Hyperhidrosis Support Group

Primary hyperhidrosis is the condition characterized by abnormally increased perspiration, in excess of that required for regulation of body temperature. Some patients afflicted with the condition experience a distinct reduction in the quality of life. Sufferers feel at a loss of control because perspiration takes place independent of temperature and emotional state.

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aim136
aim136

hi all,


i was wondering if anyone has had the surgery for HH? did you find that you had issues afterwards? HH has ruined my life and i just want it gone. i refuse to touch anyone's hands, can't wear gloves and have ever been in a relationship because of it. 

JR31
JR31
Hi. I suffered with HH of the hands and feet from a young age (maybe seven or eight years old). Between 1999-2001 I had operations for my HH, but since around 2002 have suffered with terrible side-effects including compensatory sweating over large parts of the body (back, stomach, chest, legs etc), heat intolerance (for example because ETS surgery not only stops your hands sweating but also underarms, face, forehead, scalp and neck - or at least it does from my experience), and many other problems.
Therefore I personally would always advise against surgery. The results / effects are permanent, and whilst this may actually sound good, it of course also means the side-effects are pretty-much permanent too.
If it was me (knowing what I know now) I would utilise every possible non-surgical route (such as iontophoresis for example) to get the best control possible without surgery.
Best of luck.
jagjjb
jagjjb
There is a doctor in MD that has a new procedure for compensatory HH. I too have this terrible side effect and had my surgery about the same time you did, 2001-2002. Also two surgeries. Feel free to contact me for details.
ghost12345
ghost12345
According to www.pubmed.com, a study was done to report the effects of ETS depending upon the location of the clamping (not cutting). The study revealed that ETS was most beneficial when clamped on the T4 area (for palmar HH). The compensatory sweating is decreased. With ETS 4, the most complaint was back sweat. The doi is: 10.1097/SLA.0b013e3180caa466
if you want to look up this information. I pulled this article about 2 years ago and kept it. I thought it was interesting.
I am scheduled to have Botox injections done on my palms soon. Hopefully, the procedure works. If not, I will look into ETS4 surgery.