Excellent information! Thank you so much to everyone involved. This is a problem that is affecting my life a great deal. I have cranial/facial hyperhidrosis. It is so embarrassing, and as a woman I'd like to wear makeup, or have my hair look nice, but this is almost impossible during certain times of the year here in Michigan. God bless the work you all are doing.😌
Thanks for reaching out and for watching our AMA about oral medications used to treat hyperhidrosis. We're so glad that you enjoyed the video! Feel free to read our content about head/face sweating where you can find more information about the treatment options for this area specifically: sweathelp.org/where-do-you-sweat/sweaty-face-and-head.html. Then, you can use our Clinician Finder to search for a hyperhidrosis-aware HCP in your area who can work with you to develop a treatment plan that is appropriate for your sweating situation. Please let us know if you have any questions.
Thank you for the work you are doing. I've been suffering for years and only just came across your research. Today I registered with a GP, had an appointment and now going for a blood test to get approved for some medication! Hopefully this will stop the sweat and change my life :) Thank you!
Thanks so much for your kind words! Good Luck with your treatment journey. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at Info@SweatHelp.org.
We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed our webinar! We hope to hold more webinars like this in the future. Stay tuned to SweatHelp.org, and be sure to subscribe to our free news blog so that you can stay up-to-date on all things hyperhidrosis-related.
It's great to be having these conversations, but, at 56, I've lived with HH over half my life and its getting worse not better and probably not helped by being menopausal. People have no idea how distressing it is to be drenched from head to waist. I've been on oxybutynin for over 10 years, and it's generally effective(ish). What I want to know is why we're still waiting for an effective cure? Is it because medics generally don't consider it a valid ailment? There aren't even any ongoing trials, so where is someone like me supposed to maintain hope that I won't forever, look like I just got out of the shower??!!
Perhaps some shifting of your medication may help? You might also want to investigate secondary causes. Visit SweatHelp.org and navigate to the Know Sweat > Two Types content.
@@WeKnowSweat thanks for responding. I've looked through your site many times. It may be helpful for someone just getting HH. But for me that's struggled with it for 3 decades, there's really nowhere to go. If I had sweaty hands or feet, there are options but cranio facially plus torso, offers me nothing apart from oral meds, which may or may not work on any given day. I just wish medics could appreciate how horrible it is living with this condition and I wish researchers would attempt to find a cure! I'm so willing to volunteer for studies but they are very, very few and far between...
@@valgeee5589 I'm 54 and have been in menopause for 8 years; which definitely has made my HH worse (for me my HH really ramped up when I was a teenager and again when I started menopause - there must be some link there?). I tried Oxybutinin for 6 months, but had horrific side effects, so had to stop. Doctors have not offered anything else that will work (in Australia). I guess, for me, I have lived so long with this "thing" that I now consider it "my" normal. My husband is a huge support too. Am very thankful I did not pass on my HH to my daughter.
@@lisalansdown1363sounds so so familiar! But really annoying that not much can be done to help 😔 I saw a UK TV show yesterday with a woman suffering the same way. The dermatologist suggested botox for her forehead and scalp and some cream to put on daily on the rest of the body. I've always thought botox was mainly for hands, feet, armpits @IHS do you know of these as options for Craniofacial hyperhidrosis??
My name is mamadu am from Sierra Leone,,,,,,and am suffering from hyperhidrosis for the past 5 years now..........due to lack of advance medical services in my country am unable to get cure..........just imagine been in Africa and suffering from hyperhidrosis with this warm climate.......if I could get medical advice from you it will means a lot to me,,,,,,,, basically you are saving my life
Be sure to visit www.SweatHelp.org where you will find excellent resources such as details on treatment options for excessive sweating, a database where you can search for a healthcare professional who can diagnose and treat your sweating, published literature about hyperhidrosis and treatments, tips on managing your sweating, products that can help, and much more. And, feel free to email us at Info@SweatHelp.org with any specific questions that you may have.
I was prescribed Qbrexza by a dermatologist for facial sweating. It caused my face to get really red. My face also felt hot. I discontinued using it. Will follow up with my Dr.
Thanks for reaching out, and for sharing this information. We also caution that use of Qbrexza on the face may run the risk of getting the treatment in the eyes.
Unfortunately most of dermatologist in Malaysia that I met have no clue about these oral medication. There is one point I show her your website on the medication, and convinced her to give me oxybutynin, and did. I just wish they're more aware. Maybe there should be one representative from one country or one region from IHS so they can share all these success stories to their colleagues and help more people. Overall, good webinar and thank you very much for all your research!
Thanks so much for helping spread hyperhidrosis awareness by sharing our website with your dermatologist. We have a section with many resources for medical professionals who treat hyperhidrosis. We will continue to amplify hyperhidrosis awareness globally, but we welcome your help by sharing www.SweatHelp.org with your family and friends.
