I have "pseudohypoparathyroidism" (yes it's a real mouthful!). I'm 57 and I've had this since I was born although it didn't come to light until I was 21.
As a result of this above I've also got diabetes (type 2). I have suffered terribly with excessive sweating all my life and it gets worse if I'm at all anxious. In this recent spell of hot weather I have been leaving the house to go to work and by the time I reach the bus stop I'm dripping. I have to travel with large towels to keep mopping myself during my journey. I just wondered if anyone else has been like this and if there's any help out there in the Health Community. I have heard of Oxybutilin - does it work? Any help gratefully received.
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I've never heard of the condition you have, so anything I suggest is something you will have to research for yourself to see if it is okay in conjunction with your condition.
It is possible that you have a problem with your cortisol levels. Deranged cortisol can lead to excess sweating.
Lots of stress can adversely effect your cortisol levels. Stress can be mental or emotional e.g. anxiety or grieving, physical e.g. pain, or physiological e.g. low vitamins and minerals.
Another cause of stress, also with some connection to cortisol levels, is hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar).
You could make a plan...
1) Get your nutrient levels tested - preferably by your GP to start with, but you may have to pay for private testing. For thyroid purposes we always recommend vitamin B12, vitamin D, folate and ferritin should be measured to start with. Anything less than optimal should be supplemented until it is optimal, and then should be kept at that level. You would need to post your results and reference ranges for advice, once you got the results. This may normalise cortisol levels.
2) You could do an adrenal saliva test from Genova Diagnostics. That is only ever available done privately and you would have to treat any anomalies yourself.
3) Try eating a small snack with a low glycemic index with a little bit of protein just before going to bed to see if it prevents hypoglycemia and reduces your sweating.
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