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- For decades, excessive sweat controlled Daniella's life. But now she’s found a solution in Botox and her confidence is back. Subscribe to ABC Science CZcams 👉 ab.co/2YFO4Go
Sweating is regulated by our body’s nervous system. For people with hyperhidrosis, it’s thought the nerves become overactive, triggering sweat without heat or physical activity. It’s a condition that impacts about one in 100 Australians.
Most people with excessive sweating don't realise they can get help. Some treatments include iontophoresis, surgery, antiperspirants and Botox. Daniella’s Botox treatments are usually 12 to 20 injections per armpit, every nine to ten months.
Read more about hyperhidrosis here: ab.co/3R0OSE0
Enormous thanks to Daniella for sharing her story.
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I have exacerbated hyperhydrosis and it's really hard to manage! I can sweat from literally everywhere, and I hate summers because of that. If having an operation increases the sweating elsewhere, I don't think I'm suited for this 😞 I would need botox everywhere after that. So I'm always wearing black, I refuse handshakes, I get paranoid when I have to do physical efforts in public, paranoid when I get up from a leather chair, paranoid when I want to show my collegues something and I have to touch their things... I'm always uncomfortable or paranoid about something, always making excuses. Living with hyperhydrosis is not funny
I'm so sorry! I only have it sometimes based on my hormones (I have pmdd and pcos), and it's the worst in my armpits and hands and can be rough any place being touched. It's like it pulls it out. So I've built my style on wearing layers lol. Tanks tops under ANYTHING so I can always take the top layer off and try to be sure that is usually looser around my pits and doesn't touch them at all. Any shirt that touches my pits is a no go. But, it got much better after I got off my ADHD meds id started as a kid. And then again with age. I'm 34 now. Still can't stand clothes touching my arm pits though... and still seem to get it a ton there.
Also, I do think the hand surgery might do you well because shaking hands is such an integral part of socializing. I think the little bit extra being POSSIBLE (not for sure) spread out through so much more skin, would really be worth it.
Just my opinion but I wish you well and hope you consider botox in at least some areas like pits and hands...
Feel your pain, I’m 68 and had it since a teenager. I’ve managed it for years and always wear black or patterns as shows sweat stains the least. Mine is everywhere but mainly my face and as it starts I get more anxious which makes it worse. We have just had two really hot days and I just wanted to cry but 🤷♀️ I’m going to try homeopathy next and if it’s helpful I will let you know.
I saw a Dr. online. Dr. Berg. (Here on CZcams!) He suggested Vitamin B1..or Rosemary or Sage. He said to start out with 4x's the amount suggested to kinda kick start the reaction. (4 vitamins/day) I have found a natural capsule of Vitamin B1 at Natural Grocers. It has helped a lot. I have had enough surgeries, and botox scared me.
Just a suggestion, but it may help!
I talked to people who had surgery for HH and all of them have terrible compensatory sweating in other areas. I hope we'll see some new treatments developed in the next years. This condition is so frustrating
A family that often goes to my parish church all have this disorder. It’s really not unpleasant to shake their hands, which are cool and clean, but wet. However they feel terribly self-conscious and I wish there was an easy solution to their problem.
Electrotherapy if it's specifically only on their hands it's one of the better solutions because it gets the job done and you don't have to keep buying a product
24 years still suffering from this. I never knew other people had this. It’s so bad that I drive with gloves every time
26 here and I'm really gonna try hard this time to find a solution. I just started using an anti perspirant called duradry so I'll see if it works somewhat at least. However I really want to give iontophoresis a try as it seems promising
and What do you think about the surgery?
Mine is milder. My head, face, neck, chess and feet are very sweaty. The problem it contributes for having pimple in face and back of the ear
I sweat excessively in all the same places, and I never get pimples, not even when I was going through puberty. Oily skin is responsible for pimples and blackheads, not sweat. Try a prescription retinoid, that should help tremendously for acne and blackheads.
Still suffering here.
This condition affected me on every life angles possible.
My worst was voluntarily quitting for job applications when learning that there would be "sweat tests", and my last job (7years ago).. i had 5 shirts all used up for an 8 hour shift..
