Night Sweats

latediagnosis · Jul 31, 2007

i do find that i sweat more than the average person in the armpit/groin/face area.. i asked my doctor about it; he said a lot of people have that problem (i believe its called hyperhidrosis). apparently you can get an operation where they remove the sweat glands from your arm pits (which should reduce/remove sweat from all around the body). although it is moderately serious (said something about lungs collapsing), i'm definitely considering it tho.

also: I have been using a antiperspirant product called 'Driclor' it's basically a really strong roll-on with no smell. the first time you use it, it itches, itches bad but after a while it stops stinging/itching (can wash it off easily if it's unbearable). I find if I put it on 3 times a week before bed it COMPLETELY removes sweating from my arm pits. from what i can gather tho it wouldn't be very effective/practical to put on groin/face/wherever else.

latediagnosis · Jul 31, 2007

i do find that i sweat more than the average person in the armpit/groin/face area.. i asked my doctor about it; he said a lot of people have that problem (i believe its called hyperhidrosis). apparently you can get an operation where they remove the sweat glands from your arm pits (which should reduce/remove sweat from all around the body). although it is moderately serious (said something about lungs collapsing), i'm definitely considering it tho.

also: I have been using a antiperspirant product called 'Driclor' it's basically a really strong roll-on with no smell. the first time you use it, it itches, itches bad but after a while it stops stinging/itching (can wash it off easily if it's unbearable). I find if I put it on 3 times a week before bed it COMPLETELY removes sweating from my arm pits. from what i can gather tho it wouldn't be very effective/practical to put on groin/face/wherever else.

latediagnosis · Jul 31, 2007

i do find that i sweat more than the average person in the armpit/groin/face area.. i asked my doctor about it; he said a lot of people have that problem (i believe its called hyperhidrosis). apparently you can get an operation where they remove the sweat glands from your arm pits (which should reduce/remove sweat from all around the body). although it is moderately serious (said something about lungs collapsing), i'm definitely considering it tho.

also: I have been using a antiperspirant product called 'Driclor' it's basically a really strong roll-on with no smell. the first time you use it, it itches, itches bad but after a while it stops stinging/itching (can wash it off easily if it's unbearable). I find if I put it on 3 times a week before bed it COMPLETELY removes sweating from my arm pits. from what i can gather tho it wouldn't be very effective/practical to put on groin/face/wherever else.

latediagnosis · Jul 31, 2007

i do find that i sweat more than the average person in the armpit/groin/face area.. i asked my doctor about it; he said a lot of people have that problem (i believe its called hyperhidrosis). apparently you can get an operation where they remove the sweat glands from your arm pits (which should reduce/remove sweat from all around the body). although it is moderately serious (said something about lungs collapsing), i'm definitely considering it tho.

also: I have been using a antiperspirant product called 'Driclor' it's basically a really strong roll-on with no smell. the first time you use it, it itches, itches bad but after a while it stops stinging/itching (can wash it off easily if it's unbearable). I find if I put it on 3 times a week before bed it COMPLETELY removes sweating from my arm pits. from what i can gather tho it wouldn't be very effective/practical to put on groin/face/wherever else.

latediagnosis · Jul 31, 2007

i do find that i sweat more than the average person in the armpit/groin/face area.. i asked my doctor about it; he said a lot of people have that problem (i believe its called hyperhidrosis). apparently you can get an operation where they remove the sweat glands from your arm pits (which should reduce/remove sweat from all around the body). although it is moderately serious (said something about lungs collapsing), i'm definitely considering it tho.

also: I have been using a antiperspirant product called 'Driclor' it's basically a really strong roll-on with no smell. the first time you use it, it itches, itches bad but after a while it stops stinging/itching (can wash it off easily if it's unbearable). I find if I put it on 3 times a week before bed it COMPLETELY removes sweating from my arm pits. from what i can gather tho it wouldn't be very effective/practical to put on groin/face/wherever else.

