Profuse Sweating

[Summersville Girl]

I have a severe problem with profuse sweating...I have had it for as long as I can remember...I can't keep my hair dry..my face is wet and dripping with sweat it's very embarrasing and disabeling.  I can walk from my front door to the car and my face is sweating like I had ran a marathon...I can't go on like this I need suggestions please.  I am 56 weight about 230 and in good health otherwise.  I take asthma medication singular and abluteral inhaler as needed.  Is there a medication I can take or a surgery? I can't stand this any longer it's living hell.  I don't mean to sound so desperate but it's horrible to live like this I cry about it and stay so miserable. It can be below zero outside and I sweat...If I just sweep the floor I get so hot I have to take a break to cool down...the smallest amount of exercise makes me sweat badly. Sweat pours from my face, my back my clothes stick to me and my makeup runs off. ,my hair is wet...my face gets blood red and I'm just miserable daily.  Is there an answer I would really appreciate some help.  Thank you

[Loustar]

Hi I've read all this page and can't believe there are so many people like me. I have reached the point now I can't take it anymore, especially when people tell me it's only sweating!!! I am so low now. I never leave the house now and avoid any exertion at all. Don't feel like theres any point going on. I've got the doctors tomorrow so I hope he can help. Been to many many doctors and none have been able to help . Many just tell me to keep wearing no makeup and my hair up. Not a good look for me. I feel so ugly and unfeminine.

[HWW]

I too experience the discomfort, concern, feelings of loss of 'normalcy', identified by so many who have posted comments. What truly appals me is the apparent lack of research into the causes of this experience. For years the cause of my discomfort has gone undiagnosed - but there has been no shortage of willing doctors to write out prescriptions for the 'symptoms'. I want a fair shot at recovery, not just pill-bottle-management of this alarming, many-times-a-day debilitating experience. Is this an unreasonable expectation ?

[57Boomer]

I have the same problem. My main argument about Rubinol is that it is an anticholinergic. There is increasing evidence that AC's increase the risk/incidence of Alzheimer's Disease. Personally, I would be happy to find comfortable, absorbant cotton padding for my back. I see plenty of underarm pads and bra shields, but no one seems to have addressed the raingutter down the middle of my back. Suggestions? Rolled wash cloth in waistband during exercise is minimally helpful.

[mdllynn]

I have this problem and the only solution so far is to take a ice pack, about 10 inchers long by anywhere from two inches to four, wrap in a thin towel and place around the back of my neck. aIn about 5 min the sweating stops. It's like msgic, but cannot be done at a social gathering, that's the only problem!

[PowderQueen]

Kelsey,
I'm so sorry that you suffered with this horrible affliction in Middle and High school ,how devastating for you and I'm sure terribly embarrassing. I found your post very interesting, you don't say your age now, but are you saying by eliminating those foods , that you have found relief?  I'm 58 and this has been going on for 10 years for me, and like many others here, I too am overweight, and on a lot of the same meds, anxiety, pain, housebound, etc. I am also Diabetic, All of us here have some commonality with each other to some degree, but I don't remember anyone mentioning food allergies, I will ask my Doctor to check all of these things and appreciate your post,
   To all the rest of us: my heart goes out to each and every single one here posting, we now realize we are not alone and are not crazy. I hope and pray we can continue to share our frustrations, because no one else knows what we are truly going through;  but let's  share any  victories or triumphs that got us through another day,eg. a lovely quote, some beautiful relaxing music
a funny movie.So, let's  keep that baby powder handy along with our portable fans and keep on keeping on! Peace and comfort to us all .  

[Youcanttouchmethere]

I am also a sweaty individual. I wait tables at a high end restaurant and I had one guy point it out in the middle of a rush! Yes I know I'm sweating sir our air isn't working appropriately (for me!!!) In the kitchen. Now. Let me go get you your bread and some ketchup and dry off. Thanks!

To ask a personal question are you pre or post menopausal?

[cinnabar63]

I am 52 and have suffered for over ten years now I blow dry my hair ten mins later its soaked through with sweat It runs down my back wetting my uniform it stings my eyes I too dont bother with make up. I rarely go out because its too embarrasing I have been on HRT for four months no change had my thyroid checked is normal im fed up and sad that it controls my life .....

[Twizzler61]

It has made me feel so much better hearing all your stories. I too suffer the same way all of u do.  It really *****.  They have run so many tests to no avail. I do take omeprazole also. I am going to ask my doctor about Rubinol. Good luck everyone.