Sweating

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Carol,

You may be sweating and not be aware of it in a hot bath, because the

sweat enters the bathwater. If you tried a sauna, you might be able

to observe the sweat. The fact that your skin is moist under humid

conditions suggests that you are able to sweat.

My wife doesn't sweat with her main (eccrine) sweat glands, and she

almost went into heat stroke a couple of times because of it. Have

you historically had problems coping with exercise during hot

weather, before you were ill?

Rich

> I have a crazy question. I've NEVER had a problem

> with sweating (unless it's humid in which case

> nothing/no one stays dry). Basically I DON'T sweat. I

> love soaking in the bath as hot as I can stand it to

> help relax the muscles (doesn't really work though)

> and I still don't sweat. At least I don't think I do.

> Comments???

>

> Carol

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[Guest guest]

A lot of people with mercury poisoning don't sweat. Usually it takes them a

lot of sessions before they begin to sweat, then it happens easier and

easier. Actually even for well people, exercising for example, the more

conditioned they are the more they sweat. The body gets better and better

at cooling down.

Thanks,

Doris

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From: " Carol Brown " <kalo777@...>

> I have a crazy question. I've NEVER had a problem

> with sweating (unless it's humid in which case

> nothing/no one stays dry). Basically I DON'T sweat. I

> love soaking in the bath as hot as I can stand it to

> help relax the muscles (doesn't really work though)

> and I still don't sweat. At least I don't think I do.

> Comments???

[Guest guest]

Hi Rich. I've ALWAYS had problems. This fatigue and

fms has been progressive since at least 6th grade

(probably since birth). I understand that it's not

healthy or normal not to sweat and like I said the

only time is when it's hot and HUMID and everything in

site is wet. That's the only time. My chiropractor

did an adjustment one time that he said would help and

I did wind up soaked. That never happened again. I

have to watch out in the heat (although I love it) as

it can make me sick. Thanks for replying. Carol

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Hi Doris (and Rich). I NEVER sweated when I

exercised. My husband doesn't understand how I can not

complain about the heat when he is SOAKED from head to

toe, ALL THE TIME. It's the humidity that gets to me

NOT THE HEAT. Mercury poising? Guess I'll have to

look into that sometime. Thanks. Carol

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I never used to be a sweater... a pair of pants maybe... but definitely not a

sweater... LOL

But seriously folks, I just never sweated much... In fact, I hardly ever even

had to wear deodorant, not unless I was doing unusually heavy work or it was

really hot and sticky out.

But now? Oh my, I only have to watch people exercise and I'm soaked! I don't

know if it's my meds or my screwed up autonomic system... but do you know

what I've noticed recently? I sweat more on my right side than my left... the

right side of my face will be literally dripping and the left side will be

barely damp.

When I was sick, it was the right side that was damaged worse, including

right side facial paralysis, so this may have something to do with it... in

which case, it couldn't be my meds, right?

I sweat the most when I sleep, even if it's only for 30 minutes... I wake up

totally drenched... I can seriously wring out my clothes... and blankets...

and pillows. Before my friend died of AIDS, she used to tell me about the

night sweats she had, and of course I thought she was exaggerating, that no

one could sweat enough to soak through their clothing... but hey, I mean to

tell you, it happens and unless you've been through it, I don't think you

quite believe how wet you are when you wake up.

Shelle

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[Guest guest]

Have you been checked for thyroid disorder? That can cause a lack of

sweating as can other endocrine disorders.

[Guest guest]

hi carol.......is this cortisone acitate a prescription? how do u get it?

thanks.......

Radha

[Guest guest]

Hi Shelle. If your waking up soaked at night it could

be hormonal. Don't know how old you are but have you

had them checked? Carol

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Hi . I've been on Armor for over a year now based

on my basal temp (the Broada method as my tests

always come back normal). It hasn't done a thing for

me but I thank my doctor for giving me a chance to try

it. Carol

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[Guest guest]

Hi . I also wanted to say that I've been on

Cortisone Acitate for Adrenal Fatigue. That helped at

first and then this viral fatigue hit me and knocked

me for a loop. I never bounced back even though we

upped the dosage. I recently quit taking it and have

noticed no differance. Carol

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[Guest guest]

Hi Radha. Yes it is. I had an ACTH stimulation test

that showed the adrenal fatigue. Then he had me read

the book " The safe uses of Cortisol " . Very

educational to say the least. Then after months of

natural supplementation and tests which I felt were

getting me no where. I talked him into prescribing me

the medicine. Like I said before there was a marked

improvement in my energy. That was until this viral

fatigue that has plagued me off and on for 30 yrs+ hit

me and in the words of my husband I was as death

warmed over for 3 weeks. I never bounced back

unfortunately. I kept taking it because I knew it

helped once. But then we had trouble finding a

pharmacy to fill it and I was without for a week and a

half. No differance. So I went back on but recently

went off as I don't think it's helping anymore. My

doctor doesn't know this yet. The book is EXPENSIVE.

