Excessive sweating

I have this problem and I have an under active thyroid problem. The excessive sweating has been put down to my autonomic system being completely burnt out owing to a stressful job which I retired from years ago. Apparently if you live on the edge, on adrenaline all the time, any subsequent stress triggers the fight or flight syndrome, which in my case means I break out into perspiration so bad it's dripping off my hair! I try to wear thin cool clothes and avoid difficult social situations. But just fumbling in my purse for the right change whilst an intolerant shop assistant looks on is enough to bring it on. There doesn't seem to be any help for me, but good luck to you. ?

Willow500, might be worth suggesting to your hubby and his brother to try a sort of cotton headband which keeps the sweat out of your eyes. You see tennis players wearing them. If they are somewhere that no one is able to see them, they might be agreeable to trying them.

Oh I do so wish we could add a 'like' or a 'thumbs up' or even a 'smiley' on some of these posts! misadventure lol

I'm still laying on top of my bed, with the window open, the curtain pulled back, and my bum hanging out!

I went thorugh the menoipause about twelve years ago but lately, I find that I am in a phase where my husband needs a duvet on the bed and I just need a sheet. I think this cold sweat must simply come and go.

I too suffer with Hyperhidrosis, nowhere but my head face and neck and it is making me feel disgusting I have had it all my life to a much lesser extent, but for years now, it is more possibly medication side effects, but I am a redhead and my Dad was just the same .....

Recently though I have been diagnosed with Sjogrens Syndrome (a disorder of your immune system identified by its two most common symptoms — dry eyes and a dry mouth, but can be much more involved than that and can led to organ damage etc etc) So for my dry mouth I take gels and lozenges and false saliva, drops for my eyes and emollients for my skin but on top of that I also take a drug called Pilocarpine which stimulates the secreting parts of my body - especially my HEAD! It runs off me, i look like I have been out in the rain and am very embarrassed about it all and am becoming increasing anxious about going out and looking like it. However, I can always take another drug to dry up said secretions, but that one sucks the living juice out of me, and am then dehydrated, unable to eat only drink and you can see the bright red heat in my face trying to burst out of me - it is vile and wouldn't wish it on anyone xx

Try and cut out caffeine. If the sweats are in any way hormone related caffeine will not be your friend.
I have found a huge difference in switching to decaff. It really doesn't taste any different (well the tea anyway as I can't drink coffee).
My sweats are usually confined to my scalp and face. It's awful and not a great look. I have every sympathy with you.
If I could afford the BOTOX injections (Not for cosmetic reasons, although others might say my face could use some improvement lol) that prevent sweating I would give them a go.....
?????? I hope it's a simple answer for you.

My DIL (47) has been suffering with this for several years now. She's had all sorts of tests but they can't seem to find the cause and say she's not in the menopause yet. She works in a supermarket and finds it so embarrassing - her clothes are soaked so she wears her work fleece to hide it which obviously exacerbates the problem. I'll mention the meds issue as she's been on mild anti depressants on and off for quite a while. She's also overweight and has done a lot to try and reduce that but can't seem to lose it. I mentioned the thyroid problem as mine is under active which causes weight gain but again they said hers is normal.

My husband has sweated profusely all his life - mainly his head - he finds it such a nuisance especially when doing anything manual - it runs in his eyes, steams his glasses up and understandably makes him very irritable. His brother is the same. They've been working together recently doing up a bathroom and both commented on how inconvenient it is and how people keep asking if they're ok! Their father was the same so it looks like a hereditary thing - strangely their sister only sweats on one side of her face which is a bit bizarre.

I hope you find the cause of your problem Miss A - it's not pleasant at all.

I had this alone with other sympotons I had blood test and they found I had a form of ananemia Caused by a deficiency in Vitmin d and b 12, this was effecting my liver and my hormones . I dont know if you have the same thing but with ttreatment mine is slowely getting better. it might be worth asking a doctor . I suffered way too long thinking it was stress.

