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lack of sweating
I stopped sweating even during heavy work I am 41 . I drink alot of water. I used to sweat (one month back) alot all over body with little workout . Now after 20 minutes of excercise my face pain gets hot. I noticed also, my urine is foamy, all blood and urine test are normal. should I worry please help
I thought I posted a response already, but just in case, here it is again:
I have had this for about 5 years now, it has been verified by two dermatologists and everything I have read seems to agree that is what it is. Maybe I have a severe case, but there does not seem to be any suggestions out there for me, so please tell me what you did for yourself! I would greatly appreciate it! And I live in LA, so I should have access to any weird and exotic medical/herbal goodies! Thanks.
I have had this for about 5 years now, it has been verified by two dermatologists and everything I have read seems to agree that is what it is. Maybe I have a severe case, but there does not seem to be any suggestions out there for me, so please tell me what you did for yourself! I would greatly appreciate it! And I live in LA, so I should have access to any weird and exotic medical/herbal goodies! Thanks.
Hi,
How long have you been having this symptoms, according to dermatologists in 5-6 week you should be cured, it doesn’t last for years, any way I am fully cured now, its very complex how I did it, it sort of herbal and the ingredients maybe very to find in the USA.
How long have you been having this symptoms, according to dermatologists in 5-6 week you should be cured, it doesn’t last for years, any way I am fully cured now, its very complex how I did it, it sort of herbal and the ingredients maybe very to find in the USA.
Thanks for the response, I know all about it, because I have been dealing with it for years now. My question is whether or not you 'cured' yourself, and if so, how did you do it? As far as my dermatologist told me, I could live a more comfortable life living in a more moderate climate and not exercising too vigorously, and that someday I would stop having symptoms the same way they just appeared one day. Therefore, I just go on living with it, trying to avoid the outbreaks, but still not living life to its fullest :(
Please help!
Please help!
Hi,
Let me first explain about miliaria profunda, which means that sweat ducts are blocked, so when exposed to heat or do heavy exercise like squash, your body actually sweats but the sweat cant leave your body, personally when I exercised or were exposed to heat my skin becomes swollen ( puffness) because of the sweat that accumulates below my skin and unable to go out due to blocked ducts.
The lanolin I used was made by British company called Bell, only twice I used and was not effective in my case.
Personally I did not stop exercise or squash but I had to take a shower every 15 minutes during my workout.
Please don’t hesitate if need more info.
Regards
Let me first explain about miliaria profunda, which means that sweat ducts are blocked, so when exposed to heat or do heavy exercise like squash, your body actually sweats but the sweat cant leave your body, personally when I exercised or were exposed to heat my skin becomes swollen ( puffness) because of the sweat that accumulates below my skin and unable to go out due to blocked ducts.
The lanolin I used was made by British company called Bell, only twice I used and was not effective in my case.
Personally I did not stop exercise or squash but I had to take a shower every 15 minutes during my workout.
Please don’t hesitate if need more info.
Regards
Why hello there, I am the brother of the guy you are talking to, the one with miliaria profunda. This information puts me in quite a predicament, I am a personal trainer, I rock climb, surf, run and live in southern California. The idea of just not doing anything that will make me sweat for 5 months seems like an impossibility. So I have two questions for you, first, since you lived in Bahrain, you must have been exposed to the heat and situations where your body wanted to sweat, correct? Also, after applying the anhydrous lanolin for 5 months, 2-3 times daily, do you have any suggestions on how to apply it and how to avoid the smell? The lanolin I have is incredibly thick and impossible to apply, maybe you had a different one? or diluted it somehow? Being a hairy dude, the lanolin I have presents me with a problem :)
My thoughts are that I will still live my active lifestyle but be diligent with the application of the lanolin and in between my active moments do all that I can to maintain a low body temperature and high outside temperatures. I know you are not a doctor, but what do you think? Did you still play squash every now and then?
I must also note that my active lifestyle is severely limited due to this condition and it has been very serious when I am careless. I cannot do anything in the middle of the day, or in direct sunlight, it is a constant drag when I am with groups or being active outdoors for extended periods of time. I cannot exercise in the middle of the day and I even have occurrences while I work at my restaurant. While I workout, my girlfriend will spray me with a water bottle...no joke! Anyway, I hope to hear from you soon! Thanks in advance for any advice you may have!
My thoughts are that I will still live my active lifestyle but be diligent with the application of the lanolin and in between my active moments do all that I can to maintain a low body temperature and high outside temperatures. I know you are not a doctor, but what do you think? Did you still play squash every now and then?