I borrowed it from the doctors office. You might check

the library and see if they can't track down a copy

for you. Good luck. Carol B(since there is another

Carol I will go to Carol B which I use on my guai group)

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[Guest guest]

I've had it on and off, but certainly not the whole time I've been sick.

When I get the night sweats, it tends to be every night for weeks, changing

clothes several times a night. I don't know if it is something to do with

the screwed up endocrine system, or a bacteria or virus. Fortunately I

don't have it constantly or I would be insane.

Thanks,

Doris

sweating

> This was a very prominant symptom of my illness until year 2000. I used to

wake up soaked wet and change all my clothes.The amount was much more at the

first couple of years of my illness,than it got less but never stopped.I am

really surprized to hear that some of us did not experience this.

> Nil

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In a message dated 6/12/02 4:36:54 PM Central Daylight Time,

ng2113@... writes:

<< This was a very prominant symptom of my illness until year 2000. I used to

wake up soaked wet and change all my clothes.The amount was much more at the

first couple of years of my illness,than it got less but never stopped.I am

really surprized to hear that some of us did not experience this. >>

Were you on any meds at the time? Exactly what was your diagnosis?

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 6/12/02 12:57:19 PM Central Daylight Time,

kalo777@... writes:

<< Hi Shelle. If your waking up soaked at night it could

be hormonal. Don't know how old you are but have you

had them checked? Carol >>

Hi Carol... I'm turning 39 this year. I never had this problem before I got

sick 3 years ago. For a few months I tried getting off Celexa, and I think it

was a little better... but not sure because I really didn't pay attention...

although I thought I noticed it getting worse after I went back on it.

Does anyone else take Celexa? Do you suffer night/nap sweats?

I have never had my hormones checked... probably wouldn't be a bad idea.

[Guest guest]

Sweat will come with cardio health.

[Guest guest]

Also, you might try putting on a few layers.......I do that and I'm usually

dripping. Remember to drink enough water to make up for any you sweat out.

[Guest guest]

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With the water I try and drink at least 2 glass before I go to the

gym usually when I first get up in the morning than when I am at the

gym I am already on my 3rd or 4th glass. About the sweating thing

do you feel that you are reaching a 10? That there is no way you can

go any faster or work harder for that minute. If you don't feel

that maybe you should test yourself and see where you are at

aerobically. I know I don't usually start to sweat untill about the

10th to 12th minute.

Betty

In , jencastonguay

<no_reply@y...> wrote:

> I hardly sweat when I do cardio, but I am definity trying to catch

> my breath! Is it normal not to sweat? I also dont start drinking

> water until I begin exercising in the a.m..

>

> Jen

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I am reaching a 10. I can hardly breath when I am done exercising, I

just dont sweat.

Jen

In , " Betty <bgovas@r...> "

<bgovas@r...> wrote:

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> With the water I try and drink at least 2 glass before I go to the

> gym usually when I first get up in the morning than when I am at

the

> gym I am already on my 3rd or 4th glass. About the sweating thing

> do you feel that you are reaching a 10? That there is no way you

can

> go any faster or work harder for that minute. If you don't feel

> that maybe you should test yourself and see where you are at

> aerobically. I know I don't usually start to sweat untill about

the

> 10th to 12th minute.

> Betty

>

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>

>

>

>

> In , jencastonguay

> <no_reply@y...> wrote:

> > I hardly sweat when I do cardio, but I am definity trying to

catch

> > my breath! Is it normal not to sweat? I also dont start drinking

> > water until I begin exercising in the a.m..

> >

> > Jen

[Guest guest]

I guess everyone is different Im one of those who positivly dribbles

heh. Its quite gross acutally lol. When Im using the treadmill its

" approach at your own risk " .

I acutally quite enjoy it though, oddly enough. Makes me feel like Im

really working hard.

hth

Tidey

> I am reaching a 10. I can hardly breath when I am done exercising, I

> just dont sweat.

> Jen

" People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine

when the sun is out but when the darkness sets in, their true

beauty is revealed only if there is a light within. "

- Kubler-Ross

[Guest guest]

Wow, you know sometimes I FEEL like fat elvis, I sweat after 5 minutes.... LOL

Hmmmm Oh well

~kimmah

Re: sweating

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With the water I try and drink at least 2 glass before I go to the

gym usually when I first get up in the morning than when I am at the

gym I am already on my 3rd or 4th glass. About the sweating thing

do you feel that you are reaching a 10? That there is no way you can

go any faster or work harder for that minute. If you don't feel

that maybe you should test yourself and see where you are at

aerobically. I know I don't usually start to sweat untill about the

10th to 12th minute.

Betty

In , jencastonguay

<no_reply@y...> wrote:

> I hardly sweat when I do cardio, but I am definity trying to catch

> my breath! Is it normal not to sweat? I also dont start drinking

> water until I begin exercising in the a.m..

