Elite athlete with hyperhydrosis

stacker

New member
Hey everyone. I'm new here and would like to share my story since I personally haven't met any other hyperhidrosis suffers. I've had hyperhidrosis my whole life. Was so sick of it that I wanted a cure fast. When I was 14 I got ets surgery. my parents being immigrants to Canada just thought it would stop the sweating but the side effects were possibly worse. I now suffer from severe compensatory sweating. It's been 10 years. During those 10 years I have excelled in volleyball basket ball and boxing all while dealing with severe cs. I'm currently a national level Boxer and was almost a national champion but lost due to a shoulder injury that I am 8 months out from shoulder surgey. I deal with cs daily. Starting everywhere from my nipple line down except for the arms. its really hard as a boxer to be busting my butt and not have a bead of sweat drip down my face and have coaches say work harder you're not even sweating! My goal was to make the Olympics and I'm still a Olympic hopeful but I chose to turn professional and start making some money. I'm due to make my pro debut in the summer and for those of you who have the cs side effect from ets surgery know how bad summers are for us. I know I'll be dripping sweat in weigh ins and when I'm fighting. There's also a lot of pressure on me to be the next big thing. it scares me to think of being in the public eye shirtless in front of people but it also motivates me because many sufferers are scared to chase their dreams due to their issues. I'm aware of the criticism and eyes that will stare at how much Im sweating But I know that if I god willing can make it big. The amount of awareness I can spread for hyperhidrosis and ets surgery sufferes really motivate me and even though I have thought about giving up in fear of being scrutinized. I won't. God blessed me with this talent and cursed me with this disorder but I believe everything happens for a reason and only time will tell what I will be able to do. But for those out there living in fear. Don't give up! There's always hope and a way of coping. Much love to you all. I definitely understand your struggle and have nothing but respect for you!
 

DaveTyler

New member
:( Similar situation. My first fight - white collar - is March 21st - but my feet HH is so bad now I am feeling suicidal again.
 

stacker

New member
:( Similar situation. My first fight - white collar - is March 21st - but my feet HH is so bad now I am feeling suicidal again.

Don't give up! Yeah it sucks to deal with trust me. Too many people give up due to this illness. You having the opportunity to do something you love is a blessing. Don't let this stop you! Survive. Adapt. Advance. There's always a way my friend!
 

SweatyCanuck

Well-known member
Well this is a real bummer to read. I had ETS too and have severe CS on my stomach, back, legs and crotch... it soaks my underwear - so gross. I've been cutting my body fat the last 2 months since I know summer is coming and was hoping maybe that would help a bit but you guys probably cut down a lot more for a fight and clearly doesn't help... what a hopeless battle...
 
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