Same here.
@@TecmoBowlPlayerSweat test? Why?
They presented botox as this life-changing solution but the problem is that it only lasts from 3 to 12 months. Then you have to repeat this very expensive procedure all over again. Also, botox works for one specific area and hyperhydrosis is often generalized. There are drugs called anticholinergics that work for the entire body but you have to take it daily.
I feel for Daniella. What an ordeal!
I have it and passed for a surgery almost two years ago to control - my hands are more dry and armpits are more dry than normal, but I’m feel realized. It’s embarrassing and people turn to make dirty jokes about it.
fascinating. so happy you're better.
It's not permanent unfortunately.
Thanks to Daniella for sharing her story! 💛
Sweating is regulated by our body’s nervous system. For people with hyperhidrosis, it’s thought the nerves become overactive, triggering sweat without heat or physical activity. It’s a condition that impacts about one in 100 Australians.
Most people with excessive sweating don't realise they can get help. Some treatments include iontophoresis, surgery, antiperspirants and Botox. Daniella’s Botox treatments are usually 12 to 20 injections per armpit, every nine to ten months. Read more about hyperhidrosis here: ab.co/3R0OSE0
She's not alone. Mine started in my early 50s. My treatment will be a bit touchy. I have sleep apnea. That is being dealt with now for 20years. However, in 2007, I was diagnosed with ADD. It cost me my job at 45 years old. I'll be 61 this summer. Now I'm on a rotation of Amphetamines to keep me focused. Then to sleep, I take a high quanitity of various sedatives. Enough to tranqullize a volcano. I can't operate a motor vehicle for at least 45 minutes to an hour. You wake up in a stupor. Just like somebody that was drinking heavily the night before. Now, it seems my hiperhydrosis will be treated with meds. At this point, I feel blessed to wake up just to live another day.🙂🙏
I have severe hyperhydrosis. My insurance doesn’t cover Botox for sweating. I have an appointment in 2 weeks where I’m hoping to seek some sort of medical help. I’ve been suffering with this for years and im hopeful I can find a solution
Hey. Did you find any solution?
I see someone said oxybutynin in thread and my doctor has prescribed it for me (I’m 68 and had it since 18) I’ll try it and let you know.
@@debb6393 PLEASE DO! I would really appreciate that
@@tasneemzarintanif1593 not yet. Getting prescribed a pill soon. I’ll update if it does anything to help
I deal with something similar, I've gotten lucky with a particular medication called oxybutynin. Game changer.
I’ve been prescribed that, does it work👏? I’ll give it a go. Thank you.
@@debb6393 Yep it does work
I sweat throughout my body to an extent that my body gets sticky as the heat strikes even my friends get icky and disgusted to touch me. However my armpit sweats the most because of it's ability to sweat in an extreme cold weather and the worst part is it's smells... unlike many others who don't smell even after sweating profusely. Sometimes I feel so restricted that even a slight activity can trigger my sweat glands and embarrass me infront of others not just because of sweat but the smell it will spread. Odour is something even the kindest won't tolerate moreover the one's who have BO themselves can't bear others unfamiliar odour. God knows how much opportunities I have denied due to this sick abnormalities I suffer. I'm envious when people swap their clothes with friends because their clother are clean from odour and sweat and other regular activities such as wearing the same clothes more than once and not having to apply antiperspirant every night and days of masking perfumes on your body just to not smell bad. I frequently change and wash clothes which ruins my clothes size and fabric. The antiperspirant have ruined my armpit but I have no choice but to continue to use because its the only way to not smell for I can't afford botox and it doesn't guarantee eliminating odour.
Have you tried washing your armpits with lime when bathing? I find it helps
@@natzhutson153 No I never tried while bathing but once I applied lemon on my armpit and it burned my skin and didn't do anything for the odour.
