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Sweat too much ...

  • 10-09-2007 6:44pm
    #1
    Salem
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 117 ✭✭


    Hi all,
    Could anyone give me an idea on what could be causing me to sweat
    so much. :o
    It really only develops on my chest and back and gets quite
    embarrassing in any sort of warm weather. But its not just the climate ... I only
    have to do minimal physical work or short walks and it comes on.
    If I played a round of golf on a mild day my shirt would be soaking wet when
    finishing while the other lads would be as dry as they were when starting.
    I have hair on my chest and some across my shoulder blades but I don't think it could be totally causing this. I keep myself fairly fit with workouts in the gym and am only maybe 1/2 stone over weight.

    Thanks in advance,


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  • #2
    eth0_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,846 ✭✭✭✭eth0_


    Some people sweat more than others.
    There are injections you can get that stop excessive sweating but they only last 3 months or so, so you would have to keep getting them.

    It could also be related to your diet. I found since I cut down on ready meals and take aways, I sweat a lot less. I presume it's related to salt intake.


  • #3
    RE*AC*TOR
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,482 ✭✭✭RE*AC*TOR


    There are a few metabolic disorders that could explain the sweating. Age is also a factor - (ie adolescents tend to be more sweaty). Other symptoms accompanying the sweating if present could indicate some of these disorders.

    Certain lifestyle issues such as heavy drinking or certain drugs can also contribute, as can certain pre-existing medical conditions.

    As with all these things its probably best to go see your GP, perhaps he could run some tests, or refer you to a dermatologist.


  • #4
    Salem
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 117 ✭✭Salem


    Thanks guys ...
    Just on a couple of things you mentioned ...
    I am taking an antiepilepsy drug, Lamictal, which may have the sweating as
    a side effect ... I do tend to use salt on everything which I know is bad for multiple reasons ... I also only have the few drinks at the weekend ...
    Would be a good idea to check all this out with my GP ...

    Cheers,


  • #5
    RE*AC*TOR
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,482 ✭✭✭RE*AC*TOR


    Sweating seems to be a side effect in between 2 and 5% of lamictal patients.

    That would be among the rarer adverse effects. Good idea to talk to your doctor though.


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