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Excessive Sweating

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  • mp1117
    mp1117 Posts: 9 Member
    Oh so I'm not the sweatiest woman ever? I think my level of sweat changed after I turned 30. I used to be cold all the time, now I get so hot instantly. I would love to glisten at the gym, but I soak my gym towel every time!
  • johnglenn1973
    johnglenn1973 Posts: 274
    My name is John and I'm an excessive sweater (I have hyperhydrosis as well)....

    It doesn't bother me at all when any exercise is involved, the problem that I have is when I'm working or at a social event where there should be no reason for me to be sweating.
  • rosebarnalice
    rosebarnalice Posts: 3,488 Member
    I don't sweat. I glow. . . . like a flippin' fire hydrant.

    I'm also very fair skinned and can work up a sweat in nothing flat. While maybe not the medical advice you're looking for, in my one-and-only radio call-in experience, I asked Zorba Paster (the NPR "On Your Health" guy) if I should be concerned about my profuse sweating and the fact that it's usually a good 45 minutes to an hour before my extremely reddened face returns to normal after a workout. He said Nope! perfectly normal, especially for fair-skinned people.

    My gym attire includes a bandana to keep the sweat from dripping in my eyes, and a workout towel to control elsewhere (arms, legs, neck, face, etcetera. When I turn that towel in after my workout it's always drenched.
  • hungrywhodat
    hungrywhodat Posts: 40 Member
    Sweating is one thing. But the headaches and redness make me think it wouldn't be a terrible idea to get your blood pressure checked just to play it safe
  • richardheath
    richardheath Posts: 1,276 Member
    My name is John and I'm an excessive sweater (I have hyperhydrosis as well)....

    It doesn't bother me at all when any exercise is involved, the problem that I have is when I'm working or at a social event where there should be no reason for me to be sweating.

    Me too (except I'm not called John).

    I can't sweat enough when I'm working out. Doesn't bother me one bit. However, 5 minutes after applying clinical strength antiperspirant and my armpits are soaked? That does bug me!
  • Espressocycle
    Espressocycle Posts: 2,245 Member
    I guess some people just sweat more than others. I sure do. Just a 10 minute walk on a 75 degree day and I am literally dripping. If I wear a baseball cap, the whole thing is soaked in no time, leaving stains and salt residue. On the plus side, I figure I don't have to worry about sodium.
  • BigDnSW
    BigDnSW Posts: 641 Member
    If you think you need to see a doc, then do so. I have been a "sweater" since I was a child...still am. I try to drink at least 100 oz. of H20 a day. After a hard workout, I will drink 32 oz. of water and have an apple or orange. Helps me a lot, but I am also hypoglycemic. These were instructions from my doc and nutritionist.

    I was super sweat boy when thin and weight has nothing to do with it.

    Best wishes...
  • FromHereOnOut
    FromHereOnOut Posts: 3,237 Member
    I've heard that sage (such as sage tea) can help. If you decide to try it, you might want to do a little research first.
  • h9dlb
    h9dlb Posts: 243 Member
    Sweat is fat crying ...
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