One of the useful aspects of trolling
the Internet about this topic is discovering yet another symptom that
others share with you. It is good to know that you are not alone.
Here is another in the long list of odd symptoms that is seldom
mentioned in the larger lists of symptoms.
I have a friend who has no sweat
glands. She does not sweat. It can be a real problem on hot days as
she can easily get overheated.
There are times when I would not mind
her condition, though. Guess what? Another of the weird and often
inexplicable symptoms of fibromyalgia is excessive sweating.
I try to act normal around other
people. I try not to wince at the pain. I try to stay focused on the
conversation. And then, for no reason, it feels like the entire
inside of my head heats up. Sweat begins dripping from my forehead. I
can't hide it. Its just embarrassing. It seems like FM just does not
want to leave me with even a little dignity.
As with pretty much everything else
with fibromyalgia, there is no real explanation for this. Excessive
sweating is technically called hyperhidrosis. It is random and not
related to the temperature of the room. Most people with
hyperhidrosis do not have excessive sweating when they sleep.
Interestingly, like so many of the symptoms related to fibromyalgia
that can also be stand alone conditions, the cause of primary
hyperhidrosis is not understood.
I am unaware of any particular trigger
for me. In general, though, many things seem to trigger hyperhidrosis
in people. Certain foods and drinks, nicotine, caffeine, smells, as
well as nervousness and excitement can trigger a case of extreme
sweating.
For me, it usually tends to affect my
head and face rather than my whole body. It is common for it to be
localized, including the face, armpits, feet, and the palms of the
hands.
I've read of some women describing it
like having a hot flash. From reading descriptions of hot flashes,
that does seem to describe the sensation.
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