Anyone see alcohol lowers sweating? - Page 2

bill-uk · 06-29-2009, 10:29 PM

I definitely sweat more after consuming alcohol, particularly the day after and I feel hotter too. That said, a couple of years ago I abstained for 3 weeks and the sweating overall remained the same. Now considering cutting out cornflakes in the morning but having eaten them for 40 years, it'll be hard !!!

Angel01 · 06-30-2009, 10:29 AM

my theory is that alcohol disrupts your conduction of nervous system , thats why.

Aquista · 06-30-2009, 09:47 PM

I don't sweat at all when drunk. Maybe because I'm not so anxious about it? Whatever it is, it makes me feel normal

beckiboo · 07-01-2009, 10:43 PM

one when I got absolutely mashed I stopped completely, but that was just the once =( might give it another go lol

JJ1901 · 07-14-2009, 01:38 PM

Alcohol definitely stops my sweating. Probably because of the dehydration but also because it calms me down. Wouldn't say it is the best cure to HH though haha

hb72 · 07-15-2009, 11:11 PM

alcohol is a central nervous system relaxant that's why most people's hyperhidrosis stops when they drink a lot, due to the whole over active nervous system thing. " Alcohol's primary effect is the increase in stimulation of the GABAA receptor, promoting central nervous system depression" that's why it has a similar effect as xanax and other benzos because they both stimulate gaba receptors in the brain, gaba is like the calming neuron.

JJ1901 · 07-16-2009, 02:45 AM

Wow great reply hb72! Thank you for the information

xlisax · 07-16-2009, 11:36 AM

When I drink my sweating gets worse, I get really hot, sweat incredible amounts, and go really red. I also sweat more than usual the next day.

gg1101 · 07-20-2009, 07:53 PM

xanax doesnt decrease my sweating though....