Excessive head and face sweating
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I am 63 and for the last 22 years have suffered with excessive sweating on my head and face, which seems to be getting worse. This is uncomfortable and embarrassing. If I do anything even slightly energetic (hoovering, ironing etc.) it is worse, and it takes a long time for me to cool down. I was referred to a dermatologist who prescribed pills, which just dried up my eyes (red, sore and bloodshot within 30 mins) and mouth (making it impossible to eat or even speak). She point blank refused to consider any other treatment, even telling me botox does not work for the face, which i know is untrue. This condition, to other people, seems trivial but it is not. In the summer I cannot go outside, so I can't even play with my grandchildren. I certainly couldn't go out shopping or to a social event, the sweat drips off me and my hair is drenched within minutes. I obviously cannot use make-up, or even have a decent hairstyle, which zaps the confidence. I do have a thyroid problem but that is well controlled. I am a little overweight but not much. I have other non-related medical conditions (arthritis, fibromyalgia). Has anyone any experience of the new gadget around which includes a mask for the face, plugged into a machine - sorry I can't remember the name of it. I know they are very expensive but I am desperate. Any helpful tips would be great. Thank you.
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wormwoodbush gill22568
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jran wormwoodbush
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Cheers
jonathan3845 wormwoodbush
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I am glad this works for you but I can say I know it does not work for everyone. I am 36 years old and when I sit in an air conditioned house I still have a fan pointed at my head. I work and a lot of the time outside so I have to adapt. I do use bandanas but I go through about 15 or more a day and that is only because there is not enough time to swap them out as much as needed. I think they are soaked in about 5 minutes and then it is steaming down my face yet again. this can be in the middle of winter as well. I'm not sure what to do about it but it is all I have for now.
Luckysjoy wormwoodbush
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Thanks so much for a suggestion
I too suffer from this endlessly in the past couple years. I am 55 years old and I too have RA and Fibromyalgia and neuropathy and I did somewhat attribute this to my fibro.
But this is far beyond a "flare"
It is so embarrassing
I live in a small community complex where there are a lot of elderly here as the housing is for elderly and disabled. Myself being the latter.
My huge embarrassment was about 8 of us went out for a meal a few months ago in winter.
At the restaurant is was removing my outer shirt. Hair soaked underneath and sweat pouring down my face eyes lip nose it was so embarrassingBID had to excuse myself to go outside to cool down I need help with this.
I live in the southwest of England.
Dana58 gill22568
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Now a tip to those like me that sometimes you like to go out and look nice. Makeup that stays on longer I found one that is excellent. I cant tell you the brand I dont think but its originally from New Zealand. Ion the Ads show it covering tatoos. I put the concealer on a sponge and find its easy to move over your face with only using a small amount and it drys and stays on almost all night with a small blotting with mens hankerchiefs. (Soft) when needed. Its only about $22 Aus. a tube. Lasts for ages. You could put powder over the top but I like that look.
Keep in touch incase someone finds out what is causing this. Its definately a Neaurological problem but what? I am so happy to be able to read these post to see I am not the only one who is putting up with this debilitating problem. Love you all Dana x
susan28264 Luckysjoy
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I too live in the South West of England near Shepton Mallet
becky56566 wormwoodbush
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I do this also. But now I'm finding I can literally wring it out after 90 mins.
congraz75 wormwoodbush
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bandanas are the only thing that help me look halfway normal throughout the day. I will look into CBD oils and the glycopy… I'm trying to get off all prescription meds and have just one left to get off.Prescriptions can cause the sweats too, plus so manty other depletions of nutrients in our bodies. Just don't want prescriptions and support Pharma that is taking over the world. (another rant for a different forum! haha) Good luck to all!
KandiG Dana58
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I just turned 60 and I have RA and Fybromyalga also. I work at CVS and it is terrible at work. I swear at home and in the winter as well. I hate it!! I work with the public and I have a little fan around my neck and I still sweat terribly. People say things about it or say things about hot flashes. I'm thinking this is no hot flash. I would rather it be hot flashes. I'm ready to put my notice in because I cant stand it. So with the pain and the sweating and the fatigue it is debilitating. People don't understand. I hope I can find a solution to all of this. I hope and pray everyone of you that suffer with the same thing can find solutions! God bless! 💞
bonnie59245 gill22568
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drennen_92505 bonnie59245
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I posted an all to familiar story earlier. I have read many of these posts. We all have about the same issues. Extreme sweating from the face and head. There are two common threads with mist if us. Fibromyalgia and arthritis. I'm not sure what would cause the swearing problem with either of these problems unless there's s medication that would be the cause. I've had fibromyalgia for 25 years. I no longer take any meds because of my kidneys. I have had this sweating issue since I was 25 years old. My mother had the same problem. I'm going to speak to my Dr about the two suggestions to help the sweating. I live in So California. We have hot weather almost year round. This summer has been over 100+ ... I sweat even when it's cooler if I do anything.
jackiek101 bonnie59245
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That's me exactly..
I started Oxybutilin today but it makes me feel funny. I'll try again tomorrow.
congraz75 jackiek101
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