"Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition in which a person sweats excessively and unpredictably. People with hyperhidrosis may sweat even when the temperature is cool or when they are at rest."
There is no way to really help you to understand the severity of this problem.
At the moment, I am soaking the keyboard with sweat from my hands.
I go through at least 3 pairs of socks a day...and that's on a day when all I've done is sit around all day.
I got a myTouch recently and am having a hard time using the touch pad because it can't recognize my touch when my hands are soaking wet.
I can't wear heels without socks because I slide into the front of them. Needless to say, I don't wear them...since there aren't a whole lot of them that look that great with socks...
I can't where any shoes, for that matter, that have a slick insole. This is a challenge for me when shopping for dressy shoes and sandles for the summer. I even have a hard time with flip flops.
I had to have an extra burp cloth around for myself when I would nurse Cami so that the hand that held her would not soak her.
When I play piano, I have to wipe the keys after every few minutes.
My first most embarassing moment was when I was in Swing Club in Middle School and couldn't keep hold of the guy's hands I was dancing with. When we rotated partners, I overheard him mentioning it to his new partner. "Man, Laura's hands are SOOOOO sweaty, it's GROSS!" I was 12.
Last Sunday, I was helping to lead our Relief Society in a song we were supposed to sing in Stake Conference the following week. By the end of the song, I had soaked the music in several places.
Now, these are things I experience anytime of the year, at anytime of day, whether hot or cold, stressed or unstressed. The funny thing is, I sweat like any normal person does in my arm pits. I only have a problem in my hands and feet.
But you know how most women have some kind of swelling in their hands and feet in late pregnancy because of water retention?
Just don't be surprised if I don't shake your hand in the next 6 weeks. And beyond, for that matter.
That's all.
2 comments:
You were cracking my up in church leading the music. I never would have noticed if you hadn't mentioned it. At least the baby comes at the first of the hot months.
Great description. What a terrible thing to live with Laura. When you told me about this when we were in Utah I felt bad for you, but hearing it again and knowing you are pregnant must make the sweating 10 times worse. I'm sorry. I just want to tell you I'm sorry and that every great person I know has had to endure some form of insecurity through their life. It kept them humble and likable. For me it was a girl mustache. :) But I have to say, Lazer hair removal is a dream next to what you face on a daily basis. Love ya! I love how you write.
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