Does anyone else sweat excessivly

[Sueh121268]

Hi I've had RA for a number of years but I'm a newby to fibro, I just find I'm sweating to excess and it's really unpleasant. I sweat so much it drops off my face... Any help at all please because I work full time with the public and it's extremely embarrassing .. thanks

[Sueh121268]

Like I might get help

[Hidden in reply to Sueh121268]

Hi

I did sweat profusely until my Dr referred me to a dermatologist who first tried me with a roll on wherever I was sweating, no good. He then prescribed me oxybutynin 2.5 mg which has really helped. I'm seeing him again on the 6th August, I don't think I need to increase my dose cos my sweating has dramatically reduced🤗 Love and hugs Lynne

[Sueh121268 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks xx

[Hidden in reply to Sueh121268]

You are very welcome. Love and hugs Lynne xxxx

[M0AL61 Moderator Volunteer in reply to Hidden]

Hidden , have you found that the oxybutynin has made your mouth very dry?

[Hidden in reply to M0AL61]

My mouth and eyes are very dry I'm on many meds so I really don't know which one it could be. How are you feeling tonight? Take care Lynne

[M0AL61 Moderator Volunteer in reply to Hidden]

Thank you Lynne for your reply. I'm sorry I'm only getting back to you now, but my dad is in hospital (he had a bad chest infection, but then moved to a small community hospital where I live, to give my mum some respite). He has a lot of health problems and also Alzheimer's too. I've been over twice a day most days to visit him. Stressful and tiring, but I'd do anything to help out my parents. xx

[Hidden in reply to M0AL61]

Hi

I'm so sorry to hear this. You've got enough to worry about without thinking about me too. I totally understand where you are coming from. I loved my parents with all my heart and would do anything for them as they always did for me. Thinking of you and sending you and your family lots of love, hugs and prayers. Lynne xxxx

[M0AL61 Moderator Volunteer in reply to Hidden]

Thank you Lynne - that means a lot xx

[Hidden in reply to M0AL61]

You are very welcome. Please take care . Lynne

[Dinkie]

Yes early on into my fibro journey I had terrible head sweats - hair soaking and like you it all dripping down my face. It lasted about 6 months in total and I never had it again. It definitely was fibro and not menopause causing it. Weirdly it only ever affected my head and it was impossible finding anything to help just the head. Hopefully it won't last too long for you.

[Hidden]

Yes me too, so I would also appreciate any advice

[Gutfeelings]

Hi

I'm new here not diagnosed with fibro but have many symptoms.

Saw this post and I used to get this very badly particularly around my head. When I was working I just about managed with a mini fan in my pocket and a rolled up paper towel as more absorbent than tissues which used to fall apart. I read somewhere that head sweating is sometimes linked to vitamin D deficiency which I was found to have during tests for multiple joint pain and leg aching. I have vit D injections now as I have crohns so have difficulties taking/absorbing vitamins orally, my head sweating has definitely improved.

Hope this helps...

Take care xx

[Howe2]

I feel your frustration I have never sweat so much in my life. I have to change my clothes a few times a day. It's very embarrassing the sweat rolling of my face hair wet through and my top soaking wet which other people can see. Been doc's and had blood test to see if I'm going through the change at 41.

[MADMUMOFSIX]

CONSTANTLY DRIPPING! rheumatologist said internal thermostat is broken! I dress in light sleeveless tops and dresses all year through and have a fan on 24/7 when at home.....dresses/tops with a flap over boobs r handy to dab drips off of face discreetly. I know it makes me feel....embarrassed and dirty I HATE IT. any cures would be fab! warmest wishes to u