Hyperhydrosis and jogging

[Sandtheplodder]

Does anyone else suffer from hyperhidrosis and if they do how do they cope with it whilst jogging. I'm not sure i'll get any responses to this post but thought i'd ask anyway . My whole life has been dictated to by this bloody problem but i'm not going let it get in the way of this challenge so am interested to hear from other sufferers.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

I am a sweaty bugger....whether it is hyperhydrosis or not, I don't know, but most people sweat when they run..........it is how the body cools itself down and is perfectly natural.

[Sandtheplodder Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you for your response.

[Madge50 Graduate]

I don’t, but I certainly do sweat when i’m running, and to me, it’s good, it tells me my body is doing what it should during exercise. I’m often quite surprised at just how ‘wet’ I am when I actually stop......the reason I don’t really feel it when I’m running is good wicking fabrics.

(Plus I’m a woman of a certain age who has the joys of a humongous sweat every now and then, add in the glorious heat we’re currently having and it’s just peachy! 🥵)

Most running gear (from the cheapest to the most expensive) is made of decent lightweight technical wicking fabric, including socks, with your knowledge of managing the condition I’m sure you’ve had experience of selecting such fabrics, for every day use, so I’d say the same rule applies with running, oh and perhaps if chafing is a potential issue due to the wetness, seek out an anti chafing balm, like ‘body glide’

Otherwise, if it’s really a problem, id go back to, your medical practitioner who diagnosed and see if there are any other self management options open to you.

Mx

[Sandtheplodder Graduate in reply to Madge50]

Thank you for taking the time to reply and the very helpful hints and tips.

[Oxy237 Graduate]

I did when I was in my late twenties (25 years ago)!, I'd just had my second child when this problem started, it was awful just constant sweating, my doctor subscribed 'antihydral' It was like a roll on deodorant, may be the wrong spelling but I do remember the name and it worked a treat and even cured me, the problem just disappeared.

Hope you manage to sort it out, it's a horrible problem to deal with and I hope this medication is still available.

[Sandtheplodder Graduate]

Thank you Oxy237 for your reply and so pleased you got yours sorted. My solution at the moment, which seems to be working(my problem is cranial hyperhydrosis) is to wear a lightweight moisture wicking tube head scarf. I probably look a right fright out there on the streets but who cares.

[Jock123]

Dear Sand..

Sorry to hear of your predicament. Firstly please be aware that you’re not alone. There are millions in the world who have this debilitating and at times embarrassing condition.

May I please suggest that you register at Sweat.Org? This is a website dedicated to finding a cure and also for helping sufferers.

You can also go to your doctor and ask to be referred to a Dermatologist. Ask to see a specialist who “majors” in hyperhidrosis.

There are medications like Probantheline that can greatly reduce your condition.

I have suffered from this condition for years. It can lead to people questioning your hygiene when paradoxically you’re cleaner than your accusers as you have to be fastidious in your bodily care..

Hope these suggestions help..

Kind regards

Jock