Hypothyroidism and excessive sweating

[cris2009]

Hello All,

This is sort of gross but ever since my partial thyroidectomy in September 2007, I have been excessively sweating all the time, especially in my armpits. I have never had a problem with sweating before in my life. I am hypothyroid but seem to have symptoms of both hyper and hypo.
I have tests done and it's not menopause or adrenal issues. I am currently on .50 of Synthroid and I believe my last TSH was 2.9?? ( still confused how all THAT works).

Anyway, has anyone else noticed themselves sweating, a lot?  

Is it the Synthroid? Is it that my levels are not right?

Any info, help, same stories???

THANKS!!!

[zach1977]

you mentioned rubbing it on your face. Have you had any skin irritations and does it actually stop your face from being flush, red as well or just the sweat.

[zach1977]

I have been searching the internet for years and after two doctors suggestions of taking more showers and wearing thin clothing; I am about to give up. Just got a new doctor and my TSH levels were normal. I did not yet bring up the symptoms as my Testosterone levels were low and needed to focus on that issue first. He did attribute my exhaustion to possibly that. But after reading everyone's messages here I think I have found people who can relate.
I have always perspired but never attributed to any possible issue but as an adult I found this embarrassing and not common amongst people I met in life and it has affected career choices and other social interactions. The last +-5-8 years have been worse. Constantly tired, can never focus ( put that off as ADHD) and belly fat. If anyone can suggest a way to get a proper blood work up & does my PCP need to provide a script for that. I know this thread is old but hope to get some feedback.

Zach1977

[lisaaust]

i to suffer your problem and have had to start using an antipersant that i had aquired to help.it is a 48 hr clinical protect which comes in a stick. i rub it onto my hands,then i put it on my face neck and back as well as every where else you can think of,i know this is not a cure but it stops the embrassing moments. good luck hope this helps. regards lisa

[Bunkyc]

What did you find out? Im always hot, im miserable.

[Sweatyup]

I have the exact same problem.  I have hashimotos and rheumatoid arthritis.  High doses of prednisone and .187 of synthroid.  I sweat so bad all the time.  My body can't cool itself down.  Always my face, head and neck.  It drips and is so icky and embarrassing.  I can't hug people anymore (I was a big hugger).  I always have to carry a sweat towel with me.  It is just aweful.  I feel your pain and I am sorry :(.

[Healhtnut1959]

Research POTS Syndrome.  My nephew had the same issues and has received treatment by a cardiologist.