Hyperhidrosis Remedies and information

HHzapp · Newbie User Joined: Sep 11, 2007 Posts: 62

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I was just wondering, how safe is it to use the 0.05% or even 1% glycopyrronium bromide solution (glycopyrrolate) via iontopherosis?
Any long term side affects?
Could it damage your overall health in any way? 'Cos I've heard about all this dry mouth, dry eyes, urine retention, abdominal and stomach pains, headaches, blurry vision, etc even though it only lasts around a day.
Tap water ionto isn't really doing much for me anymore.
I tried bicarbonate of soda with it but that made my palmer hh much worse than before pretty much.
I'm away to try it with sea salt, apparently works a bit better than the bicarb.
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So, anyone had any experience with the glycopyrrolate?
I definately would appreciate any help I could get here.
Thanks.
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Pinker · Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2007 9:41 pm Post subject:

No there are no long term side effects to my knowledge, glycopyrrolate is one of the safer compounds because it doesn't cross the blood brain barrier. After I had been using the solution for a good while the short term side effects you would usually get actually began to diminish as well in my experience. It is however not quite as effective as it was to begin with so I was considering the 0.1% solution at one point, i'm sure they could make that.

With oral glycopyrrolate some people have complained of impotance (not sure if this was permanent or not) but in tablet form you recieve a much higher dose. It also works on the whole body wheras iontophoresis directs it to a particular area.

What you'd need to do is see your GP and give them the address to Nova laborotaries who make the solution. They can then arrange to make it on prescription somehow.

HHzapp · Newbie User Joined: Sep 11, 2007 Posts: 62

Awesome. [:
I might try this stuff then if sea salt doesn't work. (:
And I'm a girl so I really don't think I need to worry about impotance. Laughing

But thanks for the info. [:
HH is the most stupid thing I've ever heard of, btw.
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Pinker · Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2007 5:15 pm Post subject:

LOL! Sorry I didn't realise you were female.. haha.

Yeah try and persevere with the tap water one way or another. Like you said you were using it every day, I think that might be why it got worse. I would use it four times a week max for a week or so until it's greatly reduced, then do one or two 'maintenance' treatments every week from then on.

HH is daft, but just think lots of people have excess sweating on their underarms or their face, we were just unlucky to get it on our hands.. but it CAN be beaten!

scooks · Newbie User Joined: Oct 30, 2007 Posts: 1

Hi, I am new to this forum but i have found it really helpfull to know that there are so many other people suffering from the same condition. This thread is particularly usefull.

I suffer from plantar and palmar HH and i have tried anhydrol forte with very little effect. Last week i purchased some perspirex hand and feet and i have used it the last 2 nights. I am so surprised to find that my hands and feet seem to be totally sweat free. My hands are even a little too dry so i wont be applying the cream again tonight.

I am going to be doing some rather stressfull work this afternoon with my boss- a situation in which my hands would normally be dripping, so we'll see if it stands the test.

So far so good

Pinker · Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 8:15 pm Post subject:

Hey scooks, welcome to the forum!

Congrats on getting your hands and feet dry! It must feel great.

Iontophoresis does a really good job for me on my hands and feet but I use a little bit of driclor or dehydral cream which is a similar product on troublesome parts like my fingertips and it works great. If it does the job for you carry on Smile

aurelia · Newbie User Joined: Nov 12, 2007 Posts: 3

I've been following this thread for awhile now, and it seems most people have had positive experiences using Odaban & Sweat-Stop... but I'm wondering which one is better for facial HH?
...or if you have any other suggestions...

Pinker · Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2007 3:28 pm Post subject: Re: Odaban vs. Sweat-Stop

Matrix · Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 7:50 am Post subject:

Hello Pinker and to Everyone,

First off, great work, Pinker, on putting all this information in one place. This is truly helpful information and just what everyone needs.

In my case, I have palmoplantar HH (hands and feet). I’ve tried just about everything over the years, including most items listed here. But during that time, I developed a bad habit of not sticking with one thing too long, despite having some or limited success. I guess I was truly looking for a cure, in a sense. I may have to try Odaban and Iontrophoresis once more, if needed.

My story recently is that my HH used to be nearly 100% palmar and near zero plantar. About a year ago, I began noticing my plantar increasing little by little.

To make a long story short, today, my palmar has reduced, but my plantar (feet) is really wrecking havoc on me at work and when my anxiety kicks in (both feeding on each other). My feet get hot and sweaty; therefore I have to change shoes and socks, since the odor begins to develop. The more the odor develops, the more my anxiety kicks in and just exacerbates the problem.

Today, I have about 8 pairs of dress shoes (2 extras in my car) but most of them are already ruined, I believe, due to the bromhidrosis odor. I’ve spent a fortune recently on shoes and powders of all sorts to stop the smell of my feet and shoes. It has really affected me in my profession.

Recently, I just started with acupuncture (1 session so far). Also, I went to see a podiatrist today, and the Dr. recommended Lazerformalyde (10% formaldehyde)—and he said this stuff works (supposedly much stronger than Drysol) and has a perfect track record for him so far with his patients. I will try it for the fist time tonight, and I really hope this works.

My question is, have any of you tried Lazerformalyde? If so, has it worked? Also, have any of you developed plantar at a later stage, and while noticing a slight decrease in palmar? I’m now 41, and this just started a year or so ago for me.

Any advise/info. would be greatly appreciated.
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Update: Day 1: Today was absolutely great Very Happy

. No smell at the office. Didn’t have to change socks and shoes. Wow! Socks still felt a bit damp at the end of the day, but nothing like before. I did notice that I sweat maybe just a tad bit more in the palms, but that’s fine. I can deal with that, but not the smelly shoes/socks/feet. (BTW: my doctor who prescribed Lazerformalyde mentioned not to use this on the hands, as it can get into your eyes easily (by accidental rubbing). And it could cause very serious irritation. Anyhow, we’ll see. It’s just day one, but so far very promising results! Thank God! Very Happy

I'll post status again in a week.