I must also note that my active lifestyle is severely limited due to this condition and it has been very serious when I am careless. I cannot do anything in the middle of the day, or in direct sunlight, it is a constant drag when I am with groups or being active outdoors for extended periods of time. I cannot exercise in the middle of the day and I even have occurrences while I work at my restaurant. While I workout, my girlfriend will spray me with a water bottle...no joke! Anyway, I hope to hear from you soon! Thanks in advance for any advice you may have!
HI,
I had this Miliaria Profunda same time last year, Iam very active person, it is harmless, the only thing that your borther should avoid is sweating, in my case it took almost 5 months to recover.
my regards
I had this Miliaria Profunda same time last year, Iam very active person, it is harmless, the only thing that your borther should avoid is sweating, in my case it took almost 5 months to recover.
my regards
Hello,
My brother was recently diagnosed with Miliaria Profunda. He is a very active person and now has to limit his activity because he overheats. I developed it when he was living in St. Thomas. He now lives in California. I experienced his condition first hand this Thanksgiving when we ran a 10k together. Toward the end he had to stop at every possible water station and shower to wet himself down and cool off.
Now I’ve read a lot about this and it seems there is no “cure”. Please correct me if I’m wrong but the only way to get rid of Miliaria Profunda is to not sweat for 5-6 weeks and let the blockage clear. Is this correct? Are there any skin treatments (skin peels, exfoiliating, etc.) that would help?
I just think it’s outrageous that his doctor just told him not to be active and sweat. My brother is only 29! Is he to spend the rest of his live indoors watching TV!
If there is anyone that has had Miliaria Profunda and “cured” it please let me know what you did and how you are doing now (has it returned?).
Thanks.
My brother was recently diagnosed with Miliaria Profunda. He is a very active person and now has to limit his activity because he overheats. I developed it when he was living in St. Thomas. He now lives in California. I experienced his condition first hand this Thanksgiving when we ran a 10k together. Toward the end he had to stop at every possible water station and shower to wet himself down and cool off.
Now I’ve read a lot about this and it seems there is no “cure”. Please correct me if I’m wrong but the only way to get rid of Miliaria Profunda is to not sweat for 5-6 weeks and let the blockage clear. Is this correct? Are there any skin treatments (skin peels, exfoiliating, etc.) that would help?
I just think it’s outrageous that his doctor just told him not to be active and sweat. My brother is only 29! Is he to spend the rest of his live indoors watching TV!
If there is anyone that has had Miliaria Profunda and “cured” it please let me know what you did and how you are doing now (has it returned?).
Thanks.
Hi,
Sweating is slowly coming back, now little but increasing day by day
Thaks Jaim MD
Regards
Sweating is slowly coming back, now little but increasing day by day
Thaks Jaim MD
Regards
I started taking a B vit supp along with my reg multi-vit. I read somewhere it may help. (it wasn't just about the Niacin either) and it seems to have actually helped a little. Not enough to put me even close to even with the others at the gym, but more than before.
Is is normal to have a cold body after working out? I mean nearly my whole body id very cold to the touch after working out. Like I have been out lolly-gaggingin a snow bank. I understand that I can't sweat when I feel so darn cold. But after 10 minutes in the sauna i am no longer cold to the touch and I get the sweat rolling on my torso and face (legs and arms take a good bit longer). I feel exhausted, but so much better after i get a good sweat out! i haven't been back to my Dr., since he told the nurse my body temp issues and water retension are in no way thyroid related. As i understand, those are 2 issues that should red flags to investigate further on thyroid stuff. I am looking for a new Dr. who is willing to treat ME and not the piece of paper from the lab, just haven't found one yet who is an MD or/ DO and prefers (or at least happily accepts) a homeopathic/natural method instead of straight to making me support the big drug companies. Amy
Is is normal to have a cold body after working out? I mean nearly my whole body id very cold to the touch after working out. Like I have been out lolly-gaggingin a snow bank. I understand that I can't sweat when I feel so darn cold. But after 10 minutes in the sauna i am no longer cold to the touch and I get the sweat rolling on my torso and face (legs and arms take a good bit longer). I feel exhausted, but so much better after i get a good sweat out! i haven't been back to my Dr., since he told the nurse my body temp issues and water retension are in no way thyroid related. As i understand, those are 2 issues that should red flags to investigate further on thyroid stuff. I am looking for a new Dr. who is willing to treat ME and not the piece of paper from the lab, just haven't found one yet who is an MD or/ DO and prefers (or at least happily accepts) a homeopathic/natural method instead of straight to making me support the big drug companies. Amy
Just got my TSH back...it is .04! I almost have a hard time believing that due to my persistant symptoms and the lack of sweating/body heat regulation. Hmmm. Now what? My Dr. will usually do as I ask if I am very firm, but he definetly isn't going to offer up any testing or anything. He suggested I see his PA and maybe get a water pill to help with water retention. Well heck, I wouldn't need that if I could sweat like a normal person! Any OTC herbs or supplements that tend to induce sweating? I have been spending time in the sauna after my workouts and found I feel alot better for the rest of the day. After about 1/2 hr in the sauna on max, (which is all I can handle) I do come out about 1 pound less. (yes, I always have someone with me)
Thanks again for your time.....Amy
Thanks again for your time.....Amy
Hi,
You can try out sauna bath and see if it is beneficial. It can be risky also as this would increase the heat in your body too much.
