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Old 06-26-2008, 05:09 PM
 
Location: Bronx, New York
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I am strongly considering moving to Denver next June, and I have a health concern. I believe I have a condition known as Hyperhidrosis, and it means that a person sweats far more excessively than the average person. I am living in NYC and it can be very hot and humid during the summer, and I sweat like a butcher and hate this climate in the summertime with a passion. I've read on these boards that Dever is a very dry climate, and was wondering if anyone on here is a doctor or knows someone that has this condition, and how well do they fair in this climate? I hear all the time about how dry peoples skin get in Denver. If you have Hyperhidrosis you are never dry, your always naturally moist or very wet from constant sweating. I wonder will Denver's climate be a blessing to me in disguise. I know this is a odd question, but trust me when you sweat all the time, the chance of getting your skin drier is a welcomed change. I would appreciate any of you that could help me out with any information on this matter.

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Old 06-26-2008, 06:16 PM
 
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At least in Denver, the sweat will have a chance to evaporate instead of dripping off you. Have you ever traveled to a dryer climate like Southern California or Phoenix? Humidity-wise, Denver's between those two.
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Old 06-26-2008, 06:44 PM
 
Location: San Marcos
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You won't find the answer you're looking for in Denver unfortunately. My 18 yr old son suffers from hyperhidrosis. We moved here from South Texas where it was very hot and humid and the drier climate here hasn't made an ounce of difference. About the only thing that offers any help is using the RX Drysol.
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Old 06-26-2008, 07:16 PM
 
Location: Bronx, New York
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I lived in Los Angeles for 5 years and the sweating was nowhere near as bad as it is in the northeast. I still did sweat in Los Angeles, but I could tolerate it much better in that climate.
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Old 06-26-2008, 07:43 PM
 
Location: Bronx, New York
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You won't find the answer you're looking for in Denver unfortunately. My 18 yr old son suffers from hyperhidrosis. We moved here from South Texas where it was very hot and humid and the drier climate here hasn't made an ounce of difference. About the only thing that offers any help is using the RX Drysol.
Thanks TexaCo Mom, I needed to know that someone has this condition and how well they faired in Denver. I must say, I am disappointed to hear that not even an arid climate provides relief. I have tried all the anti-perspirants deodorants and they only provide temporary relief, and thats only if I'm not being active. My sweating runs deeper than my underarms, sweating is a problem period for me. I can only imagine what your son went through having hyperhidrosis and living in south Texas.

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Old 06-26-2008, 07:54 PM
 
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I've heard botox is effective for reducing sweating...
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Old 06-26-2008, 08:17 PM
 
Location: San Marcos
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Thanks TexaCo Mom, I needed to know that someone has this condition and how well they faired in Denver. I must say, I am disappointed to hear that not even an arid climate provides relief. I have tried all the anti-perspirants deodorants and they only provide temporary relief, and thats only if I'm not being active. My sweating runs deeper than my underarms, sweating is a problem period for me. I can only imagine what your son went through having hyperhidrosis and living in south Texas.
You're welcome. I know my son's wishes are the same as yours. The poor boy even sweats in the dead of winter here and his doesn't stop with the underarms either.
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Old 06-26-2008, 08:24 PM
 
Location: Bronx, New York
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I've heard botox is effective for reducing sweating...
Yes botox is effective but also expensive, they inject it under your armpits and many say they are happy with the results. But like I stated earlier, it's not just an underarm problem. There is also a surgery that can be performed, but I am afraid of getting cut.
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Old 06-26-2008, 08:36 PM
 
Location: San Marcos
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Yes botox is effective but also expensive, they inject it under your armpits and many say they are happy with the results. But like I stated earlier, it's not just an underarm problem. There is also a surgery that can be performed, but I am afraid of getting cut.
Wow, is that my son talking? Sounds JUST like him!
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Old 06-26-2008, 08:50 PM
 
Location: Bronx, New York
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You're welcome. I know my son's wishes are the same as yours. The poor boy even sweats in the dead of winter here and his doesn't stop with the underarms either.
There are different cases of hyperhidrosis, some sweat excessively in the feet, hands, groin area, head, back, chest or stomach. Are like me in all of those places constantly whether it is freezing cold or not. I am grateful that mine is not to the point where it makes me smell. I ask all my friends, family, and co-workers to be honest and tell me the truth if I do. They all say they smell nothing but the cologne I may be wearing. I don't smell myself either, but some people sink into a deep depression over this condition. It can effect your social life as well as your job performance, and be a killer on your self esteem. I wonder if they have a support group in Denver for hyperhidrosis?
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