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Excessive Sweating

A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
Darlington, UK

Has anyone had/heard of any procedures or any medicines that can help with excessive sweating.

June 1, 2018
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Members shared their struggles with excessive sweating related to fibromyalgia and medications, describing the embarrassment of dripping sweat... Read more

Members shared their struggles with excessive sweating related to fibromyalgia and medications, describing the embarrassment of dripping sweat in public and needing to carefully choose clothing. Several members offered practical strategies, including handheld fans, strong antiperspirants like Certain Dri or Arrid, dry shampoo or baby powder for scalp sweating, ice packs for cooling, and the prescription medication Pro-Banthine to reduce sweating. A recurring theme was the emotional toll of this symptom, with many expressing frustration over temperature regulation issues and finding comfort in knowing they are not alone in this challenging aspect of living with fibromyalgia.

A MyFibroTeam Member

My daughter tried xx Arrid antiperspirant the other day. I asked her how it worked and she said that she hadn’t thought about it because she didn’t have a problem with sweating. She typically had trouble with sweating in school so hopefully the antiperspirant will continue to work indoors. Now, she wasn’t outside much. That could be a different story. Will update info when she is in the heat which doesn’t happen very often. Gentle hugs!

June 7, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

Hiya jellymelly. Thanks for the tip ill defo try that cheers.

June 5, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

@A MyFibroTeam Member if you get sweaty scalp, put on dry shampoo right after you dry your hair...it gives you great volume and keeps you dry. You can also try baby powder,then massage it... It helps🤗

June 5, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

Over the last several years I have been very annoyed by my head sweating. Doc didn't have anything to say about it other than another symptom of fibro. I was recently found to be extremely difficient in vitamin D. Then, I found several online sources relating that to a sweaty head!

June 4, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

Hi RhondaRoo. What was the name of the deodorant you bought for your daughter from Amazon? Yeah please let us know if it works for her.

June 3, 2018

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