I have had a similar problem since the menapause, it’s horrible. I had my hair cut short because my hair at the back would be that wet it stuck to my neck. I can often feel the sweat running down my back and even have resorted to taking a flannel out with me to dry my face and neck. I am overweight and take quite a lot of medication for different illnesses, a lot are anti depressants. I also have thyroid problems, but mine is under active. We have recently moved to Spain and I am seriously struggling with the humidity. Once I have got myself registered with a doctor I am hoping to get my health problems sorted out, then hopefully the excessive sweating might stop. It’s horrible so you have my sincerest sympathy.

I feel your pain! I always keep a hankie to mop my face and make a joke that I'm having a tropical moment. It's horrible and always seems to happen at the most inconvenient times.

Good post this as I have started sweating and getting really hot at night mostly. I am not pre diabetic or have a weight problem. My meds have been the same for years and I have checkups at least twice a year,, also far fro stressed. Was going to make an appointment sometime for a talk on it.

I get this when I've drunk alcohol or eaten sugar. So inconvenient, what is life without red wine and chocolate! And I can remember my Mum saying she went through the menopause twice, once at the normal time and in the normal way, and then again about ten years later. I've heard it's not that uncommon, but might be worth researching before a gp appointment (if you can get one, that is!).

MissAdventure, any carbohydrates turn to blood sugar so you can get this situation if you never eat sweets and things with sugar in. I've found that bread has the biggest impact on me even if it is laden with marmite.

I had dreadful hot flushes for years throughout my menopause (which was very late) & dragged on for ages. It was awkward & embarrassing, but I couldn't take HRT. ( I got a blood clot after 6 weeks!) They eventually calmed down after about 15 years. Saw many doctors - nobody could find any cause apart from hormonal imbalance. However despite this I felt far better in myself generally than when younger & I had no other menopausal symptoms, the worst part of it was having to reassure others who felt uncomfortable for me! I got used to explaining & making a joke of it up front. I was famous for my flushes at work! . I still get them now in my seventies, but not nearly so badly. Like a few people have mentioned above, I've been told that some women are never completely free from them.

As has been said hyperhyrdosis seems the most likely. My dear friend suffers from it. They have given her meds to help but they haven't made much difference.

There is an operation however it doesn't work for everyone. My friend couldn't have the op for various reasons.

She has torrid time with it. Gets all sorts of funny looks and stares

I would suggest seeing your Dr asap

I’m 66 and the hot flushes have never stopped! Someone once told me that they never do, they just become less frequent but at their peak I used to drip with sweat and it rolled down my back and legs. It really put paid to any kind on social life for years. I couldn’t wear makeup because it just melted off. I take a mild sedative now that helps with the severity and frequency but it’s still troublesome.

Well, you too should get checked out, Carolyn, particularly if you've less stress than before.
I hope you will.

I'm now 60 years old had hysterectomy at 44 no HRT and went through menopause. Recently over about last 6-8 months however the hot flushes have returned with a vengeance and I'm at a loss to understand why.i retired in April so life is less stressful than its ever been. Literally dripping some nights

Oh I so hope it isn't going to become a permanent thing with me!
Still, at least I'm inclined to get it checked out now.

My mother continued swreating all through her 80s, still post menopause side effects, so does my sister at 73, so do i and gone back on HRT last year

Black cohosh is derived from a species of buttercup. Studies have had mixed results on whether black cohosh is effective in reducing hot flashes. Some studies indicate it may help with mild hot flashes and night sweats

Please go to the doctor. My mother had that and it turned out to be a serious problem with her kidneys.

I used to take meds for about 10 years and when I started to come off them the sweating started which lasted another 10 years! It was uncontrollable under my arms wet through all the time....eventually taking chlorella and exercising a lot has put a stop to it. Chlorella is a good detoxer

I have always enjoyed hot weather, but since the extreme of of this summer (which I loved), my body thermostat seems to have gone out of kilter, and I get hot and sweaty after very little exertion. I'm hoping it will all get back to normal soon as I can spend no more than an hour or so doing my garden.