Threat of sack for sweating!

Carl31

I suffered from hyperhydrosis for years. Had special medications, deodorants etc.. It gets worse with worry and becomes a vicious cycle

I'm still a sweaty git, I just try and manage it. Wear vests, lay off caffiene when I'm going to be in a 'sweaty' situation

I did supermarket work in my teens, it's very manual and can get you very hot. It might not be the right choice of work for him

robotrobo

Bantex wrote: »

If it stops you leading a normal life (as in ability to work) it could be classed as a disability.

thats really funny, as soon as work is mentioned i break out in a rash and sweat profusley.

amersall

ladeeda wrote: »

Hyperhidrosis (profuse sweating) is what Botox injections were originally used for. Horrible condition for any one affected. Hope the GP is up to date. Would hate to see someone lose a job over the head of what is actually a medical condition that can be managed.

Totally agree, I have a friend who suffered with this for years, now she has botox injections every few months and does not suffer any more, just the "usual" perspiration.
You can only have these for 2 years though, she most probably will suffer again after that.

amersall

robotrobo wrote: »

thats really funny, as soon as work is mentioned i break out in a rash and sweat profusley.

This made me laugh :rotfl::rotfl: thank you

slowandsteady_2

I have hyperhidrosid and dont have to do ,such at all to be drenched underarms and on head and face. Its very embarrassing. I have just bought a deodorant called sweat guard, its £15 and I was sceptical but best thing I've tried and I've tried everything! For my hair, I decided to get a short, cropped cut, not very lady like but hey ho! Google the deodorant, its worth the price

cherylsurrey

Has he thought of buying some sweat proof clothing so it does not show up as much? There are lots of companies that do them, but this is a link to one of them.


http://www.kleinerts.com/sweatproof-and-sweat-resistant-undershirts-for-men.php


I know someone who suffers from the same problem and this is how he deals with it.

stevewilliams_2

Thanks all. He's been prescribed some tablets by the doctor now and in fairness to the company they have given him a week off to give them time to work. Fingers crossed.....

totalfailiure

cherylsurrey wrote: »

Has he thought of buying some sweat proof clothing so it does not show up as much? There are lots of companies that do them, but this is a link to one of them.


http://www.kleinerts.com/sweatproof-and-sweat-resistant-undershirts-for-men.php


I know someone who suffers from the same problem and this is how he deals with it.

But these are incredibly (no joke) tight to fit into (I know because I tried on on once). So how does he even breathe? I'd think they make you sweat more or pass out.

dacouch

stevewilliams wrote: »

Thanks all. He's been prescribed some tablets by the doctor now and in fairness to the company they have given him a week off to give them time to work. Fingers crossed.....

Great news.

When they text him next to let him know when to work next please ensure he texts back.

"Yeah, no sweat"

cinderfella

Hyperhidrosis is a condition which can be stopped by an operation under general anaesthetic. Best to consult your GP first as any operation is not to be taken lightly.