I've been taking Oxybutynin and it's honestly life changing, my scalp sweating has stopped even when I tried to trigger it. Took Pro Banthine for 5+ years and it was okay but I would still sweat and hated the way it was ineffective if you eat food with it. I take 5mg in the morning and 5mg again in the afternoon and I'm completely dry.
My name is Elizabeth Etheridge... I have had morgellan disease since 2016... My profusely sweating started around same time... Did genetic testing 2 yrs ago , diagnosed with mitochondrial disease... My metabolism is completely none active( wild eye? Maybe) most medications even give me sever allergic reaction or doesn't filter through my liver.... I worked in a 5 star casino as a massage therapist 21 yrs... Last few yrs were terrible....I was laid of due to COVID... 9 months later stage 1 breast cancer.... Mine is mainly in face, center of forehead I refuse to leave my house.... It is getting the best of me....
Thanks for sharing. We're sorry to hear about this. If you have not already done so, perhaps you can search our Clinician Finder for a dermatologist who has attended one of our training seminars. You'll see the "IHhS Educated" designation on their profile. You can begin searching our Clinician Finder here: www.SweatHelp.org/Search. Here is our content about head/face sweating: www.sweathelp.org/where-do-you-sweat/sweaty-face-and-head.html.
I need to know if these meds are helpful with hyperhydrosis in what area! Mine is scalp, face, chest, back and thighs. Do these work for that sweating?
Oral medications for hyperhidrosis decrease sweating overall, not just specific body areas. Therefore, people that use these oral medications to treat hyperhidrosis and participate in sports or work outdoors or are in hot environments may need to take extra precautions to avoid overheating.
It's really annoying that not much can be done to help with HH 😔 I saw a UK TV show yesterday with a woman suffering the same way. The dermatologist suggested botox for her forehead and scalp and some cream to put on daily on the rest of the body. I've always thought botox was mainly for hands, feet, armpits @IHS do you know of these as options for Craniofacial hyperhidrosis??
16:25 l had the ets surgery for excessive hand sweating and totally regret it. I now have sweating I in my back, groin, hands and feet. Before the surgery l just had hands and feet. I just want to say please don't have the surgery it's not worth it. My life is total misery now
@wendypittson9048 - We're so sorry to hear that you have developed compensatory sweating as a result of having ETS surgery. Unfortunately, we hear about this debilitating side-effect too frequently. We do not recommend ETS surgery, and any patients considering the surgery should be informed of the risks associated with this major surgery. Please feel free to reach out to us at Info@SweatHelp.org so that we can communicate further with you.
My experience is similar except I had the surgery more than 50 years ago! The compensatory sweating effect has been horrendous and still is. I don't think anyone should have this surgery.
Thanks for your question. We have not heard of using glycopyrrolate via this particular pathway/application for excessive sweating, but we will share with our experts who may decide to further investigate. Be sure to subscribe and stay tuned to our news blog where we would announce any such developments: www.SweatHelp.org/Subscribe
Hi Lois! We discuss this in our webinar about oral medications. Further, go to our main website www.SweatHelp.org and navigate to the 'Sweating Where > Face and head content. We just updated it today to include some new research. :) #KnowSweat
@@deannamullins6115 Really!? Oh my gosh! Your comment just made me feel like my life, now 53, might truly have some light shed on it!!! I have been a severe cranial/facial sweater since my late teen years. But very severely since after i had my daughter, now 32. I have suffered with it for so long to where I stopped going places or doing things that I knew it would happen! I just pray with all the other meds I take, I will be able to take something! Thank you so much for leaving your comment & giving me hope!!! :)
@@deannamullins6115 me too!! Same time frame. Sometimes I think I'd die without oxybutynin. And that's not even being dramatic. But it doesn't help all the time and those breakthrough moments are debilitating and distressing. Good luck to you!