If the symptoms does not improve make sure you are in air-conditioning environment most of the time.
Do not wear tight clothing’s and as you have mentioned that you are from mountains then you would probably be more heat intolerant.
Keep me posted with your thoughts Amy.
Bye.
You can try out sauna bath and see if it is beneficial. It can be risky also as this would increase the heat in your body too much.
If the symptoms does not improve make sure you are in air-conditioning environment most of the time.
Do not wear tight clothing’s and as you have mentioned that you are from mountains then you would probably be more heat intolerant.
Keep me posted with your thoughts Amy.
Bye.
My fluid intake is great...I always take a water bottle to the gym with me and drink probably about a quart or so during my workout and another 3 quarts or so at home. After getting done with my workout today I noticed that my torso was almost cold to the touch. My armpits were almost a hair damp and that was it. After 10 minutes I could have went back and did another hour of cardio. I have had mild heatstroke before (I don't like the heat/don't tolerate it well, which I have always attributed to living in the mountains for the first 23 years of my life where is is cooler) and am really good about watching for those symptoms. And the people at my fitness club are great and keep an eye on everyone so if anything happened I would be in great hands. Could this be a "normal" thing? According to my trainer I only need to lose 30 pounds. (I have 135 pounds of good lean muscle) so I don't really consider myself obese, just over-weight. Is/can some time in the sauna be beneficial to me? Thanks for sharing your knowledge and time!
Hi Amy,
Let us do first do what normally is required of us to do in gym, like if you are working out you should be taking enough water to sweat.
You should be working out in a way that your BMR is maximum during the work out.
Like dehydration, heatstroke can occur when you work or exercise strenuously in hot weather and don’t drink enough to replace the fluids you’ve lost.
Older adults, people who are obese are susceptible for heatstroke. Heatstroke is particularly serious because your body’s normal mechanisms for dealing with heat stress, such as sweating, are lost. The main heatstroke signs are a high body temperature — generally greater than 104 F — with hot, dry skin and confusion or even coma.
I would like to check your thyroid status again as hypothyroid to some extent can cause decrease sweating.
If the levels are found low then you can increase your thyroid medication.
Hope this helps.
Bye.
Let us do first do what normally is required of us to do in gym, like if you are working out you should be taking enough water to sweat.
You should be working out in a way that your BMR is maximum during the work out.
Like dehydration, heatstroke can occur when you work or exercise strenuously in hot weather and don’t drink enough to replace the fluids you’ve lost.
Older adults, people who are obese are susceptible for heatstroke. Heatstroke is particularly serious because your body’s normal mechanisms for dealing with heat stress, such as sweating, are lost. The main heatstroke signs are a high body temperature — generally greater than 104 F — with hot, dry skin and confusion or even coma.
I would like to check your thyroid status again as hypothyroid to some extent can cause decrease sweating.
If the levels are found low then you can increase your thyroid medication.
Hope this helps.
Bye.
Great to find this post! I need to lose abnout 50 pounds after a rough couple years of thyroid problems and finding the right med and dosage. I have been going to the gym and working out 5-6 times a week for about 80-90 minutes. I can work out on the elepticle (or any cardio machine) for 45 minutes maintaining a 160 heart rate the whole time and only have my face sweating a little bit, my girlfriend next to me isn't working as hard and for the same amount of time and her shirt is soaked with sweat. Could this have to do with my thyroid? I take Armour 125, Phentermine, Muti Vit, Folic Acid and Kelp. I am a 33 year old female in otherwise great health. I am even increasing my workout because It is becoming "too doable". Could this be my thryroid not being at my needed level? Last 2 checks it was 1.6 and last 1.8, I get it checked next week which will be my first switching to the Armour 3 months ago. I really am feeling way better than I have in the last couple years! Strangely, i just want to sweat so I look like I am working as hard as everyone else at the gym!-------AJ
Hi,
You have mentioned that you have the same problem but nobody wants to help, which are you talking about?
