Chemical Lumbar Sympathectomy.

xsophiexsocketx · Newbie User Joined: Oct 05, 2006 Posts: 27

Has anyone heard of this or had it done.
I was referred to a specialist privately after going to see my GP (since we have BUPA) and went to see him a while ago. He mentioned the Chemical Lumbar Sympathectomy as something to look into for the feet hyperhidrosis if Iontophoresis failed to work on them.
I've been looking it up on the internet but can't find much that is relevant, most is about another reason why the procedure is used.
So I was wondering if anyone has hear of this, or had it done?

Pinker · Posted: Mon Oct 09, 2006 5:31 pm Post subject:

By chemical Lumbar Sympathectomy I think your GP was talking about something called CT Fluoroscopy. Here injections are used to DESTROY the nervous pathway. This is a dangerous procedure like ETS (Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy) and the effects (some are devastating) are irreversable. He described it as a last resort, but really it shouldnt even be an option because the risk is too great.

I know im sounding negative but im trying to put you off for a reason Razz

With iontophoresis the majority of people can have dry feet one way or another.

Here's a taste of what may be to come if you had the surgery:

http://groups.msn.com/ExcessiveSweatHH/antiets.msnw?action=get_message&mview=0&ID_Message=18351&LastModified=4675530616930409852

http://p069.ezboard.com/fetsandreversalsfrm21

xsophiexsocketx · Newbie User Joined: Oct 05, 2006 Posts: 27

Thanks. I looked up the CT Flouroscopy and it says about curing hand hyperhidrosis and not feet. All I was told was that it would be under local anaesthetic and a needle would be put in my lower back or something. But he didn't mention it that much as he only said it as a last resort if the iontophoresis didn't work.

So far the iontophoresis is working! I can actually wear slipping without the inside getting sopping wet. Very Happy

Pinker · Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 12:29 pm Post subject:

Great stuff Cool

Which machine are you using?

xsophiexsocketx · Newbie User Joined: Oct 05, 2006 Posts: 27

The idrostar. Have another treatment tonight..and so far I have noticed a huge improvement.
Do you use iontophoresis? If so, which machine?

Pinker · Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 6:23 pm Post subject:

I think you're using the same one as me, the idrostar i2m.

Iontophoresis is a bit uncomfortable but you get used to it and the effects are worth it!

xsophiexsocketx · Newbie User Joined: Oct 05, 2006 Posts: 27

Yeah, I noticed it as well, but I've started to get used to it now like you said. I used to get the parts of my fingers around my nails really hurt when I did it. But that's gradually got better and I think, because I read somewhere, probably in the manual that if you have any small cuts to put vaseline on them, that was maybe why. So now I just rub vaseline on my fingers around the nail and it doesn't hurt so much.

Pinker · Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 3:26 pm Post subject:

Yeah I used to use the vaseline but I don't have to use it anymore even on something high like 13mA. I find if you fill the trays quite deep it gets rid of the irritation and I dont get irritations on my wrist either where the waterline would usually be.

xsophiexsocketx · Newbie User Joined: Oct 05, 2006 Posts: 27

Really..might try that tip with the trays. I've never had it as high as 13mA before but, I guess it might be because everyone has a different level of where it works.