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ReplyWhat do you mean being mentioned? Where?
In any case, I saw the website and visited their Facebook page. Their adaptors for face and underarm actually look pretty good and if this worked it could be one of the more versatile iontophoresis machines. The main problem, as I see it, is that this is new, and I can't find users' feedback that would tell us if this is really as good as it is supposed to be.From the looks of it, this is nothing revolutionary – just another iontophoresis machine. It all comes down to how well the machine is made, and how effective it is.
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Hello James, welcome to the site!
I have an idea regarding availability of Hidrex – did you try buying it through e-bay or a similar website? Someone could be selling a used machine… Just an idea. 🙂 And I hope you'll find a way to treat your hands without harming your skin.
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Greetings..! I'd hate to be that person, but… Why don't you simply use sweat pads? You know, underarm sweat pads that you just set to soak up your sweat and keep your armpits from staining everything. I mean, isn't that much MUCH more effective than trying to soak up the sweat with baby powder? =D
*captain obvious steps out* 😳
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…I'm not laughing! Sounds cool, I know people take apple cider vinegar sometimes in pills, because it is healthy or good for losing weight or what not. No wonder it helps one to sweat less, too.
Btw I sent you a friendship request. I expect to hear all the details on this “culinary” horror. 😈
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Ramona, please take care and be cautious about taking medication, especially if you're planning to get some real hyperhidrosis drugs. I agree with Twinkle, definitely consult your physician first. If everything works out, you'll get a prescription and will likely be able to get cheaper medication from your local pharmacy. It should be a win-win situation then. 😉
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I have tried this about 2 years ago with a borrowed iontophoresis machine (I think it was Hidrex?) and my treatments were semi-successful. Though, I am probably not the best example since I only used iontophoresis to treat armpits for about 2 months, which might be too short.
Anyway, I wanted to say that to me, the biggest issue with this was setting up the sponges to perfectly adhere to my underarms. After the treatment, I would have partially dry armpits – depending on how well the sponges were adjusted, I guess. 😕
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Try wearing sweat-proof undershirts or pajamas while you sleep, if it's not too uncomfortable for you. And how about moving the bed next to the window, and sleeping near an open window perhaps? You can leave the door open to help the air stream through the room. This might help you stop excessive sweating while you sleep.
Oh and use the sheets made from cooler materials (like satin, silk, etc) I know they're expensive, but they helped me reduce night sweating a lot.
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Hi Mary-Jane, welcome to this cozy corner of the Internet. 😉
I have been in a similar situation before, and I agree, getting dumped can be especially difficult for us dealing with profuse sweating. No matter what your rational mind tells you, you'll always blame it on sweating too much…I get this, cause I've been there. :/
My advice: stop with the self-pity – it's a poison that won't get you anywhere. And I'm sure that you're a fantastic person once the veil of sweating-induced misery is lifted. Let me know if you need to talk, I'm online often and would gladly try to cheer you up. -
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@Twinkle
If your home made iontophoresis machine doesn't stop excessive sweating, you can always try to get a prescription from a physician – this should significantly reduce the costs of buying a pro device. Also, people are selling used iontophoresis units all the time, so that is another option if your budget is low. 😉 -
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I don't have a big case of plantar hyperhidrosis, but I use Odaban spray on my feet when I can't afford to wear light shoes. Normally I use the same spray to treat sweaty armpits, but yes, a lot of these antiperspirants are multi-functional. Still, I'm surprised they can even be used to prevent facial sweating – that's cool! 🙂
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Ramona, you probably won't like what I have to say, but… my opinion is that a good Yoga instructor is invaluable. DVDs can hardly replace a real live class, a real live example, etc. Don't worry, everybody sweats in Yoga classes – even the people who don't have hyperhidrosis. You will not stand out that much. 😉
And yes, after a good Yoga class I feel wonderfully exhausted and calm. Serenity and bliss. I think you'd love it. 😉
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I did some Yoga in the past and I'm thinking of taking up Yoga classes again as soon as I rearrange my daily schedule.
Anyway, Yoga makes you sweat like crazy, but after that, it's pure bliss… Dry bliss. Important note though: if you have sweaty hands and feet, make sure to wear special gloves and socks. Even carry an extra pair of gloves with you if your palmar hyperhidrosis is severe. Also, wear clothes that are not necessarily sweat-proof, but ones that dry super-fast. If you end up a little wet, it's not that bad though, so don't worry. 😉 -
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Plantar hypohidrosis or not, I recommend mesh sneakers to everyone! I mean, even to my non-heavy-sweating friends in real life who dislike wearing sneakers in hot weather.
I personally don't have sweaty feet problems in particular, but I believe that mesh sneakers will also work great (even better) for those sweating a lot in that area. Many brands make various mesh sneakers for men and women; some of these are warmer and have thicker material with micro-holes in the mesh, while others are super light – I recommend the latter.
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Regarding sweating and modern society – this is a complicated question. Part of the blame definitely lies with antiperspirants. Do not get this wrong – I am happy that they exist. However, it is probably thanks to them that everyone now believes sweat should be nearly extinct.
Think about it. Most people don't have problems with excessive perspiration – even the mildest antiperspirant can keep them dry. So, we who can't stop sweating are turned into a minority. People don't get what our problems are and we're being misunderstood, and yes, even condemned – for something as banal as heavy sweating.
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