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Toby started the topic Excessive sweating as a symptom of serious medical condition in the forum Hyperhidrosis Forum 10 years, 9 months ago
I do not have a “serious medical condition”, but recently I read a story of a woman who thought she had hyperhidrosis, but it turned out her sweating was caused by a dangerous liver malfunction. This story scared me and reminded me how excessive perspiration can be a sign of a serious health problem. I had consulted my physician earlier and know…[Read more]
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Toby replied to the topic Hyperhidrosis is ruining my social life in the forum Hyperhidrosis Forum 10 years, 9 months ago
That's an amusing advice, Jenny… I can see how it can be useful, especially as an antidote for sulking. 😀
I have one thing to add to that: don't get carried away!
I'm sure this works lovely when kept under control and used in very small doses. However, if it gets out of hand you might end up constantly frustrated because of your excess…[Read more] -
Toby replied to the topic Anxiety and Hyperhidrosis in the forum Hyperhidrosis Forum 10 years, 9 months ago
I used to be more anxious when I was younger, but mostly grew out of it by now. Of course, there's a catch… I'm prone to head sweating sometimes – especially on my brow, and it is really extremely noticeable. This turns out into a real disaster in meetings.
I do my best to deal with it: keeping my hair very short and using anti-perspirant on my…[Read more] -
Toby replied to the topic What's the best antiperspirant for men? in the forum Antiperspirants Forum 10 years, 9 months ago
I always have trouble with antiperspirants in summer, because I'm sweating at night (we don't have an air conditioner in our bedroom yet!) and I cannot apply antiperspirants before I go to sleep. I mean – I can and I do – but they don't help as much as they would if I stayed dry during night.
While I don't know what's the best antiperspirant for…[Read more]
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Toby replied to the topic Hyperhidrosis – is it genetics? in the forum Hyperhidrosis Forum 10 years, 9 months ago
I cannot remember hyperhidrosis being a big issue in my family – but it is possible that my late mother had it. Father is not sure, however.
Hopefully, it's not genetics in my case. My oldest son is 16 and I am getting increasingly worried that I passed hyperhidrosis to him. My wife has zero problems with excess sweating, so if any of our…[Read more]
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Toby replied to the topic Hyperhidrosis is ruining my social life in the forum Hyperhidrosis Forum 10 years, 9 months ago
I'm sorry to hear that excessive perspiration has such effect on your life. When I was younger, I felt the same, but then realized how this way of thinking will drive me insane. Our assumptions about the others differ from the reality. Other people have their own thoughts and worries – they probably don't even notice your excess sweating half of…[Read more]
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