Looking for Friends who are suffering with HH
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nicsa
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hey there hyper, ASL? (not sure if youre familiar with this outdated term but it's age, sex, location??) wow didnt know children could get it before ****rty or do you mean a child like a teen? i have a medium-level of HH which started as drips from my underarms when i started ****rty age 12. i'm now almost 27 and gave up on sprays, roll-ons, medication etc many many years ago but maybe will give botox a go as i suffer mainly on my underarms although i have it all over (cant remember the medical term for this) which gets worse in social situations, when im worried, stressed or nervous, in hot conditions, walking or lightly exercising (imagine when im going for it its like im gonna pass out!!) and during sleep it goes crazy. maybe i should just live in sweden or something where it's cold. i hate being female with it as it makes me feel so much grosser than i already am. i also struggle with exercise, am very overweight as i have hated exercise since sweating started as i am happiest when drier (so try and avoid sweaty situations as much as possible - although the gym i can blend in there being all sweaty i guess but it's the social aspect too and feelin embarrassed when struggline, panting and being red and hot all over in front of others), i feel tired and worn-out all the time and cant really relate to normal people. i used to be on this site 10 yrs ago but left when i couldnt find friends and no other help was out there in terms of medicine etc. i need heeeeeeeeeeelp!!!!!!!!!!!
Hey there Nicsa.. If the underarms is what's troubling you, I think you could probably benefit from this new device called MiraDry.. It seems to be super effective, the only problem maybe is its price.
Hey I can be your friend
Maybe just online though, because I doubt you live anywhere near me.
What's your hyperhidrosis like and how does it affect you?
It's always nice to hear from other people who have the same condition as you do
Thank you. I have Palmoplantar Hyperhidrosis. This condition made me introvert and i am lacking self confidence.
Are u suffering from HH too? Have you tried any medicines? How is your situation now?
I have palmoplantar hyperhidrosis as well but the hand sweat is what really gets to me more often. I actually didn't care about it for the biggest part of my life as it's not that severe, but lately it has been making me somewhat self conscious because I can't help noticing my hands are sweaty when using my smartphone or holding things in general. Writing or attempting to draw on paper is one of the worst things for me I suppose. My hands also get quite cold because of the sweating, making it hard to hold hands with someone (although shaking hands is not a big issue because I'm already used to rubbing them on my pants or whatever before doing that so people don't really notice it- or at least they don't comment). Touching special someone(s) with sweaty/cold hands can also be very annoying to me.
As for being intro or extroverted I have always been more on the introverted side for as long as I can remember and probably since childhood, so I don't know if I can really account the hyperhidrosis for that.
I haven't tried taking any meds yet, except for some creams and antiperspirants, and I'm too worried about the side effects to get the ETS surgery. Hopefully I'll get an iontophoresis machine in the future.
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I just got off the train in jersey city completely soaked. I have done everything from a micro ETs to buying an iontophoresis machine. I have been hacking away at this most soul-sucking illness for many many years. To the original poster, I can help you. My hyperhidrosis is full body. Is yours localized at all?
calouche13
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Anyone looking for a friend with HH can contact me via skype, would love to share: maxime.calouche