Have you met neurologist yet?
What investigations you have done so far?
Keep me informed.
Good Luck.
Bye.
You have mentioned that you have the same problem but nobody wants to help, which are you talking about?
Have you met neurologist yet?
What investigations you have done so far?
Keep me informed.
Good Luck.
Bye.
i have the same problem but no1 wants to help
Hi Frank,
How are you feeling?
You are not supposed to do an x-ray if you have neurological problem. You should be seeing a neurologist and get yourself examined for any possible neurological issue.
After examination you can plan for the type of imaging study needed and time of imaging study.
There are other investigations too which might be needed for further evaluation.
I think you should be seeking an appointment with a neurologist and discuss regarding further management.
Keep me informed if you have any queries.
Bye.
How are you feeling?
You are not supposed to do an x-ray if you have neurological problem. You should be seeing a neurologist and get yourself examined for any possible neurological issue.
After examination you can plan for the type of imaging study needed and time of imaging study.
There are other investigations too which might be needed for further evaluation.
I think you should be seeking an appointment with a neurologist and discuss regarding further management.
Keep me informed if you have any queries.
Bye.
I googled about my conditon and I ran into this forum. You guys this topic is right on target with what i have. well sort of, I dont have milaria. but I have soemthing wrong with my autonomic nervous sytem.. very little sweating and heat/excersice intolorence, very slow digestion(i get easily full with a small meal, i find it very difficult to even cry overflow of tears. everything that has to do with autonomic function is at a lower scale now.I used to do intense excersices where i would nearly pass out and I recall I had monents of heat stress and 1 heat stroke 2 summers ago. I saw a doctor an year ago and had a full blod count test but nothing was found. If i have a neurological problem will I have to ask for an xray test of some sort? please help me out. I would appreciate it thanks.
frank
frank
Hi,
It will last only till the time the stimulus for disease exists. Once you have started taking the treatment and you are always in A/C environment, then it is likely that your would find changes as early as noticeable.
Keep me informed if you have any queries.
Bye.
It will last only till the time the stimulus for disease exists. Once you have started taking the treatment and you are always in A/C environment, then it is likely that your would find changes as early as noticeable.
Keep me informed if you have any queries.
Bye.
Hi,
I feel much better , got the lotion, how long this lack of sweating will continue with me ?
I feel much better , got the lotion, how long this lack of sweating will continue with me ?
Hi,
So you are from Bahrain.
How do you feel after you have got your diagnosis on web?
I would like to know what all brands are available.
I know about Bahrain as I am from India, though I have never visited.
Keep me informed if you have any queries.
Bye.
So you are from Bahrain.
How do you feel after you have got your diagnosis on web?
I would like to know what all brands are available.
I know about Bahrain as I am from India, though I have never visited.
Keep me informed if you have any queries.
Bye.
Hi,
Thanks for the Help, I am form Bahrain this is a tiny island in Arabian Gulf not far from Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, it gets very hot in summer and very humid, in fact my problem strated when Gym A/C system failed this summer.
What is the brand name of anhydrous lanolin lotion
Thanks for the Help, I am form Bahrain this is a tiny island in Arabian Gulf not far from Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, it gets very hot in summer and very humid, in fact my problem strated when Gym A/C system failed this summer.
What is the brand name of anhydrous lanolin lotion
Hi,
How are you feeling?
If it is Miliria Profunda then the treatment modality should be removal of occlusive clothing like not to wear clothing which should occlude your skin.
Activity should be activity like stop going to gym and playing squash. Try to be in air conditioning environment.
Apply anhydrous lanolin lotion applied 2–3 times daily and before activity that may produce excess sweating.
Keep me informed if you have any queries.
Which part of the world do you belong to?
Bye.
How are you feeling?
If it is Miliria Profunda then the treatment modality should be removal of occlusive clothing like not to wear clothing which should occlude your skin.
Activity should be activity like stop going to gym and playing squash. Try to be in air conditioning environment.
Apply anhydrous lanolin lotion applied 2–3 times daily and before activity that may produce excess sweating.
Keep me informed if you have any queries.
Which part of the world do you belong to?
Bye.
Hi,
Consulting the dermatologist it is Miliaria profunda, what sort of treatment should I get, shall I stop workout in the Gym and squash.
Consulting the dermatologist it is Miliaria profunda, what sort of treatment should I get, shall I stop workout in the Gym and squash.
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