I have struggled with Hyperhidrosis since the 3rd grade. I am now 25 and it is something that I live with everyday. I can relate to a lot of situations in dealing with this illness.

I have always heard of procedures and surgeries but have never truly considered them because of the price and embarrassment. However, there was one home remedy that seems to be a temporary fix especially for my hands.

There is a product called Certain Dry which can be found as most Walgreens/Jewel stores. It is a liquid antiperspirant which contains a high level of aluminum chloride. Simply pour some of the liquid in two plastic bags or latex gloves which ever you have. Wear them sealed before you go to sleep and remove in the morning.

The effects can lead to itchy hands but the results are worth the effects. The dryness in my hands lasted about 3 months before I had to apply again. As a result I noticed a decrease in sweat on my feet and arms. I hope this helps and please pass this information along.

Ty

Hello Krishna Roy

We do not provide advice on any “natural” treatments that have not been clinically proven to be effective. You should speak to a reputable naturopath in you area who may be able to advise your further. If the problem is stemming from stress and generally nervous disposition, then relaxation techniques like meditation, yoga and so may be beneficial. You should first have a doctor assess his case and then discuss your conservative management options with the doctor. It would not harm to try yoga, etc but it is always better to first get a medical opinion.

Hi MDN Alam

You should speak to your doctor about the possibility of using some of the medication mentioned above. This may help control the extent of your problem, along with the use of drying powders and so on. If medical treatment is unsuccessful, then you should consider surgical options. We do not offer advice on “natural remedies” for this condition. You should speak to a complementary health practitioner for more advice.

Hi Surfsider

“Emotionless and no energy” – I do not want to say that it is psychological but I would not put much credence into these claims.

As you would have noticed in the terms and conditions, we are only here to guide readers and not offer specific medical advice or debate the merits of one therapy over the other. A surgeon (or the various surgeons you have spoken to) are in a better position to answer your questions as this is their field of expertise plus they would obviously know you case history.

Thanks. But what happens to the rest of the sympathetic nervous system when part of it is destroyed or clamped? I heard of patients complaining of being emotionless and having no energy afterwards. In my case, it is the hands and feet. The feet are a little worse. I’ve talked to almost every leading surgeon who does this and they all have a diff philosophy. As a patient it’s confusing.Also, Is the clamping really reversible? Thanks for your time.

Surfsider,

Results vary among individuals and often there is a rebound effect on another site. Previously, many ETS procedures were done in haste without thoroughly investigating and completely excluding secondary hyperhidrosis. Like any condition, palmar hyperhidrosis has to be approached on an individual basis and similarly the results may vary significantly among different people. Ablation of anywhere between T2 to sometimes as low as T6 – T9 may have to be considered depending on the areas of the upper limb affected, if its not only the palms. Individual anatomical variations may mean a slight difference in level of nerve supply to the area so there is no “one size fits all” approach.