Lance2020x · Jul 31, 2007

CFers do sweat a lot, but more than unnatural sweat CFers sweat out a lot more electrolytes and salts.
I strongly prefer sleeping in hold rather than heat, if I'm the slightest bit hot when I sleep I sweat like crazy. Also I've learned more recently that WHAT I sleep on makes a difference. For instance, sleeping on blow up mattresses, I guess it's the plastic being under me so the air doesn't circulate, my back (or what ever is facing the mattress) will sweat like crazy.
Try putting a blanket or sheets under you, but the most helpful thing to do is to put the AC on or (if you're all about saving the energy bill, like me) put a fan on you at night, but be warned that fans circulate dust, so if you are in a dusty room it will blow things right on you that you don't want blowing on you.
Ask your doctor next time you see him for more tips.

Lance2020x · Jul 31, 2007

CFers do sweat a lot, but more than unnatural sweat CFers sweat out a lot more electrolytes and salts.
I strongly prefer sleeping in hold rather than heat, if I'm the slightest bit hot when I sleep I sweat like crazy. Also I've learned more recently that WHAT I sleep on makes a difference. For instance, sleeping on blow up mattresses, I guess it's the plastic being under me so the air doesn't circulate, my back (or what ever is facing the mattress) will sweat like crazy.
Try putting a blanket or sheets under you, but the most helpful thing to do is to put the AC on or (if you're all about saving the energy bill, like me) put a fan on you at night, but be warned that fans circulate dust, so if you are in a dusty room it will blow things right on you that you don't want blowing on you.
Ask your doctor next time you see him for more tips.

Lance2020x · Jul 31, 2007

CFers do sweat a lot, but more than unnatural sweat CFers sweat out a lot more electrolytes and salts.
I strongly prefer sleeping in hold rather than heat, if I'm the slightest bit hot when I sleep I sweat like crazy. Also I've learned more recently that WHAT I sleep on makes a difference. For instance, sleeping on blow up mattresses, I guess it's the plastic being under me so the air doesn't circulate, my back (or what ever is facing the mattress) will sweat like crazy.
Try putting a blanket or sheets under you, but the most helpful thing to do is to put the AC on or (if you're all about saving the energy bill, like me) put a fan on you at night, but be warned that fans circulate dust, so if you are in a dusty room it will blow things right on you that you don't want blowing on you.
Ask your doctor next time you see him for more tips.

Lance2020x · Jul 31, 2007

CFers do sweat a lot, but more than unnatural sweat CFers sweat out a lot more electrolytes and salts.
I strongly prefer sleeping in hold rather than heat, if I'm the slightest bit hot when I sleep I sweat like crazy. Also I've learned more recently that WHAT I sleep on makes a difference. For instance, sleeping on blow up mattresses, I guess it's the plastic being under me so the air doesn't circulate, my back (or what ever is facing the mattress) will sweat like crazy.
Try putting a blanket or sheets under you, but the most helpful thing to do is to put the AC on or (if you're all about saving the energy bill, like me) put a fan on you at night, but be warned that fans circulate dust, so if you are in a dusty room it will blow things right on you that you don't want blowing on you.
Ask your doctor next time you see him for more tips.

Lance2020x · Jul 31, 2007

CFers do sweat a lot, but more than unnatural sweat CFers sweat out a lot more electrolytes and salts.
I strongly prefer sleeping in hold rather than heat, if I'm the slightest bit hot when I sleep I sweat like crazy. Also I've learned more recently that WHAT I sleep on makes a difference. For instance, sleeping on blow up mattresses, I guess it's the plastic being under me so the air doesn't circulate, my back (or what ever is facing the mattress) will sweat like crazy.
Try putting a blanket or sheets under you, but the most helpful thing to do is to put the AC on or (if you're all about saving the energy bill, like me) put a fan on you at night, but be warned that fans circulate dust, so if you are in a dusty room it will blow things right on you that you don't want blowing on you.
Ask your doctor next time you see him for more tips.

emerenta18 · Jul 31, 2007