I have been suffering from hyperhidrosis since I was born, my hands and feet are always sweaty, what have I not done to get rid of this problem, I tried iontophoresis, botulinum toxin, the result was zero, the only thing that helped me was the operation to remove the sweat glands after the operation, my hands do not sweat they sweat already but my feet continue to sweat oh i can say that hyperhidrosis has stolen all my youth I've never had the freedom I wanted to have I don't even have the strength to dream anymore I'm so lonely I go to bed alone I get up alone I have breakfast alone I have dinner alone five me and the four walls I love God but sometimes I get angry with him why he gave me such a hard fate I would like people who read this comment to pray for me
Thanks for reaching out. With regard to iontophoresis, results can depend upon the efficacy of the device, technique used (be sure to follow the device manufacturer's or your doctor's recommendations) and consistent treatment schedule (the treatment is usually performed three times per week until sweating is reduced to the desired level then you will switch to a maintenance schedule of treatment only once per week or once every other week to maintain the dryness). Adding a mineral (like baking soda) to the trays if water is too "soft" may help. Adding a crushed up anticholinergic to the water trays may also help make this treatment more effective. See our website for more information: www.sweathelp.org/hyperhidrosis-treatments/iontophoresis.html. We hope this helps! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out directly at Info@SweatHelp.org. And, sign up for our free news blogs to get the latest developments about hyperhidrosis treatments delivered straight to your email: www.SweatHelp.org/Subscribe
@@arunkumardubey8996 Thanks for reaching out. This may be related to hyperhidrosis. Perhaps we can survey our community about it in the near future. But, we would suggest following up with your medical provider as a burning sensation can be due to a number of other things like heat rash/prickly heat, a treatment side-effect, or another separate medical condition. If needed, feel free to use our Clinician Finder to search for a dermatologist: www.SweatHelp.org/Search. And, here is our content about heat rash: www.sweathelp.org/home/heat-rash.html
I have focal hyperhidrosis, it's so severe that I can barely make a sandwich without drenching it in sweat, Yuck, I recently quit driving because, well, it's that bad, running into my eyes, occasionally I get dizzy and faint , I have tried oral meds,and they somewhat work but then I get a lot of cramping all over my body, including my stomach, which makes me unable to eat, the list of side effects is very long. The Dr.s don't seem to know what to do for me, I have been to many different dr.s and I'm at such a point in my life now that I don't even care to live anymore, I'm just tired and yes, that fed up with the sweating
We're so sorry to hear about the side-effects you are experiencing. Perhaps you can schedule an appointment with one of our experts, who may have more insight about what you are experiencing and be able to help further. If possible, please email us directly at Info@SweatHelp.org so that we can help find an expert that is closest to you.
I have hyperhidrosis as well as pomphelox (dishidrotic) blistering eczema on my hands and feet and I wonder if there is a connection between the two.. It seems like my hands and feet don't sweat but the rest of my body is drenched.. My dermatologist just put me on an oral med but I havent received the med yet in the mail.. I really hope it helps!
Sweating all over the body may be caused by an underlying condition or a medication you are taking. It's important to get the source of the problem. We have comprehensive information about this on our website in the Know Sweat section, navigate to the Two Types (Primary and Secondary).
@@WeKnowSweat yes, I did that first.. I am diabetic and also take cymbalta(duloxitine) that can cause sweating as a side effect.. but unfortunately I can't stop taking any of those meds.. Derm doc put me on a med that doesnt contraindicate.. Since it is through the VA I am STILL waiting for the med to get here!
Hi! I got prescribed glycopyrrolate 1mg, for my overall sweating. My dermatologist said I can take one in the morning and if it’s not enough, another later in the day. Can I take two at the same time in the morning if it’s not effective? Or can you please explain to me, I’ve heard mixed reviews to take it on an empty stomach because it’s more effective but she didn’t explain much.
Thanks for reaching out! Apologies for the delayed response here. It can take time to get doses of oral medications to the optimal level where they help, but don't cause unmanageable side-effects. Because of this, healthcare providers will generally start their patients on a low dose and work up to higher doses, if needed, until the right balance is achieved. With that said, the medication's effects on sweating can usually be felt about after 3 to 5 doses. As far as how/when to take your medication, we suggest following the directions on your prescription label and also checking with your treatment provider and/or pharmacist to make sure it is ok for you to try taking the medication at different times of the day and on an empty or full stomach to see what works best for you. You may find other helpful information about oral medications on our website here: www.sweathelp.org/hyperhidrosis-treatments/medications.html
Please see our Treatments Overview page for a chart, which shows the suggested treatment options for the various areas of focal sweating: www.sweathelp.org/hyperhidrosis-treatments/treatment-overview.html. In our Treatments section, you can also find detailed pages for each treatment option.
Hi! I’m 36 and I never ever used to sweat but all of a sudden around 2016 I started to sweat ALL over my body when I’d get even a little heated. Today I ate hot soup for dinner and I stared to sweat all over again especially my chest. Drops of sweat will bead down and it’s so uncomfortable 😣 I have MS and Crohn’s disease and my doctor put me on Clonadine to help with the sweating but it’s done nothing. Thought maybe it had something to do with the MS but my doctors have no clue. I’m sick of this. Do you have any recommendations?
Hello there and thanks for reaching out. I'm so sorry to hear that you have not yet found effective treatment for your excessive sweating. Can you kindly email us at Info@SweatHelp.org?
Thanks for reaching out with your question. It can take some time to get doses of oral medications to the optimal level (the level where they help, but don't cause unmanageable side effects) and practitioners will generally start patients on a low dose and work up to higher doses, as needed, until the right balance is achieved. Doses may also be adjusted based on the seasons or weather. When starting a medication to help with sweating, effects can usually be felt after three to five doses.
@@WeKnowSweat I went on it recently and I noticed a difference within a day. I have extreme sweating and I can't believe I'm hardly sweating now. Very happy
The most frequently used oral medications to treat excessive sweating are glycopyrrolate and oxybutynin. See our content about oral medications and feel free to use the information as a basis for discussion with your dermatologist or primary care provider to determine which option may be best for you: www.sweathelp.org/hyperhidrosis-treatments/medications.html. If you experience any side-effects with the use of these medications, you may need to work with your healthcare team to adjust the dosage to alleviate or lessen any potential bothersome side-effects.
