, limiting the amount of sweat released. Common brands of tap water iontophoresis devices are the Drionic®, Idrostar and MD-1A (RA Fischer). Some people have seen great results while others see no effect. However, since the device can be painful to some and a great deal of time is required, no cessation of sweating in some people may be the result of not using the device as required. The device is usually used for the hands and feet, but there has been a device created for the axillae (armpit) area and for the stump region of amputees.
Oral medication: There are several drugs available with varying degrees of success. A class of anticholinergic drugs are available that have shown to reduce hyperhidrosis. Ditropan® (generic name: oxybutynin) is one that has been the most promising. For some people, however, the drowsiness and dry-mouth associated with the drug cannot be tolerated. A time release version of the drug is also available, called Ditropan XL®, with purportedly reduced effectiveness. Robinul® (generic name: glycopyrrolate) is another drug used on an off-label basis. The drug seems to be almost as effective as oxybutynin, with similar side-effects such as a dry mouth or dry throat often leading to pain in these areas. Other less effective anticholinergic agents that have been tried include propantheline bromide (Probanthine®) and benztropine (Cogentin®). A different class of drugs known as beta-blockers has also been tried, but don't seem to be nearly as effective.
Weight-Loss: Hyperhidrosis can be aggravated by obesity, so weight-loss can help. However, most people with hyperhidrosis do not sweat excessively due to obesity.
Relaxation and meditation: Relaxation techniques have been tried with limited success.
Hypnosis: Hypnosis has been used with limited success.
[edit]
Social effects
Excessive sweating impedes the performance of many routine activities. Things like driving, taking tests and simply grasping objects are severely hampered by sweaty hands. In addition, many careers present challenges for hyperhidrosis sufferers, such as for cook/chefs, doctors, and people working with computers. However, it is the social embarrassment that most hyperhidrosis sufferers find most troubling.
Some hyperhidrosis sufferers feel they have to avoid situations where they will come into physical contact with others. Interviews, a common source of anxiety for many people, are particularly harrowing for hyperhidrosis patients. Most often, it is the handshake before and after the interview that they will be stressing most about.
The very social interaction that could help lift the spirits of an individual suffering with hyperhidrosis is reduced. Interaction with others is extremely important. The simple experience of touch by another is proving to be extremely important to the psychological well-being of a person.
What is hyperhidrosis? Anyone in relationship with someone who has it?
My goodness, what a long answer that other person gave you. Hyperhidrosis is excessive perspiration that is often caused by heat, hyperthyroidism, strong emotion, menopause or infection. It's usually managed by treating the symptoms, depending on the cause. And my ex-husband has it. I requested that he shower frequently and use topical suppressants (antiperspirant, body powder) which worked for him due to the cause of his hyperhidrosis.
Primary hyperhidrosis is the condition characterized by abnormally increased perspiration, in excess of that required for regulation of body temperature. Some patients afflicted with the condition experience a distinct reduction in the quality of life. Sufferers feel at a loss of control because perspiration takes place independent of temperature and emotional state.
However, anxiety can exacerbate the situation for many sufferers. A common complaint of patients is that they get nervous because they sweat, then sweat more because they are nervous. Other factors can play a role; certain foods %26amp; drinks, nicotine, caffeine, and smells can trigger a response (see also diaphoresis).
There is controversy regarding the definition of hyperhidrosis, because any sweat that drips off of the body is in excess of that required for thermoregulation. Almost all people will drip sweat off of the body during heavy exercise.
Hyperhidrosis can either be generalized or localized to specific parts of the body. Hands, feet, axillae, and the groin area are among the most active regions of perspiration due to the relatively high concentration of sweat glands; however, any part of body may be affected. Primary hyperhidrosis is found to start during adolescence or even before, and interestingly, seems to be inherited as an autosomal dominant genetic trait.
Primary hyperhidrosis must be distinguished from secondary hyperhidrosis, which can start at any point in life. The latter form may be due to a disorder of the thyroid or pituitary gland, diabetes mellitus, tumors, gout, menopause or certain drugs.
Primary hyperhidrosis is estimated at around 1% of the population, afflicting women more.
Contents [hide]
1 Cause
2 Treatment
3 Social effects
4 External links
[edit]
Cause
It is not known what causes primary hyperhidrosis. One theory is that hyperhidrosis results from an over-active sympathetic nervous system, but this hyperactivity may in turn be caused by abnormal brain function.
[edit]
Treatment
Hyperhidrosis can usually be treated, but there is no cure.