>

> Jen

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Oh good for you Lynn. I am so glad they found something to help with the

sweating. Good luck with the bladder problems. Interesting to me because I

used to get major bladder infections that would end me up in the hospital.

And all my youth with fever blisters on my mouth. They cleared up after

many years and haven't had any in a long time. I do hope yours does the

same. Glad for your progress. Happy day, Melt

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From: " Lynn Dudenhoefer " <lynndude@...>

> Hey all,

> My doctor put me on Ditropan for bladder and sweating. It is not working

on

> my bladder, but I am not sweating.

[Guest guest]

Lynn, you sound like me. Once I started getting the sweats, it didn't

matter what time of day or night it was, I was always wet and sticky

feeling. I used to carry a wet wash cloth around all the time,

because the sweating also made me feel itchy all over. My hair was

always wet underneath, and I always looked like I had walked under a

sprinkler. I started using deodorant/anti-perspirant in places that

most people don't feel the need to use it, lol, and I changed clothes

at least 3-4 times a day. I don't sweat as bad now, but before this

disease, I hardly ever got sweaty. Now I sweat, but thank goodness it

is better than it was. I guess it is just one of the goodies that

come naturally with Still's, and it is something we all have to live

with.

Traci

-- In Stillsdisease , " Lynn Dudenhoefer "

<lynndude@g...> wrote:

> Hey all,

> My sweating was constant, and I changed clothes all day long and

constantly

> dried my hair. My doctor started my on Ditropan to stop the

sweating and it

> works wonders. I sweat for two reason, damage to my hypothalamus

from all

> the brain surgeries and the Stills. I can't tell you how awesome

this is

> not to sweat. Detrol La works also. These are the drugs they use

to treat

> overactive bladder but they do stop the sweating. Ask you docs, it

is so

> wonderful not to sweat constantly, I can't say it enough!!

>

> Lynn Renae Dudenhoefer

> lynndude@g...

> -On any path that you may stroll,

> -keep your angel in your soul!

[Guest guest]

i was about samw as you,i did sweat but just when i was working playing

sports ect.Now i can just be sitting in a chair and be sweating up a storm.The

guys at work acually ask if im ok lol my i just like sweat machine at work just

runs off me. d. Canada sweating

For the most part in my case, only if I was working out in the yard and it

was really really hot and I was out there a long long time, did I sweat.

Other

than that I never sweated before I got sick. Now all I have to do is walk

outside if it is half of that really hot and start to sweat, lol.. I still get

the night sweats, but not as bad as I used to and it was only when I went to

bed

or laid down on the couch.. It doesn't seem as bad for me now that I am on

the MTX, but I do sleep with a small fan on ALL the time, even in the winter,

so

I don't know if that makes a difference for me..

Kelley in Colorado

Kelleyak31@...

[Guest guest]

I notice my " unusual sweating " in the neck and chest area - I haven't

noticed any unusual sweating under the arms - what a bum deal Steve - maybe

someone else is experiencing that one - like swollen joints and muscle pain

isn't enough - now you have to deal with extra pit sweat??? We Stilligans

have to be tough....Hope you find a solution...Love, Dutchess of Dixie,

P.S. - What meds are you on? Could it be a side effect? Maybe a

rheumy ? if none of us can answer.

>From: " " <stevo.clark@...>

>>

>Hi guys,

>

>Straight to the point - How much do you sweat?

>

>I don't wake up in a pool of sweat or anything like that, but I do seem to

>sweat under my arms throughout the day. My feet also seem to sweat ... but

>this happens when the temperature is normal.

>

>I've tried spraying deordorant under my arms but to no effect. I'm

>continuously using a towel during the day, even when I'm sat watching the

>TV

>!

>

>Is it the CRP (inflammation) that causes sweats ... white blood count or

>something else? I know people sweat naturally but I know it's too much for

>that. I'd probably put it down to WBC ... as when people have an infection

>they tend to have fevers and sweating.

>

>Steve

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[Guest guest]

Steve,

Ask your doctor about "Drysol" it is a prescription anti perspirant for under the arms. They gave that to me. It stings a bit, but I guarantee no sweat will spring forth from under your arms. Also, Ditropan, a bladder anti-spasmodic will greatly control all body sweating, it is the number one side effect and I take it to control my sweating, without it I would have to be on an IV to prevent total dehydration.

Lynn

Sweating

Hi guys,

Straight to the point - How much do you sweat?

I don't wake up in a pool of sweat or anything like that, but I do seem to sweat under my arms throughout the day. My feet also seem to sweat ... but this happens when the temperature is normal.

I've tried spraying deordorant under my arms but to no effect. I'm continuously using a towel during the day, even when I'm sat watching the TV !

Is it the CRP (inflammation) that causes sweats ... white blood count or something else? I know people sweat naturally but I know it's too much for that. I'd probably put it down to WBC ... as when people have an infection they tend to have fevers and sweating.

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