Thanks for reaching out. Feel free to use our Clinician Finder at www.SweatHelp.org/Search to search for a hyperhidrosis-aware healthcare professional who can diagnose your sweating and work with you to develop a treatment plan that works best for your sweating situation. Healthcare professionals who have attended one of our special training seminars will have the "IHhS Educated" designation. Then, read up about all of the different treatment options for hyperhidrosis so that you can have an informed discussion and decision in your treatment plan. You can find a wealth of information here at www.SweatHelp.org/Treatments. And, be sure to subscribe to our free news blog to get the latest developments in the hyperhidrosis world delivered straight to your email inbox: www.SweatHelp.org/Subscribe. Good Luck!
Thanks for your question! Many of these medications have been around for quite some time, and are successfully used to treat different conditions, including hyperhidrosis. Our experts generally recommend combining oral medications (at a lower dose) with other therapies to optimize their benefits and minimize side effects. With that said, a couple of studies have reported a potential link between the development of dementia and/or brain atrophy and long-term, high-dose anticholingeric use in older individuals. Anyone taking anticholinergics that is over (or near) the age of 65 can discuss this potential link with their medical provider. Please see our detailed content here that you may share with your provider to help guide a discussion: www.sweathelp.org/hyperhidrosis-treatments/medications.html
I am 34 year old man from the Uk 🇬🇧 I’m very active and work as a physical trainer for my job My HH is generic and my father had it also I hated it as a youngster because it isolated me socially However I’ve learnt to live with it and also to a point appreciate it as I rarely get ill in fact I haven’t been sick since I was 15 and I attribute that in some way to my excessive sweating 😂 It now so effects me more when I’m exercising I came close to going down the route of some kind of oral medication but for some reason didn’t like the idea of drying out my body as I already feel like I need to drink a lot more than most due to being so used to losing lots of water each day I’m now considering going to get help again because it seems to have gotten worse when I’m exercising and it can be uncomfortable at times
I hope the webinar helps in your understanding of the pros and cons of oral medications, as well as the nuances of getting the most benefit and least side effects. Our content on www.SweatHelp.org in the Treatments > Oral medications is updated and current with what we discovered in the webinar, too. Wishing you the very best!
I'm a boxing trainer so sweating at work is fine. I get jokes from the fighters because I have to change my water logged shirt 5 times a day but that's fine because everything goes in a gym atmosphere lol When I have a big fight coming up and I have to be under those hot lights I take Glycopyrrolate starting a week in advance so I'm not a mess on TV or in front of a crowd.
@Brian Powers Thinking about getting this myself. How well does it work, and do you have any side effects? Read somewhere that it makes some people feel drowsy and can reduce brain effectiveness?
i am suffering from generalized anxiety disorder. i suffer from head hyperhydrosis, and tingling sensation. My dermatologist and my psychiatrist talked together and agreed on a treatment. An antidepressant + oxybutinin+ a few weeks of rest. They are kind of aligned with what was said in this webminar. I tried benzodiazepin and propranolol but not much effect.
Excellent information! Thank you so much to everyone involved. This is a problem that is affecting my life a great deal. I have cranial/facial hyperhidrosis. It is so embarrassing, and as a woman I'd like to wear makeup, or have my hair look nice, but this is almost impossible during certain times of the year here in Michigan. God bless the work you all are doing.😌
Thanks for reaching out and for watching our AMA about oral medications used to treat hyperhidrosis. We're so glad that you enjoyed the video! Feel free to read our content about head/face sweating where you can find more information about the treatment options for this area specifically: sweathelp.org/where-do-you-sweat/sweaty-face-and-head.html. Then, you can use our Clinician Finder to search for a hyperhidrosis-aware HCP in your area who can work with you to develop a treatment plan that is appropriate for your sweating situation. Please let us know if you have any questions.
Thank you for the work you are doing. I've been suffering for years and only just came across your research. Today I registered with a GP, had an appointment and now going for a blood test to get approved for some medication! Hopefully this will stop the sweat and change my life :) Thank you!
Thanks so much for your kind words! Good Luck with your treatment journey. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at Info@SweatHelp.org.
Thank you so much for this webinar and for all the work done to help patients!
We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed our webinar! We hope to hold more webinars like this in the future. Stay tuned to SweatHelp.org, and be sure to subscribe to our free news blog so that you can stay up-to-date on all things hyperhidrosis-related.
It's great to be having these conversations, but, at 56, I've lived with HH over half my life and its getting worse not better and probably not helped by being menopausal.
People have no idea how distressing it is to be drenched from head to waist.
I've been on oxybutynin for over 10 years, and it's generally effective(ish).
What I want to know is why we're still waiting for an effective cure?