Surgery (Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy or ETS): Select sympathetic nerves or nerve ganglia in the chest are either cut or burned (completely destroying their ability to transmit impulses), or clamped (theoretically allowing for the reversal of the procedure). The procedure often causes anhidrosis from the mid-chest upwards, a disturbing condition. Major drawbacks to the procedure include thermoregulatory dysfuction (Goldstien, 2005), lowered fear and alertness (Teleranta, Pohjavaara, et al 2003, 2004) and the overwhelming incidence of compensatory hyperhidrosis. Some people find this sweating to be tolerable while others find the compensatory hyperhidrosis to be worse than the initial condition. It has also been established that there is a low (less than 1%) chance of Horner's syndrome. Other risks common to minimally-invasive chest surgery, though rare, do exist. Patients have also been shown to experience a cardiac sympathetic denervation, which results in a 10% lowered heartbeat during both rest and exercise.
Aluminum chloride (hexahydrate) solution: The most common brands are Drysol®, Maxim®, Odaban®, and Driclor®. Aluminum chloride is used in regular antiperspirants, but hyperhidrosis sufferers need a much higher concentration. A 15% aluminum chloride solution or higher usually takes about a week of nightly use to stop the sweating, with one or two nightly applications per week to maintain the results. An aluminum chloride solution can be very effective; some people, however, cannot tolerate the irritation that it can cause. Also, the solution is usually not effective for palmar (hand) and plantar (foot) hyperhidrosis.
Botulinum toxin type A (trademarked as Botox®): Injections of the botulinum toxin are used to disable the sweat glands. The effects can last from 4-9 months depending on the site of injections. With proper anesthesia the hand and foot injections are almost painless. The procedure when used for underarm sweating has been approved by the U.S. FDA, and now some insurance companies pay partially for the treatments.
Iontophoresis: The affected area is placed in a device that has two pails of water with a conductor in each one. The hand or foot acts like a conductor between the positively- and negatively-charged pails. As the low current passes through the area, the minerals in the water clog the sweat glands, limiting the amount of sweat released. Common brands of tap water iontophoresis devices are the Drionic®, Idrostar and MD-1A (RA Fischer). Some people have seen great results while others see no effect. However, since the device can be painful to some and a great deal of time is required, no cessation of sweating in some people may be the result of not using the device as required. The device is usually used for the hands and feet, but there has been a device created for the axillae (armpit) area and for the stump region of amputees.
Oral medication: There are several drugs available with varying degrees of success. A class of anticholinergic drugs are available that have shown to reduce hyperhidrosis. Ditropan® (generic name: oxybutynin) is one that has been the most promising. For some people, however, the drowsiness and dry-mouth associated with the drug cannot be tolerated. A time release version of the drug is also available, called Ditropan XL®, with purportedly reduced effectiveness. Robinul® (generic name: glycopyrrolate) is another drug used on an off-label basis. The drug seems to be almost as effective as oxybutynin, with similar side-effects such as a dry mouth or dry throat often leading to pain in these areas. Other less effective anticholinergic agents that have been tried include propantheline bromide (Probanthine®) and benztropine (Cogentin®). A different class of drugs known as beta-blockers has also been tried, but don't seem to be nearly as effective.
Weight-Loss: Hyperhidrosis can be aggravated by obesity, so weight-loss can help. However, most people with hyperhidrosis do not sweat excessively due to obesity.
Relaxation and meditation: Relaxation techniques have been tried with limited success.
Hypnosis: Hypnosis has been used with limited success.
[edit]
Social effects
Excessive sweating impedes the performance of many routine activities. Things like driving, taking tests and simply grasping objects are severely hampered by sweaty hands. In addition, many careers present challenges for hyperhidrosis sufferers, such as for cook/chefs, doctors, and people working with computers. However, it is the social embarrassment that most hyperhidrosis sufferers find most troubling.
Some hyperhidrosis sufferers feel they have to avoid situations where they will come into physical contact with others. Interviews, a common source of anxiety for many people, are particularly harrowing for hyperhidrosis patients. Most often, it is the handshake before and after the interview that they will be stressing most about.
The very social interaction that could help lift the spirits of an individual suffering with hyperhidrosis is reduced. Interaction with others is extremely important. The simple experience of touch by another is proving to be extremely important to the psychological well-being of a person.
What is hyperhidrosis? Anyone in relationship with someone who has it?
My goodness, what a long answer that other person gave you. Hyperhidrosis is excessive perspiration that is often caused by heat, hyperthyroidism, strong emotion, menopause or infection. It's usually managed by treating the symptoms, depending on the cause. And my ex-husband has it. I requested that he shower frequently and use topical suppressants (antiperspirant, body powder) which worked for him due to the cause of his hyperhidrosis.
I have Hyperhidrosis and drysol doesn't work anymore, what else is there?
I have used Drysol for about 2 years now and starting about 2 months ago, the product doesn't seem to work as much anymore. My symptoms are returning. What else can I use?
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