What should I order for palmar hydrosis

Hi guys,

My son just completed 8th day of "shannons" video therapy, and seeing just a little results so far on the left hand.

So I want to go ahead and order a product as well. I was going to order the wipes, but someone has mentioned a gel for the hands.

Which products have you tried?
Which product works best?

Thanks,
Sophie

what is shannons video therapy? How old is your son. For me iontophoresis is the best treatment. I've used a spray (odaban) that worked to a certain extent but had to apply it every night for two weeks to see good results.

I use a machine called the idromed 4 GS. Basically its two trays which you put water in and a mild electric current passes through the water blocking the pores in your hands. Top up treatments are needed once/twice a week but you soon get used to it. If you need any more help just send me private message-thanks.

HH,

Shannans video from youtube is a home made iontophoresis.
In short, it is two pie tins filled with water hooked with test leads, positive to negative, and so on, then hooked to each tin filled with water.
Treatment with this, is ten minutes on each hand on each polarity, for a total of 20 minutes per day. I put my hands in for a feel (I have hyperhydrosis of my palms as well) and can definately feel the current.
He started with three 6 volt latern batteries, but moved up to 4 them for last two days. This afternoon his left hand is almost dry, other than finger tips, but not getting much results on the right hand yet.
I want to buy him a good product to use as well in addition to this treatment. He will have to do maintenance treatments with this as well,
which is suggested about once week on average.
Although I have it as well, it has never bothered me to the extent that it does my son who is 17, so I am trying to do all that I can, that I can afford to do (no insurance right now) to help him reduce it as much as possible.
Thanks for your help,
Sophie

Hey, Sophie67! I suffer from palmar hyperhidrosis like your son and it's very much unbearable. It took me quite a long time to write this and, although it was directed to another user, it lists all the alternatives I know of for this condition. Scroll down to my post (Phoenix_Elite):

http://www.socialphobiaworld.com/postt19507.html

Hope it helps!

I ordered the hydrosal gel from canada.
A little expensive with the shipping, hope it lasts a while....

Phoenix,

I read your post. I am sad for you. I guess I never let it bother me that much, I am not sure why. I shook hands with some REALLY sweaty hands (I have palmar hyperhydrosis as well as my son) and always got the job! I would always just wipe my hands off on my leg, in clear view of whoever, shake their hand, and then carry on with it....
I never knew what it was until a few years ago, and mine began at age 9. I dont like it, but Ive lived with it.... and here I am, still married, three great kids (young adults
But I do have anxiety disorder as well, and I cant help but to think that the hyperhydrosis is linked to a nervous system disorder.
I often am disconntent with life, but not because of my sweaty hands...
I want to move out of this stinking big crowded city, to a smaller more relaxed place. I think when we live the life we are supposed to, that other things improve, maybe the hyperhydrosis as well...
Anyway, I joined this for my son, as I have learned to live with mine,
and it is enlightening to me. For so many years, I thought it was just me lol, and didnt even have a label for it.
Keep in touch.
I think I might write Dr. Phil, but Im not going on the show, lol, no way!
Sophie

Who knows Sophie, maybe hyperhidrosis isn't really that big a deal. Perhaps I've just made it out to be. In any case, when I'm not sweating I feel a lot... happier than when I am. Still, I'm going to try as hard as I can not to let it get to me. Therea are many people out there worse off than me, and I know that's a somewhat cruel thought, but it's still a bit of a relief.

I think if I moved to a calmer environment (specifically a calmer school) I would barely sweat. I also live in the busy city, and it tends to get very tiring.

But what about you? What would you write to Dr. Phil for?

Phoenix

Hey there,
about the Dr. Phil thing (lol) I guess I was seriously mentioning it because until joining this site to find help for my son, I didnt have any idea that so many people suffered from it, and the suffering part is what is the most disconcerning to me. Mine has bothered me as well, and I would love a cure and have dry hands, but mine has never bothered me as it has my son, and many here to the point that it is ruining their lives.
I have a few med issues, seizure disorder, yada yada, dont want to complain, so I guess my hands arent a huge concern, and I guess you learn to cope or live with it the older you get.
I hear you on the cold weather thing. Although I hate winter, I hate to be hot, and it does also make my hands sweat like hell too.
I mostly just prefer places that dont keep the heat turned up, and keep the a/c running stong in the heat.
I ordered the hydrosal gel for my son to try as well.
Who knows, if there is enough, I might try a dash of it for the heck of it too. It was a little spendy, so I hope its worth it.
Had to order from Canada, about 18 bucks for shipping alone, guess its not available in the US?
Anyhoo, hope things are well with all, and finding ways to help and treat your condition.
I explained to my son, that this is a condition he must live with his entire life, but just like any other medical condtion, he can treat it, and live a wonderful life. I know he will be fine in long run, there isnt much other choice Im glad he talks to me, and that give me the opportunity to help him.
Peace...
Sophie

Hey, Sophie!

Well, hope your son can cope with it like you do. I'm taking Robinul (pills) right now and it seems to be working. Tell him to give it a try if the Hydrosal doesn't work. And yes, there are quite a few people dealing with hyperhidrosis. There's a friend of mine at school who has the condition even worse than me, but she doesn't really mind it that much. I guess it just depends on the individual. Still, life goes on, so wallowing in self-pity, though somewhat comfortable, cannot go on forever.

I suppose we've got to make the best of what little time we have. I'm glad my mother's being so supportive. It seems your son has the same luck. Tell him not to let it get to him, as it has to me and so many others in this board.

- Phoenix_Elite