Is it because medics generally don't consider it a valid ailment?
There aren't even any ongoing trials, so where is someone like me supposed to maintain hope that I won't forever, look like I just got out of the shower??!!
Perhaps some shifting of your medication may help? You might also want to investigate secondary causes. Visit SweatHelp.org and navigate to the Know Sweat > Two Types content.
@@WeKnowSweat thanks for responding. I've looked through your site many times. It may be helpful for someone just getting HH. But for me that's struggled with it for 3 decades, there's really nowhere to go.
If I had sweaty hands or feet, there are options but cranio facially plus torso, offers me nothing apart from oral meds, which may or may not work on any given day.
I just wish medics could appreciate how horrible it is living with this condition and I wish researchers would attempt to find a cure!
I'm so willing to volunteer for studies but they are very, very few and far between...
@@valgeee5589 I'm 54 and have been in menopause for 8 years; which definitely has made my HH worse (for me my HH really ramped up when I was a teenager and again when I started menopause - there must be some link there?). I tried Oxybutinin for 6 months, but had horrific side effects, so had to stop. Doctors have not offered anything else that will work (in Australia). I guess, for me, I have lived so long with this "thing" that I now consider it "my" normal. My husband is a huge support too. Am very thankful I did not pass on my HH to my daughter.
@@lisalansdown1363sounds so so familiar! But really annoying that not much can be done to help 😔
I saw a UK TV show yesterday with a woman suffering the same way. The dermatologist suggested botox for her forehead and scalp and some cream to put on daily on the rest of the body.
I've always thought botox was mainly for hands, feet, armpits
@IHS do you know of these as options for Craniofacial hyperhidrosis??
Can I know the tablets you are using , more like can you recommend some tablets that you have used and found it somewhat effectively
My name is mamadu am from Sierra Leone,,,,,,and am suffering from hyperhidrosis for the past 5 years now..........due to lack of advance medical services in my country am unable to get cure..........just imagine been in Africa and suffering from hyperhidrosis with this warm climate.......if I could get medical advice from you it will means a lot to me,,,,,,,, basically you are saving my life
Be sure to visit www.SweatHelp.org where you will find excellent resources such as details on treatment options for excessive sweating, a database where you can search for a healthcare professional who can diagnose and treat your sweating, published literature about hyperhidrosis and treatments, tips on managing your sweating, products that can help, and much more. And, feel free to email us at Info@SweatHelp.org with any specific questions that you may have.
I was prescribed Qbrexza by a dermatologist for facial sweating. It caused my face to get really red. My face also felt hot. I discontinued using it. Will follow up with my Dr.
Thanks for reaching out, and for sharing this information. We also caution that use of Qbrexza on the face may run the risk of getting the treatment in the eyes.
Unfortunately most of dermatologist in Malaysia that I met have no clue about these oral medication. There is one point I show her your website on the medication, and convinced her to give me oxybutynin, and did. I just wish they're more aware. Maybe there should be one representative from one country or one region from IHS so they can share all these success stories to their colleagues and help more people. Overall, good webinar and thank you very much for all your research!
Did it work?
Thanks so much for helping spread hyperhidrosis awareness by sharing our website with your dermatologist. We have a section with many resources for medical professionals who treat hyperhidrosis. We will continue to amplify hyperhidrosis awareness globally, but we welcome your help by sharing www.SweatHelp.org with your family and friends.
@@abubakarfofana3308 work like charm
Thank you for this, very informative!
Glad it was helpful!
Guys probanthine has been discontinued, does anyone know why
Hi I was put on pro banthine that has helped me really ..but now out of stock I'm wondering if there's anything else I could take xx
I've been taking Oxybutynin and it's honestly life changing, my scalp sweating has stopped even when I tried to trigger it.
Took Pro Banthine for 5+ years and it was okay but I would still sweat and hated the way it was ineffective if you eat food with it.
I take 5mg in the morning and 5mg again in the afternoon and I'm completely dry.
The anticholinergics frequently used to treat excessive sweating are glycopyrrolate and oxybutynin.
@@sillwukafor how long have you been taking these?
My name is Elizabeth Etheridge... I have had morgellan disease since 2016... My profusely sweating started around same time...
Did genetic testing 2 yrs ago , diagnosed with mitochondrial disease... My metabolism is completely none active( wild eye? Maybe) most medications even give me sever allergic reaction or doesn't filter through my liver....
I worked in a 5 star casino as a massage therapist 21 yrs... Last few yrs were terrible....I was laid of due to COVID... 9 months later stage 1 breast cancer....
Mine is mainly in face, center of forehead
I refuse to leave my house.... It is getting the best of me....
Thanks for sharing. We're sorry to hear about this. If you have not already done so, perhaps you can search our Clinician Finder for a dermatologist who has attended one of our training seminars. You'll see the "IHhS Educated" designation on their profile. You can begin searching our Clinician Finder here: www.SweatHelp.org/Search. Here is our content about head/face sweating: www.sweathelp.org/where-do-you-sweat/sweaty-face-and-head.html.
