Excessive Sweating

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[quote]CaliforniaLaw wrote:
To the OP: I sweat more than anyone I know. I will sweat through a shirt less than halfway through my workout. This is in cool weather. In hot weather, it’s much worse.

There isn’t much you can do. BUT…

If you’re going out to a club or something where it’s hot, DO NOT have a big meal before you go. Your body temperature will rise when you eat a large meal, thus making your problem worse. Also, avoid thermogenics and caffeine for that reason.

So, if you’re all grown up and have business meetings, order a salad or something rather than a steak. It won’t cure the excessive sweating, but it at least won’t aggravate it.[/quote]

Weird back-to-back posts, CaliLaw…I guess I’ll take what I can get. I’m as big a critic of the pharmaceutical companies and the American public’s increasing reliance on pills and scripts.

However, is it that preposterous that there is a ‘condition’ (note I did not say ‘disease’, because neither I nor the wiki page mention anything about it being a disease) which causes some people to sweat more than others–in some extreme cases a considerable amount more?

It seems to me that the steadfast rule ‘no two people are exactly alike’ applies here: while some people might not have an issue with sweat, even in extreme conditions, others have overactive glands that cause them to sweat even in conditions that many would consider comfortable or cool.

Anyway, thanks for the second post…I guess I’ve never really thought about what I eat before I go out at night…it’s basically what I’d eat any other night (salmon, steak, pork)…maybe I’d be better off with a salad and a protein shake or something. That doesn’t help during my commute or out in public, but it will certainly help on nights out. Thanks.

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[quote]pookie wrote:
It’s not really anything new.

I learned the name of the condition maybe 10 years ago, when I saw a TV report on someone who had a particular severe case of it.

While you may sweat through a T-Shirt in 30 minutes while exercising, that particular person was drenched simply standing around doing nothing in an air conditioned room. Extremely awkward in any social situation.

While conditions like “Restless Leg Syndrome” might be rather amusing, some conditions, even if not life threatening, aren’t simply thought up by BigPharma marketing execs, but are actual problems for the people living with them.
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Agreed, and as with pretty much anything related to the human body there are different levels of any condition. While I might not sweat through a shirt while standing in an air-conditioned room (like the person mentioned above), I will certainly sweat through a shirt on my way to work, then while at the gym, then again on my way home from work.

I take 3 showers a day actually, because I get so disgusting. Such is life, and I guess while it seems I’m whining and complaining it’s more that I’d like to find a solution than cry boo-hoo about it.

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[quote]CaliforniaLaw wrote:
pookie wrote:
You might have a condition known as hyperhidrosis:

…which is, basically, sweating a lot more than the temperature or your level of physical activity would call for.
See a doctor. There are treatments for it as detailed in the Wiki page.

LMAO! So now BigPharma and the Medical Establishment have defined “excessive sweating” as a disease? I love it! WOW. What’s more hilarious is that people (like you) buy into this disease creation nonsense. Geeze.

I’d love to post a much snarkier response, but I’d hate to overly tax your adrenal glands.[/quote]

Sweating through a T-shirt is no big deal when you at the gym. But, sweating through a pair of jeans, or t-shirts when you are sitting in an air conditioned room at work can really suck.

I bring about 3 shirts with me wherever I go, use drysol too. Clubs are a no-go. If I go in to one of those places, I will actually leave a trail of sweat dripping off of me from my shirt.

I live in a cool climate to, most of the year its just barely above freezing temp, I will go out in this temperature, get damn cold, and be sweating at the same time. Also, 2 gallons of water a day is a must or I will get very dehydrated (Yes, ive tried much less, and ive tried much more).

It can be a real pain. If I plan ahead I have no problems. Its not a disease, but i think it can be a little worse then you may think.

Lots of BB’ers have this kind of problem, if you body is meant to be 160lbs and you are weighing in at say 250lbs, your going to be too hot. Your carrying almost 100lbs more then what you body wants too.

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[quote]dragonmamma wrote:
Take luke-warm showers, not hot. Hot water opens up your pores and makes you sweat more.

If arm-pit stains are a big problem, shave your pits; you’ll sweat less there.

Are you carrying extra weight? Losing weight will help a lot.

(Married to a heavy sweater.)

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All good advice, thanks…and good to hear that us sweat-hogs can actually find a woman and stick with her…haha.

I tend to take very mild showers, and actually take cold ones after the gym in anticipation of the sweat-storm to come.

Weight isn’t much of an issue. As I said, I’ve been up (around 20% b.f.) and down (as low as about 8%), but have always found the sweating to be an issue. I guess I could always stand to lose a few extra pounds (I’m at about 11-12% right now) but I’m hardly overweight.

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Some tips:

  • Drink Cold water everywhere you go.

  • Wear quite loose fitting clothes

  • Use drysol if you have a problem area

  • Wear a hat to keep sweat off your eyes

  • Take a contrast shower before you go out, ending with very cold water.

  • Dont eat big meals (especially carbs ie pasta) before going somewhere.

  • This may sound dumb, but dont let it get ‘out of hand’ when you start to feel to hot, cool off immediately, dont wait. Even if its every few minutes. If you do happen to goto a bar, if its non-smoking, go outside and stand with the smokers for a few minutes to cool off.

  • Keep your hair short (I like a #1 cut… bald is probably good too).

  • Try shaving your armpits, or at least trimming them. I know, its pretty gay, but oh well it seems to help.

Thats all I can think of from the top of my head.

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I remember hearing about super excessive sweating in some Ahman Green story back in the day(2000-2001 ish?). He has to like change his uniform multiple times during a game, and wear special sleeves on his forearms to prevent ball slippage(although basically every RB does this now anyways).

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[quote]red04 wrote:
I remember hearing about super excessive sweating in some Ahman Green story back in the day(2000-2001 ish?). He has to like change his uniform multiple times during a game, and wear special sleeves on his forearms to prevent ball slippage(although basically every RB does this now anyways).[/quote]

Yeah, very true…I didn’t read too much about it but he definitely had a problem and he used to fumble alot his first few years until it was determined that the sweat was part of the problem. You would think that would be something they figured out and fixed in college (or hell, even in H.S.) but I guess not.

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I sweat a lot because I walk so fast everywhere. If you’re going somewhere, definately try and walk slower. I know, it seems like dumb advice, but if you have to remember to do this (as I do) then it’s not so stupid.