Excessive Sweating / PCOS

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I have the symptoms of Polysysticovaries with the excessive hair, sweating, weight and so on, but the only thing that I can't hide is the sweating from my face and head. When i dry my hair i have to dry it again and again as my head just drips in sweat. I can walk up a flight of stairs and sit at my desk at work and there I go again - drenched in sweat with frizzy hair! I'm a bigger girl but i'm not unfit. When working out i will look like i've been swimming after only 5 minutes of entering the gym. I've been put on Clonidine in the past which helped for a while, and now i've been put on beta-blockers to try. I've had my thyroid tested and this has come back ok. I'm being treated for PCOS even though all tests say that i haven't got it, but doctors think i must have because i have all of the symptoms. What else could it be and can I do anything to prevent it as it's getting me down!! Thanks

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    The hypothalamus Gland.

    .. is a section of the brain responsible for hormone production. The hormones produced by this area of the brain govern body temperature, thirst, hunger, sleep, circadian rhythm, moods, sex drive, and the release of other hormones in the body. This area of the brain controls the pituitary gland and other glands in the body. This area of the brain is small, but involved in many necessary processes of the body including behavioral, autonomic, and endocrine functions. The hypothalamus' primary function is homeostasis, which is to maintain the body's status quo system-wide. Hypothalamic hormones include thyrotropin-releasing, gonadotropin-releasing, growth hormone-releasing, corticotrophin-releasing, somatostatin, and dopamine hormones. These hormones release into the blood through the capillaries, traveling to the pituitary gland where their effects are exerted. Oxytocin and vasopressin are also hypothalamic hormones. The hypothalamus uses a set-point to regulate the body's systems including electrolyte and fluid balance.

    Body temperature, blood pressure, and body weight. It receives inputs from the body, then initiates compensatory changes if anything differentiates from this set-point. 

    Generalised hyperhidrosis

    This means that you sweat more than normal all over. This is less common than primary focal hyperhidrosis. However, it is usually caused by an underlying medical condition. A whole range of conditions can cause a generalised increased sweating. For example:

    Anxiety disorders.

    Various heart problems.

    Damage to nerves in the spinal cord.

    Side-effects to certain medicines.

    Various hormonal problems (including an overactive thyroid gland).

    Infections.

    Certain cancers.

    If you have generalised hyperhidrosis your doctor is likely to examine you and do some tests to find out the cause. Treatment depends on the cause.

    • Posted

      Thank you for the information - I've brought this up at the doctors many times and each time they don't do any form of examintion just try me on a new set of pills, which often make my symptoms worse! 
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    Can you not be sent to a specialist..someone who deals with Hormonal issues.. They will be much more clued up on the matter than any GP.
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    Hi Avic12, 

    It's actually really easy to stop your sweating problem. 

    It's called "drysol"  google it and you can order it online. 

    This stuff really works and like the next day. 

    I don't know how safe it is, or if it is safe at all... But it works and stops your sweating. 

    Hope this helps 

    S. 

    • Posted

      Hi Scott, thanks for your suggestion. My sweating is mainly from my head and hairline, dripping down my forehead and neck, so not really a place i can apply deoderant. 
    • Posted

      I don't think it's deodorant like you're used to. 

      I've read that a lot of people use it to stop sweating just like the kind you're describing, hair and forehead .... Check out some forums on it.

      It really works and will change your life 

      Good luck! 

      S. 

    • Posted

      I will definitely investigate this! Thank you smile 
    • Posted

      Anytime... Just make sure to help others 

      smile 

      S. 

    • Posted

      Did this help you?  My sweating is mainly just before eating and while eating and only involves my head.  

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