I need to know if these meds are helpful with hyperhydrosis in what area! Mine is scalp, face, chest, back and thighs. Do these work for that sweating?
Oral medications for hyperhidrosis decrease sweating overall, not just specific body areas. Therefore, people that use these oral medications to treat hyperhidrosis and participate in sports or work outdoors or are in hot environments may need to take extra precautions to avoid overheating.
It's really annoying that not much can be done to help with HH 😔
I saw a UK TV show yesterday with a woman suffering the same way. The dermatologist suggested botox for her forehead and scalp and some cream to put on daily on the rest of the body.
I've always thought botox was mainly for hands, feet, armpits
@IHS do you know of these as options for Craniofacial hyperhidrosis??
Ive used it for craniofacial HH and it worked great. Just expensive!
Im in south africa and use botox abd sweat stop for craniofacial hh.
In Germany you can try new Axhidrox (creme). Botox is too expensive and you will have the botox look as well.
16:25 l had the ets surgery for excessive hand sweating and totally regret it. I now have sweating I in my back, groin, hands and feet. Before the surgery l just had hands and feet. I just want to say please don't have the surgery it's not worth it. My life is total misery now
@wendypittson9048 - We're so sorry to hear that you have developed compensatory sweating as a result of having ETS surgery. Unfortunately, we hear about this debilitating side-effect too frequently. We do not recommend ETS surgery, and any patients considering the surgery should be informed of the risks associated with this major surgery. Please feel free to reach out to us at Info@SweatHelp.org so that we can communicate further with you.
My experience is similar except I had the surgery more than 50 years ago! The compensatory sweating effect has been horrendous and still is. I don't think anyone should have this surgery.
Hello can use seebri neohaler is it the same effect as glycopyrrolate for ecessive sweating thanks😊
Thanks for your question. We have not heard of using glycopyrrolate via this particular pathway/application for excessive sweating, but we will share with our experts who may decide to further investigate. Be sure to subscribe and stay tuned to our news blog where we would announce any such developments: www.SweatHelp.org/Subscribe
What can help with hyperhidrosis in the head.
Hi Lois! We discuss this in our webinar about oral medications. Further, go to our main website www.SweatHelp.org and navigate to the 'Sweating Where > Face and head content. We just updated it today to include some new research. :) #KnowSweat
I have been taking Oxybutynin - 10mg per day - for about 5 years for severe cranial/facial sweating and it has been a lifesaver for me.
@@deannamullins6115 Really!? Oh my gosh! Your comment just made me feel like my life, now 53, might truly have some light shed on it!!! I have been a severe cranial/facial sweater since my late teen years. But very severely since after i had my daughter, now 32. I have suffered with it for so long to where I stopped going places or doing things that I knew it would happen! I just pray with all the other meds I take, I will be able to take something! Thank you so much for leaving your comment & giving me hope!!! :)
@@deannamullins6115 me too!! Same time frame. Sometimes I think I'd die without oxybutynin. And that's not even being dramatic. But it doesn't help all the time and those breakthrough moments are debilitating and distressing.
Good luck to you!
@@revivemylife69 Hey sunrize, do you read this comment? then i want to ask you something i also suffer from HH
I have been suffering from hyperhidrosis since I was born, my hands and feet are always sweaty, what have I not done to get rid of this problem, I tried iontophoresis, botulinum toxin, the result was zero, the only thing that helped me was the operation to remove the sweat glands after the operation, my hands do not sweat they sweat already but my feet continue to sweat oh i can say that hyperhidrosis has stolen all my youth
I've never had the freedom I wanted to have I don't even have the strength to dream anymore I'm so lonely I go to bed alone I get up alone I have breakfast alone I have dinner alone
five me and the four walls I love God but sometimes I get angry with him why he gave me such a hard fate I would like people who read this comment to pray for me
Im praying for you brother, god works in mysterious ways.
@@user-iq9dk5sd7m thanks
Thanks for reaching out. With regard to iontophoresis, results can depend upon the efficacy of the device, technique used (be sure to follow the device manufacturer's or your doctor's recommendations) and consistent treatment schedule (the treatment is usually performed three times per week until sweating is reduced to the desired level then you will switch to a maintenance schedule of treatment only once per week or once every other week to maintain the dryness). Adding a mineral (like baking soda) to the trays if water is too "soft" may help. Adding a crushed up anticholinergic to the water trays may also help make this treatment more effective. See our website for more information: www.sweathelp.org/hyperhidrosis-treatments/iontophoresis.html. We hope this helps! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out directly at Info@SweatHelp.org. And, sign up for our free news blogs to get the latest developments about hyperhidrosis treatments delivered straight to your email: www.SweatHelp.org/Subscribe
Is burning sensation in soles of feet and palms complications of plmoplanter hyperhidrosis ?
