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Mon 28 Apr, 2003 06:57 pm
I am concerned that I have started to sweat excessively recently under my right underarm. My underarm perspires so much that it has become embarrassing for me as my shirt becomes soaked. I wear undershirts and have even taped a towell under my armpit to help absorb the sweat, but nothing works. A close coworker suggested I shave under my arm. I did, but once again no help. What confuses me is that it is always only under my right arm. I am not nervous nor working strenuously. In fact, it is worse when I am simply sitting at my desk. What is causing this and how can I control this?
Irishiiii--
I have no idea what sudden, asymetrical sweating means but a doctor would know. You're probably not in danger of immediate death, but just-in-case, see a doctor. He/she might not save your life, but medical expertise could end your inconvenience.
Good luck.
Irishiiiii,
I once researched this subject extensively for someone and eventually got a product recomendation. I'll ask what it is.
Ok I heard back and it turns out the product I'd gotten a recommendation for didn't work and it was just an anti-persperant with higher levels of the active ingredients.
I think Phoenix's post covered it very well. It detailed almost all I have heard on the subject.
Sorry I can't give a recommendation, I do think you should talk to a doctor because of the asymetrical factor.
get something for my feet!
Husker:
Try Gold-Bond medicated powder. The boric acid etc will work wonders and reduce your chance of fungal infection.
now there's an idea to try - thanks
I do have a small spot that about 1/4" by 1" that's carrot orange on my heel, they cut it off to test and it came right back, they don't have an idea what it is.
The fact that the sweating is asymmetric is suggestive of a neurological pathology. Examples found in the literature include, but are not restricted to diabetic neuropathy,hypothalmic pathology as has been seen in multiple sclerosis and lastly, twisting of specific ganglia.
It would be foolish for me to speculate on what the specific pathology is, in the case of asymmetric sweating. You should consult an internist and get it checked out.
Likewise, you mention nothing about your general health nor what meds you're on. Best to see an MD to clarify all possibilities.
Husker:
Could be just tissue overgrowth due to the way you walk and the pressure you put on that specific part of your foot. It could also be a fungal infection. If so they'll Rx a fungal ointment for you containing an antibiotic or you could take the med by mouth.
Have to wait for the biopsy. Doesn't sound too serious to me.
That sounds really strange, Husker. Orange? Does it
itch, burn - anything? Are your feet real tough and
have lots of hard callouses on them?
As for the horrible sweating attacks, I have had them
not due to menopause, but because of the autoimmune
disease that I have screwed up my internal
thermostat - sometimes I start dripping sweat but it is
all over, not just one underarm. Fortunately my MD
had to change my blood pressure medication, and
the one he put me on (clonidine) just happens to be
a great remedy for extreme sweating attacks. I still
get them, but nowhere as bad as they used to be.
One underarm???? That is very odd really - I've
never heard of such a thing.