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Q: excessive sweating under arms
asked by: ralph on March 6th, 2004
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Hello,

il try and be brief, I cannot stop sweating from under my arms. Doesnt matter how hot/cold/relaxed/stressed or whatever, it happens.I am type 1 diabetic, which is under good control and im not overweight. I am looking for any suggestions of prducts that will have this problem stop that can be purchased over the counter from a pharmacy in australia. I cannot got to my doctor about this and im too embarrassed to talk to anyone else about this. Alternatively, could you please advise me on what I should look for on the label of products that are successful or methods of concealing this embarrassing problem. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you.
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2ferano
replied on March 6th, 2004
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I am sorry that I cannot help you with a product, but why can't you talk to your doctor? He/she will have the best way to help you. My advice would be to change your diet (not in a way that will harm you since you are diabetic). You should really talk to your doctor, but I am sure someone will respond with a product idea. Hope you can get rid of your problem! Sorry I really could not help.
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ralph
replied on March 7th, 2004
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Thanks for the reply Smile I cannot visit the doctor because I cant do so without my parents knowing (they have all neccessary cards etc). I am to embarressed to talk to them or anyone about it. Even if I were to go to the doctor, id be to embarrssed to tell him. I know that this is stupid, I want to be able to tell him and my parents, but I cant bring my self to do it. I relly need help and I hope that someone can offer further suggestions.

Please please, I dont know what to do! Crying or Very sad
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purple333
replied on March 7th, 2004
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Ralph,

in australia, once you're 14, you can go to the dr without your parents having any knowledge of anything you discuss in fact the dr can not even tell them you visited him/her.

A girl could have a total hysterectomy without her parents knowledge or consent, once she's 14 & if the dr did tell your parents then you can sue & get big bucks because it's illegal & there are cases that have been won on this basis.

You could also take the medicare card (i know not honest but) & see another dr who doesn't know you or your parents, so long as you mention the diabetes!!!!

Alternatively, go to a chemist that you don't normally visit & ask the pharmacist. Or try finding an on-line naturopathy site that might have some suggestions, or go to a library & look up solutions to sweating, cures for sweating or naturopathy books.

Good luck.
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