@@arunkumardubey8996 Thanks for reaching out. This may be related to hyperhidrosis. Perhaps we can survey our community about it in the near future. But, we would suggest following up with your medical provider as a burning sensation can be due to a number of other things like heat rash/prickly heat, a treatment side-effect, or another separate medical condition. If needed, feel free to use our Clinician Finder to search for a dermatologist: www.SweatHelp.org/Search. And, here is our content about heat rash: www.sweathelp.org/home/heat-rash.html
I have focal hyperhidrosis, it's so severe that I can barely make a sandwich without drenching it in sweat, Yuck, I recently quit driving because, well, it's that bad, running into my eyes, occasionally I get dizzy and faint , I have tried oral meds,and they somewhat work but then I get a lot of cramping all over my body, including my stomach, which makes me unable to eat, the list of side effects is very long. The Dr.s don't seem to know what to do for me, I have been to many different dr.s and I'm at such a point in my life now that I don't even care to live anymore, I'm just tired and yes, that fed up with the sweating
We're so sorry to hear about the side-effects you are experiencing. Perhaps you can schedule an appointment with one of our experts, who may have more insight about what you are experiencing and be able to help further. If possible, please email us directly at Info@SweatHelp.org so that we can help find an expert that is closest to you.
Does it comment on oral medications during pregnancy use?
Yes it does.
How to reduce excessive sweating from being on Methadone treatment?
Here is the page on SweatHelp.org where you will find great information and resources. www.sweathelp.org/home/types-of-hyperhidrosis.html
@@WeKnowSweat Thank you!
I too am taking methadone for chronic pain. It seems to have exasperated my whole body profuse sweating, I wish I had a answer for you.
I additionally wanted to comment on the disappointment that no one relied to you
I have hyperhidrosis as well as pomphelox (dishidrotic) blistering eczema on my hands and feet and I wonder if there is a connection between the two.. It seems like my hands and feet don't sweat but the rest of my body is drenched.. My dermatologist just put me on an oral med but I havent received the med yet in the mail.. I really hope it helps!
Sweating all over the body may be caused by an underlying condition or a medication you are taking. It's important to get the source of the problem. We have comprehensive information about this on our website in the Know Sweat section, navigate to the Two Types (Primary and Secondary).
@@WeKnowSweat yes, I did that first.. I am diabetic and also take cymbalta(duloxitine) that can cause sweating as a side effect.. but unfortunately I can't stop taking any of those meds.. Derm doc put me on a med that doesnt contraindicate.. Since it is through the VA I am STILL waiting for the med to get here!
I belive there’s a correlation between hyperhidrosis and Palma planta pustulosis this is a blistering of the hand and feet only
Hi! I got prescribed glycopyrrolate 1mg, for my overall sweating. My dermatologist said I can take one in the morning and if it’s not enough, another later in the day. Can I take two at the same time in the morning if it’s not effective? Or can you please explain to me, I’ve heard mixed reviews to take it on an empty stomach because it’s more effective but she didn’t explain much.
It worked?
@@eXaLe I haven’t really seen a difference yet
Thanks for reaching out! Apologies for the delayed response here. It can take time to get doses of oral medications to the optimal level where they help, but don't cause unmanageable side-effects. Because of this, healthcare providers will generally start their patients on a low dose and work up to higher doses, if needed, until the right balance is achieved. With that said, the medication's effects on sweating can usually be felt about after 3 to 5 doses. As far as how/when to take your medication, we suggest following the directions on your prescription label and also checking with your treatment provider and/or pharmacist to make sure it is ok for you to try taking the medication at different times of the day and on an empty or full stomach to see what works best for you. You may find other helpful information about oral medications on our website here: www.sweathelp.org/hyperhidrosis-treatments/medications.html
Hi i have the same problem!! How can i treat it???
Please see our Treatments Overview page for a chart, which shows the suggested treatment options for the various areas of focal sweating: www.sweathelp.org/hyperhidrosis-treatments/treatment-overview.html. In our Treatments section, you can also find detailed pages for each treatment option.
Hi! I’m 36 and I never ever used to sweat but all of a sudden around 2016 I started to sweat ALL over my body when I’d get even a little heated. Today I ate hot soup for dinner and I stared to sweat all over again especially my chest. Drops of sweat will bead down and it’s so uncomfortable 😣 I have MS and Crohn’s disease and my doctor put me on Clonadine to help with the sweating but it’s done nothing. Thought maybe it had something to do with the MS but my doctors have no clue. I’m sick of this. Do you have any recommendations?
Hello there and thanks for reaching out. I'm so sorry to hear that you have not yet found effective treatment for your excessive sweating. Can you kindly email us at Info@SweatHelp.org?
Hi I just found this site. God bless you. It has got to be hard with MS and Chrones. I hope you have found relief.
do you still prescribe glycopyrolate to your patients with high blood pressure? I've read that one of the side effects is increased blood pressure
I believe we discuss this in our webinar and on our Oral Medications page on SweatHelp.