Use 20% aluminum hexahydrade. It fixed my armpit sweating. First use back to back 3-4days then once every 1-2weeks
Iam sorry you are going through this , l also discovered that l have HH in my under arm in my mid 20s, now lam in my late 20s and have still haven’t found a solution , l so sensitive about who comes close to me as l just think that l might have an odor , people around say they don’t smell it but l do , and this has ruined my dating life as a young woman . Iam nolonger confident . I find it hard to hang out with friends after work without having changed the clothes l would have spend time with at work . I really hope l get a solution soon
I live in New Orleans and because of this condition I hate going outside from June to September 😭 after 5 mins I am DRENCHED in sweat 😭
Another note is that some medications (SSRI’s) can cause hyperhydrosis. So if you are experiencing excessive sweating while on medications like those, talk to your doctor! :)
Yep, I developed hyperhidrosis from Prozac. Unfortunately, the hyperhidrosis hasn't entirely gone away since stopping Prozac. I was on Prozac for nearly a decade. I think maybe the longer you're on a medication like that, the longer it could take after coming off the drug for the side-effects to go away completely.
It's so much better than it was a few years ago while still on Prozac. People used to ask me, 'Did you run here?' when I'd just walked a few blocks yet was covered in sweat. Don't miss it at all! Now, it's been 1.5 years completely off of Prozac and I am definitely more sweaty than the average 30yo woman, but, it's not so bad and it's fairly easy to manage.
The sad thing is, when I asked some of my doctors thru the years, could one of my medications be causing the excessive sweating? None of them said Prozac is known to cause hyperhidrosis. It's a fairly common side-effect, so I'm shocked they didn't say anything.
I also had the sympathectomy for hyperhidrosis, my hands and face dont sweat anymore but my legs, back and torso get very wet. something else that can happen with sympathectomy is neuralgia, as well as… a whole other bunch of stuff, its weird, i regret it but at the same time im happy with the results.
i hope botox maybe can help me too.
Oh bless ya.
Tbh, I have this, but the sweat has to go to somewhere else, i would prefer hands, than face head and back. I also have mild on my hands. I would rather it was concentrated to my hands. Also, people always ask, do you need some water.
I had this from CML Leukemia.
I take a medication for my acute hyperhydrosis, Oxybutynin Chloride. It's been life changing, after being on it for like two years I did eventually build a tolerance and have to take one twice a day now instead of once, but it's still a life changing difference between taking it and beforehand.
I find it most difficult with my face sweating. Cause it’s so obvious and it looks gross
Same. ❤
Same here, it seems to be anxiety related in some way but at the same time it will happen when I am as calm and relaxed as possible. It's only my head, it's so embarrassing, I'm even more vulnerable to heat in the summer.
Same.
This is amazing really.
You're very now...best wishes Life's beautiful
Ya'll I have it a little, look into carpe lotion. It's for sweat and they make one specifically for hands and it works. I can tell ya. I don't work for em or anything. But it's some really good stuff that actually works.
Tell me about that lotion.... How long does it leave you dry?
@@briangatiu8662 Shoot probably about 6 to 8 hours on one use.
Any solutions for the back and chest sweat? :(
So glad for you. I had same problem, but not to this extent. I tried homeopathy some twenty years ago and that worked wonders. Once in a while I get my hands mildly sweaty but usually when I am stressed.
What exactly did you try re/ homeopathy?
It didn't do anything. I suspect there was a psychological reason for your sweating and via the placebo effect this was somewhat alleviated.
@@flamingcoop honestly I don't remember the name (it was a long time ago). But if you are interested see some certified homeo doctor.
@@machidaman the 'placebo effect' that worked was 99.9% cheaper than the other option.
@@habeebmirza2723 it was also 100000% more expensive than just using tap water. But either way, if it worked for you that it great.
Hi i have hyperhydrosise what shall i do?
not downplaying uve had it rough, however i have generalized hyperhidrosis meaning i get drenched on my whole body so ive been told botoxing or surgery isn't an option. I feel so hopeless.
Hang in there. Never lose hope and keep fighting the good fight
@@DonnieKennz702 thx, cheers.
Beautiful girl. Nice smile.
She's Gorgeous ❤🌹
Botox - who knew!
Anyone who suffers with this and has googled solutions?
Good for her. Botox is amazing just not for your face
is this parmanent solution
@@roopsihag no, the effects of Botox last for several months, but you have to get it redone.