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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j95541 gill22568
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I think our body over heats and the magnesium brings the temp down within minutes
mary_10261 j95541
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MrJonas j95541
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dude, magnesium in which form ? I've heard about magnesium milk for the face and it kinds of dry it and gives a "mate" effect, but it seemed for me more a "cosmetic" solution u know ? just to apply make up and not look greasy.... people with HH we need more deep solutions... anyways, I'm curious about this magnesium, can you provide further details ?
CamRodg gill22568
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Wow! I don't know if anyone is still reading this post, but I just found it 6-27-17. I am a newborn photographer. During photosessions I sweat terribly. I keep a b bandana with me to wipe my face so I don't drip on the baby. It's incredibly annoying. I've been in the throws of menopause for at least 7-8 years. I recognize the hot flashes and still do have night sweats, although they are not as bad as they were previously. But, the sweating during the photoshoots seems to not be related to hot flashes or night sweats (obviously). It seems to be activity related. I move around, posing, shooting, posing, shooting. That seems to be what brings them on. Have any of you on here had success with any treatment? I have black cohost in my cabinet. I bought it for hot flashes, but it just seemed to make my hot flashes worse. I may try it again, it's been several years since I tried it before. Any new ideas would be greatly appreciated!
bill09319 CamRodg
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I used to do wedding photography and would be embarrassingly drenched from my head and lower back sweating. I actually started taking glycopyrrolate when i was still doing weddings and was able to make it through the whole ceremony and reception without sweating more than a normal person. I hope you find something that works for you. This forum is definitely a great place to start. Glycopyrrolate honestly changed my life.
barb67 CamRodg
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My doctor suggested black cohosh, but it doesn't help me at all. I've had all sorts of scans, MRI's, to no avail. I am 67 years old, had a hysterectomy and I've been suffering this for 25 years. I sweat profusely on only one side of my face and scalp and my face gets bright red on one side and the other half of my face remains white and dry. Very aggravating and frustrating. Does anyone else have this particular issue? Also, does this have a name! Thanks!!
Luckysjoy gill22568
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Hello Gill
I was so HAPPY to hear your story regarding this
topic.
I have been suffering like this for over 18 months Now, even though I've been on loads of medicines and treatments for my Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fibromyalgia and Neuropathy for the last 5 and a half years.
I too have become extremely uncomfortable in the sun. And the heat and humidity are killing me.
I used to be a beach baby. I loved the sun.
I used to get nice and brown.
Now I'm having to pace myself, which is irritating cause when I do get a 10 min reprieve from hurting painful. Then I try and do a little thing like. Scoop the kitty wee balls and say put a load in wash machine.
And that's it. I'm off sweating. Turning beat red in the Face. Sweat pouring literally down my forehead nose eyes hairline. Chin and declotage just dripping and then I'm stripping off layers.
Thank God I'm at home and do not have to face anyone.
I end up breathing heavy and get ice cold flannel and put on face and back of neck.
Seems to take half an hour before I get a break.
Thanks for sharing. Hugs from Lisa x
Patsy_-_Pat gill22568
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I am glad to find this forum. I am sitting here typing with my head sweting and water dripping off the ends of my hair. Back and chest as well. I hate to say this but I am taking 10mg of Oxbutynin for a weak bladder. That has not stopped the perspiring problem. If I move around the house, mop, sweep, I begin to perspire and it takes 15-20 minutes to cool off and this is as I sit under a fan. I am also on a 1mg hormone so that is not the problem either. Every doctor I have mentioned this to say, "I don't know why you would be doing that." Seems to me someone has an answer. I hope to one day come across it. I have been this way for years with no let up except in cold weather it is not as bad. Like some of the others it is embarrassing to be soaking wet from head to waist and no reason for it. Maybe we will come across something that can help us all.
Babyshep45 gill22568
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I'm exactly the. The same I'm diabetic and was wondering if that medication you said would be dutiful for me
Patsy_-_Pat Babyshep45
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Babyshep – I was taking 10mg of of Oxybutynin for a weak bladder. My regular doctor said if that was not enough to help he would increase the dosage. Yesterday and today I took two tablets (20mg) as some of the people on this forum said it helped them with the sweats. Thus far, I am ok. I usually will begin to perspire when I move, sweep, etc. I am doing okay right now but not sure it is a cure-all until I’ve been on this a few more days and see if the sweating comes back. Another thing I did was change my deodorant. I was using Dove (Baby Powder) and am trying my husband’s deodorant of Arm & Hammer Ultra Max Sport and it is not too strong. It just popped in my head that my deodorant may be something that triggers the sweats. “may be.” If I find the sweating of head and upper body has quit or diminished greatly I will let this forum know.
Re: being diabetic. I would ask your doctor about using oxybutynin. He may not even have heard of this sweating but doctors don’t know everything. Possibly you could just ask your pharmacist about this.
bill09319 Patsy_-_Pat
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I am glad that those that suffer from the same sweating issues as me are finding something that works... but i am concerned about what i have been reading about oxybutinyn and early cognitive decline... and so many on this forum starting this medication. Glycopyrrolate works the same way but has not been linked to early cognitive decline as it does not cross the brain blood barrier. I really hope some of you all look into these very credible studies. Fixing my sweating issue is very important to me, but i don't want to get dementia in the process. The risks seem lower with glyco... according to these studies.
Patsy_-_Pat bill09319
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bill09319 Patsy_-_Pat
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It is prescription, it is also known as robinul. Glycopyrrolate is the generic form. In reading the studies, they state that oxy permanently damages the receptors in the brain which in turn leads to cognitive decline. Even if the medication is stopped, the damage is apparently already done. I am not sure of the length at which glyco has been studied.. but most info i have found shows it appears safer. The study i read most recently was "Cumulative Use of Strong Anticholinergic Medications and Incident Dementia
Shelly L. Gray, PharmD, MS, Melissa L. Anderson, MS, [...], and Eric B. Larson, MD, MPH 2015"
arlene57 gill22568
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Hi everyone. I'm so glad I fund this group. I'm having a lot of the same problems that a lot of you are having. Mine just started this year. I'm past the menopause stage so ruled that out. Thyroid is in good order. Im over weight but have been up and down with it for years. I just wanted to know if anyone has a name for this sweating. I'm not one that likes to take something to cover things up with meds unless I know what it is.
edith23912 arlene57
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