I still sweat on glycopyolate
How long does it take to see results from Oxybutyn ?
Thanks for reaching out with your question. It can take some time to get doses of oral medications to the optimal level (the level where they help, but don't cause unmanageable side effects) and practitioners will generally start patients on a low dose and work up to higher doses, as needed, until the right balance is achieved. Doses may also be adjusted based on the seasons or weather. When starting a medication to help with sweating, effects can usually be felt after three to five doses.
@@WeKnowSweat I went on it recently and I noticed a difference within a day. I have extreme sweating and I can't believe I'm hardly sweating now. Very happy
@@HappyCarnival-bv3ot1 day? How many mg?
I sweat excessively on my back and I recently finished cooking school. What oral pill can I take to stop the sweating and work in peace.
The most frequently used oral medications to treat excessive sweating are glycopyrrolate and oxybutynin. See our content about oral medications and feel free to use the information as a basis for discussion with your dermatologist or primary care provider to determine which option may be best for you: www.sweathelp.org/hyperhidrosis-treatments/medications.html. If you experience any side-effects with the use of these medications, you may need to work with your healthcare team to adjust the dosage to alleviate or lessen any potential bothersome side-effects.
Anyone from the philippines? Where can i buy oral medications for hyperhydrosis, please
Meron ako pm Bryan James Briones
where we can buy here in Philippines @@BryanWinssss
My name is liso l have been suffering from excesses sweat for about over a year l cant seem to get help please advice me
Thanks for reaching out. Feel free to use our Clinician Finder at www.SweatHelp.org/Search to search for a hyperhidrosis-aware healthcare professional who can diagnose your sweating and work with you to develop a treatment plan that works best for your sweating situation. Healthcare professionals who have attended one of our special training seminars will have the "IHhS Educated" designation. Then, read up about all of the different treatment options for hyperhidrosis so that you can have an informed discussion and decision in your treatment plan. You can find a wealth of information here at www.SweatHelp.org/Treatments. And, be sure to subscribe to our free news blog to get the latest developments in the hyperhidrosis world delivered straight to your email inbox: www.SweatHelp.org/Subscribe. Good Luck!
I suffer from last 16 years..I am from India..plese help me..evry day I feel bad..plsee help me
You need to go see a dermatologist so they can prescribe a med for you.. Good luck
Please visit www.SweatHelp.org to research your options and find solutions and clinicians who may be able to help.
where do you sweat from mostly?
How long can one use oral medications.... Can I use them life long?
Thanks for your question! Many of these medications have been around for quite some time, and are successfully used to treat different conditions, including hyperhidrosis. Our experts generally recommend combining oral medications (at a lower dose) with other therapies to optimize their benefits and minimize side effects. With that said, a couple of studies have reported a potential link between the development of dementia and/or brain atrophy and long-term, high-dose anticholingeric use in older individuals. Anyone taking anticholinergics that is over (or near) the age of 65 can discuss this potential link with their medical provider. Please see our detailed content here that you may share with your provider to help guide a discussion: www.sweathelp.org/hyperhidrosis-treatments/medications.html
I am 34 year old man from the Uk 🇬🇧
I’m very active and work as a physical trainer for my job
My HH is generic and my father had it also
I hated it as a youngster because it isolated me socially
However I’ve learnt to live with it and also to a point appreciate it as I rarely get ill in fact I haven’t been sick since I was 15 and I attribute that in some way to my excessive sweating 😂
It now so effects me more when I’m exercising
I came close to going down the route of some kind of oral medication but for some reason didn’t like the idea of drying out my body as I already feel like I need to drink a lot more than most due to being so used to losing lots of water each day
I’m now considering going to get help again because it seems to have gotten worse when I’m exercising and it can be uncomfortable at times
I hope the webinar helps in your understanding of the pros and cons of oral medications, as well as the nuances of getting the most benefit and least side effects. Our content on www.SweatHelp.org in the Treatments > Oral medications is updated and current with what we discovered in the webinar, too. Wishing you the very best!
I'm a boxing trainer so sweating at work is fine. I get jokes from the fighters because I have to change my water logged shirt 5 times a day but that's fine because everything goes in a gym atmosphere lol
When I have a big fight coming up and I have to be under those hot lights I take Glycopyrrolate starting a week in advance so I'm not a mess on TV or in front of a crowd.
@Brian Powers Thinking about getting this myself. How well does it work, and do you have any side effects? Read somewhere that it makes some people feel drowsy and can reduce brain effectiveness?
But is this medicine not slowing down your reaction time. I mean this is very important when boxing.
Girl bye I live in st louis and im still suffering
i am suffering from generalized anxiety disorder. i suffer from head hyperhydrosis, and tingling sensation.
My dermatologist and my psychiatrist talked together and agreed on a treatment. An antidepressant + oxybutinin+ a few weeks of rest.
They are kind of aligned with what was said in this webminar. I tried benzodiazepin and propranolol but not much effect.